Tri-County Technical Institute offers evening vocational courses
The Nelsonville center announces job oriented programs in electricity, hydraulics, accounting, typing, data processing, and more. Registration for fall evening classes begins now. Courses run 15 weeks from October 7 meeting two evenings weekly with tuition from 23 to 40 dollars. Students can earn credit toward an Associate degree as skills upgrade.
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America
Surplus Expectations and Federal Spending Debate
The article analyzes how a projected federal surplus could dampen demand, lower credit needs, and boost mortgage money via thrift institutions, potentially reviving housing activity after a lag. It notes spending cuts and tax measures reducing the current deficit, but warns Johnson seeks $1.2 billion in exemptions to maintain programs, risking the intended cuts if allowed.
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Johnson
Congress
Dirksen wary on Fortas withdrawal amid court fight
Senate Republican Leader Dirksen supports Johnson's Fortas nomination but signs a warning that withdrawing would spark headlines. He says LBJ is stubborn and unlikely to back off, while conservatives from both parties aim to block the appointment to influence the court for years, hoping Nixon will choose a more acceptable successor.
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Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Johnson
Supreme Court
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Robert P. Griffin
Michigan
Earl Warren
Nixon
Nixon Cabinet Shape Seen After 1968 Victory
The piece analyzes potential Nixon cabinet picks and policy shifts after a hypothetical 1968 win. It highlights Rockefeller for state or defense, Scranton as secretary of state, and Mitchell as attorney general, plus plans to court Wallace supporters to broaden the GOP base.
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State Department
William Scranton
Pennsylvania
Defense Department
Defense
Rockfeller
Scranton
Defense Rockefeller
John Mitchell
White House
Wallace
Task Force Report Attacks Drug Industry Greed
The interim report by the Federal Task Force on Prescription Drugs is accused of slovenliness and political bias. Critics say it lacks documentation, relies on vague sources, and serves anti enterprise aims rather than objective science.
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Washington Post
Pavlov
Men of Science
Philip R. Lee
HEW
Food and Drug Administration
Milton Silverman
New Republic
National Center For Health Statistics
Pennsylvania
German crisis on western front in 1918 drives fear of retreat
The Messenger recalls 50 years past war strain as Allied pressure on four fronts places Germany near retreat. Athens County youths failing to enlist in the navy underlines draft board rules. American bombers strike Japanese shipping in the Solomons while rubber firms warn of a possible transport crisis without strict conservation.
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Cincinnati
Navy
Solomons
Akron Rubber Companies
Pillows for Car Safety Near Mass Production
Demonstrators show inflatable car cushions that deploy in a fraction of a second to cushion passengers in a crash. They explain sneezing and blinking events illustrate human reflex delays, while pillows would inflate within a 25th of a second, potentially saving many lives in two to three years.
Maryland Democrats Unite Behind Humphrey in State Fight
Eight top Maryland Democratic leaders align behind Hubert H. Humphrey for president, vowing unity as they contest the state’s control in a political clash with Gov. Spiro T. Agnew's Republican bid for vice president.
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Spiro T. Agnew
Maryland
Hubert H. Humphrey
Midway Bliss of Middle Age
Hal Boyle extols middle age as a phase to savor not suffer. He lists joys such as feet easing after shoes off, acne faded, fewer prejudices, safer skiing, gentler health, mortgage payoff, and gratitude. Experience cushions shocks, small delights grow, and a calm, grateful perspective emerges.
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Uncle Sam
Letters Arrogance Editor The Messenger
An Albany reader condemns perceived intellectual arrogance and discrimination in schools and government. She cites teachers, administrators, and officials who diminish rights of the less educated, questioning the belief that higher training grants authority over others.
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Anita Young Albany
Our Country My Travels Deepened My Patriotism
Fred E. Luchs of Athens writes from abroad about his renewed love for the United States and disappointment with American Vietnam policy. He says Europeans distrust both Nixon and Humphrey, place hopes on Rockefeller, and expect the USA to fall from world leadership. He vows to return with stronger patriotism.
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the Messenger
Ireland
England
France
Vietnam
Nixon
Humphrey
Rockefeller
America
USA
Athens Lilessenger Classified Price List and Contact
The Messenger Publishing Co lists delivery and subscription rates for The Athens Lilessenger. It notes daily weekday price, Sunday price, carrier and mail options, regional rates for Ohio West Virginia and rest of U S, and mail address in Athens Ohio 45701.
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U.S. & Possessions
Athens
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
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