A Conservativ e View James Kilpatrick on McGovern Navy
A Pensacola piece argues McGovern's defense plan would cut Navy strength, halving carriers and ships. Veterans and officers counter that sea power is vital, warning a six carrier fleet risks strategic vulnerability. The column questions if the nation would survive a sea-power retreat.
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McGovern
United States
Soviet Union
U.S
Pensacola
Norfolk
San Diego
Newport
Corpus Christi
Charleston
Blood shortage prompts call for more donors nationwide
The article notes that less than 3 percent of eligible Americans donate blood and warns that supply may lag behind rising demand as nontraditional or street donors are restricted for hepatitis risk. It urges readers to donate, highlighting that someone in the family may need blood soon.
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United States
Athens newspaper publisher and staff credits
The Athens Messenger listing editors and publishers include Frederick W. Bush 1896 1929 Gordon K. Bush 1929 1965 G Kenner Bush G W Weber circulation and M W MecDargh advertising. The paper operated from 43 West Union Street Athens Ohio established 1825.
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the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
G. Kenner Bush
Polls May Show Bandwagon Effect on Election
A House subcommittee report cites Daniel Yankelovich noting polls may reassure Democrats toward Nixon. Gallup shows Nixon leading 61 to 33, with McGovern gaining defectors among Catholics unions and youth. Voters will decide in the booths which lever to pull.
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Nixon
Yankelovich
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McGovern
Luce and His Empire a Portrait of Henry Luce
W A Swanberg examines Henry Luce the Time editor and media giant, detailing his fearless style, devotion to information, and impact on American journalism from his Boxer Rebellion youth to his 1960s influence. The critic praises Swanberg while noting occasional interpretive shortcuts and missing pages about Clara Luce.
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Son
Tengchow
Hotchkiss
Yale
Britton Hadden
Time Magazine
Luce
Swanberg
Abe Fortas
Lyndon Johnson
United States
Clara Luce
Henry
Italy
Humane Society and women’s lib in dogs and pups misfortunes
A reader complains about stray dogs and unwanted litters in the country. She recounts taking in a wild beagle and nine puppies fathered by a collie, urging humane handling rather than destroying healthy female dogs.
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the Messenger
Humane Society
Dog Pound
Opportunity Opens for Learner Through Community Action Agency
Victoria Leeper Stewart expresses gratitude for Tri County Community Action Agency and local supervisors aiding her return to education after a decade of financial hardship. She aims to train as a teacher's aide and recalls the scripture urging perseverance.
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the Messenger
Tri-County Community Action Agency
Helen Coe
Voting Dilemma for a Republican Minister on Morals and Politics
A Republican minister expresses concern about party conduct from ITT to Watergate and grain deals. He contrasts Democratic errors as political slips with Republican sins as moral failures and asks how to vote in light of conscience.
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the Messenger
ITT
San Diego
Readers letter policy and submission guidelines
Letter page seeks public opinion on issues of the day and welcomes editor letters. Preference given to concise one page or less submissions. Editor may edit for space and clarity. Names and addresses required for publication.
Athens Messenger Classified and Delivery Rates
Athens Messenger lists pricing for daily and Sunday editions, home delivery by carrier and tube route, mail rates for Ohio West Virginia and other U S, with weekly, monthly and annual options. It notes publication as daily except Saturdays and indicates the mail address at 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701.
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D&s
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West Virginia
U.S
Possessions
Athens
The
Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
Nixon the juggler of creeds not a problem-solver
Washington insight argues Nixon is a skilled ideological politician who shifts principles to manage problems. He concentrates on surface battles like welfare, drugs, busing, inflation, and foreign policy, avoiding hard solutions, preserving popularity while not tackling core issues.
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Minneapolis
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