A conservative view on political corruption in America
James Kilpatrick argues Gallup shows Americans ignore government corruption despite a long string of scandals. He notes Watergate awareness is low, cites ITT, dairy, grain, and carpet cases, and says reform requires reducing campaign costs and empowering states to curb power.
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Warren G. Magnuson
Richard Nixon
Dwight Eisenhower
Dr. Gallup
Newspaper staff names and roles
Fred W. Weber Circulation Director M. W. McDargh Advertising Director Charles W. Reamer Managing Editor Richard R. Paynter Asst To The Publisher
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Fred W. Weber
M. W. McDargh
Charles W. Reamer
Richard R. Paynter
Salt Lake hub to connect western U S to seaports
Groundbreaking Oct 26 marks the Pacific International Freeport Center at the Salt Lake City area. The center will route air rail and highway shipments to major west coast ports, easing Coast congestion and boosting imports exports through Utah customs.
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Great Salt Lake
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San Diego
Los Angeles
Long Beach
San Francisco
Oakland
Portland
Seattle
Pacific International Freeport Center
Pacific Coast
Helen D. Bentley
Federal Maritime Commission
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Denver
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Tulsa
Houston
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Salt Lake
Railroad yardmasters win eight hour day ruling
The United States Railroad Labor Board approved the eight hour day and standard rates after months of consideration. Utilities began limiting power supply to new industries amid fears of brown-outs this winter. Reports show power shortages in western Pennsylvania and northern California. Athens County Elections Board warns students and wives to vote in home districts. those settling in Athens may register there.
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California
Athens County Elections Board
Athens
World Bank hits $5 billion in lending in FY ending June 30
The World Bank and its affiliates reached a peak of five billion dollars in lending and investment operations for the fiscal year ending June 30. It raised funds in ten countries including the United States to finance loans in forty developing nations.
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World Bank
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Readers letters page policy on publication and consent
Readers express opinions on current issues and are invited to send letters. Preference is given to one page or less. The editor may edit for space and clarity. Names and addresses must be provided for publication.
Welfare changes threaten poor lives in congress debate
Analysis notes that despite a dead welfare reform bill this session, provisions in the omnibus Social Security bill could strip legal aid from the poor, require work for welfare, cut Medicaid costs, and limit welfare manuals while expanding enforcement against absent parents. Senate amendments target mothers and children in Aid To Dependent Children with broad implications for the poor.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Lawyers oppose bar on aid to the poor in welfare cases
The American Bar Association and American Trial Lawyers Association join opponents of a provision that would cut free legal aid for the poor in welfare matters. They cite Nixon and emphasize equal justice, warning the rule would nationalize a California pilot project and hurt the poor seeking legal help.
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American Bar Association
American Trial Lawyers Association
Congress
ABA
Robert W. Meserve
Richard Nixon
Senate
California
Ronald Reagan
Nixon
Elliott Richardson
Parents seek safer Route 682 near Athens High
A Millfield mother, Hazel Heller, writes to The Messenger urging action on Route 682 near Athens High School. She cites dangerous traffic and a past student accident, asking for a marked school zone or reduced speed limits and inviting other parents to support the effort. She plans to present the concern to the highway department.
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Athens High School
Highway Department
Hazel Heller
Millfield
Care Line praised for expansion as campus aids Athens
Ohio University student voices support for Care Line expansion. The letter highlights services such as legal referrals and health information as assets to the Athens community and invites others to help by contacting Care Line at 593 3344.
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Ohio University
Athens
Richard Altman
Care Line
Altman
The Messenger Publishing Co. Notice
Athens daily newspaper rates and delivery terms across channels are listed by day and distance. Subscriptions shown include weekly and yearly options for Ohio West Virginia and nationwide mail, with post office classifications and mailing address in Athens Ohio.
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Athens Smessenger the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
G. Kenner Bush
Associated Press
D&s
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Possessions
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Pity the American Voter in Nixon McGovern Choice
Washington insight argues the 1960s Vietnam policy shows Nixon pursuing bombing to pressure terms at the peace table while McGovern risks worse terms. The piece criticizes Nixon for abdicating leadership and praises McGovern's candor yet warns of bloodbath risks and a weak grasp of the Indochina issue.
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Vietnam
Richard Nixon
George McGovern
Nixon
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Hanoi
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Air Force
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White House
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Indochina
Thieu
Saigon
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