McGovern Peace Plan Faces Public Skepticism
In a response to McGovern's Vietnam address, James Kilpatrick argues the plan lacks credibility and risks a unilateral withdrawal. He says McGovern’s nine-year opposition claim is demagogic and faults his record on Gulf of Tonkin and war funding. Kilpatrick contends the public will reject a peace proposal that cedes Saigon to the North and dissolves bases in Asia.
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Athens Messenger Masthead and Publishing Lineage
The Athens Messenger imprint lists the Messenger Publishing Company at 43 West Union Street Athens Ohio. It notes founders and publishers including Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush and G Kenner Bush with service years 1896 1929 1929 1965. Directory credits Fred W Weber circulation and M W McDargh advertising.
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West Union Street
Athens
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G. Kenner Bush
Fred W. Weber
M. W. McDargh
Associated Press
D&s Esiverseenstha
West Virginia
U.S
Possessions
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
Sword of Damocles hangs over press in free speech debate
In 1972 Athens Ohio the editor warns the press faces a sword of Damocles over confidentiality amid a Supreme Court ruling on reporters' privilege. Justice Powell notes need for clearer rights. calls Congress to define protections. Public access and source safeguarding urged.
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Supreme Court
Potter Stewart
Lewis F. Powell Jr
Congress
Letter to editor questions U S troop presence in Europe
A Republican writer argues against 130000 U S troops in Europe, saying Europeans oppose foreign garrisons, occupation fuels suspicion, and missile capability makes foreign troops unnecessary. The author cites abroad travel, lessons from Berlin, and calls to bring the boys home and cut taxes.
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McGovern
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Canada
Vietnam
Berlin Wall
Nixon Promise and War Ends Debated in Messenger Letter
The Letter to the Editor argues Nixon campaigned to end the Vietnam War with a secret plan but failed to fulfill it. The writer claims the public is misled by officials like Agnew amid Watergate and other scandals. He asserts Nixon promised end in 1968 but only those killed in action show any progress.
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Richard Nixon
Spiro Agnew
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Morris Udall
Arizona
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Finance Committee
Wilbur Mills
Ways and Means Committee
Nixon
Nixon Leads Nixon McGovern Trend in Gallup Poll
Gallup survey from Sept 29 to Oct 9 shows Nixon at 60 percent to 34 percent for McGovern with 5 percent undecided. McGovern gains since the Democratic convention but faces turnout and regional contrasts. 32 percent of Democrats defect to Nixon.
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Manual Workers
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Vote No on Issue 2 Protect Ohio Income Tax
Marcia Grooms argues the graduated income tax funds essential state services and Homestead exemptions. Repeal would force harsher taxes and reduced aid, risking elderly financial security. she urges Athens residents to vote no to keep a fair tax system.
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Ohio
Washington Insight: Kraft Sees Congress Need Leaders
Joseph Kraft argues Congress shows mixed performance ahead of elections. He credits doves in Congress for stopping escalation in Vietnam and for tax reform ideas. Kraft urges constructive White House leadership to push forward reforms and responsible economic policy.
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