Athens Messenger Front Page Fragment October 27 1969
Fragmentary OCR from The Athens Messenger dated October 27 1969 in Athens Ohio. The readable line shows publication details and staff roles. No clear event or article specifics are present in the readable text.
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Athens Messenger
the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
G. Kenner
Fred W. Weber
Charles W. Reamer
M. W. McDargh
Richard R. Paynter
Congress Reorganization Aims To Reform House Procedures
A House committee led by Rep. B F Sisk proposes a broad reorganization to curb subcommittees, empower ranking members to call meetings, grant minority witnesses rights, and staff aid. It suggests August vacation and a calendar fiscal year to extend time for appropriations, arguing for action despite slow current progress.
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House of Representatives
Senate
House
Rep
B. F. Sisk
California
Congress
Deferred Wage Increases Warned By Labor Secretary
Labor Secretary George P. Shultz warns against deferred wage increases in today’s labor contracts. He notes such agreements assume inflation that may not appear in later years, risking higher costs for management and labor. General Electric offers a one year wage boost with optional reopeners for years two and three and potential strikes if unresolved.
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George P. Shultz
General Electric Co
Detroit’s Black Polish coalition sparks urban political shift
A 300 black and Polish leaders banquet at the Polish Century Club marks the birth of a unlikely alliance in Detroit. Rep. John Conyers helps forge the union amid past enmities as both communities seek economic and political leverage to advance their interests. If successful, the coalition could pave the way for black and other minority groups nationwide.
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Detroit
John Conyers
Haynsworth confirmation questioned by conservative columnist
Washington columnist James Kilpatrick argues the Senate will examine Clement Haynsworth's nomination to the Supreme Court amid a fierce, unfounded campaign against him. He claims critics weaponize truth with a "smokescreen" of charges, noting Bayh's stock-ownership allegations were misstatements and urging fair, careful consideration of Haynsworth's integrity and qualifications.
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Washington
Senate
Clement F. Haynsworth
Supreme Court of the United States
Haynsworth
Farrago
South Carolinian
Nixon
Holmes
Hughes
Brandeis
Indiana
Sen
Birch Bayh
Merck
Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp
Bayh
Carter
Greenville
Farrow
Grace Lines
W. R. Grace & Co
Senator Bayh
Kent
The Selling of a President 1968 book review
The piece discusses Joe McGinniss The Selling of the President 1968 from Trident Press five ninety five. It portrays McGinniss as a Philadelphia reporter who joined Nixon campaign and questions whether style outweighed substance in Nixon advertising. It quotes ad men Treleaven Shakespeare Sage and Jones on the campaign tactics and media image over policy evaluation.
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Joe McGinniss
Trident Press
McGinniss
Philadelphia
Richard M. Nixon
Harry Treleaven
Shakespeare
Jim Sage
Gene Jones
Sage
Nixon
Caribbean
America
Richard Nixon
Gene Jonesaid
Letter praising Viet Nam policy and anti communism views
Daniel J. Smith of Fisher Road Athens commends in the Athens Messenger a lengthy letter by Rev. Alex Ranasinghe on why America should not withdraw from Vietnam. He urges readers to compare future critiques with Ranasinghe’s evidence on domino theory and U.S. aims.
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Athens Messenger
Alex Ranasinghe
America
Vietnam
United States
Ranashinghe
Community dialogue prompts officials to justify drug policy
In Athens, instructors urge Judge Franklin Sheeter and Captain Charles Cochran to explain in print the grounds for recent actions toward youths amid concerns over laws and attitudes on drugs and enforcement. They challenge official attitudes on stimulants, lawfulness, and youth culture with three pointed questions.
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Athens
Athens County
Franklin Sheeter
Charles Cochran
WOUB FM criticized for poor reception and limited programming
In a letter by Martin Rubin dated October 10, Rubin critiques WOUB for weak FM reception from Ohio State University and argues the university should provide higher quality broadcast output. He suggests more AM content and broader regional choice, condemning perceived mediocrity and commercial packaging.
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the Messenger
Martin Rubin
Ohio State University
Athens
Woub
Hwever
Futhermore
Ohio University
Tri-State
a_ university
Public school funding critique urges restraint on new stadium
Letter to The Messenger questions Athens City Schools plan for a proposed field and stadium. The writer urges reviewing existing facilities in Chauncey to save tens or hundreds of thousands in tax dollars and emphasizes prudent spending amid inflation and education needs.
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Athens City
the Messenger
Board of Education
Chauncey
The Messenger Publishing Co. Rate Card
Daily newspaper details and mailing rates published by The Messenger Publishing Co. in Athens Ohio. Includes pricing for daily Sunday editions by carrier and mail, local and distant delivery options, and period rates with yearlong options. Also notes post office entry as Second Class Matter and address for mail.
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Ohio
West Virginia
Athens Post Office
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
Athens
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