Athens County Fair volunteers thanked for parking help
Letters to The Messenger express appreciation to Athens High Athletic Boosters coaches and fans for six days of parking duty at the Athens County Fair. Thanks extend to local businesses and officials for support, orange vests, and equipment. The piece also notes community concern over school funding and animal welfare themes. The Ohio Fiddling Champion photo salutes Bob Wilson Jr and Mr Humphreys.
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the Messenger
Athens High
Athens County
Charlie Moore
Bruce Buckle
Charlie Moore Ford, Inc
Lawhead
John Good
Ira Burnfield
Ohio Department of Highways
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Athens County Fair Board
Ohio
Bob Wilson Jr
Humphreys
Carter Faces Lance Questions As Vein Throbs At Press Events
AP dispatch notes President Carter shows no clear anger over Bert Lance disclosures though questions persist. White House acknowledges mixed mail criticism of Lance while Carter privately hints frustration at editors and news directors. Powell denies outward emotion, calling reports in British press persistent and erroneous.
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Frank Cormier
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Carter
Lillian” Carter
Bert Lance
Lance
White House
Georgia
Jody Powell
Washington
Northern Ireland
Powell
SEC seeks monopoly control of securities clearing and settlement
AP Business Analyst reports the SEC aims to create a national monopoly for record-keeping and settlement in securities, drawing opposition from Rep. Moss and Bradford National Corp. Critics warn the move could fix rates, squeeze rivals, and curb innovation while NSCC timelines clash with proposals for a competitive system. Del Col argues competition fosters efficiency and that nationwide consolidation could occur faster without a monopoly.
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John Cunniff
NEW York
Securities and Exchange Commission
John Moss
Dcalif
Te Justice Department
Bradford National Corp
Pacific Stock Exchange
Peter del Col
Bradford
National Securities Clearing Corp
New York and
American Stock Exchanges
National Association of Securities Dealers
del Col
SEC
American
Midwest Exchange
NSCC
Moss
Subcommittee On Oversight and Investigations
Harold Williams
Commission
Williams
Meigs County Faces Broad Education Strike Threats
Teachers strike call with bus drivers cooks and janitors signaling possible action within 30 days. Board of Education cites lack of funds for higher wages as taxpayers reject larger school levies in Meigs County.
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the Messenger
Board of Education
Meigs County
Operators Thanked By Cancer Society of Athens County
The Cancer Society of Athens County thanks telephone operators and retired operators of General Telephone Co. for their contribution in memory of Glenna Ward and Eva Coon. Margaret Poulson Director Cancer Society.
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the Messenger
The
Cancer Society of
Athens County
General Telephone Co
Glenna Ward
Eva Coon
Margaret Poulson
Cancer Society
Preschool traffic safety program pilots for children
The Ohio Department of Highway Safety launches a pilot program to teach preschoolers traffic safety through free booklets mailed to 1,700 nurseries and centers. The program, funded by a $16,425 AAA contract, aims to measure effectiveness and develop a preschool curriculum.
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Columbus
Ohio
Department of Highway Safety
Georgia Blackwell
American Automobile Association
Blackwell
State Controlling Board
AAA
W C. Fields
Robert F. Howarth
Miss Blackwell
Will Rogers On Peace Talks And Armament
Will Rogers quips about the disarmament conference birds facing a tough task. He mocks overreliance on mutual trust for lasting peace while noting nations want security backed by weapons. The remark underscored the debate between diplomacy and deterrence in pursuing peace.
Carter Opposes Taiwan Normalization Policy Abroad
In June 1976 Jimmy Carter argued for full diplomatic ties with China only if Taiwan is protected and trade commitments remain. He warned normalization risks abandonment of the Mutual Defense Treaty and Taiwan’s security, calling the idea foolish and treacherous. He cited existing liaison offices as adequate.
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Jimmy Carter
China
Carter
People’s Republic of China
People’s Republic
Taiwan
American Chamber of Commerce
Tokyo
United States
Formosa
Leffield
Vance
Peking
People's Republic of China
Connecticut Avenue
Kalorama Road
Huang Chen
Leonard Woodcock
State Department
Mr. Carter
Taipei
U.S
Indispensables Vacations Stun City Power Players
A Boston narrator observes how movers and shakers vanish in August for vacations, leaving offices and government offices unmanned. The piece contrasts the self styled indispensables with reality as trains run, suns rise, and life continues despite absences. The finale shows a July Cape Cod retreating VIP insisting he is indispensable while standing in a vacant house.
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Boston
Agatha Christie
L.L. Bean
Cape Cod
This Day in History Dated Entries and Birthdays
On this date in 1864 Union forces under General Sherman occupied Atlanta. In 31 B C Mark Antony and Cleopatra were defeated at Actium by Octavius Caesar. Also 1668 London fire began, 1901 Roosevelt urged soft speech and a big stick, 1963 Wallace blocked integration at Tuskegee High, ten years ago My Lai review reprimand and dismissals. Birthdays noted for Allen Drury and Marge Champion. Thought from Anne Morrow Lindbergh.
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William T. Sherman
Atlanta
B.C
Mark Antony
Cleopatra
Octavius Caesar
Actium
London
Theodore Roosevelt
Minnesota
George Wallace
Tuskegee High School
Alabama
Allen Drury
Marge Champion
Anne Morrow
Lindbergh
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