Army surveillance of civilians sparks Senate backlash and fear
A Senate subcommittee report titled Army Surveillance of Civilians documents decades of Army intelligence gathering on civilians, including 100000 unaffiliated individuals and thousands of dossier centers. It warns that despite claims of destruction, the extent of monitoring remains unknown and could recur.
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Athens St Messenger Historical Masthead
The Athens St Messenger notes its long lineage with The Messenger Publishing Company and lists past and present publishers and editors including Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush G Kenner Bush Charles W Reamer and Richard R Paynter as staff.
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West Union Street
Athens
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Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
G. Kenner Bush
Charles W. Reamer
Richard R. Paynter
Government Workers Welfare Gap Widens in Earnings and Jobs
Tax Foundation reports rising wages for government employees outpaced private industry by 9.5 percent in 1968 while public payrolls grew to 11 million, up from 6 million, with private payrolls shrinking to 84 percent of workers. Public sector share rose from 12 to 16 percent.
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Early Warning Signals for Alcoholism Warn Readers
The Athens Messenger cites the early warning signals of alcoholism with questions about drinking habits. It urges readers to seek help if they answer yes to two or more prompts and directs to doctors or mental health clinics for support.
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John P. Kleman
United Mental Health Service
Allegheny County
Murrey Murder Analysis of 1972 Foreign Policy Debate
The piece analyzes the 1972 party platforms as lacking clear foreign policy. It contrasts Republican and Democratic portrayals, praising Nixon’s diplomacy while noting partisan distortion. It discusses the campaign's focus on symbols over concrete policy and the evolving role of the United States in global affairs.
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United States
Europe
Debates over U S role as parties clash on foreign policy
The piece analyzes Democratic and Republican stances on US world aims amid McGovern and Nixon doctrines. It notes the Democratic platform emphasizes peace and self determination but lacks a clear total foreign policy, while Republicans push a selective, restrained engagement. Supporters admit gaps, facing campaign pressure and the rush of the calendar.
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George McGovern
U.S
Japan
Europe
United States
McGovern
Old Timer or Old Fogg A Comparison by HAL BOYLE
HAL BOYLE contrasts the meanings of old timer and old fogy. An old timer earns respect for experience and stays engaged with life while an old fogy is seen as narrow minded and out of touch. The piece weighs humor and caution about aging with dignity.
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New York
Old Fogg
Old Fogy
Sugar Creek playground faces closure after land owner restricts use
A local editor laments loss of a four acre Sugar Creek field used for a child friendly play area. The site hosted supervised bicycle riding and go carts with muffled motors and safety instruction, plus wiener roasts for youths. Signs prohibiting entry were posted by Sugar Creek Coal Co. managers, depriving children of a safe space and pushing them toward highways or taverns.
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Sugar Creek Coal Co
Harry F. Holdcroft
Athens
Unhappy Choice in 1972 Presidential Election
Washington insight analyzes the national dilemma as Nixon and McGovern represent extremes. The column notes Nixon’s foreign policy skill yet domestic split and Watergate shadows, while McGovern’s leftward lean and isolationist streak raise governability concerns. It argues the Vietnam war distorts U.S. politics and a war resolution must come first.
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