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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1971

Page

5

Defense and State push tougher action on discrimination abroad

The Defense and State departments urge embassies and U.S. commands to report positive steps against racial discrimination toward black servicemen overseas. Nixon, Laird, and Rogers stress the issue as a priority, with focus on housing and public accommodations. Laird plans NATO talks and a meeting with senior Defense leaders to enforce anti discrimination directives. A new Pentagon civil rights chief is sought after Frank Bender's resignation.

Washington Defense and State Departments U.S Nixon Secretary of Defense Melvin R.laird Secretary of State William P. Rogers NATO Laird Army Air Force Navy Military Chiefs of Staff Pentagon Frank Bender Defense

Sharp Decline Noted In Preschool Children

A Washington study reports U.S. preschoolers under age five fell from more than 20 million in 1960 to about 17 million in 1970, a 15.5 percent drop. It links the decline to fertility shifts, the pill, and changes in attitudes toward marriage and large families, with births still outnumbering deaths.

Washington United States Washington Center For Metropolitan Studies Ford Foundation Morris and Gwendolyn Caftitz Foundation Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation

Community meeting and club schedule in Chauncey

Chauncey Christian Church hosts Junior and Adult Choir sessions on Tuesday at 4 30 p m and 7 p m respectively for Loyalty Sunday prep. Chauncey and Millfield groups meet midweek for youth and adult activities with Home meetings and a Ta p dancing registration at Moose Hall Tuesday 7 00 to 8 30 p m for old and new students.

Chauncey Christian Church Chauncey Boy Scouts Millfield Christian Church Millfield Cyf Chauncey Loyal Women’s Kate Johnson Chauncey Friendship Pearl Henry Chauncey Junior Fellowship Chauncey Chi Glouster Andy Hardy Moose Hall

Hammonds Hold Reunion in Logan and area clubs meet

The Hammonds reunion gathered Sunday at Rachelmacher Park in Logan with many relatives from Temperance Columbus Trimble and Chauncey in attendance. Weekend activities included Glouster Garden Club meeting officer installations, Trimble Township Jaycees special session, and Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid planning for September 14 at Jacksonville.

Chauncey Hammond Rachelmacher Park Logan Raymond Hammond Larry Hammond Peggy Joyce Amy Temperance Michigan Belford Hammond Max Reynolds Roger Rhonda Randy Gail Watson Mike Jeff Angel Tom Reynolds Tammy Chris Columbus Glouster Garden Club John Davis Bishopville Trimble Township Jaycees Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Marena Schultz High St Jacksonville

Bedroom Extension Ad Speech for Phone Service

A nostalgic ad promises a bedroom extension for a few cents daily to avoid missing calls. It touts multiple colors and decorator styles and claims the extra line will keep you out of the kitchen. The message emphasizes convenience and quick trips between rooms.

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