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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1969

Page

12

Ohio voters reject major school bond measures in special elections

Results show several school bond issues lose across the state led by Columbus where a $638 million proposal falls 41 491 to 17 187. Newark narrowly fails its levy while Cincinnati suburbs approve an $11 million district bond, with local leaders cautioning it will take years and funds to address overcrowding and school needs. Earl Martin wins Republican mayoral primary over Rocky Rover as no Democrat filed.

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Nixon Concedes Major Bills Won’t Pass This Session

President Nixon told GOP leaders that most of his major proposals will wait until next year. Green light items include foreign aid and education aid while red light measures cover welfare, tax, crime, and immigration reforms. Senate in deadlock over a long term surtax extension and draft reform seen as unlikely this year.

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Sweeney Urges Unity in Democratic Party Renewal

Cleveland businessman Robert Sweeney urged Democrats to emulate Republican unity and nominate a dynamic leader like Hay Bliss or John Andrews. He criticized current leadership under Eugene O Grady, linking lax law enforcement in Cleveland to broader party alignment with Ohio voters and calling for stronger policy leadership.

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Dems Policy Council Formed To Guide 1972 Strategy

AP dispatch reports Hubert Humphrey chairs the Democratic policy council to oversee Republican Republican Nixon policy. Senators Muskie and Harris named vice chairs with eight months in planning. Hawes Harris announces 20 appointees to executive committee and 30 at large members and six issue committees.

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Hocking River Falls to Record Low Levels

U S observer C L Colmer reports the Hocking River receding to 2.46 feet at 8 am on Monday. Temperature rose to 54 after a 52 degree low. Sunday’s reading showed 63. Snow Monkey notes the macaque lives in snowy Japanese mountains rather than tropical climates.

Hocking River U. S C. L. Colmer

Lake Erie pollution debate reaches federal stage in Ohio

Gov James A Rhodes told Akron and Toledo audiences that a possible federal suit over Lake Erie pollution could come after charges alleging Ohio pollution from Detroit and Michigan are examined. He criticized Interior officials and urged focus on cleanup efforts by states and steel companies along the lake.

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