Asians in East Africa Face Long History of Tensions and Expulsions
The analysis traces how Asians from British India shaped East Africa's commerce and politics from the 19th century to independence. It covers migration, currency, rail construction, social hierarchy, and policy shifts culminating in Uganda leader Idi Amin's expulsion plan, and the resulting citizenship uncertainties for about 30,000 locals without African recognition.
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Stanley Meisler
Africa
Nairobi
David Livingstone
East Africa
Idi Amin
Uganda
Livingstone
London Missionary Society
India
Amin
Zanzibar Island
Zanzibar
Sultan of
Mombasa
Lake Victoria
Sir Harry Hornstone
Britain
America
Kenya
Gujarat
Punjab
High Costs Of Professional Services Prompt Price Commission Alert
The Price Commission chaired by C Jackson Grayson Jr warns lawyers accountants architects engineers and others to expect scrutiny of fee charges. The June 1971 to June 1972 CPI shows a 13 percent rise in will drafting costs, though this may not reflect broader legal fees. The commission set a 2.5 percent cap across professional services for large law firms, aiming to ease consumer price pressures.
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C. Jackson Grayson Jr
The
Price Commission
Commission
New York
Washington
The Messenger Publishing Co. Notice of Rates and Address
Daily and Sunday editions priced 10 cents on weekdays and 20 cents on Sundays. Delivery options include carrier and tube routes. Mail rates vary by region with specifics for Gade West Virginia and other U.S. locations. Office address listed as 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701.
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Associated Press
D&s
Gade
West Virginia
U.S
Possessions
Athens Post Office
The
Messenger Publishing Co
Union St
Athens
Ohio
Readers Letter Policy Encourages Public Opinion
The page invites letters on issues of general public interest and welcomes editor letters. Preference is given to one page or less. editor may edit for space and clarity. Names and addresses must be supplied for publication.
Trudeau calls general election for October thirtieth
Canada announces a general election set for October 30 with Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau seeking another term, placing it ahead of the U.S. presidential contest across the border.
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Pierre Eliott Trudeau
Palestinians Hold Legitimate Grievances Against Israel
William Raspberry argues that Arab anger is rooted in real grievances and that Israel’s retaliatory air strikes against Lebanon and Syria blur moral lines. He questions government responsibility, Arab governance, and the fairness of Western reactions, noting counterproductive outcomes from force and urging deeper consideration of justice in counterterrorism.
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William Raspberry
Israel
L. A
Lebanon
Syria
Munich
Japan
North Vietnam
United Nations
Nelsonville Council faces HUD grant with 384 percent sewer hike
In a David and Goliath analogy, Nelsonville debates a HUD grant tied to a sewer rate increase of 384 percent over 40 years. HUD sets Sept 25 as the decision deadline with possible withdrawal if rejected. Public input may shape whether to accept or seek alternatives as the next council meeting looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Nelsonville
David
Goliath
Ohio Water Pollution Control Board
HUD
Goliaths
Athens Bulldog Booster Club Membership Drive Gratitude
The Messenger thanks boosters athletes and Athens City School District citizens for a successful membership drive. Those not contacted can still contribute by mailing to the Athens Bulldog Booster Club in care of Bob Norris at Athens National Bank.
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the Messenger
Athens Bulldog
Athens City
Bob Norris
Athens National Bank
Whealey praised for welfare comments in Meigs County
B. M. Parker of Meigs County compliments Tenth District candidate Bob Whealey for remarks on welfare while noting the point could be stronger.
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the Messenger
Bob Whealey
Whealey
B. M. Parker
Meigs County
Watergate Theorizing Continues With Few Plausible Explanations
Bernard Barker emerged with a guarded NYT interview while Watergate fuels debate. Buckley notes Barker’s paramilitary background and hints about Howard Hunt, Nixon campaign funds, and possible Cuban deals amid looming indictments.
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William F. Buckley
Bernard Barker
New York Times
Cuba
United States
Watergate
Barker
E. Howard Hunt
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Angeles Times
Washington Post
Athens Imessenger the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
G. Kenner Bush
Fred W. Weber
M. W. McDargh
Charles W. Reamer
Richard R. Paynter
Che Athens
Plessenger
Canada
Black Panthers
Black Panther
California
Lod
Small Society
Brickman
TR Uth
David-Goliath
Laura Tigner
Poplar St
Nixon
Democratic Party
Howard Hunt
Hunt
James Jackson Kilpatrick
Castro
Soviet Union
McGovern
John le Carre
Alger Hiss
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