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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1971
Page
4
A guest editorial reprints thoughts on the U S Constitution during Constitution Week. It notes Franklin and Mason figures who shaped ratification and the Bill of Rights, and argues ongoing vigilance to defend liberties against temporary cuts to rights across generations.
Washington honors Hugo L. Black, one of the court’s most forceful voices, whose absolute First Amendment view shaped landmark free speech rulings. The veteran jurist, known for “The Black Court” tenure, pushed for state due process limits on government power and opposed broad censorship.
The report lists Senate and House roll call votes from Sept 8 to Sept 17. It covers Taft Jr and Saxbe positions on OEO decentralization, environmental reviews of military aircraft, Viet Nam withdrawal timing, detention camps authority, EEOC powers, and related amendments and motions.
The piece reviews George Jackson from age 19 to his 1960s/70s offenses, detailing arrests from theft to stabbings, escapes, and parole attempts. It cites George’s long juvenile and adult record, culminating in a 1970 shooting and a later fatal incident at San Quentin, with commentary on Amerika debate and media framing.
The Census Bureau reports eight incorporated towns with zero residents Ironton Colorado Bay City Alaska Lakeside Colorado Lost River Idaho St Charles Illinois Westfall Oregon Parker Texas. Additionally towns with 25 or fewer residents rose from 79 to 116 in 1970 signaling continued rural exodus.
A notice explains that letters to the editor on public issues are welcomed and given space based on length. It states preference for one page or less, editor may edit for space and clarity, and names and addresses must be provided for publication.
The Athens Messenger operates daily except Saturdays and is a member of the Associated Press. Rates include 10 cents for a weekday copy and 20 cents for Sunday. Delivery by carrier or tube route is offered with weekly and annual mail options for Ohio Ohio and West Virginia and elsewhere in the U.S. Continues as second class matter. mail to The Messenger Publishing Co. 43 W Union St Athens Ohio.
Washington reports two views on Rep. Paul McCloskey as a possible Nixon challenger in New Hampshire Oregon California and beyond. Some see him as dead while others warn his dove image and strong grassroots campaigning could trouble the GOP, with his focus shifting from Vietnam to a wider protest stance.
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