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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1971
Page
4
Smith Kline and French of Philadelphia prepared a five month document criticizing the Food and Drug Administration in a restrained, polite manner. The report drew little attention while Abbott Laboratories faced FDA crackdowns.
Kilpatrick summarizes a conservative critique of the FDA's 1962 drug amendments. He notes FDA recalls and safety actions in contamination cases, but argues the agency overemphasizes controlled trials at the expense of real clinical experience. The SK&F report claims doctors’ practical success is dismissed as testimonials, hindering medical progress.
Dr. Richard Ball, criminology expert, argues the belief that U S murder rates have risen is a myth. He notes a decline in homicide over the last four decades despite public fear and misinformation driving crime narratives.
The Athens Ohio Messenger publishes daily except Saturday with AP affiliation and varying subscription rates. A sociologist Ball counters crime hysteria by citing studies that most violent crimes involve people known to each other and that race and gender dynamics show killers and victims often share race and gender.
The page invites letters on public issues and notes editor’s space limits. It states letters should be one page or less and may be edited for space and clarity. It requires writers to provide names and addresses for publication.
The Athens Messenger issue from April 2 1971 is a local city newspaper edition from Athens Ohio. It lists staff roles and publishing details for the Athens based paper and notes the historical lineage of the Messenger.
Brig. Gen. (Ret.) S. L. A. Marshall criticizes CBS Selling the Pentagon as overhyped and shallow. He notes excessive network time and propaganda tendency, while acknowledging some accurate critiques of Pentagon public affairs. He questions the cost and impact on national security and civil discourse.
The Temple Arizona piece argues the old three Rs reading writing arithmetic gave way to riot restlessness and rebellion. It warns if trend continues society faces ruin and regret and urges respect religion and responsibility in citizens.
Naomi Graham of Athens Route 4 expresses gratitude for medical care from Athens County Welfare Department and Mount St. Mary Hospital nursing service. She notes monthly funds and food stamps that support her family and credits local workers for the life saving support.
Resident Mrs. F. M. Guthrie warns of hazards at the old Rowland farm behind the Plaza Shopping Center Route 50 E Athens. An open 75 foot well, an abandoned mine shaft now exposed by bulldozing, rotten curbs, and jumpy rocks create dangerous traps for visiting children and hikers. Copperheads are a seasonal risk.
The Messenger recalls a 50 year old nationwide coal miners strike of one million workers led by King Fuller and Morgan. Ohio University's baseball team routed Marshall diamondmen 21 to 4. A 25 year old note recalls Hawaii earthquake deaths and a tidal wave from Alaska. Athens County schools report seniors in top 25 percent of Ohio General Scholarship Test.
Washington observers say Brezhnev’s Moscow plan signals a U S defensive posture in Vienna with a single ABM National Command Authority limit and a freeze. The offer lacks offensive weapon limits and risks redefining national control. Democrats view it as a potential first step while Nixon faces internal debates over ABM and command authority.
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