Local Athens paper info and leadership lineup
The MESSENGER PUBLISHING CO lists address Route 33 N and Johnson Road Athens Ohio established 1825. Frederick W Bush was publisher 1896 1929 followed by Gordon K Bush 1929 1965 G Kenner Bush and Fred W Weber as circulation and Charles W Reamer editor with Richard R Paynter as assistant publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger Publishing CO
Johnson Road
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
G. Kenner Bush
Charles W. Reamer
Richard R. Paynter
O Bleness Hospital Fund Drive Seeks Athens Support
Athens residents are urged to donate to the O Bleness Memorial Hospital fund drive led by 300 volunteers. The appeal promises improved care and more doctors to raise the hospital to a sound financial and clinical footing, citing a new coronary care unit and ambulatory center established since 1970.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’bleness Memorial Hospital
O’bleness
Athens
Kenneth Upp
O'Bleness
Letters Changes Needed By Mos Seabee Editor
Readers from Amesville and Athens urge residents to push back on student behavior deemed disruptive. The letter writers call for harsher penalties for drug and alcohol offenses and advocate restoring the town’s pre Ohio University ethos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio University
Donna King
Spring Fair as Bridge to Athens Community Harmony
A proposed Athens Spring County Fair would unite students and townspeople through joint committees, crafts booths, bake sales, and farmers markets. The event aims to reduce springtime unrest by fostering collaboration, fundraising for local buildings, and shared activities over a weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Athens
Farmers of
Reading program urged for Athens City Schools
The Athens City Board of Education was asked by the League of Women Voters to back a three year study recommending a comprehensive locally funded reading program and exploration of Title I fund reallocation. Teachers were surveyed on need and support, with an April 16 board meeting set to discuss the plan. Board members named are Sol Rosenberg Homer Gall Walter Ervin Russell Johnson and Marion Fugate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Athens City
Board of Education
Sol Rosenberg
Homer Gall
Walter Ervin
Russell Johnson
Marion Fugate
Ohio Perspective Growth Creates New Problems
Ohio auditor John Blum says state auditing staff are stretched by growth in spending and agencies. He cites a 300-examiner limit, a backlog of audits up to four years, and calls for 50 or 60 more examiners. He warns federal revenue sharing funds lack strings and complicate oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Schott
Associated Press
Columbus, Ohio
John Blum
Blum
Ohio
Harry Meshel
Council of Governments
Veto sparks clash over aid to the handicapped
William F Buckley argues Nixon veto reveals a broader liberal conservative divide in U S policy questions. He notes Humphrey frames the issue around helping handicapped children and questions implied trade offs with other social programs and military spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Nixon
Hubert Humphrey
Humphrey
Nixon
Senate
United States
Readers challenge Democrats on spending and defense policy
A letter asks if there is enough public money for worthy causes and critiques government spending under Democrats. It argues the military budget has fallen in real terms, defends defense funding, and cites state subsidies to Washington, urging conservatives to consider strategic spending over short term fixes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Congress
Nixon
Remarks about a newspaper columnist and reader banter
Some light exchanges poke at a columnist Bascom, including how readers justify salaries and whether the boss will notice. A janitor and lunch checks are referenced, with playful digs about ideas and the column’s reach.
Ohio University stations win Janus award for news program
The Messenger congratulates WOUB TV on earning the 1973 Janus award for excellence in financial news programming. It lauds Ohio University broadcasting stations for their devoted, fact driven coverage of the State House and statewide news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Woub-Tv
Ohio University
Ohio
State House
Group of American Executives Organizes U S China Trade Council
A 19 member group of American business leaders with backing from the United States Government and Peking forms a special body to promote U S China trade. They plan a late May conference to establish a national council for United States China trade open to businessmen seeking dealings with Peking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Peking
China
How Area Legislators Voted In Be She Oni ai
Washington reports show area Members of Congress on major roll calls from March 23 to 27. The Peace Corps authorization passed 299 to 72 for two years with Miller voting yes. An amendment to limit to one year failed 238 to 132, with Miller voting yes on the main extension. Public health programs extension passed 72 to 19, Miller voting yes. Saxbe voted yes and Taft Jr. voted no on four month extension. amendment failed 56 to 37. Farmers emergency loan amendment failed 50 to 39, extending 18 day one per cent disaster loans with $5,000 forgiveness. Miller’s stance not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Peace Corps
Hill-Burton
William B. Saxbe
Robert Taft Jr
Saxbe
Taft
U.S. Lawmakers Debate Foreign Exchange Reporting and Tax Extensions
The House and Senate rejected votes by Saxbe and Taft on two measures. An amendment requiring U S corporations with foreign operations to report daily forex transactions passed 46 to 40, while an extension of the interest equalization tax on foreign securities passed 83 to 3. Supporters cited dollar impact and scrutiny needs. opponents warned of increased speculation and delays to devaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxbe
Taft
U. S
U. S. Treasury
Treasury
The Messenger Publishing Co. Subscription Rates
Published daily except Saturdays subscription details for carrier and by mail are listed. Rates include weekly ten cent daily copies, Sunday twenty cent copies, and various 1 week, 3 month, 6 month, and 1 year terms for Ohio West Virginia and other U.S. locations. Address for mail is The Messenger Publishing Co. Athens Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
D&s
Ohio
West Virginia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Che Athens Messenger
Fred W. Weber
M. W. McDargh
O’ Bleness
Mary Stout
Amesville
Bckage
Wilf
George
Eer
William F. Buckley
Teddy Kennedy
Union
Javits
New York State
Henry Hazlitt
Hal Boyle
New York
C. Bascom
Bascom
Trade Council
Ange
Clarence E. Miller
Lancaster
Miller
U.S. House
U.S. & Possessions
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!