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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1973
Page
4
G Kenner Bush publisher Fred W Weber circulation director M W McDargh advertising director Charles W Reamer managing editor Richard R Paynter assistant to the publisher listed in the masthead of the newspaper page providing identification of key staff members
New Jersey recovered 696700 in restitution for Dare to be Great promoters. James Green, a 40s civil servant, joined the PRICE Club in 1971 and owes 5000 with life savings lost. Officials warn pyramid schemes lure hundreds despite lawsuits in NY NJ CT. State lotteries offered as an alternative.
Daily and Sunday editions offered at 10 to 20 cents per copy with carrier, mail, and tube delivery options. Rates shown for various periods including weekly, monthly, and yearly plans. mail options for nationwide delivery. Entered as Second Class Matter at Athens Ohio post office.
A TV broadcast is accused of bias by citing a high death toll for American men. It allegedly omits that most deaths of men aged 1 to 45 arise from accidents homicides and personal crises, with mental and emotional strain noted elsewhere.
Henry Kissinger emerges as a widely favorable public figure with a 9 to 1 favorability ratio. The Gallup survey of 1,517 adults shows 78 percent correctly identify him and strong cross group support, despite Nixon's presidency and debates on Cuba policy.
James Kilpatrick argues conservatives must support a federally funded independent Legal Services Corporation to ensure equal justice under law. He notes abuses exist but overall the program aids the poor in housing, domestic relations, and consumer cases and urges timely legislation and renewal.
Henry Kissinger returns to Washington to find rivals beyond the State Department. Treasury Under Secretary Sonnenfeldt and the Federal Reserve influence challenge Kissinger, while the Pentagon under Elliot Richardson supports many weapons programs that complicate arms control hopes.
The article notes Kissinger’s strategic posture as rival powers loom Vietnam Cambodia and the Near East. It cites a White House reshuffle aimed at appeasing Sen. Henry Jackson and weakening Kissinger from within as several agencies shift to partisan staffing.
The reshuffle places James Schlesinger as CIA director and Fred Ikle at the disarmament agency, both viewed as less sympathetic to Kissinger. Kissinger staff gains Charles Cooper and Lawrence Eagleburger, but loses Gen. Alexander Haig. The changes may push Kissinger toward remaining in power beyond his prime.
A letter by Jerome and Phyllis Rovner of Athens argues that rising birth rates will not prevent zero population growth, warning of energy limits, crowded parks, and dehumanization as the population expands. They urge responsible family planning and focus on quality of life for each child.
Ohio lawmakers push a sweeping bill to curb slumlords by allowing judges to award damages and order repairs from rent money. The plan, born from extensive public hearings and outreach, aims to fund housing through state bonds and matches federal funds for future programs.
The Messenger article notes Common Cause organizing in Ohio with a lobbyist in Columbus three days a month and local units forming to support ethics disclosure campaign financing and election reform. Athens hosts interest after John Gardner visit. Mary Anne Flournoy coordinates the Tenth District.
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