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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1973
Page
4
Fred W. Weber circula tion director M. W. McDargh advertising director Charles W. Reamer managing editor Richard R. Paynter assistant to the publisher
Senator Sam Ervin threatens contempt charges against White House aides who invoke executive privilege to dodge testimony on Watergate. He argues the Supreme Court will uphold separation of powers, while Nixon urges a constitutional showdown and possible Senate arrest if needed. A historic test appears likely amid mounting standoff.
President Nixon plans to urge Congress to end the insanity defense for federal offenses including murder treason kidnapping and related crimes. The move aims to remove mental state questions except in extreme derangement cases.
The Nixon Administration seeks four billion dollars for hunger programs in 1974 with Senate backing for an additional 840 million, totaling nearly five billion. Senator McGovern condemns the figure as a stand still budget while Senator Percy lauds the administration’s hunger efforts as necessary for effectiveness.
Area house members split on Nixon veto of rural water and sewer grants 225 189 with Nixon. The franking bill passed 354 49 limiting free mail by members. Rep. Clarence E. Miller voted against the veto and for the franking measure.
William F Buckley argues OPIC refused 92 million in indemnity to I T T after Allende nationalized the Chilean telephone company. He contrasts US policy with Ghana and England, condemns anti I T T sentiment, and critiques American tolerance of asset seizures by foreign regimes.
Ohio operates 26 423 mental patients outside state hospitals, with a 1972 to 1973 trend showing continued decline in hospital populations. The plan attributes savings to better staffing, new drugs, community clinics, and attitudes, and foresees closing Cleveland State Hospital while expanding two 225 bed facilities in Toledo and Warrensville.
The Plains resident Jill Cunningham responds to Mrs F M Guthrie’s April 12 letter about roaming dogs. Cunningham objects to slur terms and argues for a dog warden to help reunite dogs with owners.
Margaret Ann Thompson of 169 N Lancaster St Athens thanks doctors nurses and staff for care at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. She urges support for the January fund drive to expand services and reduce the need to leave Athens for care.
West Virginia congressman Ken Hechler blasts the strip mining boom as a vast environmental and social cost. He cites losses of forests topsoil and water pollution and urges a six to eighteen month phase out with stricter federal action to curb mining.
The Athens Messenger announces pricing for daily and Sunday editions with carrier and by mail options. It lists domicile rates for Ohio and West Virginia residents, with a national rate after the local area. It notes second class matter status and the mailing address in Athens Ohio.
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