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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1973
Page
8
Charles W. Reamer as Managing Editor and Richard R. Paynter as Assistant to the Publisher are listed for Thursday April 19 1973. The page credits the editorial team and date of publication.
After a 12 year tenure as Senate majority leader, Mike Mansfield faces a movement to replace him saying he is too tired for leadership. The power struggle with President Nixon centers on spending fights including the veto of a 2.6 billion dollar handicapped rehabilitation bill. Byrd and Humphrey, once Mansfield’s whips, contend for influence as Mansfield nears retirement in 1976.
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The Special Reclamation Fund, used to reclaim abandoned strip mines in West Virginia, is shrinking as income tied to new permits declines. Officials warn the program may slow unless funding sources rise, with 25 000 to 30 000 acres still awaiting reclamation and current balance around 600 000. The legislature debated using revenue sharing and higher per acre taxes, but proposals were cut and opposition cited moral and privat e land concerns.
Buckley argues that profanity serves expressive needs across emotions and social contexts. He contends saints syllogize restraint while non saints struggle with language, noting context shapes offensiveness and the value of blunt terms like crap in literary and argumentative writing.
A Princeton report places Nixon’s current approval at 59 percent, down from 65 in mid February and 68 at a January peak. Voters cite high living costs and cuts to social programs, while foreign policy gains and war end contribute to some support. The Watergate issue barely affects ratings.
Oberlin authority reports a year into the non returnable bottle ban that paper disposal earns money while glass and metal recycling run at a loss. About half of residents comply with mandatory separation, with glass and metal sorting remaining voluntary.
John Schofield of Chesterhill writes against Issue No. 1 to legalize a state income lottery in Ohio. He argues the tax burdens fall on the poor, administration costs eat net income, and gambling could invite gangsters, urging others to vote no.
Charles Williams urges readers to target state and federal legislators over high taxes rather than farmers. He notes proposed pay raises for Congress from 42 500 to 53 125 and state lawmakers to 14 000 plus aides, totaling 4.3 million yearly, while urging letters of protest.
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