Athens Messenger historical masthead details
The Athens Messenger listing the Messenger Publishing Co office address Route 33 N and Johnson Road Athens Ohio with founders and publishers spanning 1825 to 1965. It notes Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush G Kenner Bush as publishers and staff roles including Fred W Weber circulation director M W McDargh advertising director and Charles W Reamer managing editor.
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Athens Messenger
the Messenger Publishing CO
Johnson Road
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
Fred W. Weber
M. W. McDargh
Global food shortage prompts FAO warnings in 1973 report
UN FAO experts in Rome report worldwide acute food shortages caused by bad harvests and droughts. Meat prices rise globally due to limited supply, inflation, and speculation, but no major famine is imminent. India sees better crop prospects. Argentina expects wheat gains. U.S. beef output and cattle fattening rise, with per capita beef consumption up.
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United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization
Rome
Italy
FAO
India
Argentina
Skylab mission targets May 15 launch date
The upcoming five compartment Skylab will be put into orbit May 15 with crew Charles Conrad Jr. Paul Weitz and Joseph Kerwin. They foresee 28 days in space with 1200 hours of training and expect uncharted surprises. For the first time astronauts will move freely in space in a shirt sleeve environment.
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Charles
Pete) Conrad Jr
Paul Weitz
Joseph Kerwin
Watergate Strategy Shifts as Nixon Faces Truth
Washington insight reviews how Nixon shifted stance after McCord case and Sirica’s pressure. The piece notes White House denials, executive privilege, and Ervin's Senate inquiry, urging full Petersen-led investigation to prove a changed stance and disclose all evidence.
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White House
Ron Ziegler
James McCord
McCord
Atty
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Watergate
George McGovern
Justice Department
Washington Post
Ziegler
Senate
Sam Ervin
North Carolina
Nixon
Senate Committee
Richard Kleindienst
Ervin Committee
Henry Petersen
Dean
FBI
Petersen
White House Palace
Spring Mystery In The Blue Ridge Hills
A writer in Rap pahannock County describes a cautious spring arrival in the Blue Ridge, noting shy buds and vibrant animal life. He reflects on rebirth, contrasts spring in the hills with city life, and considers resurrection through the dogwood blossom as he tends a garden and hears Easter sermons.
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Scrabble
Blue Ridge Mountains
Heather
Paris
Washington
Rappahannock County
O’bannon’s
Florence
Greece
Mark
Christ
Tenants Rights Bill Backed by Cleveland Landlord
A Cleveland landlord Jerry Hamilton testified before the Ohio Senate Judiciary Committee backing a bill that would allow tenants to pay rent to a court over alleged unlawful or unsanitary conditions. If the court confirms issues, funds could be used to fix the dwelling or the tenant could use the money for repairs. Hamilton argued the measure benefits both sides and separates slumlords from responsible landlords. The piece also notes Secretary of State Ted W. Brown receiving Democratic endorsements despite being a Republican and his broad support among county boards of elections for nonpartisan rulings.
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Hamilton
Brown
Boards of Elections
Food costs shift share of family budgets since 1947
George Gallup notes non food costs now dominate the median weekly need for a four person family. In 1947 food accounted for half of $43 weekly needs. today food is one quarter of $149 total, with food at about $37 weekly, reflecting more vacations cars and appliances.
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Princeton
N.J
Gallup
Readers' Letters Open Forum Welcomes Public Views
Letters to the editor invite public comment on current issues of broad interest. Preference is given to one page or less submissions. The editor may edit for space and clarity. Names and addresses must be supplied for publication.
Kleindienst Explains Executive Privilege View
Atty. Gen. Richard G. Kleindienst argues executive privilege is a long standing, limited power within the separation of powers. He notes cooperation between branches and identifies four areas where withholding may be needed while urging restrained use and adherence to Nixon administration guidelines.
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Associated Press
Washington
Republic
Congress
Nixon
Executive Branch
Executive
Sen. Fulbright
Jefferson
Judicial Branch
Senate
Kennedy
Secretaries of Defense and State
Atty
Jackson
FBI
Messenger Publishing Co. notices rates and post office info
Daily newspaper details delivery by carrier and tube, Sunday editions, mail rates for Ohio West Virginia and other regions, and subscription prices. It notes the paper is published daily except Saturdays and is an Associated Press member, with mailing address in Athens Ohio.
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Associated Press
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West Virginia
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G. Kenner Bush
Charles W. Reamer
Richard R. Paynter
Joseph Kraft
Watergate Strategy
John Sirica
L. Patrick Gray
Bureau
James Kilpatrick
Columsus
Cleveland
Jerry Hamilton
Senate Judiciary Committee
Ted W. Brown
John J. Gilligan
Democratic
Board of Elections
By George Gallup
Kleindienst
Richard G. Kleindienst
Sam J. Ervin
D-N.c
By Richard G. Kleindienst
U.S
Secretary of State
Small Society
Brickman
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Lessenger
U.S. & Possessions
Messenger Publishing Co
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