Reform Proposals Put Pressure On 1976 Primary System
In Athens Ohio on April 24 1972 The Messenger analyzes reform ideas for the presidential primary system. It compares Mansfield Aiken and Packwood plans proposing national or regional primaries while criticizing the current chaotic process. The piece argues for a saner scheme by 1976 the 200th anniversary of the American Revolution.
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Mike Mansfield
Montana
George Aiken
Vermont
Sen
Robert Packwood
Oregon
Mansfield-Aiken
Congress
Mansfield and Aiken
Packwood
Editorial Calls Action on Litter Route Vore Ridge Road
The Messenger letters criticize inaction by county and city officials over roadside litter on Vore Ridge Road and at the city dump. They urge prompt cleanup and stricter enforcement, noting the road hosts a new bicycle route and urging public participation in keeping roads clean. The page also reports Navy KUW-1 missile claim and a Meigs County probation chief’s plea for a curfew to curb juvenile delinquency.
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the Messenger
Vore Ridge Road
Athens City
Vore Ridge
Joseph Pidcock
Rt. 2
Athens
Japan
Ed Condon
Meigs County Probate Court
Pomeroy Council
Buckley Sees Implausibilities in ITT Affair Congress Debate
William F Buckley questions the ITT case and says the Senate is risking injustice by delaying Kleindeinst confirmation. He argues anti trust is misapplied and notes ITT won two of three suits while conceding large political payments were complicated and uncertain. He urges caution in drawing conspiracy conclusions.
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ITT
Senate
Richard Kleindeinst
Republican Party
Justice Department
GOP
San Diego
Sheraton
Waikiki
Erwin Griswold
Harvard Law School
Dita Beard
Richard McLaren
McLaren
Supreme Court
State aid for Athens urged for counties and schools
Editor argues the state should extend aid beyond cities with large universities to Athens County and its school district. The piece traces past efforts, notes the 1972 73 Athens city funding of 43575, and urges inclusion of counties and districts in future budgets, citing the impacted area concept and tax burdens.
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the Messenger
Athens
Athens County
Ohio University
John McDonald
John Gilligan
McDonald
G. Kenner Bush
Tad Grover
Capitol
Columbus
Eugene Brundige
General Assembly
Board of Regents
Readers' Letters Welcome Public Opinion on Today’s Issues
The page invites letters from readers on matters of general public interest and notes editor preferences. Publication favors submissions of one page or less, encouraging concise, thoughtful civic discourse from the community.
ITT affair fuels US cynicism and calls for accountability
Senate inquiry into the ITT case suggests the Nixon era settled anti trust actions to avoid stock market turmoil. Officials kept motives vague, fueling suspicion as Wall Street ties and White House aides surfaced in a web of financial pressure. The piece warns for clear explanations from government and business to restore credibility.
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International Telephone & Telegraph Corp
Penn Central
Lockheed
Chrysler
Pan American
Wall
Wall Street
John Mitchell
Peter Flanigan
White House
Mitchell
Lazard Freres
Rohatyn
McLaren
ITT
Richard Ramsden
Flanigan
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Wilkes-Barre
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Athens Messenger
the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
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