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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1974
Page
4
The item presents the Athens Messenger newspaper masthead with Route 33 N and Johnson Road address in Athens Ohio and lists longtime staff including Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush and others as publisher managing editor and directors.
William F Buckley discusses Brian Crozier's Times analysis on the Suez Canal reopening shrinking routes between the Black Sea and Indian Ocean. He warns Soviet naval leverage grows with Persian Gulf access, risks to Western oil, and a weakened US Navy era ahead under Nixon.
Washington recalls liberal disillusionment as Watergate shifts political loyalties. Partridge laments becoming mainstream and losing identity after Nixon’s downfall. A plan to switch sides to oppose Buckley sparked a provocative twist.
In Columbus Ohio the state Democratic party tests its first statewide endorsement program on May 7 aiming to present endorsed candidates to voters. Chairman Lavelle argues endorsements strengthen candidate quality and strategic backing, contrasting GOP consensus efforts seen as morale boosts.
James A. Rhodes at 64 planes his bid for the Ohio governorship while juggling his industrial development work. He accuses John Gilligan of mismanagement and says after the May 7 primary he will devote full time to campaigning. He cites higher state employment and a costly re election effort by Gilligan.
The notice lists members including Sen. Robert Taft Jr. and Sen. Harry L. Arms with district assignments in Ohio and representatives Claire Ball Oakley Collins with addresses and phone numbers in Columbus Logan Athens and surrounding areas. It presents district designations 17th 91st 92nd and contact lines for outreach.
This page invites general public opinion on issues of broad interest as a lifeblood for Letters to the Editor. It notes the forum is not suitable for personal announcements notices or thanks of a narrowly personal nature.
In Columbus Ohio backers push a bill to abolish about 500 mayors courts statewide amid claims it curbs local authority. Rep Arthur Wilkowski says the measure, amended to create 38 new state judgeships, could clear the House after May 15.
Brickman Wilkowski warns attendance may falter after the primary as lawmakers consider delaying a May 15 floor vote on new judges. He argues justice costs justify the price and Mayors' courts serve as revenue for municipalities, while opponents say they embody weak justice and bias toward police. Rep. Luther defends keeping mayor courts, noting residents can transfer cases, and critics cite lack of court reporting of traffic offenses and bond forfeitures.
On this date in 1789 George Washington was inaugurated as the first President of the United States at Federal Hall in New York. Also noted: the Navy Department was created in 1798 and the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 doubled the nation’s size.
Daily and Sunday edition pricing and delivery options listed for the Athens Ohio publication The Messenger Publishing Co. Includes carrier and tube route terms, mail rates by period, and post office classification with addresses.
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