Athens local newspaper staff and longevity listed
The Athens publication details its establishing address at Route 33 N and Johnson Road in Athens Ohio 45701 and lists key staff including Frederick W Bush publisher 1896 1929 Gordon K Bush 1929 1965 G Kenner Bush Richard R Paynter general manager Karl W Runser managing editor Fred W Weber II circulation manager Roy Cross district editor Fred E Bolles retail advertising manager Herb Amey city editor J William Coon classified advertising manager Fred Whissel editorial page editor Carl L Weber production manager.
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Johnson Rd
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
G. Kenner Bush
Richard R. Paynter
Karl W. Runser
Fred W. Weber II
Roy Cross
Fred E. Bolles
Herb Amey
J. William Coon
Fred Whissel
Carl L. Weber
Corning Faces Tough Flood Plan Hurdles
Corning struggles with recurring Sunday Creek floods and limited funding. Officials warn a HUD flood control grant may only cover paperwork costs while studies drag on for years. The town, once a coal hub, lacks population and tax base to qualify for large dam or drainage projects, prompting a call to Congress for a solution.
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Corning
Albany
Amesville
Chauncey
Haydenville
Mineral
Sunday Creek
G.A. Sicilian
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Corps of Engineers
Bloodmobile blitz in Athens sets donor record
The Red Cross Bloodmobile drew 186 donors in Athens with over 200 waiting, topping a 1965 off campus visit as the second highest eight year count. Two longtime donors Lloyd Dillinger and Otto Webb each reached seven gallons, while the group exceeded the 150 pint goal by 36 pints.
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Red Cross
Lloyd Dillinger
Shade
Otto Webb
Athens
Conservative Debate and Shifting Support in Reagan Era
The piece examines conservative reactions as Ronald Reagan signals a vice presidential pick and faces reactions from John Connally and Clarke Reed. It notes Connally’s pivot toward Ford and Reed’s cautious stance amid pressures from the White House and party tensions.
Reagan Muddles Principles in Liberal Running Mate Debate
The commentary argues Reagan’s naming of a liberal running mate undermines conservative unity and helps Carter’s position. It notes Clarke Reed’s rejection of the pledged candidate, Schweiker’s unclear delegate support, and suggests Ford could profit with a conservative vice president. The piece highlights political irony and shifts in party dynamics.
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John Connally
Schweiker
Clarke Reed
Reagan
Republican Party
Carter
Ford
Ronald Reagan
Reader Letters Policy Note from The Messenger
Brief policy statement outlining that letters to the editor on general interest topics are welcomed, must be signed, and include sender's address and telephone number. The Messenger reserves right to condense letters for space, readability, and reader interest.
Connally Ends Neutrality and Supports Ford
John Connally publicly backs President Ford after weeks of neutrality. The Texas governor, who traveled to Washington with his wife amid delays, explains the endorsement was long planned and not tied to Reagan Schweiker’s vice presidential pick. Connally and Ford appear together at the White House, signaling a strong cross party backing for Ford.
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Washington
John Connally
Ford
Connally
Ronald Reagan
Sen
Richard Schweiker
Reagan
Gerry Ford
John
Gerry
White House
Connallys
Houston
National Airport
Texas
Richard Schweicker
Ohio nuclear vote debate grows as Davis-Besse nears completion
Ohio faces a ballot push to curb nuclear plant safety. The Davis-Besse reactor near Port Clinton nears completion with a 906 megawatt output, while OUR seeks stricter standards and statewide hearings. Opponents warn of rising costs, while officials claim low accident risk and strong protections.
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Columbus
Davis-Besse No. 1
Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co
William H. Zimmer
Moscow
California
Ohio
Secretary of State
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
General Assembly
Toledo Edison
Davis Besse
Northwest Ohio
Norman C. Rasmussen
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Rasmussen
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Arthur Memins
Cleveland Electric Illuminating
Davis-Besse
Think You're an Optimist? Here's the Test That Tells
John Cunniff explains how views on the economy reveal optimism or pessimism. He cites stock valuations, farm prices, auto industry trends, and housing costs to show how personal finance shapes outlooks. The piece notes investors, brokers, and insurers profit now while futures vary.
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John Cunniff
New York
Agriculture Department
Thomas Murphy
General Motors
State Office Seeks Foreign Business in Ohio Trade Push
Columbus based Ohio Office of International Trade with 14 staff and a 500000 dollar annual budget aims to boost export of Ohio products and attract foreign firms. Offices in Dusseldorf and Brussels with plans for a Japan trade office will led trade missions to Europe and Asia including a 1960s era heavy emphasis on health care equipment and market leads.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio
Charles P. Bolton
Ohio Office of International Trade
Department of Economic and Community Development
Columbus
Dusseldorf
Germany
Brussels
Belgium
Japan
International Trade Office
Bolton
Stockholm
Sweden
James A. Rhodes
Europe
Asia
Hong Kong
Singapore
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