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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1973
Page
4
The Athens Messenger dated Tuesday August 7 1973 presents its masthead with the publisher Frederick W. Bush and successors, editors, and staff roles. It lists corporate address Route 33 N and Johnson Road Athens Ohio and notes historical publishing lineage from 1825 to 1965.
New Jersey based Gallup results show 53 percent of Americans support doctors ending a noncurable patient life on request, up from 36 percent in 1950. Youthful approval climbs to 67 percent while education and faith correlate with support. survey of 1,544 adults conducted July 6–9.
William F Buckley profiles Lofton Jr a sharp tongued Republican columnist who sparked tension with editors and producers. Despite Monday shutting its doors Lofton plans a syndicated return noting his bold recall and feisty stance in political journalism.
Summary of major bills showing progress in Congress. Items include Alaska oil pipeline passed in both houses awaiting compromise, farm programs revision passed, and several acts in committee or awaiting presidential action. Other measures cover defense, education, foreign aid, payroll and taxes, and social welfare.
Letter page invites reader opinions on daily issues and public interest topics. Editors prefer submissions of one page or less for publication consideration.
The Messenger notes L H Rockhill was appointed coach and physical education teacher at Athens High School, succeeding J D Torrance who left to enter business. Also recalls 25 years ago Dr Jezzelton E Simmons of Akron University gave the commencement address as 223 Ohio University graduates earned diplomas in summer exercises.
Rep. Fred N. Young proposes a legislative study by the Legislative Service Commission to assess Ohio underground water resources affecting about 5 million residents. The plan aims to anticipate management needs as Dayton uses the most ground water in the state and risks from over-pumping and pollution rise.
This AP digest lists key historical events for August 7 across years. From the 1789 establishment of War and Navy departments to 1959 Chinese forces invading India and 1963 JFK's son being born, with notes on Nixon's 1960s convention win and environmental quality reports. The verse ends with a legal maxim: That which is built upon the land goes with the land.
In a satirical analysis the column argues Ehrlichman and Ervin both miss the mark on presidential power to authorize break ins. It asserts that the President may have a duty to pursue information but aides cannot conduct such illegal acts for him. The piece questions Constitutional boundaries in the Watergate context.
A dialogue examines presidential power to commit unlawful acts for national security. The speakers debate whether Nixon could have justified breaking into Dr Fielding's office and retrieving Ellsberg records, with Ehrlichman and legal theories cited to argue broad presidential authority.
The Athens Ohio newspaper The Messenger Publishing Co lists daily and Sunday delivery rates by mail and carrier. Prices include daily and Sunday options, with weekly and yearly terms, and note entrance as second class matter.
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