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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1974
Page
4
The Athens Messenger dated Wednesday August 7 1974 notes staff changes and publishing leadership as the paper marks decades of local journalism. Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush and subsequent editors are listed with roles including publisher managing editor and circulation.
The piece profiles Senator William Proxmire Wisconsin highlighting his cheerful What Is Good About the Federal Government speeches and a starkly short congressional bio. It contrasts his public liberalism with his hair and notes his gains with 71 percent victory in 1970 and prior gubernatorial losses.
James Kilpatrick surveys William Proxmire, Wisconsin senator and maverick, praising his 400 speeches for the Genocide Convention and various reforms while noting his opposition to racial-balance busing. Proxmire, 59, is portrayed as irascible yet affable, likely to chair the Banking Committee, with a record of 21 topics under his belt since March 26.
A Cincinnati youth Rick Blust 12 appears in a three part series on self harm. Detailed timeline shows a week of school and Scout activities ending with his death by hanging behind his home. Authorities say death was by own action while psychiatrists outline crisis factors. Recollections from family and community members underscore moments of regret.
Events noted include the establishment of the U S War and Navy Departments in 1789, Washington creating the Order of the Purple Heart in 1782, and Guadalcanal landing by U S Marines in 1942. Other items mention Rudolf Abel indictment in 1957, Cyprus tensions, Spock case, and a 1973 bombing incident in Cambodia.
In Columbus, Ohio, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reports speeds edging up after the energy crisis. Violations rise about 25 percent in June from the previous year, with 25,000 speeding citations versus 20,000. Major Adam Reiss says the law is working and cites an exact speed limit provision.
The new law, effective March 1, removes any tolerance for speed. Motorists are legally limited to 55 mph with little room for 2 to 3 mph over. Reiss notes better compliance at 55 than 70, and says most violations occur between 55 and 60 as traffic patterns shift post energy crisis.
A public forum invites readers to send opinions on issues of broad interest while clarifying that this page is not for personal announcements. Letters must include the writer’s name address and telephone number and only signed letters are published. Preference is given to shorter submissions.
Ohio House-92nd District Representative Oakley C. Collins listed with contact numbers for Columbus and Logan offices. Route and address details include Route 3 Logan and state house contact in Columbus.
Daily newspaper details rates for in town delivery, by mail, and Sunday editions. It lists prices for carrier and tube delivery, and long-term mail subscriptions in Ohio West Virginia other U S possessions with yearly and multi month terms. Includes postal classifications and mailing address in Athens Ohio.
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