History of The Messenger Publishing Family in Athens
The Athens Ohio based newspaper The Messenger traces its lineage from its 19th century Roots with Frederick W Bush as publisher 1896 to 1929 and Gordon K Bush succeeding 1929 to 1965 followed by G Kenner Bush as publisher, marking a family tenure established since 1825.
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Newspaper staff and date notice for August 13 1973
The circulation director M W McDargh advertising director Charles W Reamer managing editor Richard R Paynter and assistant to the publisher are listed for Monday August 13 1973 in a newspaper staff notice.
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Fred W. Weber
M. W. McDargh
Charles W. Reamer
Richard R. Paynter
Gallup finds shifting US attitudes on nudity and premarital sex
The latest nationwide Gallup poll shows growing liberal views on nudity and premarital sex since four years earlier. Most over 30 still oppose premarital sex, while younger Americans show stronger liberal shifts. Americans contrast with Britain on nudity objections.
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United States
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Gallup
Great Britain
Gallup International
U.S
Yugoslavia
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France
Switzerland
West Germany
Sweden
Supreme Court term reviewed by conservative view
James Kilpatrick surveys the Court term showing 156 opinions with 16 unsigned, analyzes key justices led by Burger and Powell, condemns Roe v Wade as Lochner revival, notes 4-4 desegregation stalemate, and argues conservatives gained despite some "bummers" and liberal losses.
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Lochner
High Court
Justice Powell
Pittsburgh Press
U.S
Warren
Richard Nixon
Today in History highlights for August 13, 1973
On this date in history events include Hernando Cortes capturing Mexico City in 1521 and Manila surrender in 1898. Also notes the 1961 East German border closure and 1967 Vietnam war raids near the China border. Births mentioned Fidel Castro Alfred Hitchcock Ben Hogan.
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Mexico City
North Yarmouth
Maine
Los Angeles
Manila
Shanghai
East Germany
East
West Berlin
North Vietnam
China
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Alfred Hitchcock
Ben Hogan
G.K. Chesterton
Fluoridation battle tests Ohio water law in Cincinnati case
A legal clash over Ohio’s 1969 fluoridation statute pits Cincinnati against the state EPA. The suit, tracing back to 1971 court rulings, questions whether cities with existing fluoridation must expand to meet the law. If upheld, it could force Cincinnati to comply or seek higher court review.
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Ohio
Barb Kaufman
EPA
Dayton
Canton
Hamilton County
Cincinnati
Sam Bleacher
Environmental Board of Review
Board of Review
Franklin
Hamilton County Court of Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court
Athens Weather and Church Leadership Notes
The Messenger recalls a severe wind and rain storm 50 years ago in Athens with tornado like winds and heavy town damage. A 25 year ago notice states Rev R D Brown would become pastor of the Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church replacing Rev O M Awe who moved to Bradford Ohio.
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Letters to the Editor on Public Issues Welcome
Readers' opinions on day to day matters are the lifeblood of this page and letters to the editor are welcomed accordingly. In selecting letters for publication preference will be given to those of one page or less.
Cambodia and the Vietnam War Link to U S Policy
Washington columnist Joseph Kraft argues Cambodia’s fate matters mainly for South Vietnam. He notes Lon Nol’s unpopular regime, internal splits, and Hanoi’s use of eastern Cambodia as a supply route, reflecting limited direct impact but strategic consequences for the war effort.
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Cambodia
Sihanouk
China
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United States
Prince Sihanouk
Honest government in Washington or a Cambodia deal
The piece argues that Thieu’s regime in South Vietnam has U.S. support and military strength, while Nixon’s administration bears responsibility for deception in Cambodia. It contends bombing failed strategically, eroded legitimacy, and calls for an honest Washington even if that means concessions in Southeast Asia.
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Southeast Asia
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South Vietnam
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Vietnam
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Thieu
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Alexander Haig
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Sihanouk
Phnom Penh
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The Messenger Publishing Co. Subscription Rates
Published daily except Saturdays by The Messenger Publishing Co. in Athens Ohio rates vary by delivery method and region. In Ohio and West Virginia mail prices range from daily and Sunday one week 75 cents to a year 30 dollars. Elsewhere in the U S rates apply for three months to one year. Entered as second class matter at Athens Post Office.
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