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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1973
Page
4
The Athens Messenger imprint lists publishers from 1825 to 1965 and key staff including Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush G Kenner Bush and Fred W. Weber with circulation advertising and editorial leaders such as M W McDargh Charles W Reamer and Richard R Paynter.
Washington roll calls show foreign aid passed 188 183 with 2.8 billion for fiscal 1974 including 632 million for Indochina reconstruction and private channel aid. Pay raise defeat blocks early increases. military spending and Europe troop study pass. Colby CIA confirmed 83 13. Miller votes noted.
Buckley discusses a report by Andresen and Company on American leisure. He cites data showing about 80 percent of leisure time goes to broadcast media, with television at 45 percent and radio at 34 percent, and weighs the costs and implications for pay television versus other pastimes.
Gov. John J. Gilligan is scrutinized for how he fills nearly 200 state boards and commissions with women. Aide Robert Cecile says the governor seeks female candidates, aiming toward a potential 50 50 gender balance, with 109 women named to statutory boards and 100 to task forces since 1971.
The page invites public opinions on current matters and stresses letters to the editor are welcomed. Preference is given to letters of one page or less when selecting for publication.
Today marks 226th day of 1973 with notable events including Truman announcing Japan's surrender in 1945 and the end of World War II, the founding of Alaska's Kodiak Island Russian colony in 1784, and other milestones across years. Birthdays include John Ringling North and Connie Smith.
The Times of London reports a new prayer by the Greek Orthodox Church asking God to shield Greek cities, islands, monasteries, and brethren from the modern worldly tourist wave. Monks and nuns would say it daily, seeking mercy and a remedy to the tourist influx.
A humorous piece by Art Buchwald imagines a morning prayer for travelers, thanking God for safe flights and hotels while ribbing touristic foibles. It parodies tourists dependence on guides, tipping, shopping sprees, and spouses who shop or watch home movies, ending with a wink to Conrad Hilton.
Published daily except Saturdays Members of the Associated Press Weekdays single copy 15 cents Sunday 25 cents Delivered by Carrier etc. Rates by mail Ohio West Virginia daily Sunday weekly 75 cents 3 months 9 6 months 18 1 year 36 Entered at Athens Post Office Second Class Matter Route 33 North and Johnson Road Athens Ohio 45701
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