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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1972
Page
6
A retired intelligence veteran offered speculative connections between Watergate and Havana. He proposed a Cuban angle in negotiations with the Democrats, hinting at a secret emissary, money offers, and a possible double agent. The discussion framed Cuba's potential role amid U.S. policy debates.
The Athens Messenger publishes from 43 West Union Street Athens Ohio with roots back to 1825. Frederick W Bush 1896 1929 Gordon K Bush 1929 1965 G Kenner Bush 1965 and others listed Fred W Weber circulation director M W McDargh advertising director.
About 7,000 people have reached 100, with many still active in work and service. Notables include Mrs. Margaret Heckert who baked a cherry pie at 95 after climbing a tree and Charlie Smith born July 4, 1842 who ran a candy store into his 110s.
The Messenger recalls Harding asking Congress for authority to create a national coal commission. Supplemental agreements approving the Cleveland scale were signed by nearly all coal operators in the Southern Ohio district.
Analysis recalls the long Vietnam War from 1961 to 1964, noting rising U S military involvement, early American deaths and missing in action, and the broad impact on national institutions and public sentiment. It contrasts raw casualty figures with the need for a unifying narrative.
The piece reviews Vietnam casualties by year from 1965 to 1969, notes peak deaths in 1968, and contrasts public memory with the end of U.S. ground involvement. It cites Kennedy and Schlesinger reflections on how leaders drew in more troops and how Vietnam remains unresolved for Vietnamese.
The piece outlines GOP reform efforts led by Sen. Percy to broaden delegate representation by gender age and minority groups and to shift power away from Agnew. Court action by the Ripon Society challenges bonus delegates opening a path to a potentially far reaching 1976 convention restructuring.
Daily and Sunday editions offered by The Messenger with single copies 10 cents on weekdays and 20 cents on Sundays. Delivery by carrier and tube route details listed. Mail rates shown for Ohio West Virginia and other U S possessions with weekly and yearly options. Title and contact address provided for postal inquiries.
Readers letters are welcomed on issues of public interest. Preference is given to one page or less letters. The editor reserves the right to edit for space and clarity. Names and addresses must be provided for publication.
Washington insight notes Nixon’s effort to stay above the fray as Democrats rally. Ramsey Clark criticism triggers counterattacks by MacGregor Mitchell and McGovern. Shriver Paris claim prompts Rogers Harriman pushback, deepening Democratic unity and uncertainty about November votes.
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