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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1974

Page

6

The Messenger Publishing Co. Acknowledgment Line

The Messenger Publishing Co lists its Route 33 N Athens location with historical leadership figures from 1825 to 1965 and current management roles including publisher and editors. The notice documents Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush G. Kenner Bush and Fred W. Weber among staff.

the Messenger Publishing CO Johnson Road Athens Ohio Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush G. Kenner Bush

Turkey resumes poppy production despite aid cut proposal

A 1974 editorial condemns Turkey for resuming poppy cultivation while the U.S. debates halting all military and economic aid. It cites heroin trafficking, the 80 percent regional source of illicit heroin, and a bill by Rep. Guyer to suspend aid until production ends. The piece urges firm action against drug trafficking while opposing further aid.

Mark Twain America Twain Turkey United States Herion Marseilles Findlay Tennyson Guyer Congress House Foreign Affairs Committee Tenth District Clarence E. Miller Guyer Trukish

Public mood low as Gallup finds inflation top worry

George Gallup survey shows 68 percent expect worsening economy over six months and 52 percent foresee a 1930s-like downturn. Inflation named No 1 problem by 44 percent blaming government, 23 percent blaming the public, with Ford pledging action and a plan to balance the budget as prices rise. Public plans to cut spending with 64 percent reducing outlays and 67 percent already trimming.

George Gallup Princeton N. J Ford Congress Gallup Cost of Living Council

Kilpatrick Opposes Post Bill Creating Consumer Protection Agency

James Kilpatrick condemns H R 13163 and S 707 as un American and dangerous. He argues a single consumer interest cannot be defined and warns the Administrator would hold near unchecked power, undermining checks and balances. He questions costs and effects on freedoms and due process.

Washington Consumer Protection Agency House Senate Ford Ralph Nader Virginia Knauer America Department of Transportation Federal Register Congress

Treasury proposal would let adults brew beer at home

A Treasury Department plan sent to the Senate Finance Committee would permit anyone 18 or older to brew up to 100 gallons annually for personal use, with a 200 gallon limit in two-adult homes. Registration would be required and a new branch office is planned for New Straitsville to manage demand.

Treasury Department Senate Treasury Congress New Straitsville

Inflation and world grain shortage press Ford on supply action

The article analyzes how rising world demand and droughts push fuel for inflation, with grain production down in the Midwest signaling tighter supplies. It notes President Ford must pursue international supply measures, possibly restricting American food exports, as global populations grow and demand rises.

Ford Midwest Europe Japan United States Soviet Union Indian Subcontinent

Readers debate food export policy and Ford’s early presidency

Readers discuss grain shortages and price risks from U S crop downticks in 1974. They warn of higher world prices as Europe and other buyers enter the U S market and urge international export restraint to protect domestic needs and aid poorer nations. They question President Ford’s options to curb inflation and grain shortages.

Japan Department of Agriculture United States Europe Washington Asia Ford State Department Federal Reserve Board Congress

Tax Dollars Travel Between Ohio and Washington

Ohio public expenditure council notes two way flow of federal revenue sharing funds used as securities. About 2 billion dollars invest in federal securities while Ohio earns 10.1 million in interest on 148.4 million balance as of June 30 1974. Revenue sharing funds fund tax relief and state programs, with 91 million appropriated Jan 1972 to June 30 1973 including 41 million for vocational education and 18 million for natural resources.

Ohio Treasury Department State of General Revenue Fund Department of Natural Resources

Today in History Highlights for August 19, 1974

On this date in 1934 Germans voted for Adolf Hitler as successor to Hindenburg. In 1992 a clergyman and five women were executed in Salem Massachusetts for witchcraft. George Papadopoulos sworn in as Greece's first president a year ago. Willie Shoemaker age 43 and Marie Wilson age 58 born on this date. Pablo Picasso quote included.

Associated Press Adolf Hitler Paul von Hindenberg Salem Mass George Papadopoulos Greece Willie Shoemaker Marie Wilson Pablo Picasso

The Athens Messenger Publication and Delivery Rates

The Athens Messenger informs readers of publication pattern and pricing. It lists daily and Sunday single-copy prices, carrier delivery routes, tube route details, and mail subscription rates for Ohio, West Virginia, and other U S locations. It notes Second Class Matter status and provides the mailing address for the Messenger Publishing Co.

Associated Press D&s Ohio West Virginia U.S Possessions Athens Messenger Publishing Co Johnson Road

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the Athens Messenger Fred W. Weber M. W. McDargh Charles W. Reamer Richard R. Paynter New York City Replac Ee Ee Ee Ee Ee James Kilpatrick Joseph Kraft The Small Society Brickman Mensch AAV Columbus, Ohio Ohio Public Expenditures Council Is Aire
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