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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1972

Page

5

GOP Programs AN Onto Ticket Again

The article describes a television orchestrated event in Miami Beach that supported President Nixon's nomination. It highlights the nervous balloon man, irritable scriptwriter, and blown line as part of a carefully staged prime time show designed to shower Nixon with maximum glory. The piece portrays the event as skilled political programming by Nixon’s organizers.

Lee Byrd Associated Press Miami Beach Fla John Wayne Nixon Butch Stein Elkins Park Gerald R. Ford Russ Freeburg Freeburg Chicago ABC News Ford Wayne Paul N McCloskey Tom Mayer New Mexico Manual Lujan McCloskey Maryer Frank Martin Martin Miami Highway Patrol

Whealey Wagon Takes Campaign On The Road

Bob Whealey the tenth district candidate unveils the Whealey Wagon a green white 1952 panel van painted by Chuck Stewart as mobile campaign HQ. The vehicle features a “For the Future of the Hills Whealey for Congress” slogan with green rolling hills symbolizing his regional focus and grassroots approach.

Bob Whealey Whealey Chuck Stewart Athens Democrat the Hills Congress

Miller Supports Surplus Historic Property Bill

Congressman Clarence E. Miller backs a bill allowing surplus federal property with historical significance to be donated to state or local governments. Properties tied to events or persons or showing a period style could be operated for revenue to fund restoration or preservation. Any excess funds would support preservation or related park and recreation efforts.

Clarence E. Miller Miller Secretary of the Interior

River Project Seen as Key to Benefit for Fort Worth

Fort Worth publisher Amon C. Carter Jr. says the Trinity River Project will vastly improve the river basin environment and provide pollution control, water supply, recreation, flood control, and soil conservation. He tours Lake Livingston and other Trinity developments, calling the project perhaps the greatest thing for local people and noting benefits beyond imagination.

Forth Worth, Tex Trinity River Fort Worth Amon C. Carter Jr Carter Lake Livingston Trinity Water Dallas Trinity

Nixon Nomination Achieved Amid Convention Hall Rallies

Delegates at Convention Hall moved toward Nixon’s presidential renomination, a roll call established his lead as supporters waved banners and McCloskey backers displayed peace signs. Nixon to address the Legion in Chicago after accepting the nomination in San Clemente. Birth and hospital notices follow.

Agnew Victor Gold Detroit News Nixon Gerald R. Ford New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Buckley Interior Walter J. Hickel Milwaukee Henry Maier Anne Armstrong Texas Cochairman Republican National Committee Missouri Lawrence K. Roos Sen Tom _ Eagleton McGovern Eagleton Tennessee Nebraska New Mexico Lujan Pete McCloskey McCloskey Armstrong Ford Ray Bloch San Clemente Calif American Legion Chicago

Kyger News Highlights Local Family Visiting Friends

Local residents share visits and gatherings across Oak Hill Liberty Bradbury Cleveland and Columbus. Notable events include a 20th wedding anniversary, a surprise birthday for Joseph Leach, and birth of Larry Robert Thaxton with grandparents cited.

Mary B. Sisson Kyger Kay Hockman Hollis Whitt Claude Slagle Oak Hill Homer Hockman Ranal Jividen Jividen Ophie Casto Liberty W. Va Rhonda Cook Bradbury Clarence Searls Earl LeGrande Fairborn Robert Swisher Jami

Local Family Updates From Cincinnati to Rio Grande

Mr and Mrs Rolland Rupe and son Victor ArgobRight stayed with great grandparents while parents worked at the Bob Evans plant in Rio Grande recently They have returned to their Cincinnati home Mr and Mrs Wilmer Halfhill and Mr and Mrs Lowell Halfhill and daughter attended the Carl and Neal reunion at Don Neal's home Mr and Mrs Bob Elkins and family vacationed with relatives in Zanesville and Mansfield

Chillicothe Mulford Larry Thaxton Columbus Larry Robert Thaxtons Lisa Jana Robert Fogle Marion Wendell Bradbury Wayne Sisson Bob Hart Pickerington Richard Bradbury Sisson Hart Perry Ralph Morral Stanley Searls Maryland Rolland Rupe Victor Argobright Bob Evans Rio Grande Cincinnati Wilmer Halfhill Lowell Halfhill Carl and Neal Don Neal Bob Elkins Zanesville Mansfield

Lowe Family Reunion and Local Moves Highlight Radcliff Notices

Radcliff area notices summarize the Lowe reunion with 58 attendees at Hooper Park and plans to hold the gathering at Lake Alma State Park in August 1973. The piece also lists multiple visits and moves including a trailer shift from Hamden to Amos Lowe’s property and surrounding family visits among Fitzpatrick, Wright, Gardner, and other local residents.

Gladys Pierce Radcliff Steve Burns Hamden Amos Lowe John Fitzpatrick Columbus Fitzpatrick Opal Fitzpatrick Albany John Ray Linda Brenda Etta Wright Mary Kay Lowe Hooper Park Billy Michael Peru Ind Grace Lowe Ramon Morris Timothy Jones Portsmouth

Printing Pays Best in West Germany as Female Builders Tie

Printing leads wages in West Germany with an average 2.65 dollars per hour in 1971. Women in building trades averaged 2.30 dollars. New York University enrolls 42,363 students.

Duesseldorf Germany West Germany West German Federal Trade Union Confederation New York University

How to Silence Flying Debris From Lawnmower Chutes

Instructions describe drilling 1 inch spaced holes in the chute edge and hanging steel chain S hooks with short chains to slow or stop dangerous objects while allowing clipping discharge, aiming to reduce injuries from stones and other hard objects.

Eastern Board Talks Of Hiring Principal

REEDSVILLE The Eastern Local School Board discussed hiring a high school principal Monday evening. The board has a candidate in mind but hiring depends on whether the person can be released by their current employer. The board voted to adopt a donation policy.

Reedsville John Riebel Silver Run Theodore Beegle Meigs County

Motorist Jimmy Brown Pleads Guilty on License Plate Charge

Jimmy Brown, 20, of 17 Currier St Athens, pleads guilty in Athens County Municipal Court to failing to transfer vehicle license plates. He is fined $15 and costs. Thomas Hoffman and Robert Chubb, both charged by Athens police, plead guilty to public intoxication and are fined $25 and costs.

Jimmy Brown Currier St Athens Athens County Athens County Sheriff's Department Brown Thomas Hoffman No Address Robert Chubb

Parking Changes in Athens Basement Access

The city plans to let motorists use the Washington Street entrance for the Athens parking garage basement late this week. Mayor Donald Barrett says an ID card system is being explored to permit access to the long term parking area, but today basement access remains from College Street.

Athens Washington Street Donald Barrett College Street

Tractors Missing in Athens County Theft Probe

Athens County Sheriff's deputies investigate the theft of four garden tractors and mowers from D and D Equipment in Albany. Don Hanning reports the loss, valued at 2500 dollars, occurred Sunday night or early Monday.

Athens County Sheriff's Department D and D Equipment Albany Don Hanning

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