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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1974
Page
4
The Athens Messenger dated Friday August 23 1974 lists staff roles including publisher editor and circulation as part of its masthead. The notice accompanies the standard newspaper header for the G. Kenner era and provides operating contacts for the Athens, Ohio publication.
President Ford urges leniency for Vietnam draft dodgers while Nixon rejects conditional amnesty. The piece outlines three positions on amnesty and argues for a conditional return rather than blanket forgiveness. It calls for reconciliation and a fair policy balancing exiles and national rebuilding.
A statewide survey shows 74 percent of Ohio adults favor racial integration without mandatory busing, while 71 percent oppose achieving integration by busing students. Only 17 percent disapprove of school integration.
Greyhound Lines gains temporary approval to take over former Lake Shore routes and plans special weekend trips from Athens to Columbus and Cleveland starting Oct 4 and 6. It considers on campus sales, a campus office, and even a branch Athens terminal, aiming to boost ridership and ease student travel.
George Wallace travels through New Mexico after stops in Louisiana and Virginia. He speaks on inflation and budgets, distances from the American Independent Party, and hints at a 1976 run. Wallace's Albuquerque visit features press questions and a breakfast with New Mexico Democrats courting conservative Anglo voters.
A brief note reflects a small society hoping for a favorable change as the balance of payments improves. The statement emphasizes optimism grounded in economic factors rather than dramatic action.
James Kilpatrick reports on George Wallace resting in a Albuquerque motel after addressing legislators. The 1970s outlook sees Wallace fading from national power, still sharp on state rights but challenged by a changing Democratic Party and a failing health outlook.
A statewide Ohio Poll survey of 475 adults in early August shows 22 percent favor mandatory busing for racial balance while 61 percent of Black respondents support it. Whites largely oppose, reflecting mixed opinions on school integration without or with busing.
Gov. John J. Gilligan trails former Gov. James A. Rhodes by four points in a Democratic poll. Critics blame his remarks on Gerald Ford and surplus budget confusion for eroding support, with GOP leaders attacked for leadership gaps and budget votes.
Today in history highlights events from 1775 to 1974 including King George III declaring rebellion in the colonies, Columbus being detained in 1500, and Truman’s daughter Margaret performing in 1947. Birthdays include Gene Kelly and Tex Williams.
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