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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1976

Page

4

Athens Ohio Newsmasthead 1976 Staff Listing

The Athens Ohio publication list shows Pao Ree Che Athens Lilessenger as the paper from Route 33 N and Johnson Rd in Athens with editor and staff credits. The page dated Thursday August 26 1976 lists Frederick W Bush as publisher and Gordon K Bush and G Kenner Bush as publishers across years 1896 to 1965 and 1929 to 1965.

Che Athens Lilessenger Johnson Rd Ohio Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush G. Kenner Bush Richard R. Paynter Karl W. Runser Fred W. Weber II Roy Cross Fred E. Bolles Herb Amey J. William Coon Fred Whissel Carl L. Weber

Federal Hocking levy finally passes after long push

After eight previous defeats the 8.2 mill operating levy totals 713 for and 586 against across 11 precincts. District faces 212,522 debt by year end and new funds start January 1, with a citizen advisory committee guiding short term fixes as administrators plan repairs and materials purchases delayed by cost cuts.

Federal Hocking

Oil imports rise and reach new records in 1976

The piece notes imports now supply about 42 percent of U S oil use, up from 35 percent before the embargo. It highlights that Arab world share doubled to nearly 13 percent, and cites first half gasoline consumption and rising monthly import averages with percentages. It also comments on Congress moving to reverse the trend.

UMWA Supporters Club Calls for Aid and Action in Southeast Ohio

In Locals 1890 1886 and 1959 in Southeastern Ohio wives and families form the UMWA Supporters Club to publicize company digressions support safety picketing push welfare law changes and aid miners families with disaster services social security and workers compensation information Plans to lobby Washington with the Black Lung Association invite area supporters to join and possibly start new chapters.

the Messenger Ohio UMWA Washington Black Lung Association Rita Maust Langsville

Voices From a Convention Across the World

A Kansas City observer recalls the 1976 Republican National Convention at Kemper Arena. A Soviet journalist asks about democracy and party rules, prompting reflections on how the United States and the Soviet Union conduct conventions and choose leaders.

Kansas City Kemper America Soviet Union Communist Party

Will Hayes Prompts Political Move After Hollywood Cleanups

In a July 1925 exchange, a narrator notes Will Hayes aiming to join politics after Hollywood pressures to regulate actors and detente. He recalls moving to avoid cleanups and criticizes authorities in charge of changing spoken drama.

Will Hayes

Letters to the Editor Policy Notes

Readers are invited to submit brief signed letters on general topics. Each letter must include the sender’s full address and telephone number. The Messenger reserves the right to condense letters to fit space and enhance readability and reader interest.

Ohio Government Holds Garage Sales

Ohio sells surplus property through Investment Recovery Services in Columbus with monthly public auctions. Bidters may view goods at the basement and must submit bids at the Purchasing Division in Columbus before bid opening noon the sale day. Items include cars, tools, clocks, frames, and a range of miscellaneous goods.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio Charles Thompson Investment Recovery Cleveland Ave Columbus S. Fourth St Thompson

Tiny Society Questioning Support for Tinpot Dictators

An observer from a small society questions why nations back numerous tinhorn dictators, urging clarity on motives and consequences behind such political alignments.

Ford Slices Carter Lead in Half by George Gallup

Princeton survey after the Republican convention shows Carter at 49 percent and Ford at 39 percent among registered voters. Ford trims Carter’s lead to 10 points from 23, with results based on 1,016 interviews of 1,414 adults conducted Aug 20 23.

Ford Carter George Gallup Princeton N.J Gerald Ford Kansas City Jimmy Carter Com

Carter Ford Trial Heat Poll Results

Latest Gallup poll shows registered voters’ trends in the Carter Ford trial heat. Data reflects current support levels and movement, with readings indicating shifts since the previous survey.

Dyslexia Myths and Real Causes of Reading Failure

Reading Reform Foundation argues dyslexia is rare and not the nation’s main reading crisis. It condemns look-say methods, defends phonics, and urges parents to teach reading at home while criticizing teachers and publishers for ineffective instruction.

Kathryn Diehl Reading Reform Foundation Look-Sng Pacific Ocean Look-Say

How to Teach Your Child to Read at Home

Promote your at home reading initiative with the booklet Johnny STILL Can't Read offered for $1.25. Send a check or money order to The Associated Press in care of The Athens Messenger Box 6-4 Teaneck New Jersey 07666 with your full address.

Johnny Associated Press Athens Teaneck N.J

Gallup Poll Preview on Ford and Carter Support

The coming Sunday feature asks if President Ford has overcome peak defection among Republicans before the convention and seeks the share of Carter and Ford support considered solid. The Sunday Gallup Poll will provide a complete analysis of these questions.

Ford Carter Gallup

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