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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1975

Page

4

Lawsuit May Expand Consumer Protection In Ohio

The case, a class action in Cuyahoga County involving Helen Liggins, May Co. and Professional Services Unlimited Inc., could broaden the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act to cover collection agencies. A pretrial ruling by Judge Bernard Friedman held the act reaches from initial sale to full debt payment, potentially making collection firms liable for deceptive practices. The attorney general supports the suit, which argues two collection tactics violate the act: a post judgment pre garnishment notice and a marshal enforcement form implying official backing.

William Kronholm Associated Press Columbus, Ohio Cuyahoga County Carolyn McTighe Cleveland Legal Aid Society Helen Liggins The May Co Cleveland Professional Services Unlimited Inc Bernard Friedman Friedman

Athens Messenger Publisher and staff list, 1825 to 1965

The Athens Messenger with address Route 33 N and Johnson Road Athens Ohio lists Frederick W. Bush as publisher 1896 1929 Gordon K Bush publisher 1929 1965 G Kenner Bush publisher Richard R Paynter assistant to the publisher Fred W Weber circulation director Karl W Runser managing editor Roy Cross district editor.

Johnson Road Athens Ohio Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush G. Kenner Bush Richard R. Paynter Fred W. Weber Karl W. Runser Roy Cross

Charleston Diapers for Horses Stir City Debate

A Charleston city council proposal requiring horse diaper bags for carriage horses sparks debate among shop owners and drivers. Carriage operators warn it will harm health and appearance, while critics say it overreaches and may fail to work. The piece questions practicality and readiness for broader animal controls.

Environmental Protection Movement South Carolina Charleston Carriage Company

UN Security Council Extends Golan Peacekeeping Force

In a 13 to 0 vote the Security Council extended the UN buffer force in the Golan Heights for six months. Israel criticizes the move as surrender to Soviet pressure and PLO blackmail while praising abstentions by China and Iraq. The text questions US stance and UN integrity amid Middle East diplomacy.

United Nations Security Council Golan Heights Israel Syria Palestine Liberation Organization Chaim Herzog PLO Middle East Security Council Henry Kissinger U.S Daniel Patrick Moynihan Kissinger Angola United States Moynihan China Iraq Soviet Union United Nations Lenin

Rising prices and the consumer in a slow recovery

The piece argues rising costs suppress consumer spending and hinders recovery. It notes inflation at 8.4 percent annual rate and weak retail sales, challenging experts who favor theory over market reality. Consumers question why prices rise when demand falls and urge practical policy aligned with price dynamics.

Commerce Department

Time to Take Cues From Canada By ANTHONY HARRIGAN

An American view urges attention to Canada's postal strike led by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. It warns of union power and potential monopolistic control over work and its threat to Canada and the U S mail service.

Canada Canadian Union of Postal Workers The Toronto Sun Sun Fraser Robertson Toronto Globe and Mail Great Britain United States

CIA Plans to Eliminate Santa Claus Revealed

A Langley meeting among CIA officials toys with covert actions against Santa Claus. They discuss depilatory boots, poison pen letters, Mafia contract schemes, mail tampering, and a taped confession from a past visit, concluding with a dark joke and a chilling plan to drive Santa to suicide.

Santa Claus White House State Department Santa

Moynihan and English Despair Over UN Roles

Ivor Richard denounces Moynihan and U N policy, while Moynihan defends the UN as a forum and its ideals. The piece critiques Richard’s stance on Amin Zionism and the General Assembly, arguing the United States must lead in upholding UN responsibility amid global tensions.

Ivor Richard Q.C State Department United Nations Daniel Patrick Moynihan Richard Great Britain England Rhodesia Moynihan Amin General Assembly United Nations Association of U.S.A King Lear Savonarola O.K. Corral Wyatt Earp New York Queen Costa Rica Uganda Hitler United States

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