Athens Messenger front page December 14 1973
A glimpse of The Athens Messenger issue dated Friday December 14 1973 from The Messenger Publishing Co. at Rt 33 N and Johnson Road Athens Ohio. Publisher and staff listings mark a long local newspaper heritage with names Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush and G Kenner Bush.
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the Messenger Publishing CO
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Athens
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
G. Kenner Bush
Disenchantment with government in Harris survey
James Kilpatrick notes the Harris study finds U S trust in government at low ebb across White House federal agencies and Congress. It shows widespread ignorance about government, calls for better public communication, and urges a broad civic renewal across business media churches and education to restore confidence.
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Washington
Senate
Louis Harris
America
White House
U. S
Congress
House
U. S. Supreme Court
Sharp Upswing in South Nixon Popularity
George Gallup reports Nixon's national approval at 31 percent with a South rise from 34 percent in November to 41 percent now. The data reflect Nixon going public on Watergate with southern speeches and appearances, despite ongoing disapproval nationwide.
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Navy
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Today in History December 14 1973 recap
On this date 1911 Roald Amundsen reached the South Pole first. 1799 George Washington dies at Mount Vernon aged 67. 1819 Alabama becomes 22nd state. 1916 Denmark votes to sell the West Indies for 25 million dollars. 1937 Japan sets puppet government in Peking. 1941 U S Marines fight at Wake Island. Birthday: Margaret Chase Smith 76, James Doolittle 77. Thought for today hints at self knowledge.
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Roald Amundsen
South Pole
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Alabama
Denmark
Danish West Indies
United States
Japan
Peking
U.S
Wake Island
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
James Doolittle
Ferguson May Retire at Dinner Testimonial
Columbus Ohio AP after 24 years as an elected official Auditor Joseph T Ferguson may retire at tonight's testimonial dinner age 81. Rumors point to successor son Deputy Auditor Thomas E Ferguson amid reports of ticket sales and anonymous accusations touching campaign practices. Governor Gilligan aides praise Eugene O Grady as potential 1974 campaign manager and say he may inherit the job Shields left in Washington.
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Columbus, Ohio
Joseph T. Ferguson
Thomas E. Ferguson
Ferguson
State Industrial Commission
Columbus
Statehouse
Capitol
John J. Gilligan
Eugene
Pete’’ O'Grady
Gilligan Associates
O'Grady
Mark Shields
Massachusetts
Shields
Washington
Associates
Ohio
Kissinger Shifts Toward European Community Amid Atlantic Partnership
At NATO talks in Brussels Henry Kissinger signals a policy tilt from Gaullist Europe to a European community and shared Atlantic approach. He backs a common energy policy, promotes two new State Department Europe-focused appointments, and calls Brussels the heart of European unity while facing Gaullist critics.
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Kissinger
Brussels
Henry Kissinger
de Gaulle Club
NATO
Dr. Kissinger
Europe
United States
l'Europe Des Parties
France
Georges Pompidou
Holland
State Department
Arthur Hartman
Thomas Enders
NATO Council
Michel Jobert
Goodbye to Nelsonville by Dr Coddington editor note
Dr Coddington bids Nelsonville farewell after returning to Columbus praising the town’s warmth and noting its communication and apathy issues. He cites Mr Pancake as a reluctant community advocate and urges residents to engage with elected officials while thanking locals who made the stay pleasant. The editor notes Coddington was removed from his Nelsonville Children’s Center post in November.
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Caroline
Columbus
Nelsonville
Lions Club
Chris Wolf
Rotarians
Board of Trade
Kunzman
Children’s Center
Charles Pancake
Mr. Pancake
R. Dean Coddington
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Dr. Coddington
Editor Letter Fights D'Augustine Silence Demand
Walter M Brasch of Mill Street Apts Athens objects to Elmer Duton's call for Dr. Charles D Augustines silence He argues any citizen may speak on issues unless rights of others are violated and urges open public discourse.
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the Messenger
Elmer Duton
Charles D’augustine
Mr. Dutton
Dr. D’augustine
Walter M. Brasch
Mill Street Apts
Athens
Community voices call for action after attack at Country Club
The Messenger reports rising sexual offenses in Athens. A woman assaulted at the Country Club chose not to press charges, prompting calls that fear should not shield future harm. Advocates warn offenders pose a community danger and urge reconsideration to protect others.
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the Messenger
Athens
Country Club
Volleyball Debuts in Ohio University Intramurals
The Messenger recalls the first intramural volleyball competition at Ohio University held fifty years ago. The piece also notes the 1948 Comet, hailed as the most brilliant Northern Hemisphere comet since 1927, rivaling Halley’s in brightness.
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Ohio University
Halley
Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates
The Athens Messenger lists circulation details and delivery options. It notes daily and Sunday single-copy prices, carrier and tube delivery, and subscription rates by mail within Ohio West Virginia and elsewhere. The notice includes mailing address and post office classification information.
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West Virginia
U.S
Possessions
Athens
Messenger Publishing Co
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