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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1973
Page
6
Fred W. Weber is named Circulation Director and M. W. McDargh Advertising Director in a staff note dated Friday December 21 1973. The brief confirms leadership appointments within the newspaper.
Dr Dixy Lee Ray leads a five month study by 16 expert panels across 36 federal agencies with 282 private consultants. The report lays out a coordinated 10 billion dollar, five year program prioritizing conservation, faster oil and gas production, coal substitution, and crash programs for atomic energy and solar power to achieve energy independence.
U S intelligence outlines a 1974 plan to expand control along Vietnam borders while conducting guerrilla style strikes inside Saigon areas. Analysts say leaders favor localized assaults over a full scale nationwide push to erode Thieu rule.
On this date Pilgrims landed at Plymouth in 1620. Radium discovery credited to Pierre and Marie Curie in 1898. General Patton died in Heidelberg in 1945. Charles de Gaulle elected president in 1958. Birthday notes include Kurt Waldheim and Jane Fonda. Thought: a fool and his money are soon parted.
The Messenger notes 50 years ago that the Hocking Valley and the Baltimore and Ohio railways needed extra coaches to move Ohio University students home from Athens for the holidays as two of three exits were over capacity. 25 years ago Harold Kk. Wise resigns after ten years on the Ohio University athletic staff, announced by President John C. Baker.
The Athens Messenger lists daily and Sunday newspaper rates by mail and carrier with prices for Ohio Ohio Valley and U S regions. It notes delivery by tube route driver and provides the mailing address Route 33 North and Johnson Road Athens Ohio 45701.
In Columbus, Democrats view winning three incumbents as key to taking the Ohio Senate in 1974. Targeted seats include Robert Stockdale of Kent retiring Jan 1 for health reasons, Paul Matia of Westlake, and Robert Corts of Elyria. A 17-15 Democratic edge would result if all three tilt.
The report notes a 17 16 Republican Senate edge and plans to recruit Anthony J Celebrezze Jr to challenge Matia in Ohio's 25th District. Democrats target Pease and Mueller in other districts. Senator Cook cites the thin margin and Watergate as reasons for withdrawing from lieutenant governor race.
A columnist debates how to distribute gasoline ration books amid looming shortages. They weigh per-car versus per-driver allotments, consider transfers and the inclusion of non-drivers, and explore implications for homes and taxes while warning that fairness may fail under pressure. The piece argues for a simple universal approach but flags equity and market risks.
Henry Kissinger faces Israeli cynicism over Syria prisoner talks and direct Arab negotiations as Geneva looms. Israelis fear a maneuvering diplomat who pushes momentum but offers little durable trust. The ceasefire and UN roles complicate the path to real negotiations and potential prisoner exchanges.
The Washington Post analyzes fairness in gasoline control with options including a 40 cent per gallon surtax or wartime style rationing. It notes deep administration divisions and the urgency of a decision before March to implement any plan.
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