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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1974
Page
7
Editorial argues in a 1974 Ohio bulletin that rising standards and regulations may curb consumer confidence and raise costs. It questions government interference in the free market, noting potential negative effects on buying, product quality perception, and economic circulation.
A Ford administration briefing from William B. Johnson of IC Industries argues for production growth to fight inflation. He urges a balanced budget in 1976, incentives to save and invest, reform of capital gains taxes, and reduction of costly nonproductive federal programs and regulatory overhead.
Edward Levi recalls a friend proposing a lobby to place a named candidate on the Supreme Court. He notes the leading contender, Senator Robert Byrd, faced a hidden past, and discusses research into Democratic activity, judicial prudence, and Byrd’s response to student protests.
A narrative recounts a week of student occupation at the University of Chicago ending with expulsions as President Edward Levi resumes duties. It notes Levi's past activism, potential future as attorney general, and the author’s view of his qualifications amid national political tensions.
A Community Action volunteer defends CAP and local centers after criticism of a Christmas food and clothing drive. He describes baskets with chicken, milk, eggs, bread, and gifts, notes public records, and urges understanding of the needy and center work.
A speaker venting on political reform laments Congress pressure and calls out the difficulty of taking new actions. He closes by noting the week ahead and his fondness for the rascals despite clashes over change.
Sharon K Blatt argues the Tri-County Community Action Agency misuses government money for staff parties and favors outsiders. She cites petition growth, calls for local hires, and demands accountability from Director Roger McCauley and board chair Frank Hare. The Messenger notes McCauley unavailable for comment.
On this date many historic events are noted. Queen Juliana granted sovereignty to Indonesia in 1949 after Dutch rule. Kepler was born in 1571 and Pasteur in 1822. Carrie Nation raided a Wichita saloon in 1900. Bastogne relief in 1944. Trusteeship for Korea agreed in 1945. Red Guards rally in Beijing in 1966. Eisaku Sato’s party won in Japan. Simon announced standby gasoline rationing in 1970s. Birthdays: Marlene Dietrich and Wallace Greene. Thought from George Eliot.
A digest of notable forecasts and statements from Tehran to Washington to Paris. Items include oil price rollbacks, Ford’s call for controls, Ali’s self assessment, Rockefeller loan, France stepping back, gold price shifts, Kissinger’s missteps, Meany on labor costs, and Cronkite repeating his sign-off.
Readers invited to submit brief letters on general interest topics. All letters must include the sender’s signature, address, and telephone number. The Messenger reserves right to condense letters for space and readability.
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