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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1973
Page
4
The 1973 masthead lists Fred W. Weber as Circulation Director M. W. McDargh Advertising Director G. Kenner Bush Publisher Charles W. Reamer Managing Editor Richard R. Paynter and Assistant to the Publisher. Friday February 9 appears as the edition date.
The Nixon administration seeks to curb price rises by expanding production rather than farm price controls. Steps include releasing 15 million acres from production, grazing land access, potential reseal loan Terminations, lifting beef restrictions, and easing import quotas. Secretary Earl L. Butz notes benefits will take months while households face current shortages and price pressures.
Editor notes this is the final part of five on coping with income tax for 1972. It details withholding rate adjustments, possible larger refunds, or smaller balances due, and urges filing Form 4726 if needed. It covers high earners, capital gains rates, and a new residence question for revenue sharing purposes.
A Washington view analyzes George McGovern’s Oxford address on January 21. It praises candor while criticizing his political analysis and calls into question the balance of power between Congress, the presidency, and the parties. The piece notes conservative and liberal reactions and urges safeguarding constitutional checks.
In Columbus, the contest between Sen. Gene Slagle and former rival Robin Turner may not be settled until 1974. The Ohio Senate is expected to order a new election after questions over ballot rotation and sealing sparked by Turner’s challenge. Republican officials split on ousting Slagle as provisions place him in the seat while a new contest looms next year. Also mentioned is Charles E. Shanklin, a West Virginia native and Ohio political operative, viewed as a potential federal judge nominee in Columbus.
Elma Randall W. Carpenter reflects on the harsh winter at Valley Forge with George Washington and his troops. She notes shortages, sickness, and desertions, but emphasizes perseverance that helped birth the nation. She urges readers to remember and cherish America and its blessings.
The omnibus Social Security bill faces ethical scrutiny as about 5000 Americans with renal disease would receive dialysis under it. First year costs rise from estimates of 135000 to potentially 1 billion annually within ten years, prompting calls for cheaper, more efficient dialysis machines and wide adoption in community hospitals.
Washington assesses Kissinger’s Hanoi and Beijing missions as a test of U.S. diplomacy with the Communist powers. Western Europe and Japan fear dollar vulnerability as Nixon seeks engagement with Moscow and Peking while brass reorganizes policy for allied ties and a new liberal trade bill.
The page invites letters on current affairs and stresses they are the lifeblood of the section. Preference is given to concise one-page or shorter letters and the editor may edit for space and clarity. Names and addresses must be provided for publication.
A record notes a 0 year old event where more than 120 miners perished in a mine blast in New Mexico. It also mentions an old The Messenger advertisement praising Kellog's constipation remedy as a humanity blessing. Another item marks 25 years since a Lincoln photograph surfaced by Stefan Lorant and a local church group election.
The Athens Messenger and published by The Messenger Publishing Co details delivery options by carrier and tube route, and by mail rates for Ohio West Virginia and elsewhere. It notes daily and Sunday editions with prices, territorial mail terms, and post office registration information.
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