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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1973
Page
4
The clip lists Fred W. Weber as Circulation Director M. W. McDargh as Advertising Director Charles W. Reamer as Managing Editor and Richard R. Paynter as Assistant To The Publisher, outlining key roles within the paper's leadership team.
George Bush takes a major role as chairman of the Republican National Committee. He inherits a party eager to reverse Democratic gains in Congress and 38 governorships in 1974. Nixon seeks stronger congressional backing while Bush plans strategy around Vietnam, the economy, and spending.
The reader argues against the Sunday editorial endorsing the President's budget cuts as inflation fighting. He cites rising production, rising corporate profits, and questions who should bear sacrifice, urging consideration for the least able and stressing national priorities. Edwin Charle
Editor urges community and student participation in Ohio University Women's Week February 19 to 23 after attending multiple organizational meetings. She commends the planning and intelligence shown and stresses prepared engagement for all local readers.
Citizens question city funding for another lot and Berry Hotel purchase. Proponents cite needed height upgrades and an 84 inch clearance to improve parking flow, arguing the sky is the limit for urban space.
The author contrasts Eve the made figure with Lilith who embodies female self belief. He asserts the Supreme Court offers a way to abort Eve’s illusion, upsetting men who cling to Adam and Eve myths and praising Lilith as real life empowerment. The piece closes with a personal address from John Spofforth in Morris Avenue.
In Washington a conservative view rejects blanket amnesty for Vietnam era draft evaders. The piece argues 100,000 evaders remain, many in exile, and insists justice requires accountability while mercy may be merited for those who served or faced penalties.
C William O'Neill, who has headed the House, governor, and the Ohio Supreme Court, recalls a career that began at 22. He notes the legislature as his favorite work, discusses the 1958 setback, and reveals pride in swearing in his son at 25 while signaling plans to continue public service.
President Nixon holds up funds amid impoundment battles with Congress over REAP and pork. A reform push led by Sen. Ervin and Rep. Ullman seeks a permanent budget control mechanism to replace fragmented budgeting, shaping long term control of spending.
A comprehensive review urges a single budget committee in each House, early ceilings on spending, and a final wrap up vote to align revenues and debt. The report notes broad cross party support, signaling a shift in balance between Congress and the President as hearings continue and April finalizes the plan.
New York AP column humorously lists a long string of prohibited acts and risqué scenarios to illustrate the idea that avoiding trouble avoids harm. The piece riffs on social norms, safety, and personal limits with satirical examples across varied domains.
The Athens Messenger lists daily publication except Saturdays with prices 10 cents weekday and 20 cents Sunday. Delivery by carrier or tube routes with varied daily and Sunday rates. Mail rates shown for Ohio West Virginia and elsewhere in the U.S. and possessions with weekly and long-term options. Entered as Second Class Matter at Athens Post Office.
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