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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1973
Page
8
The item presents the Athens Messenger publisher and staff roster with names and titles including Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush G Kenner Bush Charles W Reamer Richard R Paynter Fred W Weber and M W McDargh along Route 33 N and Johnson Road Athens Ohio in an archival display.
A 1973 EPA study finds noise affects about 80 million Americans, or 40 percent, causing hearing loss, sleep disturbance, and stress. The Federal Noise Control Act aims to set emission standards at the source, affecting construction, transport, and electronic devices with labeling to spur quieter products.
Rutgers University begins a foot patrol to safeguard dormitories after 25 to 30 weekly crimes. Investigators say professional criminals target dorms, prompting campus warnings nationwide.
The Plains residents donated again this year to the March of Dimes. Mothers who aided the fundraiser and co chairwoman Pat Hughes led the effort, with support from the Athens Order of Rainbow Girls and adviser Connie Stanforth, praised for cheerful help.
The Bengal tiger population in India has fallen from about 40 000 to under 2 000 in forty years. The World Wildlife Fund is raising funds to create wildlife preserves to protect the species from hunters.
A Gallup survey of 1,549 adults in 300 locales finds 79 percent consider blood bank neighborhood groups a good idea. Men show higher participation (50 percent) than women (21 percent) with 34 percent having donated to a blood bank in their lifetime.
A Washington Post Federal Diary note questions the real message in a General Services Administration press release from February 8, 1973. It highlights the placement of names, presidential mentions and internal power dynamics, plus a later Health Education and Welfare elevator safety card example and unions seeking tax refund amendments for 1969.
Four Ohio farm groups plan legislative push in the 110th General Assembly to recognize farmers rights to organize and bargain. The measure would require good faith negotiation, penalties for violations, and allow contracts via associations representing two thirds of farmers by production. Initial target is fruits and vegetables with potential expansion to livestock and grain.
William F Buckley recounts Frank Shakespeare resignation as USIA director. He recalls Shakespeare's CBS roots, Nixon era appointment, and dedication to truth as guiding principle amid diplomatic tension. Buckley praises his thoughtfulness, devotion to family and country, and enduring public service.
The American Council on Education reports college freshmen trend toward moderate politics and greater academic focus. Participation in demonstrations dropped from 31.5 percent to 9.2 percent, marijuana support rose, and interest shifts toward health care and law.
The Athens Messenger lists publication details and pricing for daily and Sunday editions. It notes delivery by carrier and tube route, plus mailing rates for Ohio West Virginia and other U.S. regions, with the paper entered as second class matter.
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