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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1973
Page
4
The Athens Messenger publishes a roster listing the newspaper’s historical leadership and staff. It names Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush G Kenner Bush and Fred W. Weber among key figures with roles including publisher circulation director and advertising director.
The struggle over a teen wage differential stalled a minimum wage rise. Labor federation chief Biemiller warned against a low teen rate, while Rep. Erlenborn proposed phased increases from 1.60 to 2.10 over three years. Senate liberals back an immediate 2.00 with 2.20 later, risking continued youth unemployment and social unrest.
A New York State legislative committee reports at least 550 newborns in New York City were born addicted to drugs last year, with estimates possibly reaching 2000. Many suffer withdrawal symptoms and untreated addiction can be fatal, the panel says.
The article reports widespread congressional fury over executive encroachments on powers, focusing on Nixon's impoundment of funds and the debate over presidential prerogatives. It notes calls to resist eroding checks and the public opinion challenge facing Congress.
Column notes CBS speech on shield laws and an absolute newsman's privilege. It questions practical distinctions, risks of absolutes, and potential clashes with police, courts, and labor actions, urging careful limits while preserving press access.
A proposed Ohio Senate bill would let cities designate blighted urban land for sale or lease to private developers with a 20 year property tax freeze. The measure expands eminent domain to industrial and commercial projects and faces constitutional questions, with support from the Ohio Municipal League.
The POWs arriving at Miramar and other bases display pride in posture salutes and orderly bearing. Pentagon sources credit lessons from Korea with shaping the revised Code of Conduct and enhanced survival training aiding Vietnam returnees. Dr. Roger Shields cites organized command structure among the first freed prisoners in Hanoi and Clark Air Base remarks.
Reports describe returning POWs from Vietnam maintaining discipline and forming a soldier s code of honor rooted in lessons from Korea. Training courses lasting three days to a week cover survival in arctic, jungle, water, and imprisonment environments.
The piece discusses the POW code and survival training, noting Vietnam captives faced better treatment and food than Korea prisoners. It highlights that most Vietnam captives were professional officers, unlike Korea where rank and preparedness varied, and mentions questions about reporting and loyalty.
Detroit News editor Martin S Hayden urged a highly qualified federal shield law at a journalism conference, saying the Supreme Court ruling forcing Earl Caldwell to reveal sources proves the need. Caldwell called for an unqualified law to protect newsmen. panelists included William Farr Jack Nelson and Jameson Campaigne Jr.
The Athens Messenger lists delivery options and prices for daily and Sunday editions. It notes in Ohio and West Virginia mail rates, dates and multiple weekly, monthly, and yearly prices, and that the paper is entered as Second Class Matter. The address is Route 33 North at Johnson Road, Athens, Ohio 45701.
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