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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1973

Page

4

Athens Messenger masthead historical record

The Athens Messenger published by The Messenger Publishing Co lists routes Route 33 N and Johnson Road Athens Ohio with editorial leadership including Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush G Kenner Bush and Charles W Reamer as editor and Richard R Paynter as assistant publisher plus Fred W Weber circulation director and M W McDargh advertising director reflecting a historic masthead lineup.

Athens Messenger the Messenger Publishing CO Johnson Road Athens Ohio Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush G. Kenner Bush Charles W. Reamer Richard R. Paynter Fred W. Weber M. W. McDargh U.S. & Possessions The Messenger Publishing Co

Humphrey Sees Johnson as Democratic Asset for 1976

Senator Hubert Humphrey notes Lyndon B. Johnson could symbolize a Democratic ideal for the 1976 nomination as Vietnam ends. He warns continued Great Society spending may provoke taxpayer backlash amid a changing economy and 1972 Nixon landslide base.

Sen Hubert H. Humphrey Lyndon B. Johnson Nixon Johnson Humphrey Lyndon Johnson Congress Great Society

Constitutional clash over Nixon impoundment power in Congress

Three men from North Carolina debate President Nixon authority to impound funds appropriated by Congress to keep spending in check. Duke alum Sneed defends, Senator Ervin challenges constitutionality citing Articles I II III. possible Supreme Court route if Congress not persuaded. Nixon aims to veto nonessential spending to meet inflation goals.

Carolina Nixon Congress Duke University North Carolina Sam T. Ervin, Jr North Carolina Supreme Court Joseph T. Sneed Duke Ervin Sneed Jefferson Johnson Supreme Court Congressional White House

AP Annual Report Highlights Censorship and Press Pressures in 1972

The Associated Press president Wes Gallagher cites increasing censorship and harassment of reporters worldwide in 1972, with sharp U.S. and foreign government pressure. He notes notable AP coverage of Nixon's China trip, Watergate links, and the Israel team massacre, plus newsroom innovations and Pulitzer-winning photography.

New York Wes Gallagher Associated Press U. S Gallagher United States South Vietnam South Korea Philippines Latin America Supreme Court Brazil Peru Argentina Chile Vietnam Nixon China George C. Wallace AP Special Peter Arnett Hanoi Washington Special Assignment Team Jean Heller

Reid Bill Aims at Checks on Executive Power

Buckley endorses Congressman Reid's plan for a new Office of Budget and Expenditure Oversight to supervise executive use of funds and compel information. The proposal, though criticized as polemical, seeks to restore balance among three coequal branches and curb executive overreach.

Ogden Reid New York Reid Office of Budget and Expenditure Oversight Congress General Accounting Office Executive National Review James Burnham Franklin Delano Roosevelt Truman Eisenhower Kennedy Supreme Court FDR Johnson Nixon Supreme Cort

Buckley Calls for Marijuana Law Reform in Redbook

William F. Buckley Jr. argues that marijuana laws are largely ignored and weaken respect for all law. In Redbook, he advocates decriminalizing marijuana and ending jail for smoking, criticizing anti reform advocates for not pursuing vigorous enforcement.

New York William F. Buckley Jr Redbook Magazine Buckley Supreme Law of the Land Redbook

Legalization Opposed as Gallup Finds Stable Marijuana Use

Princeton report shows 12 percent have tried marijuana, similar to last year’s 11 percent. Eight out of ten Americans oppose legalization, with younger adults and college graduates more in favor. Among users, 64 percent support legalization while 25 percent oppose.

Princeton N.J Gallup South West Far West

Ohio House new secretary faces parking crunch in statehouse lot

John Jack McCarthy, 38, takes the post as executive secretary and House administrator overseeing 99 members and a four-car share for attorney general, treasurer and auditor offices. The Underground Parking Commission is urged to reserve spaces, while McCarthy manages a $5 million budget and staff logistics.

Associated Press Columbus, Ohio Ohio House Statehouse John Jack McCarthy Youngstown 110Th General Assembly House Underground Parking Commission Rand High School Youngstown State University Midwest Columbus

Letters support Community Action programs urged to continue

The writer praises Community Action for aiding Main Stream and others who lack help. She argues taxpayers lose rights daily and says Nixon should not cut worthwhile programs. Signed Edna Webster from Millfield Route 1.

the Messenger Main Stream Nixon Edna Webster Millfield

Mailbag Q&A Highlights From HAL BOYLE’s New York Column

Hal Boyle answers reader questions with quick facts on penicillin risks life expectancy comparisons and how to handle skunk spray. He notes wood’s strength records and ancient timbers, plus a quip on sympathizers from Kin Hubbard.

Hal Boyle New York United States Soviet Republic Azerbaijan National Geographic Society Indiana Kin Hubbard

Athens Messenger Postal Rates and Delivery Details

The notice lists daily and Sunday single-copy prices, carrier and tube delivery options, and mail- subscription rates by region. It includes Ohio and West Virginia rates, broader U.S. rates, and publication address in Athens Ohio.

The Associated Press D&s Pheisht Ohio West Virginia

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