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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1970
Page
4
The Athens Ohio newspaper lists staff by name and role including publisher G Kenner Bush, Fred W Weber as publisher, Charles W Reamer circulation director, M W McDargh managing editor, Richard R Paynter advertising director, and assistant to publisher, in a February 23 1970 edition.
Senator Hugh Scott introduces shared leadership with regional whips and public briefings by committee chairs. He aims to broaden input beyond Dirksen era one man rule, hoping to keep Republicans united and perhaps win over some Democrats to advance the Nixon program in the 91st Congress.
A Congressional Quarterly survey finds that among 234 draft-age sons of Congress members, about 118 received deferments and 26 served in Vietnam. Of those, one was wounded and none were missing or killed, suggesting few lawmakers personally endured war’s hardships.
In Lyndon B. Johnson’s youth, he broke an engagement after a father objected to his “shifty” status. He told the girl's father he would become President one day, displaying early presidential aspirations before his political career began.
Washington Insight discusses a drift toward conservative race politics as Senate votes on school desegregation reveal no clear leaders. The piece notes White House ambiguity, Southern strategy effects, and mixed party responses while stressing a broad public mood against progress on desegregation.
Washington AP sketch explains that normal wage earners should ignore the Tax Reform Act changes for 1969. It outlines using the new 1040 form, schedules, and building block method for itemizing deductions, with deadlines, basic forms, and who must file.
In Atlanta, James Kilpatrick argues for old federalism over Nixon era ideas. He contrasts Publius Safire defending national localism with Cato Huston urging principled convenience. Kilpatrick praises enduring checks on power and laments diminishing state authority, urging revival of principled federalism.
The Fraternal Order of Police Southern Ohio Lodge 55 backs Nelsonville PD in seeking higher wages and longevity benefits. They argue current 5 percent raises fail to match living costs and impede training, urging Nelsonville's mayor and city council to approve the department's request.
The Athens Messenger announces daily issues with Sunday edition and delivery options The paper lists pricing for single copies carrier and mail delivery details for Ohio West Virginia and other U S regions It notes postal classification and mailing address at 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701.
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