The Athens Messenger Publisher and staff roster
The Athens Messenger lists publishing staff and offices including publishers from 1825 to 1965 and key editorial and circulation roles. It names F ck W. Bush as publisher with successors Gordon K. Bush and G Kenner Bush, plus Fred W. Weber and M W. McDargh in directing roles and Charles W. Reamer as managing editor.
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Phe Bon Publishing CO
Johnson Road
Athens
Ohio
Charles W. Reamer
Richard R. Paynter
Social Security Rules Highlight Women and Benefits
The piece explains how Social Security treats women differently in benefits based on marital status and dependents. It outlines worker based benefits for employed women, options to draw on a husband’s record, and rules for dependent wives, divorced wives, widows, and children, noting the system’s complexity and potential for delayed or reduced payments.
Nixon Advises Caution For 1976 Presidential Run
President Nixon told reporters that potential presidential hopefuls should not actively seek the nomination before the 1974 off year elections. He urged candidates to support party successes in 1974 and earn the President's endorsement through primaries and votes, rather than a rushed bid. He noted Governor John B. Connally as a possible 1976 Republican nominee only if publicly supported.
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Nixon
House
Senate
Hubert Humphrey
John B. Connally
Texas
Social Security taxes rise amid protests and praise
Congress faces mixed views as Social Security tax climbs to 631.80 per worker with employer, boosted by 1972 bills that raised cash benefits 20 percent and added cost of living increases. Liberals fault tax fairness and funding, while conservatives doubt private-err system stability, urging private annuities.
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Washington
Congress
Milton Friedman
University of Chicago
Friedman
Crime Committee's Work Deserves Continuation in Congress
Washington columnist argues against dissolving the House Select Committee on Crime and moving its work to the Judiciary. It praises Chairman Claude Pepper and the panel's bipartisan staff, noting extensive hearings on narcotics, drugs in schools, and child crime, with many reports and enacted recommendations.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Judiciary
Peter Rodino
New Jersey
Congress
Claude Pepper
Florida
Red Pepper
House
Senate
Pepper
Crime Committee
Boston
New York
San Francisco
Midwest
Omaha
Lincoln
Columbia
S.C
Commerce
Carl Albert
Readers' Letters Policy and Publication Rules
The page invites letters to the editor on issues of public interest and welcomes responses. It notes a preference for one page or less, with the editor reserving the right to edit for space and clarity. Names and addresses must be provided for publication.
MARTA’s Transit Push Aims to Help Black Atlantans
In Atlanta a $1.2 billion 10 year MARTA plan builds a 50 mile rapid transit system integrated with buses. Lower fares from 45 to 15 cents boost riders, chiefly black, with 260 of 297 new hires Black and 37 percent of bus drivers Black. The project spurs white and black benefits including jobs and reduced congestion.
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Atlanta
South
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
MARTA
John Portman
MARTA Project Tests Atlanta Race and Politics
The transit plan faces bids from white firms while black contractors are urged to partner with black suppliers and labor. Jesse Hill emerges as a pivotal MARTA figure linking the project to broader black leadership as Mayor Massell and Rep. Andrew Young weigh its regional applicability and social role.
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MARTA
Jesse Hill
Atlanta
Sam Massell
Dallas
Pittsburgh
Louisville
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Andrew Young
Power shifts in Ohio House as Kurfess loses influence
Ohio House ownership now rests with Democrats 58 to 41 under Speaker Lancione. Former minority leader Kurfess, once top in floor speeches, is now just another member as party lines dictate motion outcomes. Conference committees will shape major legislation this session.
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Columbus
Ohio
Charles F. Kurfess
Perrysburg
Kurfess
A. G. Lancione
Bellaire
Robert E. Netzley
Laura
Gilligan
Netzley
Myrl Shoemaker
Bourneville
Montgomery County
110Th
General Assembly
House
Senate
Turning 62 in NYC A Boyle birthday reflection piece
HAL BOYLE writes a reflective column for AP on turning 62 this month. He muses on aging with humor and wisdom, noting little changes yet a lasting perspective. He observes that attitude shapes longevity and urges readers to welcome the milestone with gratitude. Boyle notes he turned 62 on a Wednesday.
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New York
Earth
Uncle Sam
Boyle
Athens Messenger Publishing Co. Shipping Rates Notice
Public notice lists subscription and delivery rates for The Messenger in Athens Ohio and surrounding areas. Details include daily and Sunday prices, weekly, monthly, and yearly options by carrier tube route mail and out of state delivery. Also notes post office entry and mailing address in Athens 45701.
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ONG Wethenbee Ae
Ohio
West Virginia
D&s
U.S. & Possessions
Athens
The
Messenger Publishing Co
Johnson Road
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