Athens Messenger 1974 January 9 edition
The Athens Messenger issue of Wednesday January 9 1974 presents the publishing staff led by publisher G Kenner Bush with editors and directors listed. It provides the newspaper’s address Rt 33 N and Johnson Road Athens Ohio and notes the paper’s long establishment since 1825 along with a brief masthead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger Publishing CO
N and Johnson Road
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
G. Kenner Bush
Energy Paradox and Leadership in the Nixon Era
The article contrasts government calm over the energy crisis with economic jitters. William Simon projects confidence through weekly reports and policy limits, while Herbert Stein grows bearish yet urges broader planning. Nixon’s weak leadership threatens to worsen the crisis and its economic impact.
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Nixon
William Simon
Hamlet
Fortinbras
Herbert Stein
Council of Economic Advisers
Stein
Mr. Stein
Council
American Economic Association
New York
Simon
Congress
White House
GOP Faces Critical Days in 1974 Senate Races
Republicans see the next 60 days as crucial to head off losses in 1974 Senate contests. Watergate and Nixon's low popularity hurt GOP prospects, with Democrats aiming to pick up seats while some GOP incumbents face tough reelection battles in multiple states.
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Washington
Senate
Nixon
Hugh Scott
Howard Metzenbaum
William Saxbe
GOP
Robert Dole
Kansas
Henry Bellman
Oklahoma
Peter Dominick
Colorado
Milton Young
North Dakota
Edward Gurney
Florida
Utah
Kentucky
Alaska
Nevada
North Carolina
Connecticut
Indiana
James B. Allen
Alabama
Frank Church
Idaho
Alan Cranston
California
Thomas F. Eagleton
Missouri
J.W Fulbright
Arkansas
Dale Bumpers
Ernest F. Hollings
South Carolina
Daniel K. Inouye
Hawaii
Warren G. Magnuson
Russell B. Long
Louisiana
Gaylord Nelson
Wisconsin
Adlai E. Stevenson III
Illinois
Herman E. Talmadge
Georgia
Sen
George S. McGovern
South Dakota
John C. Culver
Harold E. Hughes
Iowa
Ohio
Today In History January Ninth 1974 Brief Notes
Historical highlights include Luzon invasion in 1945 and Connecticut joining the U S Constitution in 1788. Other items note Mississippi secession in 1861, Luxembourg's Grand Duchess Charlotte ascent in 1919, and Rhodesia border closure in 1969. Nixon birthday 61 and Joan Baez 33 are listed with a Thought for today by Somerset Maugham.
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Luzon
Philippines
France
Spain
Connecticut
U.S
Mississippi
Charlotte
Luxembourg
National Academy of Sciences
Lyndon Johnson
Rhodesia
Zambia
Nixon
Joan Baez
Somerset Maugham
Safety push and consumer warnings from the CPSC
James Kilpatrick comments on the CPSC safety campaigns for winter sports and crib safety. He notes the extensive lists of dangerous toys and emphasizes personal responsibility in avoiding injuries. He highlights classifications, bans, and recalls while urging restraint on government overreach.
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Washington
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Reno
CPSC
Ohio EPA Pushes to Run Federal Water Quality Program
Ohio EPA seeks control of the federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System by 1977 to license and enforce water quality rules locally. A Cleveland hearing on January 30 examines the shift, with officials arguing state authority and local knowledge can curb pollution more effectively. The move would place Ohio among Midwest leaders after Michigan and Wisconsin.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Cleveland
Cage
John Evans
Nixon
Federal
Evans
U.S
Readers' Letters Welcome Civic Debate on Press Page
The page invites public opinion on current issues and stresses letters are the Forum. It outlines that personal notices or thanks are not suitable and that letters must include the writer's name address and phone number. Only signed letters appear with preference for concise submissions.
Editor notes misprint on Athens High football banquet
The paper recalls publishing a letter under a fictitious name criticizing the football banquet. It clarifies the cross country team will be honored at the All Sports Banquet next spring with all teams. The All Sports Banquet is school sponsored while the Football Banquet is personally sponsored.
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Athens
Constitution Birthday Rallying Cry Calls for Return to Original Principles
Frank Wallar of 428 Wes High, McArthur, Ohio urges Americans to demand a return to the Constitution as the nation faces perceived growth of federal power and executive agreements that threaten individual liberty. He argues for opposition to bureaucratic overreach and demands action from Congress.
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the Messenger
U. S
We the People
Congress
U.S
Frank Wallar
Wes
High McArthur
Ohio
Athens Police Chase Letter Sparks Dec 27 Debate
Community letter criticizes law enforcement chases in small cars drawing on film references like The French Connection and Bullitt. Writer David Jenkinson from Route 3 Athens urges caution to avoid dangerous pursuits and repeats concerns about officers chasing violent suspects.
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the Messenger
Athens
Charley Varrack
Bullitt
David Jenkinson
Ohio House 92nd District Rep Oakley Collins
The excerpt notes Ohio House representative Oakley Collins for the 92nd District. It mentions her position and district alignment within Ohio's House of Representatives.
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U.S. House
10Th District
Clarence E. Miller
Ohio
Claire M
Buzz) Ball Jr
State
Virginia
Lane Columbus
Athens
Oakley C. Collins
The Messenger pricing and delivery details
Daily newspaper notice lists pricing for daily and Sunday single copies and mail rates. It notes delivery by carrier and tube route with postal details and local Post Office classification. It provides mailing addresses in Athens Ohio and notes second class matter status under the 1918 act.
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Associated Press
D&s Orie Wroll
D&s
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
Athens
The
Messenger Publishing Co
Johnson Road
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