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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1974
Page
6
The record lists Charles W. Reamer as Managing Editor and Richard R. Paynter as Assistant To The Publisher with a dateline of Thursday January 10 1974 referencing the newspaper staffing and date.
William F Buckley argues that England faces a parliamentary crisis rivaling the 1920s general strike as leaders fail to align with public will. He cites distrust in leaders, a widening gap between rhetoric and reality, and a professional military wary of political rhetoric. He notes tanks near Heathrow and the possibility of no decisive election outcome.
In Tehran a satirical oil auction ascribes 1973 74 75 vintages to Middle East crude. Imagined bids evoke luxury brands and international figures, ending with a $10 000 sale to Richard Burton amid playful jabs at oil wealth and geopolitics.
The year saw inflation, high rates, dollar turmoil, Watergate, and the energy crisis weigh on stocks. The Dow rose briefly to 1051.70 and the NYSE index to 65.48, then slid to a December low of 788.31 and 49.05 respectively, as investors faced uncertainty and a looming 1974 downturn.
A Gallup survey finds oil companies, the federal government, President Nixon or his administration, and U S consumers equally blamed for the energy crisis. Only 7 percent blame Arab nations. Interviews with 1 536 adults across 300 localities during Dec 7–10 note varied opinions on causes and personal responsibility.
A Gallup poll reports that Israelis account for less than 1 percent of those blaming the energy crisis. The survey shows most respondents reject the idea that there is no energy shortage and that opinions vary little across population groups. Democrats and Nixon critics are likelier to fault the Nixon administration.
Fifty years ago Fe H Stout and his roadworkers labored to break and clear ice on surrounding public highways to restore traffic flow. Twenty five years ago the Bobcats fell to Western Michigan 58 to 42 in MAC play dropping to 1 5.
Ohio history notes the 1807 General Assembly authorized the first state lottery to raise about 12 000 dollars for portage improvements between the Cuyahoga and Muskingum rivers and river navigation upgrades. Daniel R Porter of the Ohio Historical Society cites the project in the society's current issue.
The article notes 19th century private lotteries in Ohio and sanctioned state schemes to fund bridges, universities, and a woolen mill. It recalls commissioners who raised and dispensed funds, later abuses, the 1831 ban, and post Civil War illicit lotteries in Cincinnati. It cites Hamilton on keeping lotteries simple and low.
On this date in history 1946 the UN general assembly convened in London. Also noted: 1776 Thomas Paine published Common Sense and 1815 Britain declared war on the king of Kandy. Birthdays include Sherrill Milnes and Ray Bolger. thought for today quotes Samuel Johnson.
Readable text provides district numbers and representative names for Ohio House. Mentions Claire M. Ball Jr. from the 91st District in Columbus and Oakley C. Collins for the 92nd District with addresses and phone numbers.
The Athens Messenger lists daily and Sunday single copy prices and mail rates for Ohio West Virginia and other U S regions. It notes delivery options by carrier or tube route and provides the mailing address Route 33 North and Johnson Road Athens Ohio 45701 with second class matter designation.
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