Messenger of Athens Records Publisher Lineage
The Messenger Publishing Co lists its long history in Athens Ohio with leaders including Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush G Kenner Bush and staff such as Fred W Weber M W McDargh Charles W Reamer and Richard R Paynter.
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Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
G. Kenner Bush
Charles W. Reamer
Richard R. Paynter
The King and the Barons in Watergate Era Budget Talks
Joseph Kraft argues the energy crisis empowers Congress and the departments over the White House. He notes a rise in spending, a looser presidential control, and a stronger, more influential cabinet network shaping fiscal policy in 1975. The king loses power to the barons.
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Office of Management and Budget
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Defense
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OMB
Melvin Laird
Bryce Harlow
William Timmons
Roy Ash
Departments of Labor and Health
Education
Welfare
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Henry Kissinger
Treasury
George Shultz
James Schlesinger
Claude Brinegar
James Lynn
Caspar Weinberger
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Watergate debate cited by Wilbur Mender 1974
The Messenger critiques Wilbur Mender for citing irrelevant points to question Watergate crimes and argues the issue is the sanctity of the U S Constitution. It notes 78 impeachable offenses under House scrutiny and questions Nixon’s responsibility or negligence amid party loyalties.
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CREP
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Nixon
Senate Watergate Committee
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Weicher
Gurney
U. S
House Judiciary Committee
Agnew
Haldeman
Erlichman
Mitchell
Kleindienst
Gray
Resignations Shake Nixon White House CREP Board
Letters from Richardson Ruckelshaus Cox Dean Colson Chapin Stans Krogh Hunt show mass resignations or firings from Nixon's CREP. White House Staff and Cabinet face unprecedented crisis as Watergate taints 1972 elections. Debate centers on free elections surviving in a nation proud of its democratic heritage. The issue is not liberal versus conservative victory.
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Ruckelshaus
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Krogh
Hunt
Nixon
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America
Time Change for Safer School Commute in Athens
Readers urge the Athens City School District to modify start times or adopt reflective clothing for students. They call for delaying start by 30 to 60 minutes or increasing daylight visibility and advise motorists to slow and be cautious from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Local residents Rosie Triggs Hayes and others advocate safer school travel.
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Athens City
Rosie Triggs Hayes
Tom Talker
Ann Walker
Kay Sweeney
Sandy Flack
Sharon Calvert
Gary Tolliver
Carolyn Tolliver
Janet Fleischauer
John Fleischauer
Laney Onley
David Onley
Murray Stern
Jayne Chapin
Dick Fluck
Burger backs a U S system to certify trial lawyers
Chief Justice Warren E Burger advocates a specialized certification plan for trial lawyers modeled after a British barrister system. He notes American lawyers often enter court without true trial readiness and urges state bars courts and law schools to create concrete steps toward certification after two years of law study.
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Warren E. Burger
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Fordham Law School
Inns of Court
Speck Backs Law Amid Energy Crisis Debate in Ohio
In Columbus Rep. Sam Speck defends Ohio's stringent strip mine law while noting an open mind on energy crisis impacts. He questions fuel shortages for reclamation, cites continued industry concern, and argues for definitions over broad environmental labels.
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Sam Speck
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Rep. Speck
New Concord
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Muskingum College
Ford Urges Nixon Recall Candor Move On Watergate Tapes
Vice President Gerald R. Ford delivers a message from Republican lawmakers to President Nixon urging a resumption of Operation Candor and signaling a possible compromise on the Watergate tapes controversy. Ford backs Nixon’s stance against releasing more than 500 tapes and documents and reiterates belief in the president’s innocence.
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Gerald R. Ford
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Senate Watergate Committee
Ford seeks openness while balancing White House and GOP roles
Ford, in his first 1974 appearance since becoming vice president, positions himself as a spokesman for congressional Republicans while supporting limited disclosure in Watergate era issues. He urged continued Operation Candor and called for full ITT and milk fund disclosures along with tapes summaries, signaling potential compromise with Nixon and a test of White House relations.
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Meet the Press
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Milk Fund
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Watergate Committee
This Day in History January 11 Highlights and Birthdays
This day in history notes key events including China’s extraterritorial rights ending in 1943 and Alabama secession in 1861. It also marks Hamilton’s 1756 birth on Nevis and a 1962 Peru avalanche disaster. Birthdays named Alan Paton and Eva Le Gallienne.
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England
St. Paul's Cathedral
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Nevis Island
West Indies
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Hartford
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Alabama
Andes
Peru
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Panama Canal Zone
Alan Paton
Eva le Gallienne
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Readers' Letters welcome on issues of public interest
Readers may send opinion letters on public affairs to the editor. Include name address and telephone. only signed letters published. Preference given to those one page or less. we edit and condense as space allows and to fit reader interest.
Athens Messenger rates and mailing details
The Athens Messenger publishes daily except Saturdays with varied prices for in person, carrier and mail subscriptions. Rates shown include daily and Sunday copies, delivery options, and annual mail prices for Ohio, West Virginia, and other locations. Address: The Messenger Publishing Co. Route 33 North and Johnson Road Athens Ohio 45701.
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U.S. Senate
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