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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1973
Page
4
A conservative columnist condemns the 611 page federal report for focusing on offenders over victims. He criticizes the corrections section for prioritizing rehabilitation and civil rights while downplaying punishment deterrence and public safety.
The Athens Messenger dated Friday January 19 1973 from Athens Ohio carries local news and notices. The issue reflects the paper’s historic leadership and staff with Frederick W Bush and Gordon K Bush among editors and publishers.
A reader from McArthur praises Dr Altha Hussain of McArthur for early emergency care and home visits, rebutting a critical AP article. The letter argues the story interviewed few locals, defends his office hours and home calls, and urges appreciation for Hussain’s service in Vinton County.
HAL BOYLE surveys age and weight myths among seniors, science trivia on stars and materials, and folklore beliefs. It includes quips by Will Rogers and notes from experts like Rev. Juan B. Cortes, S.J., with curios such as a cardinal rule about hats and iron for luck.
Amtrak president Roger Lewis told the Executive Club in Chicago that railroads can compete with air travel. He cited a 14 percent revenue rise and a 3 percent cost drop in Amtrak’s early months. He quoted a Louis Harris poll showing public support for railroad passenger service and federal funding for modernization.
A coastal newspaper urges expanded rail transport citing reduced highway subsidies and lower pollution. It argues trains offer safety against hijackers and crashes, urging higher rail travel demand and smoother service nationwide. It also notes plans to repurpose a sailing vessel mast from Walter Dobson for a historic 1895 bark project.
The page invites letters to the editor on current public concerns with preference for concise submissions of one page or less. Readers are urged to participate to influence coverage and reflect community views.
Donnie Kinnison Radcliff and a parent of Hussain patients defend the physician against front page criticism. They praise his care, friendship, and community value, urging support for the doctor amid public debate.
A reader notes a recent AP dispatch on a local doctor in Vinton County and questions the reporter's level of interest in the story. The letter suggests the piece lacks depth and regional context.
David Weyand reports that Dr. Hussain from Vinton County gave football team physicals on a Sunday. He praises the doctor and hopes he remains in the area. Address noted as 45 S. Market St.
Washington Insight argues that Nixon uses executive privilege to shrink cabinet access and bypass Congress. It suggests a broader plan to dismantle urban Democratic strength while maintaining a distant, top-down governance approach.
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