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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1975
Page
4
Fred W. Weber serves as circulation director and M. W. McDargh as advertising director, with responsibilities in distribution and promotional operations.
In his inaugural speech Gov. James A. Rhodes vows to cut state red tape, focusing on the Public Utilities Commission. PUCO delays in approving rate increases burden utilities like General Telephone of Ohio, risking service quality and higher costs for consumers.
Anthony Harrigan argues that 1975 policies will worsen inflation and deficits. He blames liberal New Deal attitudes, high wage costs, and excessive union power for recession, urging halt to federal spending as the first step to restore private employment.
A George Gallup report notes a drop from 1957 in Americans who think religion can solve today’s problems. The shift is strongest among youth and Catholics, with Catholics now less confident than Protestants. Economic concern and renewed youth interest cited as reasons for religion’s changing influence.
A Messenger readers letter marks the second anniversary of the abortion ruling and argues the fetus is a person from conception with legal rights, urging a mandatory human rights amendment.
A column argues if rebates and $80 tax relief are paired with higher fuel and energy prices the gains cancel out. The author uses a parable of a baby and a sucker to express disappointment in government policy. Ernest G. Thorne Thurman writes from Athens County Right to Life.
The Messenger calls for brief letters on topics of interest. All letters must be signed and include the sender's address and telephone number. The paper reserves the right to condense letters for space, readability, and reader interest.
A man named Harry Dalinsky suffers a severe football fixation. He mistakes scenes from Captain Blood for a live game and resists reality as family members try to help him quit. A searing, satirical look at sports television overload and denial.
Ohio lawmakers plan to reintroduce no fault auto insurance in the 111th General Assembly. Rep. William Hinig and Rep. Donald Weyandt lead the effort to refile a bill similar to the failed measure, aiming to require some form of coverage for about 700,000 drivers currently uninsured.
The author discusses AFTRA’s power over speakers, the Buckley case, and the Supreme Court’s denial of certiorari. He notes lower courts’ stance against forced union membership, criticizes NLRB authority focus, and suggests renewed appeals to protect press freedom amid union contracts.
The piece notes Mayors governors and the president press austerity. Consumers cut credit use, and states limit spending while the federal budget remains high. Unemployment around 7 to 8 percent. Some forecasters downgrade outlooks, with debate over policy and the Fed’s role.
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