Athens Messenger personnel list from historic newspaper masthead
The Athens Messenger masthead lists publisher Frederick W. Bush and Gordon K. Bush, with G. Kenner B and Fred W. Weber in management roles. M. W. McDargh is circulation director and Charles W. Reamer managing editor, along with Richard R. Paynter as assistant to the publisher.
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the Messenger Publishing CO
N and Johnson Road
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
Fred W. Weber
M. W. McDargh
Charles W. Reamer
Richard R. Paynter
Grand and Glorious Flap Over Arizona School Courses
Washington observers note a national flap in Arizona over required course material in public schools. The 1971 law mandating a one semester economics course sparked battles as conservative and liberal factions clash over how education should approach patriotism, free enterprise and civic values. Governors and boards reshaped education commissions, keeping conservatives in command while educators face scrutiny over reading, spelling and workplace skills.
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Washington
Arizona
Shefstall
Williams
Weldon P. Shefstall
Jack Williams
State Board of Education
Boards of Education
Readers' Letters Highlight Public Interest Issues
This page welcomes Letters to the Editor on issues of general public interest and notes the forum is not for personal announcements or thank yous. It emphasizes the value of public discourse while guiding submissions toward community-wide topics.
Jaworski weighs cooperation with impeachment inquiry
Washington insight argues that Leon Jaworski can balance his Watergate investigation with House Judiciary needs. A compromise on evidence including White House tapes is possible, with confidentiality preserved and court rulings guiding access. The key is coordinating committee arrangements to protect grand jury secrecy and prevent pretrial publicity.
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Watergate
Leon Jaworski
House Judiciary Committee
Mr. Jaworski
John Doar
White House
Judiciary Committee
Jaworski
Grand Jury
John Sirica
Senate Watergate Committee
Congressional Committee
House Committee
Mr. Dear
Sirica
Doar
Messenger letter defenders Rhodesia stance sparks reader response
The Messenger publishes counterpoints to James Kilpatrick’s Rhodesia sanctions critique and urges readers to contact Rep. Miller. Names listed include Richard Weisfelder and others urging balance with African viewpoints, noting local ferrochrome jobs in Ohio and Union Carbide’s stance.
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the Messenger
James Kilpatrick
Ian Smith
Rhodesia
U.S. House of Representatives
Senate
United Nations
Kenneth Kaunda
Zambia
Kilpatrick
Kaunda
South Africa
Britain
United States
Ohio
Foote Mineral
Steubenville
Union Carbide
Marietta
Miller
Messenger
World symposium notes insurgency in northern islands
The report highlights chronic insurgency in the northern islands while focusing on South Vietnam and Cambodia. U S presence in the region drops below eight thousand, with major Paris Agreement provisions unimplemented after the ceasefire. Inflation, shortages, and political prisoners haunt South Vietnam as Cambodia remains war torn under Lon Nol with heavy U S aid and festering refugees. Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia show growth with banks expanding in Singapore while Malaysia faces rising ethnic Chinese violence.
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Southeast Asia
South Vietnam
Cambodia
United States
Nguyen van Thieu
U.S
Thieu
Marshal Lon Nol
Singapore
Malaysia
Indonesia
Peninsular Malaysia
Southeast Asia ends 1973 in turmoil and change
The AP summary notes ongoing shooting wars in South Vietnam and Cambodia, fragile economies, and mass refugees across Southeast Asia. It highlights relative stability only in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, while Thailand eyes democratic reform in 1974 and Laos moves toward a third coalition government in two decades.
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Saigon
Southeast Asia
South Vietnam
Cambodia
Singapore
Malaysia
Indonesia
Thailand
Laos
Philippines
First Atomic Submarine Nautilus Launch On Jan 21 1954
On this date in 1954 the first atomic submarine USS Nautilus was launched at Groton Connecticut marking a milestone in naval power. The day also notes King Louis XVI's beheading in 1793 and provides birthday mentions for golfer Jack Nicklaus and actress Jinx Falkenberg with a historical quip from Charles Browne.
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Groton
Conn
Louis XVI of
France
Jack Nicklaus
Jinx Falkenberg
Charles Farrar Browne
Fire at Albany light plant left 89 homes without lighting
A 90 year old Messenger report described a blaze at the Albany light plant that disrupted electrical lighting for 89 homes and businesses. The item also recalls a 25 year old note about thrill seekers near the E State Morris gas station watching drivers merge into traffic, with about a dozen cars daily narrowly missing collisions.
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Albany
Messenger
E. State-Morris Avenue
The Messenger publishing info and rates notice
The Athens AMessenger lists publication details including daily except Saturdays and Associated Press membership. It lists single copy prices, delivery by carrier and tube route, and annual mailing rates for Ohio West Virginia and other U S regions.
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Associated Press
D&s
D&s Oe Wee
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S
Possessions
Athens
Messenger Publishing Co
Johnson Road
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