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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1974

Page

4

The Messenger history and leadership lineup

A brief historical note lists the Athens Ohio The Messenger publishing house details. It credits founders and editors from 1825 through 1965 including Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush Fred W. Weber M. W. McDargh G Kenner Bush Charles W. Reamer and Richard R. Paynter with roles spanning publisher to advertising director.

the Messenger Publishing CO N and Johnson Road Athens Ohio Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush Charles W. Reamer Richard R. Paynter

Devil theory returns as Nixon tape saga reopens

Art Buchwald reports on revived talk that a devil possessed the Uber 5000 tape recorder erasing 182 minutes of Nixon era tape. Georgetown expert Dr. Damien suggests exorcism with odd ingredients while insisting the devil would not admit White House involvement.

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University Failure Could Have Impact

New York AP report quotes University of Pennsylvania president Martin Meyerson warning a major university bankruptcy could shock the nation much like Penn Central. He cites rising tuition, limited donor gifts, state competition, and a looming $51 billion gap projected by the Carnegie Commission. He proposes nationwide student loan support as a quick stabilizer.

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Nixon and the impeachment debate as politics and law

Buckley argues Nixon’s enemies seek a political removal rather than a clear high crime. He critiques the tape erasure and Dean’s memo as signs of Nixon’s defensive posture. The piece frames impeachment as a tool for replacement, not punishment, amid public skepticism.

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Public Opposes Impeachment Nixon Seeks Resignation

Gallup Poll shows 46 percent favor and 46 percent oppose Nixon resignation. Eight percent undecided. A 53 to 37 majority oppose impeachment, with 10 percent undecided. Some support resignation but oppose impeachment, citing concerns over process.

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Gallup poll on Nixon resignation impeachment impact

Gallup results show Americans split along party lines on Nixon leaving office. Republicans oppose both resignation and impeachment while Democrats favor both options. Independents sit between parties and near national sentiment. The piece notes Watergate as a top upcoming issue with committees in Congress probing and a Burger presiding if impeachment occurs. Nixon’s approval slid to 27 percent after a brief uptick.

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Orlett Pushes Pre Sentence Reports in Ohio Senate Action

Dayton Democrat Rep Edward J Orlett seeks Senate action on his House bill requiring pre sentence reports for convicted felons. The measure calls for confidential reports detailing crime circumstances defendant history rehabilitation options and mental and physical exams to aid sentencing with up to 60 days for gathering information and potential county contracts with the Ohio Department of Corrections.

Columbus Ohio Dayton Senate House Edward J. Orlett James Thorpe R-50 Alliance Orlett Dayton Democrat Ohio Department of Corrections

Today in History January 22 1974 highlights and birthdays

On this date in history events include Queen Victoria's death in 1901 at age 82, Cairo captured in 1517, war declarations in 1528, Russian demonstrations in 1905, Woodrow Wilson's League of Nations proposal in 1917, the Mad Bomber case in 1957, OAS talks in 1962, and U S Canada power project in 1974. Birthdays include Birch Bayh and Ann Sothern.

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Five calves fetch top price at Athens County market

The Athens County Livestock Association reports five calves brought the top price of 14 dollars 15 cents per hundredweight. Also noted, dog license sales rose with 5,500 licenses sold and 125 applications remaining in the county.

Athens County Livestock Association

The Messenger Publishing Co. publication details

The snippet lists pricing for daily and Sunday newspaper copies, delivery by carrier and tube route, and mail rates for Ohio, West Virginia, and U.S. addresses. It notes second class matter status and the Athens Ohio mailing address.

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