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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1974
Page
4
The Athens Messenger history lists Frederick W. Bush as publisher 1896 to 1929 Gordon K. Bush 1929 to 1965 and G Kenner Bush as publisher. publishing address Rt 33 N and Johnson Road Athens Ohio and established 1825.
The piece lists staff positions including Fred W. Weber Circulation Director M W McDargh Advertising Director Charles W Reamer Managing Editor and Richard R Paynter Assistant To The Publisher.
Washington insight traces how Watergate feeds on itself from Nixon recording everything to the jury and court rulings. It notes Butterfield Sirica Cox and Woods testaments, missing minutes, potential obstruction of justice, and the president facing impeachment or trial while defenders blame the press.
Summary of Allstate marketing of air bag discounts and GM safety tests led by David E. Martin. Martin reports mixed real world results from 19 million miles across 1,000 test cars with nine crashes, one fatality, and inconclusive injury patterns. Government mandates for passive restraints loom in two years, sparking debate over regulation versus consumer choice.
Myra L. Moss of Athens criticizes Ohio University for funding $1.2 million in renovations while facing severe financial strain and potential cuts to first and second year faculty. She questions energy conservation efforts and the value of new elevators and air conditioning versus maintaining teaching quality and faculty contracts.
Washington AP. Despite hearings and debate, federal tax reform stays far from action as Congress reconvenes. House Ways and Means will resume February work while a joint committee reviews Nixon tax returns. Administration plans include minimum tax tightening and credits for elderly property taxes and private school tuition. Senator McGovern urges $22 billion in new revenue from the wealthy and corporations.
Battelle Memorial Institute plans a $25 million, five year program to revive coal as a primary fuel and cut oil and gas dependence. The effort targets coal gasification, liquid fuel conversion, cleaner combustion, land reclamation, and sulfur removal to boost Ohio and U S energy security.
On this date in history several events are noted including Nixon announcing a Vietnam cease fire to start January 27 1973 Henry VIII becoming King of Ireland in 1542 Naples captured by French in 1799 Tripoli entered by British forces in 1943 Anzio progress in 1944 Roosevelt announcing candidacy in 1932 Pueblo incident in 1968 cease-fire in 1958 border war 1974 Mississippi tornadoes 29 dead Johnson tribute in 1969 birthdays include Grand Duchess Charlotte and Jeanne Moreau thought by Samuel Johnson.
The Athens County Safety Council reports strong support from 15 parents for reflective tape to aid school children. A small supply from AAA will go to Dr. Hender son's office, with a larger order planned for distribution to school superintendents and via security buildings. Donations fund ongoing reflectorized tapes and related safety activities.
Robert Calentine of Amesville criticizes Athens County for delaying gravel on County Road 35 after ice, noting safety risks to six daily school buses and emergency crews. He cites $50,000 yearly supervision costs and calls for better road service.
Letters to the Editor invite opinion on issues of general public interest as the lifeblood of the page. The forum welcomes comments for broad discussion while avoiding personal announcements, notices, or thanks of a mainly private nature.
The Athens County sheriff's department arrested two suspects in a liquor raid exposing a 5 gallon moonshine still in operation. Floodwaters rose across area with Route 50 near Amesville closed and Hocking River cresting, keeping Athens in doubt as it rose about a foot per hour.
The Messenger Publishing Co. lists daily and Sunday newspaper prices by purchase method and location. Rates cover newsstand copies, carrier routes, tube route delivery, and mail subscriptions in Ohio, West Virginia, and other U.S. possessions with set monthly and yearly terms. The paper is a second class matter, with address on Route 33 North and Johnson Road, Athens Ohio.
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