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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1974
Page
4
The Athens Messenger details its publishing staff for January 28 1974 with Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush Fred W Weber and Charles W Reamer among editors and managers. The notice lists roles including publisher managing editor circulation and advertising director.
Washington insight warns that oil company hearings may miss a real energy fix. The piece notes politicians from Henry Jackson to Charles Percy push reforms while profits remain high, and discusses a windfall profits tax as a partial remedy that could still drive more production rather than change consumption.
James Kilpatrick argues the first anniversary of Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton marks an overreach by the Supreme Court. He denounces the rulings as bad law, contending the Fourteenth Amendment does not prohibit state abortion laws and predicting little chance of reversal or congressional remedy.
The page invites public opinion letters on issues of general interest and welcomes submissions. It notes that forums are not for personal notices and requires letters to include name, address and phone number. Only signed letters appear. preferences go to concise one page or shorter submissions.
The first of five editorials explains 1973 tax changes from IRS as time-saving measures. It notes lump sums for dividends and interest on Form 1040, broader deduction rules with receipts, and no need to list charity names unless claiming estimated cash contributions. Also mentions new checkoff options for the 1976 campaign and removal of income limits on the 1040A short form.
Ohio coal supplies 99 percent of the state's electric power at lower cost than petroleum, giving Ohio a competitive edge for 10 to 15 years. Nuclear plants are projected to yield about 23 percent of power by 1983 with four plants totaling 9,100 megawatts. coal will drive about 21,000 megawatts, risking expansion beyond the four proposed reactors.
Fred E. Luchs of Wonder Hills Athens recalls a sermon at the Presbyterian Church of Athens that stressed relevance and mutual concern. He notes the pulpit’s potential to guide Americans away from Watergate era excess, political corruption, and questionable dealings.
A Glouster resident laments chronic road conditions on County Road 22 in New Pittsburg Hollow. Children miss buses as rain delays keep roads impassable. locals have repeatedly helped each other out, while questions arise about legal road repair obligations.
Citizens complain about road conditions in Hocking Road area and urge action on road repairs. They question who will supply radios for trucks to call for help during early morning commutes. They mention limestone paving plans and hope progress continues across a three mile stretch. May school reopening is hoped if roads improve.
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The Messenger reports a 22 year old man who had been absent from the Athens Mental Institution for ten years was found in Zanesville and returned to Athens. Forecasters warned a crest of about 47 feet was expected as the Ohio River rose, prompting evacuations of basements and cellars by local businessmen and residents in Pomeroy.
Daily and Sunday editions published by The Messenger Publishing Co. in Athens Ohio with seasonal pricing. Subscriptions by mail list costs for daily and Sunday editions, with multiple term options and delivery by carrier or tube route. Mail address given is Route 33 North and Johnson Road, Athens Ohio 45701.
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