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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1973
Page
4
The Athens Messenger staff and leadership are listed with publishers and editors including Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush and Charles W. Reamer. Additional roles shown include Fred W. Weber circulation director M. W. McDargh advertising director and Richard R. Paynter assistant to the publisher.
Trade between the United States and the Soviet Union rose in 1972 with two way commerce reaching about 532 million dollars in 11 months and grain shipments near 1 billion dollars. The piece notes potential for the US to surpass Japan West Germany Britain and Finland as a top Western trading partner and discusses credit and tariff issues, Nixon's Moscow visit, and postwar debt questions. It ends with observations on older adults not being markedly senile and the value of medical and psychiatric care for disoriented seniors.
The EPA says meeting the 1977 air quality standard for the Los Angeles basin requires an 80 percent cut in auto travel via gasoline rationing. Administrator William D. Ruckelshaus expresses grave reservations about feasibility as LA faces four years to solve the issue.
AP analysis notes President Nixon’s 1974 budget proposes 268.7 billion in spending with about a 12 billion deficit. Economists largely back restraint on deficit spending but say a surplus is needed next year to curb inflation, with mixed views on the policy balance and long term debt impact.
A letter argues for God given moral absolutes guiding both physical and spiritual selves. It cites Jesus Sermon on the Mount and Romans 6 16. The writer endorses balanced news coverage and criticizes self proclaimed moralists for hypocrisy amid Vietnam era tensions.
A college student criticizes the idea that morals reflect group attitudes and social convenience. He recalls a professor who claimed the Ten Commandments are not binding, saying he would sacrifice years of life to regain firm moral standards.
The writer agrees with Carole M. Weiner that pinball machines are harmful, worse than slots, and trap children who spend nickels and dimes. He suggests alternatives such as skating rinks bowling alleys with automatic scorekeepers and a YMCA to provide better recreation options in Athens.
Family of Oscar Dupler expresses a heartfelt tribute noting the pain of saying goodbye. The message emphasizes empathy for widows and the mercy of God in a swift passing.
Buckley analyzes rumblings of John Lindsay seeking a New York Senate seat in 1974. He traces Lindsay’s path from Republican ally of Javits to potential candidate against Javits or Rockefeller, noting GOP liberal faction dynamics and the political energy of a Javits Lindsay contest.
Vernal G. Riffe Jr. of New Boston, long Lancione's top lieutenant, becomes speaker pro-tem and assumes leadership duties after Democrats gain majority. The 47 year old ins urance man balances legislative personnel work with administering the speaker's policies and representing constituents. He vows to push responsible, collaborative action in the House.
Gallup surveys compare Lyndon Johnson and Harry S. Truman in office background and popularity. Johnson rose from vice presidency after Kennedy’s death, opening with 79 percent approval, then fell to 35 percent in August 1968 amid Vietnam war disputes.
Fifty years ago the British seized vantage points along the Dardanelles at Chanak and Constantinople to defend Mosul oil fields against Turkish forces. The Messenger recalls these historic military moves in a summary of early 20th century events.
The page invites opinions on daily issues and emphasizes reader letters to the editor. Preference is given to submissions of one page or less for publication consideration.
The Athens IMessenger lists pricing for daily and Sunday editions by mail and carrier, including weekly and yearly rates. It notes delivery via tube route, and provides mailing address Route 32 North at Johnson Road Athens Ohio 45701 and post office classification details.
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