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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1974
Page
4
The record shows Fred W. Weber as Circulation Director M. W. McDargh in Advertising and Charles W. Reamer onboard with Managing Editor Richard R. Paynter. The publisher’s assistant position is listed as Monday July 1 1974.
A 1974 Field Enterprises column argues Nixon’s attacks on the CIA and Joint Chiefs harm national security. It cites Charles Colson, Richard Bast, and alleged White House plans to replace CIA leadership, while praising the Supreme Court’s conservative stance and urging principled conservatives to oppose the president.
A nationwide Gallup poll finds 72 percent in favor of keeping the 55 mph speed limit imposed last fall amid fuel shortages. Regional responses show strong support for maintaining the limit.
A Gallup poll shows 55 mph support nationwide with 74 percent in the East and 75 percent in the South favoring the limit. A minority prefer higher speeds citing efficiency and fewer restrictions, while a strong majority support tougher driving laws and alcohol tests. The study involved 1,509 adults.
Sugar prices have tripled since September, pushing five pound bags to 2.00 and sending candy costs higher. Life Savers Inc raised candy rolls from 10 to 15 cents amid shortages, with 20 to 25 cent bars possible if trends continue. Analysts cite poor weather, rising demand, slow production and speculation as causes, while the end of the Sugar Act adds uncertainty.
Washington correspondent Scorpio endures a chaotic day caused by beltway traffic at Woodrow Wilson Bridge repairs. He meets Greek ambassador Constantinos Panagotakos and House aide Benjamin Rosenthal while chasing a story about Greece credits, then battles a flat tire and rain on Massachusetts Avenue.
A new law repeals the 55 percent threshold for income tax increases in special elections in Ohio. The change lets cities win with a simple majority, aligning special election rules with regular elections. Dayton lawmakers note the shift could alter tax outcomes, given prior voter patterns. The bill, sponsored by Rep. McLin and others, passed both chambers and was signed by Gov. Gilligan.
Readers may submit letters to the editor on issues of public interest. The page welcomes opinions but excludes personal announcements notices or thank yous. Each letter must include writer name, address and telephone number and only signed letters will be published.
Directory style note listing U S Senate offices in Washington D C and Ohio lawmakers. Includes Kert Taft Jr Erro and Sen Harry L Armstrong contact details for Columbus Logan Bell and Athens districts with phone numbers and addresses.
The Messenger Publishing Co announces daily and Sunday editions with carrier and mail delivery options. Rates shown include 15 cents daily, 25 cents Sunday, and mail subscriptions from 75 cents per week to 36 dollars per year, with local delivery and post office classification noted.
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