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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1969
Page
4
A July 6 1969 Athens Messenger issue from Athens Ohio presents local notices and brief reports. It lists staff and publication details for The Messenger and serves as a daily regional newspaper record from 1969.
The House votes 210 to 205 in favor of extending the surtax, signaling a broader push for comprehensive tax reform. Chairman Wilbur Mills argues inflation concerns justify passage while warning reform battles move to the Senate where liberals press for changes.
After a six month national speaking tour Muskie concedes to Kennedy that Kennedy currently leads for the 1972 Democratic nomination. Muskie may try again in 1972 while Kennedy faces questions about timing and the impact of Vietnam and Nixon’s position.
A national tribute at the Lincoln Memorial praised Chief Justice Earl Warren as a great emancipator whose era brought civil rights and individual freedom. Critics like Sen. Strom Thurmond warned of disintegration, while former Justice Arthur Goldberg called Warren a bold, necessary reformer shaping judicial history.
Joseph Alsop argues the French New Left failed to reshape politics, boosting a sober conservative majority under Georges Pompidou while the Communists gain influence in unions and politics. He cautions against dramatic predictions of chaos and recalls May crisis lessons for France and the United States.
Ringo Starr says he favors a return to simple rock foundations after Sgt Pepper era experiments. He discusses writing difficulties, the forthcoming Octopus Garden, and his preference to avoid touring while the Beatles plot another album after Get Back.
In a sharp column, the writer mocks Mrs Gallagher’s portrayals of Mrs Kennedy, arguing revelations about Jackie Kennedy are trivial. He questions motives and defends Kennedy’s economy and discretion while noting other first families’ frugal acts. He ends with a quip about sending green stamps.
The Messenger publishes a fiancé letter from Sgt. Jeffrey Davis of Morgan County who died in Vietnam on September 6 1968. He writes bravely of duty love country and the rights of protesters while honoring fellow soldiers and families who share in freedom.
Daily and Sunday publication details for Athens Ohio readers. Rates include 10 cents daily copy and 15 cents Sunday, with mail subscriptions nationwide. Enters as Second Class Matter. mail address at 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701.
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