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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1974
Page
4
A historical notice from The Messenger Publishing Co in Athens Ohio lists the line of publishers including W Bush Gordon K Bush Kenner Bush and staff roles such as Fred W Weber MW McDargh Charles W Reamer and Richard R Paynter with a date of Monday July 8 1974.
Joseph Kraft argues the Moscow talks have institutionalized Soviet American cooperation and reduced ABM expansion. He warns human rights assurances lag, urges scrutiny of concessions on emigrants and dissidents while noting momentum for broader arms control remains.
Polaroid Corp shares dropped over 30 percent in a single day after Monday’s announcement that next quarter earnings would be about 8 cents per share, down from 25 cents a year earlier. Institutional investors, including pensions and mutual funds, pressured the price as Wall Street sold ahead of rivals’ expectations. The drop echoed past glamour stock reactions amid money-influenced moves tied to Federal Reserve signals and bank loan data.
Gallup survey finds 53 percent of Americans consider Watergate coverage by press, radio and TV to be too much, with 30 percent saying it is about right and 17 percent too little.\
Readers are invited to share opinions on current issues of general public interest. This forum welcomes Letters to the Editor but excludes personal announcements notices or thank yous of primarily private interest.
James Kilpatrick assesses the 1974 term notes two key rulings Miami Herald v Tornillo and Gertz v Welch expand press freedom while limiting libel damages for private individuals. He warns editors to couple freedom with responsibility and to seek the other side, open replies, and correct errors promptly.
Diane Liff, named director of Ohio's Consumer Protection Agency, vows to publish a mobile home buyer guide by midsummer and to broaden protections as deceptive practices grow with a sophisticated marketplace. She cites food studies, computer dating services, and home improvement scams as areas of focus in a large industrial state.
On this date in 1940 Norway government moved to London after 62 days of fighting. Other notes recall 1663 Rhode Island charter, 1822 Shelley drowning, 1898 Bryan cross of gold, 1919 Wilson welcome, 1944 Saipan victory, 1951 Paris anniversary, and 1-year-ago USPS parcel post with China restored. Birthdays include Nelson Rockefeller and Steve Lawrence. Thought from Erasmus.
Athens Ohio newspaper notice details daily and Sunday single copy prices 15 and 25 cents and home delivery by carrier or tube route. Mail rates shown for Ohio West Virginia and nationwide with 3 months to 1 year options. Address The Messenger Publishing Co. Route 33 North and Johnson Road Athens OH 45701.
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