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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1973
Page
4
A historical note lists key figures of the Athens Messenger newspaper including publishers Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush and Charles W. Reamer with advances in management and circulation leadership dating from 1825 establishment to 1965 leadership.
A dated opinion argues against extending congressional terms beyond two years. It cites campaign costs and proximity to voters as reasons to keep two-year terms, while weighing the idea of term limits. The writer favors current terms to maintain accountability and closeness to constituents.
War resisters face a mounting debate as Nixon rejects blanket amnesty while advocates urge universal amnesty for all draft resisters deserters and those with less than honorable discharges. Groups push local outreach and a national council backs Abzug Taft Koch proposals amid divided public opinion and political opposition.
Buckley skewers Kennedy Wallace exchanges during a Decatur Alabama event. He rails at racial politics, Nixon era attacks, and liberal attitudes while noting the festival’s ribald pageantry and the author’s skeptical tone about civil rights and Southern cooperation.
In Columbus a malfunction in electronic voting is blamed for delaying a bill to shield motion picture projectionists from liability in obscenity cases. The measure cleared the Senate and passed the House 61 to 29, with debate over an amendment and concerns about immunity.
In Columbus Ohio the 110th General Assembly tracks key bills. Lottery would create a state lottery commission with Senate and House versions pending compromise. Age of Majority moves to 18 with amendments removed on liquor access. Sunday Racing awaits Senate action after House approval. Pay raises for governor and officials under review by Senate Ways and Means and House Judiciary. Ethics bill passes House and heads to Senate Judiciary for hearing.
A letter from Bessie Morris of 302 N Court St Athens urges locals to oppose tearing down the Berry Hotel, calling it one of the town’s oldest landmarks and suggesting it could be repurposed for future use.
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An LA Times opinion notes Nixon faces accountability for aides actions, comparing presidential liability to master servant rules in auto accident law. It cites a Duke Law article from 1936 by Richard M. Nixon and suggests the president might be held responsible if the driver is his agent or family member, with juries shaping proof.
Publication frequency and pricing details for The Messenger Publishing Co. indicate daily except Saturdays with rates for daily Sunday and mail delivery. The notice includes carrier, tube route, and subscription prices for Ohio West Virginia other U.S. locations with post office registration and mailing address in Athens Ohio.
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