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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1969
Page
6
The snippet lists newspaper personnel including Fred W. Weber circulation director and M. W. McDargh advertising director, with Tun Whta Epes and Charles W. Reamer as editors and Richard R. Paynter as assistant to the publisher, dated Monday July 14 1969 in Athens Ohio.
C Canby Balderston warned bankers at the D Co Bankers Association annual meeting that a surge in merger activity and reliance on accounting tricks could mislead investors. He cited a 15 percent turnover in demand deposits in seven major metro areas as a risk sign and compared current gains to the 1920s crash aftermath.
National Industrial Conference Board chief economist Martin Gainsbrugh says the 1970s will be the decade of the young marrieds with 20 to 29 year olds growing to 40 million by 1980. He predicts this group will be better educated, more productive, and a major force in work and consumer markets.
Mayor John V. Lindsay and his wife travel to the Virgin Islands for a five day vacation before resuming campaign efforts. The rest is planned to refresh after work organizing an urban coalition as he readies to fight for re election.
Washington insight reviews Europe’s post De Gaulle path with Britain’s entry, emphasis on monetary reform, defense sharing, and farm policy integration. It highlights Triffin’s money proposals, calls for broader Atlantic policy harmonization, and warns that without coordinated action Western Europe risks drift and renewed crisis.
From Point Barrow Alaska four British explorers weathered 15 months to cross the polar cap covering 3800 miles. They were lifted by helicopter to HMS Endurance at journey’s end after signaling all objectives achieved.
AP Special Correspondent Hugh A. Mulligan chronicles Key West and the Florida Keys as a timeless archipelago where history, piracy legends, sailboats, and Conchs culture mingle with modern tourism. He traces rail and road origins, wartime tales, and the enduring appeal of sea air and coral reefs.
A conservative writer muses on Lawrence Durrell's Spirit of Place and how regional character fades as modern life expands. He recalls old Southern identity, the porch swing era, and how highways, suburbs, and tourism erode distinctive local spirit while media intrudes with Cronkite at dusk.
Beginning September 8 trial judges in New Jersey will conduct all juror questions with lawyers allowed to supplement if the judge permits. The change aims to curb defense questions that could skew jury impartiality and may affect televised court cases where defense lawyers previously influenced juror selection.
The Athens Messenger information page lists daily and Sunday editions with prices for single copies, weekly and monthly mail rates, carrier delivery terms, and subscription options. It notes Associated Press membership and the publisher’s mailing address at 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701.
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