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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1974
Page
4
An archival notice lists The Messenger Publishing Co route 33 Frederick W Bush as publisher from 1896 to 1929 with Fred W Weber circulation director M W McDargh advertising director and G Kenner Bush in an old Frederick Maryland newspaper.
The text notes Athens Ohio publisher Gordon K. Bush with dates 1929 to 1965 and names Charles W. Reamer as managing editor and Richard R. Paynter as assistant to the publisher. It references Johnson Road and establishes historical context for the newspaper’s leadership lineage.
A thoughtful review praising John T Noonan Jr essay How to Argue about Abortion. It urges dispassionate debate, compares abortion to slavery era discourse, and highlights perception's role in forming moral judgments. The piece notes Noonan's careful analysis of argument modes and the humane, rational tone.
Edgartown recounts the 1969 Chappaquiddick incident as a national topic haunting Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. Prosecutors, police, and locals say the case shaped careers and still affects Kennedy’s presidential prospects while island tourism and memory keep the event alive.
A spoof letter from Art Buchwald urges action after Frank Sinatra is insulted by Australian officials and reporters. The piece imagines White House negotiators and Kissinger weighing military options while praising Sinatra and urging defense of press rights. It frames U.S. support as national pride and entertainment diplomacy.
Ohio officials and designers debate visual pollution seen in public works. The Ohio Arts Council urges a governor appointed task force to review state construction aesthetics, citing a $360 million annual spend and promising leadership. Ohio Historical Society praised for innovative buildings and value, with the Historical Center highlighted as cost efficient at about 29 dollars per square foot versus typical campus project costs.
Letter from Athens asks The Messenger to inform residents about finalized plans for the Mental Health Center. The writer questions demolition of the administration building and the fate of west structures, urging reconsideration and clarity on alternatives and site use.
A community debate centers on Kroger's request for a beer and wine permit in Glouster. A council clash pits supporters who favor granting the license against opponents who want a public ballot vote.
Community voices share views on current issues while the page notes that personal announcements and thank yous are not appropriate for this forum. Letters to the editor welcome diverse perspectives and engaged citizen input.
On this date in history events include the first atomic bomb test in 1945 and the District of Columbia founding in 1790. Notable birthdays include Ginger Rogers and Barbara Stanwyck. Thought for today notes Somerset Maugham.
The Athens Messenger lists publication details and pricing: daily and Sunday editions with single copy costs 15 and 25 cents, delivery by carrier or tube route, weekly and monthly mail rates for Ohio, West Virginia, and other U.S. addresses. It notes Second Class Matter status and the Athens address for mail.
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