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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1976
Page
4
The Athens Messenger lists key staff figures from its early to mid 20th century era including Frederick W. Bush and Gordon K. Bush as publishers, with Gordon K. Bush succeeding, G. Kenner Bush, Richard R. Paynter as general manager and various editors and managers such as Karl W. Runser, Fred W. Weber II, Roy Cross, and Fred E. Bolles in roles spanning circulation, retail and classified ads, editorial, and production.
Ottawa reels as Pierre Trudeau faces backlash over Olympic Taiwan policy with letters and editorials criticizing the move. Polls show declining support, while U S officials express irritation at Canada’s stance and comments by Allan MacEachen. Political analysts warn the issue risks long-term damage before the 1978 election.
Women delegates claim grown political maturity with new compromise tactics. Led by Rep. Bella Abzug and Delores Tucker they negotiated with Jimmy Carter securing a pledge to advocate for the Equal Rights Amendment in 16 unratified states and a future 50 50 representation framework.
Women, 34 percent of delegates, push abortion rights plank and speaker presence. Barbara Jordan delivers a keynote while Yvonne Braithwaite Burke nominating Mondale. Some say progress remains limited despite increased visibility. Frances Farenthold and Anne Zill voice skepticism, Gloria Steinem counters with optimism.
The piece reflects on Jimmy Carter as a liberal Democrat who outmaneuvered rivals through strategy, timing, and luck. It credits his early start, relentless campaign, and calm, therepeutic appeal to voters seeking honesty and decency over sharp slogans. Carter’s ascent is framed as a professional political triumph.
Jimmy Carter rises to a 53 percent lead over President Gerald Ford in a Princeton Gallup poll, with Ford at 36 percent. The gap marks the widest challenger edge over an incumbent since polling began in the 1930s.
Survey shows Carter leading Ford 53 to 36 among registered voters with Reagan at 28 in Carter Ford matchups. Carter also leads Reagan 64 to 28 in another trial heat. The results derive from interviews with 1,078 registered voters of 1,544 adults June 25-28.
In New York the Democratic mood shows unity with reserved enthusiasm and mixed thoughts on Carter. Rep. Jack Bingham notes a hopeful air at bars and clubs while Carter staffers voice soft support and public reservations. The convention mood is united yet unexcited, resigned yet confident.
A Reuters style analysis notes Gallup results show Carter favored by 25 percent while Ford Reagan match 22 percent and Eisenhower Kennedy Johnson Nixon highs set past. It argues Democratic unity and platform ideas fail to address inflation and public discontent before November elections.
The US Chamber of Commerce warns that requiring disclosure of $2500 payments and $5000 grassroots spending would curb business influence in federal government. It urges readers to contact lawmakers while article also shares home tips from Mother Earth News on pickles from watermelon rind and meter reading guidance.
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