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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1973
Page
6
A nationwide Gallup poll finds 52 percent of American consumers favor returning to stricter Phase One style controls on wages and prices. The survey reflects broad public backing for tighter economic regulations.
Dean Schott reports from Ohio on driver errors and roadway hazards observed around city streets. Authorities note rising traffic incidents and urge caution as city officials consider stricter enforcement and safer driving campaigns.
Ohio officials cite the National Driver Register in Washington for cross state access to driving records. In early 1973 Ohio submitted 10,182 suspended licenses and made 86,817 inquiries, identifying 1,219 probable bad drivers. The goal is a single nationwide license system to curb unsafe drivers.
William F Buckley critiques extreme ecological activism and fears over Cyclamate scares. He argues for balanced cost benefit in environmental and drug policy, noting malaria deaths and the Kefauver Harris era as context for ongoing public health debates.
The column surveys early Watergate details including costs of aides, Kalmbach travel, and Honeymoon figures. It notes public belief in Julie Eisenhower, Liddy's solo break-in act, Montoya questioning, and immunity as a first step for crimes involving the administration. It also highlights Ehrlichman recording habits and the difficulty of nursing a second-term nomination.
A collection of memos and opinions critique the Nixon White House, CIA, and FBI figures, the Watergate scandal, and the FDA model. It cites John Dean, Haldeman, Mitchell, and Baker, plus Dr. de Felice and Milton Friedman on drug regulation, discovery, and policy impacts.
The 110th General Assembly updates major legislation: a state lottery bill moves after a House pass. a pay raise bill for governor officials judges and lawmakers advances in House Rules. Sunday horse racing gains Senate action. abortion regulation bill heads for a House floor vote. workmen's and unemployment compensation measures proceed in committees. ethics code faces its third Senate hearing after House passage.
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The Messenger letter argues that spraying Kuron Silvex along Athens County roadsides risks far reaching ecological harm via food chains and soil and water contamination. It questions short term cost savings, urges accounting of long term ecological esthetic and health costs, and cites Carson’s wisdom. Frank E Bernard Athens.
Athens County Engineer Gerald Hann announces a public meeting at City Hall on Tuesday July 17 at 7 30 p m to hear diverse views on chemical weed control along county roads. Representatives from Chemi Tor l and Dow Chemical will attend with Silvex defense and local scientists may speak.
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