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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1974
Page
4
The Athens Messenger branding lists ownership and staff through the years with names including Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush and G Kenner Bush. It shows Route 33 N and Johnson Road as the publishing address and notes roles such as Circulation Director Advertising Director and Managing Editor.
The article critiques Secretary William Simon's $20 billion budget cuts plan aimed at reducing inflation. It notes White House and Congressional reactions, highlights major cut areas such as Social Security and retirement pay, and argues the plan is morally and administratively unworkable with little chance of enactment.
At Mound laboratory in Miamisburg Ohio workers handle plutonium-238 under strict safety protocols. No illnesses have been linked to exposure though inhalation remains a risk and soil water tests are ongoing.
James Kilpatrick analyzes the push to form American Cause led by George Murphy. He contrasts it with Common Cause, notes funding gaps, and warns the venture must sharpen its aims or risk fracturing conservatives. He cites National Review and Human Events as voices amid sparse organizational strength.
Ohio lottery officials report slow agent applications with about a month until sales begin. About 43 000 forms were distributed and 6 000 returned as the drive to license 7 000 10 000 agents continues. The program offers 5 percent commissions plus bonuses, while concerns about paperwork and fraud deter some merchants.
In Columbus Ohio the comic character Commodore Buckeye promotes Ohio Division of Watercraft safety rules to nearly one million boaters. The feature notes 60 boating accidents and 19 serious injuries or fatalities, urging caution on the water.
Tom Smith the Ohio watercraft division chief notes 177 accidents and 71 deaths so far in 1974 but believes the year may be less dire than 1973. A broad safety campaign includes 400000 pamphlets featuring Commodore Buckeye and lectures at state parks by officers and Coast Guard instructors.
On this date in history events include 1936 start of the Spanish Civil War led by Franco, 1821 Florida ceded to the United States, 1898 Spanish surrender at Santiago Cuba, 1917 royal family name change to Windsor, 1955 Idaho first to power from atomic energy, 1958 British paratroopers in Jordan, 1965 first U S B 52 strikes in Vietnam. Birthday Emperor Haile Selassie 82. Thought for today by King Wilhelm I.
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The Athens Ohio newspaper The Messenger lists delivery options and mailing rates. It notes daily and Sunday editions, prices for in state and out of state subscriptions, and the publisher address Route 33 North and Johnson Road Athens Ohio 45701.
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