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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1973
Page
6
The fragment lists roles and names: Fred W. Weber Circulation Director M. W. McDargh Advertising Director G. Kenner Bush Publisher Charles W. Reamer Managing Editor Richard R. Paynter Assistant To The Publisher and a date Friday July 20 1973.
In a conservative column James Kilpatrick surveys Leland Baldwin's book proposing a complete constitutional rewrite. Baldwin suggests 16 states, a House of Lords style Senate, abolition of the Supreme Court, and a prime ministerial presidency, but Kilpatrick argues the 1787 framework remains the best path.
Researchers at the Appalachian Laboratory for Occupational Respiratory Diseases in Morgantown West Virginia pursue an experiment to improve diagnosis and treatment of black lung disease in coal miners. Scientists focus on alveolar macrophages that collect and expel dust particles from the lungs.
HAL BOYLE compiles a string of humorous vignettes from a housewife with tuna deficit to a talking dog and a Mona Lisa yawning. The piece shifts to a scientific report from ALFORD and U S Bureau of Mines on coal workers’ lungs, using a dust exposure chamber to study influenza and coal dust interactions and potential black lung treatments.
The Watergate hearings heighten the significance of Archibald Cox as special prosecutor. Cox’s measured approach and strong White House document access set him apart from the Senate panel as indictments loom in the coming weeks.
The text lists subscription prices for The Messenger in Ohio and West Virginia, including daily and Sunday rates by carrier and by mail, with lengths from one week to one year. It also notes post office mailing details and address in Athens Ohio.
Sen. William Saxbe reportedly purchased a Costa Rica hill country home for a vacation retreat and potential rental, with aides saying it has no bearing on his political future. Lawmakers moved quickly on a bill raising salaries for state officials from 14 000 to 17 500 dollars a year, prompting criticism from Rep. Ray Luther. Rep. Harry Turner contrasted Paul Lynde's Knox County jail remark with Lynde's stage appearance in Columbus.
A reader blasts road maintenance along Strouds Run Road criticizing brush spraying, urging officials to follow green signage, protect pollinators, and address dangerous dips, a bridge curve, and a 40 foot right of way noted in courthouse records. The letter cites heavy traffic including cars motorcycles bicycles joggers horses and riders and calls for action before loss of life.
The letter accuses Ester Buhla of false claims about wages and conditions at Burr Oak State Park and Lodge. It asserts Buhla was discharged years ago and disputes a maid to cabin ratio, stating two maids plus a houseman handle five cabins. It blames current state administration for park conditions and suggests AFL-CIO interests trump public welfare.
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