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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1969
Page
4
Historic Athens Ohio newspaper front page dated Friday July 25 1969 features staff bylines and office roles for The Messenger Publishing Company. Published in Athens with circulation and advertising leadership noted.
Secretary of the Treasury David Kennedy reports two meetings with leading bankers who say industrialists have not yet accepted the administration’s plan to curb inflation. Kennedy aims to persuade industrialists to cut spending or face higher rates and possible loan rationing. He keeps wage and price controls as a possible last resort.
The U S Geological Survey finds water ample nationwide for summer with drought worries limited to Alabama Arkansas Georgia Louisiana Mississippi and Tennessee. Heavy rains helped rivers lakes and groundwater but local cities should watch supplies and prepare for possible shortages in Baltimore and Baton Rouge.
Three Senate proposals aim at restricting or exposing outside roles by federal judges. Sen. Sam J. Ervin favors a rule barring judges from serving in executive or legislative tasks while on the bench. Sen. Robert P. Griffin wants full disclosure of judges outside income and tax filings. Sen. Strom Thurmond proposes misdemeanor grounds for impeachment for judges who practice law or receive external compensation.
Gallup and Dr. William F. Caveness report a dramatic change in American views on epilepsy since 1949. Major gains include 76 percent supporting employment of epileptics, 9 percent objecting to children with seizures, and 19 percent viewing epilepsy as insanity or unclear. Factors cited include education, medical control, legal reforms, and employment programs.
A conservative view on Apollo celebrates Armstrong and Aldrin as the moon landing unfolds humbling humanity and expanding vision. It argues the effort clarifies priorities, inspires unity, and may spark progress beyond earthly quarrels, while noting government snooping debates.
A Soviet scientist reports that dreams often forecast illnesses years before ordinary symptoms appear after 28 years of study. The article cautions against relying on dreams for diagnosis but suggests sharing them with a doctor for professional judgment.
Ernest Borgnine, after winning the Oscar for Marty, reflects on highs and lows from career and life. He notes three divorces and a $432 overdrawn bank notice, contrasts wealth with caution, and credits his mother for urging him to entertain at least one person daily. He plans further work in Italy and the film Vengeance Is Yours while showcasing a new yacht project.
A messenger letter discusses July corrosion tests showing fluoride in Athens tap water (1 ppm) raises carbon steel corrosion rates by more than 60 percent versus fluoride free water. It argues fluoride causes interior damage and faster line failure, contrasts with protective exterior scales formed without fluoride, and notes lead in water at 0.01 of the fluoride level.
Hartford West Virginia Mayor William Kelly says motorists will be arrested and fined for driving 50 to 60 mph in a 40 mph zone. He criticizes conspirators in Charleston for posting 99 mph and 40 mph signs and proposes a 3 mph limit in the town corporation.
The Rome Township Fire Department auxiliary committee thanks many people for their help at the Stewart festival held July 3 4 and 5. The event grossed about 1300 dollars for improvements to the volunteer fire department. Isabelle Jarvis Stewart
The Athens Messenger is a daily paper except Saturdays with Sunday editions. Rates include 10 cents weekdays and 15 cents Sundays, with mail delivery options in Ohio, West Virginia, and wider U S. Subscriptions range from weekly to yearly, and mail addresses are The Messenger Publishing Co 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701.
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