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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1973
Page
4
The Athens Messenger records its publishing lineage listing Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush G Kenner Bush and Fred W. Weber as key staff with roles from circulation to managing editor at Route 33 N and Johnson Road Athens Ohio established 1825 through 1965.
Vietnam veterans face public disapproval and employment gaps with 11 percent unemployment for ages 20 to 24 in the first quarter versus 7.3 percent for non veterans. Rep Silvio Conte urged action, noting uneven GI bill benefits and limited base support for civilian transition.
Ohio area members show support and opposition on key roll calls from July 13 to 18. House passes a war powers bill restricting troop deployment to 120 days with congressional approval. Cotton language is trimmed in the Agriculture Act. EMS funding approved. Senate votes largely for Alaska pipeline approval and environmental impact precedents amid environmental concerns. Clarence E. Miller opposes both House measures. Saxbe and Taft back the pipeline.
Daily and Sunday newspaper rates listed for delivery by carrier tube and mail. Prices show 15 cents for daily, 25 cents for Sunday, weekly, monthly and yearly mail options for Ohio, West Virginia, and other U S addresses. Entry as Second Class Matter and mailing address given.
James Kilpatrick argues Nixon should find a face-saving way to reveal tapes and documents. He suggests an ad hoc White House trustee committee to handle records, hoping for a trusted, nonpartisan review to restore public confidence before Nixon’s term ends.
The reminiscence lists signs of aging and memory from midcentury life, recalling Ruth Babe Aaron home runs, barber cuts, male roles, clothing norms, and male habits. It humorously notes how cultural touchstones and daily routines marked aging across generations without graphic detail.
Ohio lawmakers press Welfare Director Charles Bates as state lags paying doctors hospitals and druggists for welfare care. Senate leaders warn Bates could be dismissed if bills and payments do not stay current amid critiques of the 7 month delay and the burdens on small druggists. Rep Myrl Shoemaker backs a parochial school funding bill, stressing personal stakes and budget concerns.
Washington insight argues Archibald Cox holds an overwhelming case for access to White House tapes. The piece says Cox could force Supreme Court review, split the administration and push impeachment, stressing the tapes contain potential evidence of criminal action and possible perjury by John Dean and H R Haldeman.
The piece argues Cox has the strongest authority to seek the tapes, aided by official mandate from Atty. Gen. Richardson. It contends the President cannot withhold evidence and predicts court subpoena and possible Supreme Court action. It notes Cox’s public-spirited stance and pressure on White House to cooperate.
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