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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1976

Page

4

Editorial staff listing for the Kenner publication

The excerpt lists key personnel including publisher oral manager Kenner Bush, general R. Paynter, general Karl W. Runser, managing editor Roy Cross, district editor Herb Amey, city editor Fred Whissel, editorial page editor Fred W. Weber II, circulation manager Fred E. Bolles, retail advertising manager J. William Coon, classified advertising manager Carl L. Weber, and production manager.

Kenner Bush Pu Awoua R. Paynter Karl W. Runser Roy Cross Herb Amey Fred Whissel Fred W. Weber II Fred E. Bolles J. William Coon Carl L. Weber

Amtrak to restore service through Athens with new schedule

Amtrak trustees confirm initial Washington to Cincinnati run with future Cincinnati to Denver service. Two daily trains will stop at a modernized Athens terminal as early as Oct 25, boosting local economy and OU access. Scheduled runs: Washington to Cincinnati 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Cincinnati to Washington 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Amtrak Midwest Washington, D.C Denver Colo Washington Cincinnati Athens Ohio University New Marshfield Amfleet B & O “National Limited

Noisy Concorde Looms Over Dulles Flight Tests

Residents near Dulles top observed Concorde noise while departing tests show the aircraft at near maximum thrust generating higher sound levels than the Boeing 707. Readings from three 707s averaged 108.7 to 109 decibels, while the Concorde reached 129 decibels upon takeoff leading to a discussion of logarithmic decibel scales and safety guidelines.

National Dulles International Airport Washington Dulles Europe Trial Magazine

Carter leads Ford and Reagan in Princeton poll

In Princeton New Jersey a Democratic challenger Jimmy Carter holds wide leads over both President Gerald Ford and former California Governor Ronald Reagan in a campaign poll.

Princeton N.J Jimmy Carter Gerald Ford California Ronald Reagan

Carter Holds Lead Over Ford In Latest Nationwide Poll

Gallup test elections show Carter leading Ford 52 to 40 and Reagan 55 to 37 among 1,001 registered voters surveyed May 21 23. Carter's lead mirrors early May results while GOP defections rise and regional gaps persist for Reagan and Ford across the nation.

Reagan Carter Ford West Midwest

Betsy lands hush hush Washington job on Oversight Committee

Betsy tells her mother she has taken a Washington post with a congressman on the Oversight Committee. She says the job is outside the office, pays 14000 a year, and requires keeping eyes shut and mouth closed. The mother doubts her qualifications while Betsy insists she told the truth and will perform duties yet to be explained.

Washington Mumny Betsy Oversight Committee House of Representatives Congressional Committee Mummy

Night Administrative Assistant to Congressmen

Betsy, a young woman, lands a high paying role with a congressman on the Oversight Committee. She explains the plan to her mother, saying she will brief the congressman on others’ work two to three times a week and may meet friends on other committees. She will be the Night Administrative Assistant, with evenings reserved for his peak work, while she maintains a polished appearance for night duties.

Three Democrats Seek Nomination For Top Court

In Columbus Ohio a Cincinnati attorney twice defeated for statewide office and two lower court judges seek the Democratic nomination for an Ohio Supreme Court seat opening with Justice Corrigan’s retirement. Primary June 8 will face a Republican nominee in November with no party designation allowed on the ballot for judges.

Columbus, Ohio Cincinnati Ohio Supreme Court J.J.P. Corrigan Robert E. Cook 11Th District Court of Appeals Justice Corrigan Cook Ravenna Portage County Congress Cuyahoga County John F. Corrigan Corrigan A. William Sweeney Sweeney U.S. Court of Claims

Return With Us Now to Catholicism essay launch

Time Magazine opens its biannual Catholicism essay with an apograph from an elderly Ames Iowa parishioner at St Thomas Aquinas Church who wishes to die soon to be a Catholic. The piece frames Catholic frustrations globally and uses a parable of a dying man choosing a party to illuminate religious struggle.

Time Magazine St. Thomas Aquinas Church Ames Iowa Communist Party

Will Rogers Sermons on Catholicism and Christian Reason

The essay debates Catholicism and Protestantism, Christian identity, and politics. It questions Carter era faith implications for presidency, pacifism, and nuclear strategy, weighing papal views, fundamentalism, and casuistry against a Christian political ethic. It argues the earthly life is not the final human experience.

Soviet Union Christ Earth

A Center Off the Hill Editorial Critique

Letters to the editor question the Athens Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center move. The writer urges focusing on patient care and staff conditions before addressing state and taxpayer benefits.

M the Athens Ohio

Local musical talent overlooked in coverage says reader

A Messenger reader critiques May review of Bill Watrous concert, praising Ohio University Jazz Quartet Prefs musicians Dave Lewis Guy Remenko Dan Clark and Rick Syracuse as key highlights. The letter also rails against double license plate costs and state spending, urging broader appreciation of local talent.

the Messenger Bill Watrous Ohio University Prefs Dave Lewis Guy Remenko Dan Clark Rick Syracuse

Athens Hike-Bike fundraiser earns top total again

Editor thanks supporters for Athens Hike-Bike success and public backing for son David. Pledges raise the largest amount for the third year in a row, reflecting broad community generosity and help.

the Messenger Athens David

Mail by Rail editorial praised for Postal Service critique

The May 26 piece laments the decline from the rail era of mail transport and critiques parcel post delays. The writer, Ronald Gilmore, president of Br. 997, National Association of Letter Carriers, Athens, urges more editorials supporting the service and notes strikes and slow deliveries by the current system.

the Messenger Postal Service Post Office Department UPS Athens Oxford Ohio Ronald Gilmore National Association of Letter Carriers

Comments in Letter Strayed From Facts

Timothy Daum, president Humane Society, states Athens County Humane Society does not handle stray dogs as dog warden is responsible, only sick or injured animals and cruelty prevention. He adds funding is private through donations, law requires a small county salary from dog licenses, and blames irresponsible owners for overbreeding.

Athens County Humane Society Marilyn Rutter Ms. Rutter Humane Society Humane Officer Ohio Timothy Daum Athens Humane Society

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