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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1969
Page
4
The Athens Messenger lists G Kenner Bush publisher Fred W Weber circulation director M W McDargh advertising director Charles W Reamer managing editor Richard R Paynter assistant to the publisher in Athens Ohio. The issue is dated Wednesday June 4 1969.
President Nixon chose Warren E Burger to be chief justice, praising his integrity and judicial temperament. The selection aimed to smooth tensions after Abe Fortas’s resignation and sidestep potential fallout from scrutiny of Douglas and related foundations. Burger’s conservative philosophy matched Nixon’s strict view of the court’s role in upholding law and order.
The piece blends Eugene Field imagery with the Apollo 10 crew Stafford Cernan and Young. It notes their ship as a modern wooden shoe voyage to the Moon. It highlights scientific data nets cast by the three astronauts and hints at a July Moon mission if NASA continues plans.
The column argues Nixon administration mismanages Vietnam peace talks. It cites Xuan Thuy’s return to Hanoi as a sign of progress and North Vietnam pressing for Front participation, while Washington delays recalling Lodge. It highlights staffing flaws, stalled Paris negotiations, and looming Saigon-Nixon standoff with Thieu.
Senator John Pastage asked Admiral H G Rickover for his views on national strategy amid debate over preparedness. Rickover argues that defense must reflect current world conditions and warns against disarmament. he cites costs, history, and the need to deter aggression. He emphasizes the first American right is security and the government duty to maintain sufficient defense to prevent subjugation by communism.
The piece honors disadvantaged youths at Boys Town Nebraska now attending, praising the school's inclusive culture and the discipline of self improvement. It credits teachers counselors and staff for guiding students toward responsibility and success while acknowledging youthful impatience and perseverance.
A tribute by a current student reflects on the 1969 Boys Town High School senior class of 119 leaving Father Flanagan's Home. The writer notes the class’s unusual make up and the campus disorders, offering the letter as a lift and antidote.
A Messenger editor defends the humanity of youths with long hair amid protests over indecent exposure arrests. Readers argue about city standards, gender partiality, and labeling youths as animals while defending individual rights and rebellion against societal norms.
Resident letter praises planned recreation area for Athens with a larger swimming pool and requests tennis courts. Voice notes concern that university facilities are overused by students and stresses desire for affordable, family friendly space.
The Athens Messenger notes 15 Ohio University students from Sigma Theta Epsilon painted the United Methodist Church in Millfield in one day and fixed the bell. It praises their Christian service and asks how many in Athens County witnessed their deeds.
Soviet Ambassador Anatoliy Dobrynin named Sanford Freese for assistant secretary of state after praising a tuba player from the University of Minnesota band on Nixon listening session. He then admitted the remark was a joke, spoiling the anecdote.
During a London open heart operation a pacemaker was activated to assist the heart as radio music from a local station played. The patient survived but the incident prompted an investigation into hospital radio interference.
The Athens Messenger lists daily and Sunday edition prices including mail and carrier delivery options. It notes delivery area coverage in Ohio and nationwide and provides subscription rates for various terms and a street address at 43 W Urion St Athens Ohio.
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