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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1972

Page

4

Nixon Leads Nixon Humphrey McGovern In Gallup Poll

Gallup poll shows Nixon ahead of Humphrey and McGovern with a wide lead as Wallace gains. McGovern closes gap versus Nixon, while Wallace hits 22 percent amid sympathy votes after his May 15 shooting incident.

Princeton N. J George Wallace Hubert Humphrey George McGovern Nixon Humphrey McGovern Wallace Humphrey Wallace Gallup Mc-Wal- On- Nixon Richard Nixon Nixon - Humphrey - Wallace Hum- Wal- Undec Beay

Athens Messenger historic masthead details

The Athens Messenger listing the Messenger Publishing Company at 43 West Union Street Athens Ohio with established 1825 and key staff including Frederick W Bush publisher 1896 1929 Gordon K Bush publisher 1929 1965 G Ke Fred W Weber circulation director M W McDargh advertising director Anner Bush publisher Charles W Reamer managing editor Richard R Paynter assistant to the publisher and staff roles.

the Messenger Publishing Company West Union Street Athens Ohio Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush G. Ke Fred W. Weber M. W. McDargh Anner Bush Charles W. Reamer Richard R. Paynter

Beefing Up Offensive Forces Faces Senate Debate

The article discusses Congress considering modernization of the United States offensive strategic forces amid SALT limits. Laird Moorer and Stennis back upgrading, including Trident submarines and the B 1 bomber, to maintain deterrence despite Soviet buildup. It notes costs around 1.2 billion dollars and future moon mission projections by Werner von Braun.

United States Congress Nixon Melvin R. Laird Thomas H. Moorer Joint Chiefs of Staff Laird Chiefs of Staff John Stennis Senate Armed Services Committee Werner von Braun U.S Dick Cavett AFTRA ABC Cavett National Right To Work Committee

Ireland’s hope to stay civilized amid tense Northern politics

The piece argues Ireland’s Christian, civilized heritage remains intact despite past oppression and current tensions with Britain and Northern Ireland. It notes emigration, a cautious economy, a small military, and a shift toward Europe while warning that violence could threaten the south, yet optimism persists for modernization without losing traditional civility.

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OU Sports Advocate Defends Varsity Programs

A letter from an Athens resident and OU alumnus attacks Brasch's May 31 1972 critique of college sports. He argues for strong varsity athletics, urges budgets to protect athletics, and condemns what he calls pseudo intellectuals and journalism. He praises OU’s athletic tradition and coaches and calls for more sports emphasis.

the Messenger Ohio University Athens W. M. Brasch Prewitt Brasch Peden Stadium New York State Academe H. C. Seibert

The Messenger Publishing Co. Subscription Rates

The Athens Ohio Messenger outlines daily and Sunday editions with prices for in state and out of state mail delivery. Rates show weekly and longer terms, with ten cent daily copies and twenty cent Sunday copies.

Victory Against AFTRA: Does Not Require Membership

Buckley reports a legal shift against AFTRA forcing union membership for appearances. AFTRA now accepts dues alone, dropping the compulsory membership demand. The win allows news analysts to appear on radio and TV without joining the union, though the final outcome remains unresolved.

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