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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1969
Page
8
Fred W. Weber serves as circulation director and M W McDargle as advertising director for the paper. Both hold senior editorial support positions and oversee distribution and advertising operations respectively.
The Kennedy camp weighs whether Edward Kennedy should seek the 1972 nomination or wait. advisers cite 1968 as precedent and consider timing against Nixon and Vietnam. Other Democrats may challenge Nixon, while Kennedy eyeing the presidency weighs risks and possible future runs.
A projected 100 million rise in rural population over 20 years spurs a push for rural repopulation. White House adviser Moynihan and Vice President Agnew back urban rural balance with plans for new towns and rural development banks. Freeman urges a town and country development bank and use of federal purchasing power to entice living and working outside cities. The aim is to reverse urban migration to curb slums and density.
Washington commentary ties Minneapolis election to a national liberal liberalism backlash. Charles Stenvig’s victory signals a shift toward traditional values, with a strong emphasis on order and allegiance. The piece reflects on Hubert Humphrey's liberal rise and warns of a possible 1970s setback for American liberalism if trends like antileft militancy grow.
AP analyzes how Misterogers Neighborhood on NET emphasizes developmental needs over mere entertainment. Fred Rogers, a Presbyterian minister, promotes a hopeful, accepting tone, drawing 6000 children in LA and outshining rivals. The show, produced in Pittsburgh with WQED, receives funding from NET and Sears Roebuck Foundation, airing about 65 new episodes yearly at roughly $5,000 each.
William F Buckley Jr critiques Edith Green's bill to punish colleges denying funds for unsatisfactory conduct codes. He argues it risks federal control, ignores local needs, and could hurt students via funding losses, noting past oaths, corporate responsibility, and university responses.
Mrs Paul Beckley Albers argues against the Carroll Road site and urges county commissioners to follow the Child Welfare Board and staff. She supports using surplus land near the current home or nearby sites such as the Ohio University Airport and the Athens County Fairgrounds. A committee to study child welfare is favored.
A Thomas Ross letter praises school dress code and condemns Reverend Kermmerle’s remarks on hair length. The writer argues prayers expose generational faults and urges the church to defend individuality over uniform taste. He views the church and school as too focused on security and conformity.
Reader compliments three fine young men who delivered commencement addresses at Athens High School. The Pride in Country speech by Steve Couradis stands out as especially inspirational, expressing pride in America and country amid student dissent of the era.
The notice lists delivery options and prices for daily and Sunday editions. Mail delivery rates vary by region, with specifics for Ohio, West regions, and elsewhere in the U.S. Includes old postal classifications and address details for The Messenger Publishing Co in Athens.
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