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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1974
Page
6
Historic Athens Ohio publication details list editors and staff from 1825 to 1965 and publish date June 27 1974. It preserves lineage of publishers including Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush and Fred W Weber with staff roles noted.
Witty critics doubt Charles Colson’s embrace of Christianity, weighing sincerity against political past. Buckley notes the irony that faith may surface most when worldly power is questioned, urging cautious judgment and highlighting cultural skepticism toward religious change.
Charles Colson tells his grandmother he has found religion and plans to testify against Nixon. Sen. Harold Hughes confirms his repentance as they seek forgiveness and vow to avoid past tricks. The grandmother grants limited forgiveness, cautioning him to quit presidential campaign schemes.
In detente era, mistrust deepens as Soviet propaganda labels peace impossible while Washington and Moscow stake hopes on Summit III. Brezhnev and Nixon seek concrete gains amid ongoing arms race and regional tensions, with Western doubts about detente’s real value.
Ohio law clarifies hygienists may perform specific surgical steps during teeth cleaning starting today, ending uncertainty about enforcement. Senator Clara E. Weisenborn sponsored the enabling legislation after professional witnesses highlighted the issue during hearings.
Proposed legislation tightens control over intra oral procedures and hygiene work. It criminalizes certain acts, sets fines up to 500 dollars, and jail terms for repeat offenses. The bill creates qualified professionals as a new dental assistant category and requires the State Dental Board to set rules. The plan also allows employing two hygienists but limits duties to those not needing hygienist competence.
The first quarter $2 billion balance of payments surplus supports a rising view of the dollar among foreign observers. Analysts say the surplus should bolster confidence and could push the dollar higher as other nations consider U S currency holdings and exchange rates.
Foreign banks pour more than 1 billion dollars into U.S. banks in the 30 days to mid June, lifting second-quarter inflows to about 3.5 billion. The dollar strengthens across major currencies, led by gains against the German mark and Italian lira, while U.S. inflation remains comparatively lower than in many nations.
Key events tonight include Truman ordering U S forces to Korea in 1950 and JFK's Ireland reception in 1963. Also notes 1844 mob killing of Mormon leaders, 1847 telegraph link, 1893 stock crash, 1942 Nazi saboteurs captured, 1943 Athens raid, 1963 JFK Ireland visit, 1970 Seaway anniversary, Nixon veto Cambodia aid. Captain Kangaroo Bob Keeshan turns 47. Gandhi quote offered.
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