The Messenger Publishing Company History Note
A brief historical record lists the Athens Messenger with its Route 33 location in Athens Ohio and the succession of publishers from Frederick W Bush 1896 to G Kenner Bush 1965 along with staff roles such as circulation director advertising director and managing editor and assistant to the publisher.
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the Messenger Publishing CO
Johnson Road
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
SALT talks hinge on openness not secret deals
Column warns Kissinger and Nixon adviser to end private diplomacy in SALT negotations. It flags Appendix 1-C limits on submarines and launchers as a key disputed point, notes Nitze's testimony on ambiguities, and urges full public briefing to preserve democratic oversight at the Moscow summit.
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Dr. Kissinger
Russia
Moscow
Congress
Ney
Soviet Union
Senate Armed Service Committee
Paul Nitze
Nitze
Kissinger
Mr. Nitze
Jackson Subcommittee
United States
Enemies of
Arms Control
Copyright Field Enterprises, Inc
If Impeachment Proceedings Televised Vote Split
A 1974 Gallup poll finds 53 percent favor televising impeachment proceedings and 40 percent oppose. Public opinion varies by political affiliation and belief about the likelihood of impeachment.
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George Gallup
Field Enterprises, Inc
Princeton
N.J
Gallup
Today In History Highlights From 1914 to 1838 And More
On this date 1914 Archduke Francis Ferdinand was assassinated sparking World War I. Monmouth 1778 battle and Molly Pitcher noted. Queen Victoria crowned 1838. Richard Rodgers birthday 72. Polls show 65 percent favor televising impeachment. 40 percent oppose. Public wants access to firsthand government information and educated discussion. Opinions cite both transparency and potential prejudicial impact.
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Associated Press
Austria-Hungary
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Sarajevo
Bosnia
Monmouth
N.J
Molly Pitcher
Britain
Queen Victoria
Poll Finds Mixed Views on Nixon Impeachment Telecast
Gallup survey shows enough evidence for possible Nixon wrongdoing to bring him to trial before the Senate. Republicans split, 54 percent oppose televised impeachment hearings, 39 percent in favor, while majorities of Democrats and independents favor televising the proceedings.
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Nixon
Senate
Nixon Letter Highlights Separation of Powers and Subpoenas
James Kilpatrick notes Nixon's June 10 letter defending refusal to surrender tapes and documents to the House Judiciary Committee. The piece emphasizes the doctrine that each government branch acts independently and questions Nixon's public relations in withholding material despite legal grounds.
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Washington
Nixon
Peter Rodino
House Judiciary Committee
Mideast
Henry Kissinger
Salzburg
Judiciary Committee
House Committee
Federal District Court
Senate
James Hoffa
William Calley
House Armed Services Committee
Calley
Edward Herbert
Judicial Branch
House
Kennedy
Sen
John Stennis
Mississippi
Legislative Branch
Supreme Court
Rodine
Rodino
Gun control stance praised as Athens weighs cooling off period
The writer urges tighter handgun sales limits after reporting on violent crime including a Dayton murder. He cites Dr. Werner Spitz and commends Athens City Council for considering a three day cooling off period for gun purchases as a step toward reducing gun violence. Guns kill.
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Werner A. Spitz
Wayne County
Michigan
New York Times
Dayton
Athens
Gilligan aide heads attorney general environmental unit
Joel S. Taylor, 31, former president of the state Controlling Board, leaves his posts to head the litigation division in the attorney general's environmental law section. He praised two years in Gilligan’s administration and plans to return to law practice.
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Columbus, Ohio
John J. Gilligan
Attorney General
Joel.s. Taylor
State Controlling Board
Office of Budget and Management
Taylor
State Emergency Board
Sundry Claims Board
State Court of Claims
New York
Gilligan Administration
Robert Barrow
Consumer Protection Agency Bill Faces Senate Vote
Nader Peterson Gardener urge readers to back S. 707 creating a Consumer Protection Agency to advocate for consumers. They note House approval 3 to 1 and Senate support, but warn of potential filibuster by business opponents and request urgent citizen contact.
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United States Senate
Consumer Protection Agency
Department of Transportation
Food and Drug Administration
Federal Energy Administration
House of Representatives
Senate
Ralph Nader
Esther Peterson
John Gardener
Readers’ Letters Policy and Submission Guide
The newspaper invites general public opinions on issues of the day with letters to the editor. Letters must include writer name, address and telephone number and will be published only if signed. Personal notices or announcements are not appropriate. Preference given to concise one page or less submissions.
Athens Messenger Publishing Co. rates and mailing info
The Athens Messenger lists delivery and subscription rates including daily and Sunday copies, tube route and carrier options, and mail prices for Ohio West Virginia and nationwide. It notes second class matter status and directs mail to Route 33 North and Johnson Road in Athens Ohio 45701.
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Associated Press
D&s
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
Athens
The
Messenger Publishing Co
Johnson Road
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Middletown
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