The Messenger Publishing Co Historical Ledger
A compact note lists key personnel and dates for The Messenger Publishing Company of Athens Ohio. It names publishers Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush and Charles W Reamer, plus circulation and advertising directors and staff, with establishment year 1825.
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Athens Stressenger
the Messenger Publishing CO
N and
Johnson Road
Athens
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
Unsanitary meat and poultry plants scandal alarm
The Office of the Inspector General reports 43 percent of meat and poultry plants surveyed operate under health risk conditions. Foreign meat entries, including horse meat, arrived uninspected despite safety rules. Uninspected Chinese meat and poultry were found in five cities. In 19 of 38 plants poor sanitation stemmed from lax enforcement by inspectors and supervisors.
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Agriculture Department
Inspector General
China
Gallup Poll: More Americans Grow Vegetable Gardens
A Gallup survey shows up to 3 million more U S households may have vegetable gardens this year, with 27 million already growing some food in 1972. It links higher food costs and a return to nature to growing trends, noting economic savings and interest in community gardens.
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Princeton
N.J
U.S
Gallup
America
Iowa
United States
Airbags Good Real World Results In Front Seat Restraints
A conservative view notes airbags have functioned flawlessly in eight serious accidents since real world testing began. Instances of inadvertent inflation exist, including a June 13 incident in Lowell Massachusetts, but overall tests for passive restraint devices look favorable with several lives potentially saved.
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St. Louis
Scarsdale
Department of Transportation
Ford
General Motors
Allstate Insurance Company
Santa Barbara
Calif
Allstate
Patricia Mundy
Mariane Leslie Smith
Valley Park
Patricia
Mariane
Philadelphia
Robert F. Perlin
N.Y
Perlin
Lowell
Mass
Ohio's New Rules Protect Consumers Rights Expanded
Ohio consumers gain 11 new rights under the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act effective June 5, guiding protections against bait and switch, misleading ads, hidden terms, and improper free offers. The rules require clear identification of exclusions, written contracts for auto sales, written repair estimates, and forbids false free or prize claims.
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Teresa C. Pitts
Associated Press
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio Department of Commerce
Ohio
109Th General Assembly
Consumer Protection Division
Commerce Department
White House Attitude Under Fire Over Watergate Figures
Washington insight argues Nixon showing little outrage toward key Watergate figures. Haldeman Ehrlichman Mitchell and Chapin are cited as central players. White House praise contrasts with alleged cover up efforts and questionable resignations. Sullivan linked to Hoover era.
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Martha Mitchell
White House
Mr. Mitchell
Nixon
Dwight Chapin
Chapin
William C. Sullivan
J. Edgar Hoover
Sullivan
Nixon’s White House Faces Criticism Over FBI Ties
The piece argues that Nixon protected and aided officials who could shield him from truth in the John Dean hearings. It describes past reshuffles involving Hoover era figures, and alleges a pattern of manipulation to influence justice. Nixon’s perceived motives are questioned amid internal FBI opposition.
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Watergate
White House
John W. Dean III
Nixon
H. R
Bob) Haldeman
Dean
Mr. Haldeman
Haldeman
CIA
FBI
John Ehrlichman
Ehrlichman
Daniel Ellsberg
Hoover
Sullivan
Justice Department
John Dean
Readers’ Letters Welcome Public Opinion on Today’s Issues
The page invites letters to the editor on issues of broad public interest. Readers are encouraged to contribute and note that shorter submissions, usually one page or less, are preferred for publication.
The Athens Messenger Publication Details
The Athens Messenger notes daily publication except Saturdays with AP service. Rates listed for single copies, carrier, and mail subscriptions in Ohio, West Virginia, and elsewhere. Post office entry and address details included.
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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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Fred W. Weber
M. W. McDargh
G. Kenner Bush
Charles W. Reamer
Richard R. Paynter
By George Gallup
James Kilpatrick
US Department OF Food Price
Washington
Joseph Kraft
Atty
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Small Society
Brickman
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