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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1977

Page

4

The Sentslessenger Publisher Lineup Listed

The fragment lists the Sentslessenger established 1825 with address 45701 and telephone 6, naming Frederick W. Bush and Gordon K. Bush as publishers and G Kenner Bush as publisher among others including Richard R. Paynter as general manager Karl W Runser as managing editor and Fred W Weber II as circulation manager and additional staff roles.

Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush G. Kenner Bush Richard R. Paynter Karl W. Runser Fred W Weber II Roy Cross Fred E. Bolles Herb Amey J William Coon Fred Whissel Carl L Weber

Hostage Standoff Involves Carter Child and Police Captain

Gunpoint hold at 2 p.m. Monday targets Captain Leo Keglovic, 48, by Corey Moore, 26. Moore frees an 18 year old girl in exchange for a TV set and seeks a presidential call. The incident sparks debate over White House outreach and public safety.

Leo Keglovic Corey Moore Moore Carter Keglovic

Opinion postcard questions Vietnam war and wider policy

A Cincinnati printed postcard mocks U S strategy, asking why Congress sent forces to Central Europe and Southeast Asia while Vietnam is framed as a big failure. It claims the South Vietnamese had a right to their own state and suggests a chaotic, unfocused approach.

Vietnam Congress Europe S. E. Asia Thy Cincinnati Michigan Fryman

4-H Funding Fiasco Shows Sunshine Need

A village editorial urges Athens County commissioners to fund a 4-H assistant position, arguing the $3,000 need is minimal and essential for programs like chicken embryology and bicycle safety. The piece calls for greater transparency, public meetings, and accountability, urging residents to use the Sunshine Law to reveal budget details.

Athens County Our County Max) Adkins Sharon Sturbois Athens Pooition Nelsonville Karen Harvey Adkins Clyde) Bronson

Energy meeting seeks citizen action amid the crisis

Ohio public figures invite Athens residents to a 7 30 p m discussion at city hall on the energy situation. Dr David Sweet will answer questions and a citizens effort for conservation and utility reform may emerge.

Columbia Gas Transmission Corp Talley Columbia Gas of Ohio Columbia Gas Transmission Oklahoma City David Sweet Ohio Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Athens Dr. Sweet

Letter to Editor on General Interest Topics

A brief letter to the editor invites public input on matters of general interest. The writer should sign the letter and provide a full postal address and telephone number for verification. The Messenger reserves the right to condense letters to fit space and maintain readability.

Ohio to appoint new Mental Health director to push reforms

Petinelli, 33 years in social services, will lead a state commission to modernize Ohio Mental Health and Mental Retardation services. He aims to visit institutions statewide, recruit practical staff, and act as a catalyst for the department under Timothy Moritz. Moritz welcomes the extra oversight as helpful.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio Department Ohio Pettinelli Petinelli Commission Timothy Moritz State Department Moritz Pennsylvania South Carolina Center For Developmental and Learning Disorders University of Alabama In Birmingham Temple University University of South Carolina

Will Rogers on traffic and paid-for cars law

Will Rogers jokes that a law allowing only paid-for cars on highways would make traffic scarce and open boulevards for children's playgrounds. He uses satire to comment on transportation policy.

Carter’s Growing Pains Reflections on Moral Vision in Washington

James Kilpatrick analyzes Jimmy Carter’s early presidency noting a rough “greening” process after six weeks in office. The piece discusses balancing idealism with political reality, secret disclosures, and the Kissinger view on staged moral positions and practical limits.

Washington Jimmy Carter Carter Kissinger Cee Aesens Semone Kissinger

The Immense Value of a United Nation

Washington notes that the breakup of empires echoes in Canada and Britain and cautions that rising regional autonomy tests central government. The piece argues federalism sustains unity, citing Trudeau and Scottish tensions and urging preservation of the American federation.

David S. Broder Washington Canada Great Britain Pierre Elliott Trudeau Congress

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