Athens Messenger masthead and staff listing
The Athens Messenger page shows the newspaper's masthead along with a roster of editors publishers and key staff including Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush Fred W Weber M W McDargh G Kenner Bush Charles W Reamer and Richard R Paynter with roles noted such as publisher managing editor and circulation and advertising directors.
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Athens Messenger
the Messenger Publishing CO
Johnson Road
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
Charles W. Reamer
Richard R. Paynter
Bands Face Crises as Tax Cuts Threaten School Programs
In a frank meditation on the era's mood, the writer warns that tax reductions endangering school music, art, and physical education may wipe out marching bands and other programs. He argues such activities sustain youth, community spirit, and student morale amid social upheaval and drug temptations.
Taxpayers Spare Few Sign Up for Presidential Campaign Fund
Only about four percent of mid February income tax returns designated the $1 or $2 allocation for public campaign financing in 1976. Robert Strauss notes lack of publicity from Treasury IRS and GOP apathy. Each party could get up to 21 million if maximum funds are allocated, unions push signups but fund size remains limited.
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Robert S. Strauss
Democratic National Committee
Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Congress
Rotary club charter presented at chamber ceremony in Athens
The Messenger recalls the charter of the new Athens Rotary club presented at a Chamber of Commerce dinner amid ceremony. It also notes a 25 year old ad urging shoppers to use Middleport Department Store where parking is a pleasure and mistakes incur no excessive fines.
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New Athens Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
the Messenger
Middleport
Gray nomination hearings deepen rift over FBI director role
Senate Democrats challenge President Nixon over L Patrick Gray III appointment. Critics argue Gray aided White House in Watergate probes and displayed campaign partisanship, risking FBI independence. The dispute centers on executive privilege and constitutional authority, with possible Senate delay or forced testimony.
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Washington
Nixon
L. Patrick Gray III
FBI
Gray
White House
Democratic Congress
Senate
Robert C. Byrd
D-W.va
Senate Judiciary Committee
John W. Dean III
Congress
Byrd
Dean
Judiciary Committee
J. Edgar Hoover
Washington Insight on FBI Power and Gray Nomination
The Senate hearings on L. Patrick Gray’s FBI nomination reveal a bureau in decline since Hoover’s death. The White House interacts closely with the agency, risking politicization, while leaking increases from junior staff. Senators like Byrd and McClellan weigh whether the FBI needs independence or political subservience.
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Senate
L. Patrick Gray
FBI
Gray
J. Edgar Hoover
Bureau
Washington
White House
Franklin Roosevelt
Hoover
Kenny O'Donnell
Kennedy
Marvin Watson
Johnson
City Club of
Cleveland
Ohio
Mr. Gray
Patrick O’donnell
Robert Byrd
West Virginia
Sen. Byrd
Mansfield
Judiciary Committee
Sen
Byrd
Mr. Hoover
Atty
John Mitchell
Donald Segretti
John McClellan
Arkansas
Security Council Session Opens in Panama City
Washington argues the week long gathering is flawed as Latin leaders attack U S policy and Panama Canal sovereignty. Panama’s bid to control the canal zone remains the central, contentious issue amid international pressure and criticism.
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Washington
United Nations Security Council
Panama City
United States
Panama
Panama Canal
United Nations
Security Council
New York
Paris
General Assembly
Manhattan
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Aquilino E. Boyd
America
U.S
Boyd
Canal Zone dispute looms over Panama US treaties
The 1903 canal pact grants US control in perpetuity, while Panama counts annual $1.9 million rent and $167 million in US purchases as major economic ties. Gen Omar Torrijos seeks Panama sovereignty and a limited canal role, demanding departure of Southern Command within five years. Negotiations stalled after a 1968 coup and have dragged for nine years. The coming week’s rhetoric likely won’t yield a fair solution.
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Panama
Colombia
U.S
China
Canal Zone
Western Hemisphere
Latin America
United States
Omar Torrijos
U.S. Senate
Torrijos
Ohio House squabbles sour Democratic unity in 110th Assembly
In Columbus Democrats clash over committee control and bill routing. Rep. George D. Tablack accuses bypassed hearings and pushes a voter approval requirement for tax increases. Tensions rise between Rep. Tom Fries and Rep. Harry J. Lehman over insurance licensing amendments.
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Columbus
Ohio
General Assembly
George D. Tablack
Campbell
Tablack
John J. Gilligan
Liquor Control Commission
Gilligan
House
Senate
Tom Fries
D-35
Dayton
Harry J. Lehman
D-16
Shaker Heights
Judiciary Committee
Insurance, Utilities and Financial Institutions Committee
Fries
Lehman
War of words over POWs and regional politics
Shivnath Dutla of Athens rebuts a letter by Mr. Ahmad on Pakistani POWs in India. He argues India released 540 POWs and 1544 more, notes trilateral talks with Bangladesh, cites Geneva Article 118, and accuses Pakistan of hostage tactics while Bangladesh remains unresolved.
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the Messenger
Ahmad
India
Indian Subcontinent
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Oppenheim
Subcontinent
Mr. Ahmad
Shivnath Dutla
Wolfe Street
Athens
Readers Letters Page Preference for Short Contributions
A note inviting public opinion on current issues and explaining that editorials favor letters one page or less for publication. Encourages timely submissions and outlines selection preference to keep content concise for the Readers’ Letters page.
Athens Messenger Public Notice and Rates Summary
Athens Messenger publishes daily except Saturdays with AP service. Delivery, mail and subscription rates are listed for Ohio West Virginia and nationwide, with yearly pricing and post office entry as Second Class matter.
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Ohio
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
Athens
the Messenger Publishing Co
Johnson Road
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