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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1971
Page
4
The piece argues respect for law stems from more than courts and cites the Kissinger Berrigan case and FBI Hoover as examples. It notes Dole and McGovern criticisms, a broader fight over federal law enforcement conduct, and the impact on public respect for the law.
A short record lists the Athens Ohio newspaper The Messenger and its publishers from 1825 to 1965, noting Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush G. Kenner and Fred W. Weber along with circulation and advertising directors. It names Charles W. Reamer and Richard R. Paynter in editorial roles.
Virginia Highway Department reports a year long grooving trial on four highway locations reduced total accidents on a half mile strip from 16 to 5 and fatal crashes from 2 to 0. Injuries fell from 2 to 1, property damage from 12 to 4, and precipitation related incidents from 10 to 3, with total costs around 13 990 dollars.
Gallup poll shows economic concerns now near the top of national issues. Vietnam remains first with 28 percent, while economic worries reach 24 percent, including high cost of living at 17 percent and job security at 7 percent. international concerns follow at 12 percent.
Gallup reports rising concerns about the economy in multiple surveys. A Cost of Living Index shows a four person family needs $126 weekly to meet expenses, $6 more than last year. Public view of local business conditions shifted to 44 percent good or very good, 49 percent not good or bad, from August’s 54 and 39 percent. Wage price controls gain support at 49 percent, opposition at 38 percent.
The editor condemns the modern white loaf and its processing. He cites steel roller mills, removal of wheat germ, bleaching agents, and enrichment as profit driven. He notes chemical softeners, stabilizers, and mold inhibitors compromise nutrition and question long term effects on the body.
The Athens Messenger lists daily and Sunday editions with pricing for single copies, home delivery by carrier and tube route, and mail rates for Ohio West Virginia and other U S locations. Subscriptions show weekly and longer terms with yearly totals and a post office classification note.
The Athens County School Board moves a special meeting to Athens City Hall at 7:30 p.m. The public will learn why Supt. Robert Weinfurther was dismissed and George Christman hired as part of the board’s significant personnel decisions.
A national discussion contrasts Will Herberg and Triumph magazine on abortion. The piece critiques anti abortion strategies and argues for organized political leadership by American bishops to slow abortion while maintaining opposition to killing. It calls for concrete political action over moral posturing.
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