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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1973
Page
4
The Athens Messenger issue dated Tuesday March 20 1973 lists staff roles with publisher Frederick W Bush and successors Gordon K Bush G Kenner Bush and editors. No article content is legible beyond masthead and date.
Eight months after the Supreme Court ruling deeming the death penalty cruel and unusual, a nationwide movement to restore capital punishment gains momentum. President Nixon urges Congress to restore it for federal crimes. California votes to reinstate and Reagan cites a public mandate.
FBI prepared figures show 904000 motor vehicles stolen last year, 4 percent below 1971. In 10 largest cities the decline reached 10 percent, with 36000 cars saved by new antitheft devices introduced since 1970. Rural areas improved slightly while suburbs rose 1 percent amid growth. Michael Murphy notes auto theft remains a billion dollar business.
Washington hearings spotlighted three proposals to control presidential military action without a formal declaration of war. Zablocki and Bingham push reporting and veto mechanisms, while Bickel and Schlesinger critique timetables and teeth. Both sides seek a workable war powers reform despite potential presidential veto.
The piece argues that David Bruce's upcoming posting to Peking signals a shift toward formal U.S. recognition of Red China. It contrasts Nixon and Jackson with the left, notes Taiwan’s precarious status, and questions the Taiwan treaty’s future amid cross-strait diplomacy and potential consequences for Chiang Kai-shek’s regime.
Hal Boyle lists common careless remarks that backfire when spoken aloud. The examples range from workplace jabs to family quips and romantic lines, illustrating how casual comments can lead to regret or awkward situations.
Mary Ellen Cavanaugh of PACE explains how teachers share ideas and test alternatives to funding and classroom needs in Cuyahoga County. TIME grants of about 125 dollars support immediate classroom uses such as an air pollution monitor from a vacuum cleaner.
Horst Faas describes the aftermath as 33 U S prisoners left the Hanoi Hilton on Friday morning, finding empty cells in the walled fortress. Guards swept blocks while the camp commander Truong Son gave a tour. memories, dirty clothes, well worn books and graffiti linger in the compound built by the French over 40 years ago.
Capt Son recalls improvements at the Hanoi Hilton including larger cells many water pipes for daily washing and a courtyard for games. He notes no solitary for Americans, daily contact with officers, and fair treatment, while guards describe occasional internal fights and political tensions.
The Athens Messenger lists publication details and pricing for daily and Sunday editions, carrier and tube delivery options, and mail subscriptions across Ohio West Virginia and nationwide. It notes second class matter status at the Athens Post Office and provides the publisher's address Route 33 North Johnson Road Athens Ohio 45701.
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