Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1977

Page

4

Court opinions clash over exclusionary rule in Miranda lineage

The piece critiques a 5-4 Supreme Court ruling on the exclusionary rule tied to the Miranda decision. It argues the court prioritized individual rights over public safety, recounting a Des Moines mental hospital escapee case where rights were read, a suspect spoke to police, led them to a victim, and was granted a new trial.

Warren Burger Supreme Court Des Moines Davenport Iowa Burger Reason Sion

White House aides face smaller pay hikes than Congress

President Carter rebuffed pay raises for 48 White House aides, choosing restraint to set an example. Top aides would have seen increases from 44 600 to 57 500, but will get about 11 400 less. others receive smaller bumps, with many in the 40 000 to 45 000 range. The piece applauds belt tightening and notes taxpayers earn around 12 000 emphasizing restraint.

Carter White House Congress Eed Oe

Letter to the Editor on General Interest Topics

Readers are invited to send brief letters to the editor on subjects of general interest. Include full name address and telephone number for verification. Newspapers may condense letters to fit space and reader interest.

Be Serious on Energy by Charles Overby

A reader complains that editorials on energy policy mislead the public and urges serious action. He argues for stronger insulation, better energy efficiency, and transparent consumer data to foster a conservation ethic and reduce wasteful consumption.

David Sweet Neek Cenes

Community thanks OU for support during energy crisis

Letters praise Ohio University for offering classroom space and setting up physical education for area children. Athens residents condemn obscene materials and back Police Chief Ted Jones against critics, urging protection of children and moral standards. They thank WATH and WXTQ for promoting National FFA Week with radio messages.

the Messenger Ohio University Alexander Federal Hocking the Messeng Athens Ted Jones Murray Stern Jones Stern Wath WXTQ

Saccharin Debate Loyalty and Diet Persuasion

A writer argues against an FDA ban on saccharin, citing weight loss benefits and personal ties to Sweet 'n Low makers. The piece mocks anti saccharin campaigns while noting rat studies and ethical concerns. The author stresses saccharin as essential for dieters and criticizes bans as hypocritical.

Marvin FDA

Saccharin Warning Call Sparks Dieter Protest

The writer argues for an FDA style warning on saccharin products citing a test where 12 of 44 rats fed saccharin died. He warns government action may trigger protest and even ties to the Gambino family in the Sweet n Low business.

Surgeon General Marvin Gambino

Gas Company Spokesman Defends Ohio Supply Shortfall

In Columbus AP report Chaddock of Columbia Gas of Ohio defends the firm amid questions on winter shortages. He says forecasts of increased supply follow deregulation and credits residential conservation with easing curtailments. He admits no direct interest in production and notes duty to maximize sales and dividends.

Columbus, Ohio Columbia Gas of Ohio Columbia Gas Ohio Columbia Chaddock

Some Reflections on Rhodesian Chrome

Buckley argues against repealing the Byrd Amendment and criticizes sanctions on Rhodesia as selective and counterproductive. He contends Britain would forgive Rhodesia if African leaders approve, urges supporting Ian Smith as Rhodesia’s constitutional government, and calls for front-line African states and Whitehall to lead anti terrorist actions.

William J. Buckley Senate Rhodesia Soviet Union East Germany Uganda Philippines Africa Great Britain Ian Smith India Palestine Whitehall Iene Siest Adel Omnia Ronen Beabae Ow Constitutional Bias Aoa Angola Ty Council United States Indochina Black Africa

Elements and Congress Back Range of Golf Course Worms

A 1929 remark notes a bug eating greens on golf courses and mocks the leisure class. The speaker envisions worms and golfers crying for relief as controversy over the issue spreads.

Congress Hopper

Also Mentioned on This Page

Charles Overby Sweet Overby Route 4 The Small Society Russia Court Street New York City Boston Washington Los Angeles Jewell Johnson Route 1 Mathews Utah Place Frances McMullen Shafer St Camille Stenson Route 5 Hazel Straw W. Washington Wendy Winn Beechwood FFA Wath UK Marvin Eisenstadt T He Company Art Bachward Dougie Will. Rogers
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication