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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1972
Page
6
A conservative view analyzes George S. McGovern as a rising Democratic hopeful. The piece cites his war stance, decency appeal, meticulous organization, and potential regional limits, noting his contrast with Muskie Humphrey and Kennedy and the unfolding national implications.
The Messenger asks if Athens County will remain limited in scope and reflects on local attitudes through a provocative front page question. The piece invites readers to consider regional development and community standards in Athens, Ohio, as the newspaper marks its May 1 1972 issue.
Athens resident urges a county wide cleanup and reopens the city dump to non residents while asking Athens Mayor Donald Barrett to seek additional landfills. The letter references historic labor talks and education funding milestones in Athens.
The editorial page invites reader letters on current issues. Short submissions of one page or less are preferred for publication.
Analysis of how the devalued dollar hurts American tourism abroad. The piece notes Rome’s shops pricing in dollars, crowded tourist groups, and rising costs as Europeans tighten currency and inflation. It draws parallels to Britain’s travel limits and suggests caps on American travel spending to protect the U.S. economy, with satirical warnings on local prostitution dynamics.
The Athens Garden Club invites citizens and visitors to a spring showing of flowering crabs. Projects by garden clubs have made Athens a garden spot with crabs and mini-parks, praised by many as a setting for all to enjoy. Mrs. Wilson Smith chairs the Civic Committee.
A resident reflects on a thriving town with a new mayor and active council. He praises high grade schools, a responsive postal system, a bridge-building university, a growing hospital, engaged service clubs, and study groups while acknowledging needs in beautification, long range planning, poverty, and community understanding. He and his wife express happiness making it their home.
The group collected more than 1300 dollars during a two day flea market rummage sale held the weekend of April 1 to aid Athens County Children's Services. Thanks were given to community members and the Athens National Guard for support. An autocross is planned for May 7 and a concert for late May.
The Messenger outlines daily and Sunday single-copy prices, carrier delivery and tube route details, and subscription rates by mail for Ohio, West Virginia, and the U.S. Also notes Second Class Matter status and the publishing address at 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701.
Washington Insight analyzes George McGovern as the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination while highlighting weaknesses with blue collar white voters. The Pennsylvania result shows him behind in key working-class areas like Homestead and Kensington, with Humphrey posing a strong challenge in Ohio Indiana and beyond.
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