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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1974

Page

4

Athens Messenger May 3 1974 front section note

The Athens Messenger published by The Messenger Publishing Co lists address Route 33 North and Johnson Road Athens Ohio with historical publisher lineup from 1825 to 1965 and staff roles including Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush G Kenner Bush managing editor Fred W Weber circulation director Charles W Reamer M W McDargh advertising director Richard R Paynter and an assistant to the publisher.

the Messenger Publishing CO Johnson Road Athens Ohio Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush G. Kenner Bush Fred W. Weber Charles W. Reamer M. W. McDargh Richard R. Paynter

Shah Prepares for Smooth Iran Succession Amid Gulf Tensions

Teheran notes Shah of Iran outlines steps for orderly transfer including a political will and empress regent. He cites the white revolution gains, seeks wider oil-state cooperation, and faces opposition from Islamic fundamentalists while reassuring stability for the next Crown Prince. The shah warns against political upheaval after his rule and stresses keeping religion separate from politics.

Teheran Iran Persian Gulf United States Saudi Arabia Kuwait Oman Farah Orianna Fallaci God Gulf

Gilligan Defends Campaign Tactics For Ohio Bid

Ohio Governor John Gilligan says he campaigns on the fringes for a second term and works to help the ticket. He notes his high name recognition and says his strategy emphasizes citizen volunteers. Gilligan faces Rhodes or Fry in the general election and criticizes party endorsement methods.

Columbus, Ohio John G. Gilligan Ohio Gilligan Celeste Hall Metzenbaum Richard Celeste Cleveland Tony Hall Cincinnati Xavier University Congress U.S. Senate William B. Saxbe Nixon James A. Rhodes Charles Fry Springfield Rhodes Fry Peter O'Grady O’grady Democratic Party U.S Howard M. Metzenbaum John Glenn Glenn

DeFunis Case Sparks Debate On Reverse Discrimination

Supreme Court dismissed Marco DeFunis appeal though issues linger. The essay argues admissions bias against whites in 1971 at the University of Washington Law School raises broader questions about reverse discrimination and the balance between equality and diversity. The piece notes the case foreshadows future conflicts for universities and employers over quotas and minority considerations.

Washington Marco DeFunis Supreme Court DeFunis University of Washington Law School Young DeFunis Phi Beta Kappa Law School Allan C. Ornstein National Review Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Memphis Press-Scimitar

Nolan Challenges Gilligan In Ohio Governor Race

Cleveland businessman James D. Nolan seeks the Democratic nomination for Ohio governor in the May 7 primary. He vows to cut state spending, improve education and elder care, and accuses Gov Gilligan of waste. Nolan funds his campaign with a mimeograph-based outreach and likens his bid to a bare bones approach.

Charles R. Hornick Associated Press Cleveland, Ohio James D. Nolan John J. Gilligan Nolan Cleveland Gilligan Ohio John Glenn Gilligan Administration Lorain Lillian Democratic Party Ted Brown General Assembly U.S. Supreme Court Parma Heights

Leavitt to Quit Ohio House Over Economics and Style

Rep. Robert E. Levitt of Canton says he will not seek re election after this year citing rising session length and workload. He criticizes the Democratic majority for running what he calls a sloppy operation and low quality.

Columbus Ohio Robert E. Levitt Canton House of Representatives Levitt

Ohio Lawmakers Face Retirement Calls and Tax Scrutiny

A Canton Democrat and three other Ohio House members plan to retire this year amid criticism of rushed legislation. Auditor Ferguson’s office is under attack over meal vouchers and pheasants. Howard Metzenbaum and John Glenn each reported sizable 1973 incomes and taxes during campaign events.

House Canton Joseph F. Hiestand Hillsboro John G. Sweeney Cleveland John T. Bechtold Cincinnati Howard M. Metzenbaum Capitol Statehouse Metzenbaum Columbus John Glenn Glenn

Letters on Senator Armstrong and strip mine law

A reader praises Senator Harry Armstrong and argues his strip mine law should have been enacted earlier to prevent river pollution. The letter cites Mr. Max Davidson of Logan Route 2 and asserts Armstrong’s record justifies keeping him in the Ohio Senate.

the Messenger Harry Armstrong Max Davidson Logan Armstrong Ohio Senate

May 3 1974 Highlights and Birthdays

Today marks May 3 the 123rd day of 1974 with 242 days remaining. Notable events include Washington DCs incorporation in 1802 and Columbus discovery of Jamaica in 1494. Golda Meir turns 76 and William Inge 61, with Shakespearean thought for today.

Washington, D.C Christopher Columbus Jamaica Louis XVIII Paris Cecil Rhodes Cape Colony South Africa Robert Hewitt New York Atlantic City N.J Golda Meir William Inge William Shakespeare

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