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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1974
Page
4
The page lists the personnel of the publishing staff including G Kenner Bush as Publisher Fred W Weber as Circulation Director M W McDargh as Advertising Director Charles W Reamer as Managing Editor and Richard R Paynter as Assistant to the Publisher for Tuesday March 5 1974.
The essay surveys Protestant disaffection in the 1960s and 70s, noting leaders like Harold O. Brown and Billy Graham. It cites Nixon China visits, abortion rights, and Watergate as factors eroding moral consensus and fueling a self critical evangelical critique of American society. The piece links theological, historical, and political dimensions to fears of national collapse without repentance.
In Washington DC line for gas swelled on radio chatter about the Shah of Iran and Nixon claims. Shifts in energy policy and Simon statements sparked joy then doubt as shortages, rationing fears, price hints, and dealer allocations rattled the crowd.
Regina R. Denney urges Wellston area taxpayers to appoint Ralph Crabtree as school business manager to curb spending and protect taxpayer interests. She describes peaceful picketing as mob rule and frames taxpayers as stockholders in the school system across Wellston and surrounding townships.
Ohio Poll survey shows 64 percent want DST ended for winter, 29 percent favor keeping it, 7 percent undecided. Main reasons include darkness for schoolchildren and perceived lack of energy savings. Lower education groups and women oppose DST more than others.
The article surveys reactions to ending daylight saving time with safety and efficiency concerns. It links opposition to inconvenience, links attitudes to income and education, and cites Florida child deaths during the first DST week, plus a March 5 1974 historical date recap.
AP report from Cincinnati notes industry recruitment of engineers is up with seniors receiving starting salaries around 950 to 1050 dollars monthly. Dr. LeRoy Eckart cites energy shortages and growth in nuclear, auto, and environmental sectors as drivers. he predicts national engineering degrees will rise then fall, while Cincinnati sees a 25 percent enrollment increase with 600 freshmen this year.
Public letters on broad issues are welcomed while personal notices are discouraged. Writers must include name address and telephone and only signed letters publishable. space constraints may lead to editing and condensation.
A letter argues against local censorship and for First Amendment rights amid a James Hill complaint about a magazine. It contends that government should not compel acceptance of views on sex and criticizes conservatives for favoring material freedom but supporting mind control.
A letter from Frank L. Elmer and A J P Harpham of Elmer Partnership at 22 East Gay Street Columbus expresses sincere appreciation for efforts on Athens Housing Code revision. It credits issues statement and ongoing event coverage for making the code a community project.
Hugh K. Martin state adjutant of the American Legion addressed the Logan Rotary Club and warned that radicals in America are active. A separate note says Mount St. Mary Hospital in Nelsonville scheduled a cornerstone ceremony in May.
The Athens Messenger lists daily and Sunday single-copy prices and mail subscriptions. Rates cover in state and out of state options with quarterly to yearly durations and include carrier and tube delivery terms. The notice notes second class matter status and the publisher address in Athens Ohio.
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