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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1974
Page
4
Local Athens Ohio newspaper issue dated Monday May 6 1974. Publisher details Frederick W Bush to Gordon K Bush era noted. Includes staff roles and office address Route 33 N and Johnson Road Athens Ohio.
In a urging voters to turn out on May primary day the piece argues the primary shapes November outcomes and cites dangers of electing lesser of two evils. It endorses Harry Armstrong for Ohio Senate 17th District and John Glenn for the U S Senate, urging informed party choices.
The issue before Federal Hocking voters asks for an additional 7 mills in operating revenue to improve schooling. The editorial urges voting For to fund books buildings buses and modern education for about 1,600 children, noting past district struggles and recent leadership changes.
Sen. Stanley Aronoff of Cincinnati Canton prosecutor David Dowd and Franklin County Prosecutor George C. Smith seek the May 7 GOP nomination for Ohio attorney general to challenge incumbent William J. Brown. Each touts reforms, crime-fighting plans, and experience to lead the state’s legal office.
Smith, 38, alleges Brown runs a massive political slush fund and a satellite organization not loyal to the Democratic party. Jack Madigan, Brown’s spokesman, denies the charges and says officials must communicate with the public. Brown is unopposed for the Democratic nomination.
On this date in history 1942 the exhausted American and Philippine garrison at Corregidor surrendered after 150 days of resistance. Also noted are Freud's birth in 1856 and the Eiffel Tower opening in 1889 with various birthdays and a pithy thought for today.
In Ohio politics fifty plus incumbents seek re-election amid Watergate era scrutiny. Only four of 99 House members retire with 13 seeking higher office. Top races include Sen. Harry Armstrong versus Rep. Oakley C. Collins in the 17th Senate District and Democratic fights in the 31st District as incumbents run for November contests.
Lt Gov John W Brown may oppose J W Brown and Secretary of State Ted W Brown might run against William Bill Brown in the November ballot. Ohio candidates discuss a bill to require biographical info in voter pamphlets to curb the political name game.
A Federal Hocking Local School District board member urges residents to approve an operating levy next Tuesday. He notes funding disparities from tax base differences and stresses the district must raise revenue to maintain minimal education levels. The letter, signed by Philip F. Lavelle of Route Guysville, thanks local press for coverage.
Henry J. Woods of Athens argues at the Sheltering Arms Foundation annual meeting for democratic participation. He criticizes the vote and speak restrictions for non members at the O''Bleness Hospital governing body meeting and urges community involvement.
Reader praises a forceful publisher's notebook editorial from April 5 calling to save Trimble Local School from bureaucratic decline. The letter argues students deserve rights to education and heritage and asks Mr Essex to help and provide aid.
Public forum invites opinions on daily matters with letters from readers. Include writer name, address and phone. only signed letters published. one page or less preferred. space may require editing and condensation.
The Athens Messenger rate card lists daily and Sunday prices, delivery and mail options, and subscription rates for Ohio West Virginia and nationwide. It notes second class mailing status and the publisher’s address Route 33 North and Johnson Road Athens Ohio 45701.
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