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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1972
Page
6
The piece argues the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 aims to improve workplace safety but critics say it imposes heavy paperwork and high fines for minor infractions. It cites 1970 fatality and injury figures, inspector activity, and industry concerns over costs and enforcement.
A display of the Athens Messenger publishing staff and managers lists the paper’s lineage from 1825 to 1965 with key editors and directors including Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush G Kenner and M W MecDargh Bush. It notes roles for publisher editors and circulation and advertising chiefs.
In Athens Ohio on May 12 1972 officials say Amtrak needs more than a year to prove its worth. Deputy undersecretary John Olsson notes the system cannot be turned around quickly after decades of decline and stresses patience as Amtrak continues integrating 13 railroads into a national network serving 350 cities with 217 trains daily.
The Messenger recalls 25 years since Dean Acheson resigned and Lovett replaced him. Athens County to establish a Welfare department aiding dependent children and the blind. A retro note mentions Bell replacing the telephone with a radio. Warns Coolville residents about fraudulent stock pitches. Amtrak’s early deficits are discussed along with rail industry payoffs and calls for better service and upgrades. Readers are invited to send letters with names and addresses for publication.
William T Beale of Athens voices opposition to Nixon's Vietnam strategy proposing harbor mining to deter tanks and arguing that Americans should not bear ground casualties for Saigon. He questions credibility and the democracy of policy making in the United States.
North Platte Nebraska AP reports George McGovern’s rise from near invisibility to leading the Democratic field. After 200000 miles of campaigning and 1000 speeches he appeals for credibility in leadership, winning black and blue collar votes while stressing his plain, unadorned approach.
Kate Walburn Athens Two Trustee reports regret over not distributing the bicycle route township wide. The chosen path along a narrow winding road with distant houses includes hazards at 682 to Two Road 242 cattle crossing and two railroad crossings with no signals. C. L. Colmer and Claire Ball Sr. voted to keep the route on this road.
The Athens Messenger newspaper notice lists daily and Sunday single copy prices, delivery routes and tube options, and mail rates for Ohio West Virginia and elsewhere. It notes weekly and yearly subscriptions with term prices and confirms second class matter status and mailing address.
President Nixon is urged to withdraw U S troops from Vietnam to save American lives and reduce global risk. The piece argues South Vietnam would likely fall to Hanoi without U S support, and warns that continued force risks widening war and undermining trust with allies.
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