The Athens Messenger Historical Staff Roster
A listing of longtime staff at The Athens Messenger includes Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush G Kenner Bush and editors Charles W Reamer Richard R Paynter M W McDargh and others noting roles from publisher to circulation director in an archival station.
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Athens Messenger
the Messenger Publishing CO
Johnson Road
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
G. Kenner Bush
Charles W. Reamer
Richard R. Paynter
Willy Brandt’s resignation seen as moral stature and sacrifice
A 1974 Field Enterprise op ed lauds Willy Brandt as a moral statesman who resigns after a spy scandal, contrasting him with Nixon and Heath. It credits Brandt with Berlin leadership, anti Nazi stance, and efforts toward European integration, noting Helmut Schmidt may succeed him and continue his legacy.
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Nixon
Georges Pompidou
Edward Heath
Britain
Willy Brandt
Herr Brandt
Soviet Union
Euope
Konrad Adenauer
Germany
Palais Schaumburg
Bonn
Ganster
East Germany
Helmut Schmidt
Herr Schmidt
Social Democratic Party
Bundestag
Not As Serene As 50s Campus Activism Reemerges
Princeton report finds college mood calmer than the 60s but not as tranquil as the 50s. About 40 percent of students still see violence as occasionally justified to spur social change, signaling potential revival of activism if a triggering issue arises.
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George Gallup
Princeton
N.J
Gallup survey ranks college drug use streaking and hair trends
The Gallup college survey finds 55 percent of students have tried marijuana, up from fall 1971 though growth slows. 4 percent have streaked, more men than women, with attitudes split but mainly favorable. Long hair rises among male students, three to one over short styles.
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Gallup
Gallup College
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PAA
ABEL
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Eastern College
Field Enterprises Inc
How They Voted on Motorcycle Insurance Amendment
The amendment exempting motorcycles from nationwide no fault insurance passed 72 to 11. It narrows federal standards to four wheel vehicles and leaves three wheel and two wheel bikes outside the requirement. Taft voted yea while Metzenbaum did not vote.
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Taft
Metzenbaum
Ohio judges bound by strict code during campaigns
Ohio Chief Justice C William ONeill explains a new judicial code adopted by the state Supreme Court is designed to keep candidates for the bench from commenting on political issues or promising outcomes. He notes the code helps voters judge qualifications and character, not positions, and adds voters should assess a candidate by credentials and community reputation.
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Code of Justicial Conduct
Ohio Supreme Court
C. William O’neill
O’neill
Brown v Board at 20 The era of change and critique
James Kilpatrick reflects on the 20th anniversary of Brown v Board of Education. He argues the ruling created a new legal structure despite calling it bad law, noting desegregation moved forward though later cases shifted interpretations and led to ongoing disputes over race and schooling.
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Washington
Warren
Brown
South
America
39Th Congress
New York
Ohio
Indiana
District of Columbia
Jack B. Weinstein
Mark Twain Junior High School
Coney Island
Weinstein
Oliver Brown
Harry Briggs
Dorothy E. Davis
Land dispute over old Meeker Run track bed rights
A senior citizen and landowner denounces Athens County and York Township officials over the Meeker Run track bed claim. She says the private road on her deed has been used for decades, that authorities seized and blocked her access, and she vows to defend her property against what she calls Township seizure.
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the Messenger
York Township
County and Township Board of Education
Ralph Perry
Edward Cottingham
Athens County
Athens County Sheriff's Department
Commendation for Athens Emergency Responders
Sue Ackerman praises the Athens emergency squad and police for their efficient handling of an emergency. Lt Walter Jones Pete Christensen and Ptl Ernie Antle are lauded for their conduct. The elderly patient was transported to O Bleness Memorial Hospital for further care.
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the Messenger
Athens
Walter Jones
Pete Christensen
Ptl
Ernie Antle
Police Department
O’bleness Memorial Hospital
Sue Ackerman
McGuffey Lane
Today in History May 13 1974 highlights and birthdays
On this date in history Jamestown's founding 1606 Napoleon captured Vienna 1809 war with Mexico 1846 Palo Pinto Civil War 1865 Lusitania protest 1915 Wilhelmina fled 1940 Nixon attacked Caracas 1958 Laos tensions 1964 Kuala Lumpur riots 1969 opening of US liaison mission 1973 birthdays Joe Louis Clive Barnes and a thought for today.
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America
Jamestown
Napoleon Bonaparte
Vienna
Congress
United States
Mexico
Palo Pinto
Tex
Germany
Wilhelmina
Juliana
Netherlands
London
Richard Nixon
Caracas
Venezuela
China
Peking
Laos
Kuala Lumpur
Donald Bruce
U.S
Joe Louis
Clive Barnes
Public Letters Welcome Readers’ Opinions on Daily Issues
The paper invites letters from readers as the lifeblood of this page and welcomes opinions on matters of public interest. It notes the forum is not for personal announcements or notices.
Athens IM Messenger Publication Details and Rates
The Athens IM Messenger notes publication as daily except Saturdays with AP affiliation. Rates list single copy prices and mail subscriptions for Ohio, West Virginia, and other U S destinations. Entry states Second Class Matter and mailing address in Athens Ohio.
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Associated Press
D&s
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
Athens
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Messenger Publishing Co
Johnson Road
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Field Enterprise, Inc
Gallup Poll
Small Society
Columbus, Ohio
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