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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1973
Page
4
The Messenger newspaper front page segment from May 14 1973 in Athens Ohio notes the 1825 founding and leadership lineage with publishers Bush Weber and Bush plus staff roles. It lists Route 33 N and Johnson Road address and date components for historical record.
The Manned Space Laboratory launch is planned after the successful ERTS-1 mission. Officials compare Skylab to the satellite, noting more sensors and channels, and the lab aims to gather vast earth data stored on film and tape for return.
Nixon shows renewed vigor after Camp David retreat and Florida visit as aides report a calmer, more aggressive leadership stance. He reels from Haldeman and Ehrlichman firings, criticizes Percy, promises openness, and eyes a comeback.
In Washington AP reports the week’s status of bills: a 2.6 billion vocational rehabilitation authorization with veto sustained. a 120 million rural water and sewage grant program with veto sustained. broadening aid to elderly persons enacted. price and rent control signed into law. Senate confirmation required for OMB director and cabinet officers for a second term. curbs on impounding funds and curtailing programs approved by Senate awaiting presidential action on some items.
A conservative column writer recounts returning to his rural farm from Washington and meeting a new collie puppy named Katie while saying goodbye to the older dog Lorenzo. He notes a building project for a new office and reflects on dreams, books, and daily life amid headlines of bold political deeds.
The piece argues President Nixon’s April 30 TV account misstates his knowledge of Watergate. It notes the June 17 1972 apprehension, repeated denials, and contrasts with John Mitchell’s pre-break-in briefings, suggesting the president could not have remained unaware of the campaign’s espionage.
The article argues the case implicates Richard Nixon and key aides Ehrlichman and Haldeman in a broader Watergate plot. It notes Ehrlichman allegedly aided Hunt and Liddy and knew of break ins, while Haldeman’s aide recruited Segretti for political sabotage. The piece urges cautious judgment and insists Nixon must prove clean hands and knowledge.
A reader criticizes liberal media coverage and defends Nixon amid Watergate. The letter condemns centralized government, urges local election participation, and warns against appointive rule as the Ohio Constitution Revision Commission discussed changes. Gerald E. Hann signs as Athens County Engineer.
Ohio lawmakers draft measures based on personal observations and constituent requests. Weyandt seeks to rename the Turnpike for Shacknessy while Stinziano urges safety signs on waterways. Damschroder proposes welfare reform with sterilization when parents shirk support. Many bills arise from lobbying groups, administration input, and interest organizations, illustrating a busy, responsive legislature.
The Athens Messenger outlines its publication pattern as daily except Saturdays with Sunday editions. Rates list single-copy prices and mail subscriptions for Ohio West Virginia and nationwide delivery with durations from one week to one year. Entry at Athens Post Office notes second class matter status under 1918 act. mailing address provided.
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