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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1973
Page
4
The Messenger publishes its Athens Ohio edition on Wednesday May 16 1973. It lists staff including Gordon K. Bush publisher and Charles W. Reamer managing editor, with Fred W. Weber circulation director and Richard R. Paynter assistant to the publisher.
A presidential commission led by Dr. Milton Eisenhower urges Congress to extend funding for Radio Liberty and Radio Free Europe beyond June 30. Nixon approved the plan to finance the stations with U.S. funds and possible private European contributions. The stations offer uncensored news to over 300 million in the Soviet bloc, despite Eastern bloc objections, and are seen as aiding détente and American relations.
Washington insight argues Watergate differs from past scandals due to selfless dedication. The piece cites Nixon aides Ehrlichman Dean Hunt Liddy and asserts the abuse extended into courts FBI CIA and state department. It calls for rooting out devotion to an individual over institutions.
In a critique of the Hocking Conservancy District the writer opposes levees for Nelsonville and Logan arguing funds should back SCS watershed projects. The piece contends current flood controls on Rush Creek and Margaret Creek lower flood stages and calls for broader watershed management. It also scrutinizes Nixon era cabinet changes and potential conflicts of interest linked to John Connally and others amid Watergate mentions.
A columnist argues Peter Joseph Niesewand earned an easy exile after Rhodesia’s High Court overturned his official secrets conviction. He notes Niesewand’s articles sourced from military leaks and warns that ZAPU and ZANU threats threaten Rhodesia’s justice and press freedom.
Sen Douglas Applegate introduces a bill to require newspapers to place retractions in a comparable location on the same page as the correction. He argues corrections are often buried after front page charges and endorses training in shorthand and self writing headlines for accuracy.
Gallup surveyed 1,648 adults for the American Water Works Association finding many Americans fear future water shortages while experts cite infrastructure gaps. The study notes investor owned utilities rate higher on service and info campaigns, and 4 in 10 would accept drinking recycled sewage though not yet domestic-ready.
U S House members including Rep Clarence E Miller backed an amendment to block 430 million dollars in Pentagon funds for Cambodian bombing and another proposal barring direct or indirect use of funds for Cambodia combat. Ohio Senators Saxbe and Taft votes noted.
The Athens Ohio newspaper The Messenger lists pricing for daily and Sunday editions, carrier delivery options, and mail rates for Ohio West Virginia and other U S locations. It notes Second Class Matter status and provides the mailing address in Athens Ohio.
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