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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1972
Page
4
James Kilpatrick writes from Rapahannock County Virginia about returning from four months on the road. He notes mountain sights, garden quirks, and local wildlife while debating Nixon’s war policies, Haiphong bombing, and public opinion with neighbors and TV reports.
The Athens Messenger publishing staff lists Frederick W. Bush as publisher with long service and Gordon K. Bush succeeding, followed by G. Re Fred W. Weber as Circulation Director and M. W. McDargh as Advertising Director. Charles W. Reamer serves as Managing Editor with Richard R. Paynter asistant to the publisher.
A Washington style retrospective notes Hawaii pioneering ombudsman roles and five states Iowa Nebraska Oregon Illinois and Ohio joining the trend. Patty Cooper of South Carolina calls ombudsmen Mr Fixit while Gov Gilligan in Ohio sets up a businessman ombudsman as part of a growing effort to keep government in closer touch with residents. The piece highlights benefits to both agencies and citizens and frames ombudsmen as a public relations plus action for government satisfaction.
Denis D. Broder notes the Fraser O Hara plan to replace the Democratic National Committee with new state regional and national party structures based on individual memberships. It calls for year round political education stronger national leadership and regular policy conferences between elections to shape party program and ensure accountability.
Washington profile of George McGovern charts a unlikely rise from One-Note start to leading Democratic hopeful. It notes his moral rhetoric, pastor background, and calm style contrasting with sharp political risk in debates over abortion Israel and defense while California primary looms as pivotal in nominating him.
Washington Insight notes George Wallace remains tied to race as Indiana primary polls show 20 percent voting for anti busing reasons and 23 percent for coded race claims. Wallace's strongest results come from states with busing issues while rivals attack busing. the piece discusses civil rights tensions and a non confrontational strategy going forward.
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