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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1974

Page

4

Athens Messenger Masthead History and Publisher Line

The Athens Messenger masthead lists The Messenger Publishing Co with Route 33 North and Johnson Road Athens Ohio. It shows publishers Frederick W Bush 1896 1929 Gordon K Bush 1929 1965 G Kenner Bush and Fred W Weber circulation director M W McDargh advertising director.

Athens Messenger the Messenger Publishing CO Johnson Road Athens Ohio Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush G. Kenner Bush Fred W. Weber M. W. McDargh

Friday May 31 1974 newsroom credits page

Charles W. Reamer is Managing Editor and Richard R. Paynter is Assistant To The Publisher on Friday May 31 1974.

Charles W. Reamer Richard R. Paynter Asst

Rush to the White House by Joseph Kraft

Kenneth Rush, former Undersecretary of State, sworn in as counselor to the President on economic policy. Kraft outlines Rush as a conciliatory, activist potential shift in the Nixon White House, contrasting Haig and Ziegler, and notes Rush’s broader background and possible impact on inflation and budget battles.

White House Kenneth Rush Rush Pennsylvania Avenue Alexander Haig Nixon Ron Ziegler Haig Ziegler Henry Kissinger Bull Duke Union Carbide Germany Defense Roy Ash Office of Mangement and Budget William Simon the Treasury Britain France Scandinavia Japan Bush Gen. Haig

Differing Views on the Future of Mankind in Two Books

The Washington Star discusses Roberto Vacca’s The Coming Dark Age and Adrian Berry’s The Next Ten Thousand Years, contrast pessimistic and optimistic forecasts, and argues a likely greater risk of collapse in modern urban systems. It highlights Vacca’s scenario of blackout, disease, and famine following a winter Chicago crisis. The piece favors Vacca’s caution based on current dependencies.

Washington Roberto Vacca Adrian Berry Vacca Berry America Asteroid Jupiter Italy J. S. Whale Chicago O'Hare Starling

Rates Paid By Companies Stir Concerns On Banking

The AP reports corporations pay 15 to 20 percent in some cases, raising doubts about borrowing during economic stress. Prime lending rates exceed 11 percent for top firms, while the Federal Reserve maintains a tight monetary stance amid inflation fears.

John Cunniff NEW York Federal Reserve Board

Newsprint Costs Rise Sharply Amid Global Auction

Producers redirect tight supplies to a world auction pushing U S newsprint to 213 dollars per ton from 175 last year. ANPA warns further hikes threaten newspaper budgets while publishers raise cover prices and ad rates to cope.

New York United States U.S Harold Anderson American Newspaper Publishers Asociation ANPA New York Times John Morton Delafield Childs, Inc Canadian Pulp and Paper Association CPPA Canada

Community Board backs HAVAR site for Athens facility

The Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board 648 supports HAVAR Inc in securing a site for a residential facility for the mentally retarded and developmentally disabled in Athens. An allocation of $10,000 was approved in HAVAR’s 1973-1974 budget by the Board and the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to aid development.

the Messenger Community Mental Health and Havar, Inc Athens Ohio Department of Mental Health and Athens County Helen Daily

61 INTRODUCED IN LEGISLATURE Bills Aid Consumers

In Columbus Ohio the 110th General Assembly is described as highly consumer oriented with 61 consumer bills introduced before May 8 skeleton session. Seven bills have become law, 7 passed one house and six the other, 48 await committee hearings, and passage prospects are favorable. The article notes laws on cognovit notes and garnishment reforms with critiques from Ohio State Legal Services and expert John Gilchrist.

Columbus Ohio 110Th General Assembly Vernal G. Riffe Jr House Ohio State Legal Services Federal Office of Economic Opportunity John Gilchrist Gilchrist

Today in History May 31 highlights and birthdays

On May 31 historical events include the founding of the Union of South Africa in 1910, the death of Frederick William I in 1740, the 1793 start of the Reign of Terror, the Johnstown flood in 1889, and Eichmann’s execution in 1962. Birthdays listed: Prince Rainier III, Joe Namath, Ellsworth Kelly.

Union of South Africa Frederick William I of Prussia Frederick II Frederick the Great Johnstown United States Adolf Eichmann Israel Argentina U.S. Senate U.S Cambodia Prince Rainier Monaco Joe Namath Ellsworth Kelly

Credit crunch impacts on banks and thrift institutions

The piece analyzes how tight money policy and rising rates pressure commercial banks to curb lending and how thrift institutions suffer from outflows as savers seek higher yields. It notes banks shift to flexible rates, the risk of higher loan costs, and some thrifts selling funds to money markets amid housing concerns.

Federal Reserve Saving and Loan Mutual Savings Banks Grover Ensley National Association of Mutual Savings Banks

Senators Vote To Reconsider Amateur Athletics Bill

The Senate approved 56 to 29 to reconsider S. 3500 to create a federal amateur athletics agency. Supporters shelved the measure to avoid a record vote while patching AAU and NCAA tensions. Len Metzenbaum and Robert Taft voted yea.

Senate Amateur Athletic Union AAU National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA James Pearson Kansas Len Howard Metzenbaum Robert Taft

Readers' Letters Open Forum For Public Debate

Opinion letters form the lifeblood of this page and readers are invited to share views on current issues of wide public interest. The page should not carry personal notices or thank yous but welcomes thoughtful argument and civic discussion.

Athens Messenger Subscription Rates and Mailing Address

The Athens Messenger publishes daily except Saturdays with single copies priced at 15 cents on weekdays and 25 cents on Sundays. Delivery by carrier or tube route is listed with rates, plus mail rates for Ohio, West Virginia, and elsewhere in the U.S. Includes publication as Second Class Matter and the mailing address at Route 33 North and Johnson Road, Athens Ohio 45701.

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