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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1972
Page
6
In a reflective piece from SCRABBLE, Va, the author notes the campaign winding down after a coast visit with McGovern and celebrates a vintage autumn. He muses on feeding birds, compares autumn colors to wine, and praises cardinals and other birds while critiquing politicians and noting the peaceful charm of the countryside.
The Athens Messenger issue presents the newspaper masthead listing owners and key staff. It includes the publishing company address 43 West Union Street Athens Ohio and a lineage of publishers from 1825 to 1965 along with circulation and advertising directors and editorial staff.
Victor Taylor, 28, serving 61 years in Marion Illinois federal prison dubbed the new Alcatraz, earned a BA in psychology from Southern Illinois University magna cum laude after four years of study in 21 months. Prison officials note rising college participation among inmates and potential for reducing recidivism. Taylor aims to guide other blacks to self help, with convicts released on probation aiding youths to avoid crime.
A Maryland senator introduced phonograph records to promote his campaign and distributed them to 50 000 voters in his district. Officials noted roads would need days to cure before reopening.
Analysis notes the Vietnam focused anti Nixon ad by Tony Schwartz may not reach TV due to peace prospects. Campaign officials discuss withheld spots and shifting strategy while fearing a peace deal before election could hurt Nixon’s prospects, with McGovern aides citing White House briefings and communications gaps.
The Messenger notes Nixon campaigned on law and order in 1968, but crime rose 33 percent and drug addiction doubled in three years. Sen George McGovern calls for a strong crackdown on organized crime and narcotics with a 1.5 billion plan for enforcement and rehab. He argues for replacing the White House with McGovern as president.
The Ohio Association of Public School Employer Chapter 329 supports the state income tax and Athens City Schools 2.25 mill levy for building maintenance major repairs and capital improvements. If the state income tax fails the district would need 5.47 additional mills beyond the 2.25 mill proposal. Joseph B. Adams serves as president with Cecil Newsom as vice president Lorna McKibben as secretary and Catherine Graham as treasurer.
Lawrence Cottrill of Gloucester criticizes Richard Nixon for Russia and China deals and wheat shipments while vouching for no candidate. He argues McGovern would cut defense and leave the nation in a weakened state if elected.
The Doylestown Lions Club thanks Frank Batdorf of Abex Corp for guiding the visit and Herb and Sarah Evans for hosting. The group praises Candle Shop hosts, Burr Oak Lodge service and food, and remarks on Athens High School girls Brenda Burson and Tina Franks.
Joseph Kraft argues the South is rapidly modernizing through industry, farming changes, and city growth. Black voters gain influence in cities and suburbs, while white shifts include farmers' decline and suburban boosters. GOP gains hinge on Wallace and senatorial races test party adaptability amid aging incumbents.
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