Athens Messenger staff and publisher lineup listed
The Athens Messenger page dated Thursday November 1 1973 lists the publisher Frederick W. Bush and successors Gordon K Bush and Kenner Bush along with staff including Fred W Weber circulation director M W McDargh advertising director Charles W Reamer and managing editor Richard R Paynter.
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Athens Messenger
the Messenger Publishing CO
N and
Johnson Road
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Ordon K. Bush
Kenner Bush
Fred W. Weber
M._W. McDargh
Charles W. Reamer
Richard R. Paynter
Ohio voters see lay language guide on four ballot amendments
Ohio Secretary of State Ted W. Brown releases a voter education pamphlet explaining four November amendments. The guide covers tax on agricultural land, exemption levels for income tax, court organization, and a Vietnam era veteran bonus funded by state bonds.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio
Ted W. Brown
Brown
Ohio Constitutional Revision Commission
Children’s Services Levy Renewal Urged in Athens County
In a letter to the editor, voters are urged to renew the Athens County Children's Services Levy on November 6. The .55 mill levy is a slight reduction from the prior five year levy and funds operating costs for group homes and related services serving about 525 children from birth to age 21 across the county.
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the Messenger
Athens County
Jacobs Drive
East Athens
Levy Backed Editor Calls Athens School Levy Essential
The Messenger: Citizens for Better Schools urges passing the Athens City School Levy on November 6. They cite the need to attract and keep good teachers through competitive salaries, rising costs for food materials and transportation, and inadequate rewards for long term non teaching staff. The levy is deemed vital to the school system and the community.
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the Messenger
Athens City
Athens
Majority Oppose Nixon Impeachment After Press Conference
A nationwide Gallup survey shows 55% of adults oppose impeaching President Nixon and 62% oppose resigning at this time. Confidence in the Nixon administration remains low with 55% expressing little or no trust. The poll also finds 63% favor Congress confirming Gerald Ford as Vice President if needed.
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George Gallup
Princeton
N.J
Nixon
Congress
Rep
Gerald Ford
Choos Ak Oho
First Mardi Gras Celebration in Athens County Opens
The Messenger reports Athens County hosts its inaugural Mardi Gras celebration starting strong as revelers gather on a Wednesday evening. A Belgrade newspaper notes the U S presidential election and outlines party support among Wall Street bankers for Democrats and Republicans.
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Athens County
Belgrade
U. S
Wall Street
Renewal of Athens County Children’s Services Levy Advocated
Voters are urged to renew the .55 mill levy for Children’s Services citing adoption placements, foster care, special education, juvenile court aid, drug and behavioral counseling, and support for unwed mothers. Officials emphasize the agency provides essential services for today’s children and urge a vote on November 6, noting the renewal entails a decrease rather than an increase.
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the Messenger
Athens County
Incumbent Tom Smith Rejects Open Debate with Joe Johnson
Voters seek a clear record from Smith as Johnson challenges him to a public debate. Smith cites serving the public and newspaper coverage, but critics argue the stance hides a failure to engage. Debate would let voters compare positions and record directly.
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the Messenger
Tom Smith
Joe Johnson
Smith
Johnson
Farmers Vote Tax Break Argument Opposes Issue No 1
An editorial warns that Issue No 1 on the November ballot would let farmers pay taxes on use value rather than market value. It contends this shifts burden to other taxpayers as farmland near cities stays undeveloped for housing, driving up home costs. It urges a No vote to prevent greater property taxes on residents.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Southerwaite Sampson
White House
Justice Department
Senate
Fifth
Sampson
Camp David
the Messenger
Today in History November first 1973 highlights
On this date various events are noted including the 1952 hydrogen bomb test at Eniwetok Atoll and historical milestones such as Stamp Act in 1765 and Truman era events. Other entries mention WWII bombings, Hitler’s death, political coups in Vietnam, and a proverb attributed to President Truman.
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United States
Eniwetok Atoll
Marshall Islands
U.S. Continental Congress
U.S
Naples
Italy
Adolf Hitler
Berlin
Blair House
Washington
Harry S. Truman
Readers' Letters Welcome Opinions on Public Issues
Public letters on issues of general interest are invited for the page. Only signed letters with name, address and phone number will be published and preference may be given to shorter letters. The editors may edit and condense as needed. the editors’ views do not affect selection.
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Robert E. Miller
Associated Press
General Assembly
Common Pleas
Vietnam
Gulf of Tonkin
Levy
Art Buchwald
the Athens Messenger
D&s
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
Gallup
The
Small socIety
Ngo Dinh Diem
South Vietnam
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Mekong River
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