A Man Debates Voting With His Wife
A man explains his belief in the value of every vote and why he will vote on Tuesday. He recalls his wife who stopped voting and even threw a skillet at him when he urged her to participate in democracy.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1975
Page
6
Agnew Returns to Public Life Promotes Education for Democracy
Former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew begins a public emergence via the Education for Democracy foundation to promote conservative views and democracy. About 250 letters seeking donations have gone out. Agnew has donated 5,000 dollars and stresses limited, personal solicitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crofton, Md
Spiro T. Agnew
Agnew
Education For Democracy
Maryland
Baltimore County
Crofton
Associated Press
John A. von Kannon
Indiana
The
Alternative
Calls for York Township voters to clean house in Athens County
A letter urges voters to elect younger candidates and remove older officials. It argues current leaders misuse welfare and benefits, favors alcoholics, and calls for a general housecleaning now. The writer also thanks donors to Salvation Army camps and lists contributing groups and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
York Township
Athens County
Salvation Army
Lettershop Plus
Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority
Athens Auto Dealers
Martha Bratton
Athens Retail Merchants Assoc
Social Literary Club
R.H. Lockard Co
Raymond Lee
Claudine Rutter Inc
Guiding Hands
CCL
Kiwanis Club of Athens
Advocate praises Athens County Children’s Service and caseworker
A prison letter from Charles D. Tanthorey commends Miss Sally Riser of the Athens County Children's Service for rescuing his children from a foster home, noting they are safe with their mother and praising the service for helping families, urging balanced coverage of good as well as bad foster-home outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Sally Riser
Athens County Children’s Service
Chillicothe Correctional Institute
Children’s Service
Charles D. Tanthorey
Chillicothe
Union Furnace PTA Thanks Carnival Contributors
The Union Furnace PTA thanks local businesses for their support of the annual school carnival and auction. In Nelsonville list includes Stoltz Drug Store Ben Franklin Kokers Sporting Goods Trico Appliance and more. in Union Furnace Ruby's Grocery Powell's. Special thanks to auctioneer Wayne Timberlake for donating his time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Furnace Pta
the Messenger
Nelsonville
Stoltz Drug Store
Ben Franklin
Kokers Sporting Goods
Trico Appliance
Robinette Hardware
Saltz Insurance
Cavotes
Mechems
Oakley Insurance
Foster's Durg
Coffee Cup
Wilson's Office Supply
Cut and Curl Beauty Shop
Lancaster Sales
Nelsonville Lumber
Neiman Auto Parts
Arco
Red’s Mud House
Buckeye Drive-In
Davis Grocery
Ogg Wholesale
Brook's She Factory
Ford Hack
Riverside Florist
Fair Store
Blackburns
Wolfe Furniture
Dude’s Barber Shop
Linscott Music Center
Krogers
Patti Rae
Joe’s
Kappels Produce
Country Kiln
Union Furnace
Ruby’s Grocery
Powell's
Wayne Timberlake
Campfire Advisors Thank Supporters for Halloween Party
The campfire advisors of Group 9 thank the mothers leaders and the Athens McDonald’s for contributing to their council Halloween party held Oct 26. Our sincerest appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Group 9
Athens McDonald's
Fate of SEOEMS on four County Ballots
Voters in Gallia Athens Lawrence and Jackson counties decide Tuesday on tax levies to fund the Southeastern Ohio Emergency Medical Service SEOEMS after federal money ends December 31. The unit began in 1973 with a 5.3 million dollar federal grant to prove ambulance service standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio
Southeastern Ohio
Gallia
Athens
Lawrence and
Jackson
Southeastern Ohio Emergency Medical Service
Seoems
Lawrence
Jackson County
Lawrence County
Hocking County
Vinton
Meigs
Rural area could benefit from Lurie's opinion on EMS
Dr. William H. Allen, president of the Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation, backs tax levies to fund emergency ambulance service across seven counties. He cites 2 minute response times from Gallipolis and 8.9 minute average travel to scenes, saying trained technicians save lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Allen
Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation
Athens County
Gallipolis
Allen
Secems
Gallia County
A Lament for a Lovely Land in Ireland
The piece reflects on Ireland's weather mirroring its history of passions and misfortunes. It notes Ireland’s turbulent past, the 50 years since independence, and the lingering dispute over the six northern counties remaining with the United Kingdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
County Clare
Ireland
Republic
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Britain
Northern Ireland conflict drags on amid failed unity hopes
The piece notes deepening bitterness in Northern Ireland where Protestant majority and Catholic minority clash over governance, economy, and loyalties. It cites over 1,300 deaths in six years, British troops in place, and a forthcoming constitutional convention aimed at majority rule, with no clear path to acceptance or unification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
China
Russia
France
England
Northern Ireland
Nothern
Irish Republican Army
Limerick
IRA
Constitutional Convention
Ulster
Who Should Pay for NYC Difficulties
Secretary of the Treasury William Simon may favor punishing New York City for its fiscal sins but a fair approach distinguishes blame. The piece argues Washington and the Ford administration share responsibility for the recession and calls for widespread accountability. It targets city officials, New York state, and bankers while urging pension reform and debt restructuring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
William Simon
New York
Ford Administration
New York City
Robert Wagner
John Lindsay
Abraham Beame
New York State
Also Mentioned on This Page
Heehee
Mole Hills
John Woodfield
Foundation
Small Society
Lurie
James Kilpatrick
London
United Ulster Unionist Coalition
Social Democratic Labour Party
UUUC
William Craig
Rhodesia
Nyc
Washington
Joseph Kraft
Congressional Budget Office
Sen
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
Ford
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