The Messenger Publishing Co. historical lineages
The notice lists a sequence of publishers and staff at The Messenger Publishing Co. Athens Ohio with roles and years from 1825 to 1965, including Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush G Kenner Bush and Fred W. Weber as key figures along with circulation and editorial leadership.
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the Messenger Publishing CO
Johnson Road
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
G. Kenner Bush
Capitol Tours Offer A Glimpse Into Ohio History
The Statehouse welcomes 70 000 to 80 000 visitors annually with guides Norman Mercer and Charles Wolfe leading tours. They highlight the Lincoln chair the 1795 Greenville Treaty painting and a $1 million bond while recounting Ohio history and the rotunda’s role in Lincoln’s 1851 address. Mercer 10 years guiding Wolfe nine years.
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Lincoln
Ohio
Statehouse
Northwest Territory
Capitol
Norman Mercer
Charles Wolfe
Mercer
Wolfe
House
Senate
Abraham Lincoln
Washington
Illinois
Columbus
Athens
Meigs County
Secretary of State
Upper Arlington
James A. Rhodes
Impact Of Soviet Jews And The Question Of Emigration
By William F Buckley. He critiques U S and Western reaction to Jewish emigration from the Soviet Union during a Jewish holiday period. He contrasts treatment of Soviet Jews with China and notes how anti emigration pressure and sanctions have varied by nation and faith. He references Senator Jackson and the Jackson Resolution and reflects on martyrdom and political strategy.
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Soviet Union
Jewish Defense League
United States
Russia
Senate
China
Mao Tsetung
People’s Republic
Jackson
Rosh Hoshana
Today in History highlights and opinions from 1973
The column marks October 2 1973 with historical notes on Wilson's 1919 stroke and past political forecasts. It lists birthdays Groucho Marx and Rex Reed, plus a long opinion on Kissinger, Soviet policy, Solzhenitsyn and Sakharov, and calls for Soviet emigration of Jews. It weaves reminders of Camp David talks and cultural diplomacy with cautionary reflections on U.S. foreign policy.
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Woodrow Wilson
United States
South Vietnam
Saigon
Lyndon B. Johnson
Abe Fortas
Fortas
U.S
Senate
Nixon
Andrei Gromyko
Camp David
Maryland
Groucho Marx
Rex Reed
Victor Hugo
Tennis Ball Shortage Warns of National Crisis
The interview with a government official alleges a severe U S tennis ball shortage with projections of 1974 depletion. Officials cite rising demand from 5 million players to 30 million, imports from Japan and Germany, possible rationing and even a shift to synthetic balls if needed.
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Washington
United States
Office of Emergency Planning
Soviet Union
Congress
Sympathy letter to editor on teachers grievances procedures
A reader urges the Vinton County school district to adopt formal grievance airing steps and written dismissal reasons to protect teachers. The letter argues these procedures are more valuable than pay or benefits and criticizes gun control debates and political commentary for ignoring entrenched interests.
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the Messenger
Vinton County
Mender
Gun Control Called Foolish by Wilbur Mender
The Sunday Messenger column argues for rigorous gun control rather than confiscation. It cites Johnson’s 1968 act, rising gun sales, and higher crime, noting that stricter laws correlate with lower murder rates in states like New York Massachusetts and New Jersey while Alaska shows high murder rates with few controls.
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Wilbur Mender
Sunday Messenger
Lyndon B. Johnson
National Commission On the
America
Robert Kennedy
Wallace
New York
Massachusetts
New Jersey
FBI
Alaska
Pessimistic forecast of societal decline cited by Maze
J Thorne Maze Logan argues that projecting negative trends into the future leads to doom. He cites Twain about river cuts and cornucopia fears from whale oil to energy shortages, claiming cancer and heart disease rise prove looming collapse and mass dire outcomes.
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All America
J. Thorne Maze Logan
Letters to the Editor Welcome Public Forum
Readers are invited to share opinions on issues of general public interest. This forum is not for personal announcements, notices, or thanks of primarily private interest.
City council rebrands Main Street to Court Street in Athens
Athens officials reverse street name change after 50 years and debate parking machines on narrow streets. A separate note recalls a 20 year old push for a two mill Athens school levy to cover a 1949 budget shortfall of 21 774 dollars.
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Main Street
Athens
Court Street
Ohio House Members Claire Ball and Oakley Collins Listed
A brief notice from Columbus lists Ohio House members Claire M. Ball Jr. of the ninth district and Oakley C. Collins of the ninety second district with contact listings in Columbus Ohio 43215 and area codes.
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Columbus
Ohio
Claire M
Buzz) Ball Jr
State House
Oakley C. Collins
The Messenger Rates and Mailing Details
Athens Messenger lists price and delivery options including daily and Sunday single copies at 15 and 25 cents. Home delivery by carrier and tube service is offered with weekly and yearly mail subscription rates for Ohio West Virginia and nationwide.
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D&s
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
Athens
The
Messenger Publishing Co
Johnson Road
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