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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1973
Page
6
A brief archival line lists the Athens Messenger publishers from 1896 to 1965 and notes the long established Athens paper. It reads like a catalog entry for the Che Athens Messenger publishing house with names Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush and Kenner Bush.
The article lists key personnel including Fred W. Weber as circulation director M W McDargh as advertising director Charles W Reamer as managing editor and Richard R Paynter as assistant to the publisher. The notice outlines the leadership team and their roles within the publication.
Princeton report shows President Nixon with just 32 percent approval amid economic worries inflation at record highs. Watergate remains a concern as Agnew kickback charges surface. Eisenhower's earlier rebound is cited as a historical comparison. Survey of 1,505 adults conducted Sept 21-24.
Ohio tax commissioner Robert Kosydar notes the permissive piggyback sales tax is tapering but effective. Since enactment, 34 counties adopted it, 29 remain active, with Ottawa and Auglaize to begin. The tax yielded about 45 million dollars last year and supported local government funding.
Key past events listed for October 4 include the 1957 space orbit milestone by the Soviet Union, Germantown battle in 1777, Mexico's republic proclamation in 1824, Portugal’s monarchy end in 1910, wartime talks at Brenner Pass in 1940, Laval trial in 1945, Pope Paul VI at the UN in 1965, and political developments in 1960s and 1970s. Birthdays noted include Charlton Heston and Frank Crosetti.
The Messenger recounts 50 years ago Ira Nichols, struck by a falling limb, had a bullet in his brain found by X rays. He later disclosed a 14 year old eye wound left the projectile inside him. 25 years ago Burr Oak, a three house village in northern Athens County, planned a traffic light at Route 13 and the dam site entrance.
Buckley argues that leaking and public speculation about Spiro Agnew harms the fair process. He cites the Watergate era, senatorial courtesy, and calls for secret grand jury practices to be preserved until indictments. He notes Nixon tapes and the political dynamics that shape public perception. Carpe diem.
Washington lawyers report Watergate fallout creating a peak year as firms operate around the clock. Partners discuss bribes, indictments, and high-profile clients while managing a flood of cases from politicians, executives, and officials, amid booming demand and steep fees.
Ohio Board of Regents aims to end mandatory approval for out-of-state university printing deals. Sen Stockdale's bill would let universities prefer Ohio firms when feasible. Briley calls for favorable action when Legislature reconvenes in January.
The Morrison PTA urges Athens citizens to vote yes on the 4.3 mill school levy in November, arguing passage preserves current operations and funds new programs and higher teacher salaries. Mary Anne Flournoy signs for Morrison PTA.
A former teacher in the Vinton County School system voices support for the Vinton Local Teachers Association and its actions, naming Rene Olson as a referenced figure within the statement.
The Athens messenger outlines pricing for daily and Sunday editions including single copy costs 15 and 25 cents, delivery by carrier and tube route, and mail rates by region and duration. It notes second class matter status at the Athens Post Office and provides the publisher address Route 33 North and Johnson Road Athens Ohio 45701.
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