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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1977
Page
4
Frederck W Bush is listed as publisher with the Athens Messenger, dating from 1825. The item notes 1896 and 19 publisher information, referencing the long-running local newspaper and its operator.
A.P. report on how Congress struggles to define who is a lobbyist and regulate lobbying activities. The piece notes reform proposals, current disclosure limits, and concerns from civil liberties advocates about overreach. It cites Carter's stance on energy policy and potential Panama Canal treaty battles.
The Bakke dispute before the Supreme Court raises questions about racial considerations in college admissions and the balance between merit and social goals. The Carter administration argues race can inform credentials while avoiding rigid quotas, a stance rooted in common sense and equity, even as it leaves Bakke's individual claim unresolved.
Notable events include Italy and Yugoslavia settling Trieste disputes in 1954, Columbus discovering Costa Rica in 1502, Picasso's birth in 1881, and Texas v. Ruby reversal in 1966. Also noted are Castro assassination claims by Church in 1975, regional disputes in Africa, a nuclear fallout report, and birthdays of Georges Bidault and Joshua Logan.
The Messenger urges clarity on the state Issue 2 banning leg hold traps arguing opponents spread confusion. It notes that if the facts were straight the debate would be less muddled and voters better understand effects on mice rats and wildlife.
Readers argue against leg-hold trap bans and urge a Yes vote on Issue 2 while reporting a theft of Mark Johnson's letter jacket from his car outside Athens High School. They claim data shows no rabies surge from banning traps and criticize cruelty traps as quick-kill devices.
James Kilpatrick discusses the Cornell controversy over Dean Robert Farrell and his ommended war on illiteracy. He mocks errors in Farrells letter and notes criticism from Cornell alumni while arguing that writing clarity remains a difficult art. High above Cayugas waters, Cornell students may still learn how English should be written.
The FDA banned acrylonitrile but not polyester. Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola clash over safe shatterproof bottles with Goodyear promoting polyester resin. Pepsi rolled out polyester bottles in 11 states. Coca-Cola plans its own polyester version. Goodyear markets polyester for tires and packaging. lawsuits loom as Monsanto defends acrylonitrile ban.
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