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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1971
Page
8
Alan Cranston argues for a broader use of the filibuster and reflects on its evolving role. He recalls the Sept 21 vote on the draft and Mansfield Amendment and notes the shift in Senate attitudes. He warns of rising executive power and constitutional risk if Congress cedes authority.
Historic Athens newspaper page notes the 1971 edition details The Messenger Publishing Company address and staff roles list Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush and G Rei Fred W Weber with circulation and advertising leaders. The paper is dated Tuesday October 12 1971.
A 25 year old report describes the body plethysmograph or body box used to measure lung obstructions in volunteers as part of a smoking cessation program. Dr G M Tisi explains the device will show lung improvements similar to a weight scale.
The analysis argues the Pentagon Papers sparked fear in parts of the press and tested Supreme Court limits. It asserts Congress can curb executive overreach, warns against overreliance on courts, and extols Senate debate as a check on tyranny and government action.
Published daily except Saturdays with Associated Press content. Rates shown for daily and Sunday editions include mail and carrier delivery, with separate Ohio West Virginia and U S and possessions pricing. Entered as Second Class Matter at Athens Ohio. mailing address 43 W Union St Athens 45701.
In The Messenger letters page Elma Randall W Carpenter of Athens argues for ending door to door candy collection to protect youths from dangers. She cites past postscripts about poisoned treats and vandalism and proposes donating Halloween funds to the Leukemia Foundation to aid children.
The Messenger urges a shift from throw away living to recycling. It outlines a plan for Athens to open The Athens Recycling Center, seeking a location, volunteers, and community support, and asks residents to start sorting glass paper and metal and to call 594-5278 with ideas, talent or money.
William F Buckley Jr critiques attorney William Kunstler calling for his disbarment and social isolation. He argues Kunstler’s rhetoric disrupts justice, questions his actions at Colgate University, and accuses him of inciting unlawful behavior against officials and police.
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