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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1977
Page
4
The piece quotes James Madison on knowledge and self government and argues that a free press is essential to democracy. It highlights that press freedom must be independent of government interference and notes National Newspaper Week October 9 15 with the theme Freedom In Our Hands.
A columnist recalls the Bakke arguments and the 1938 Gaines v Canada ruling, arguing the court moves backward by endorsing race conscious admissions. He recalls personal memories of segregation, praises Gaines for individual rights, and warns that Bakke could win like Gaines did, signaling a color blind future.
Today marks Columbus Day with reminders of key historical moments. It notes 1492 Columbus discovering America, 1870 Lee death, 1942 Cape Esperance, 1947 Corregidor flag return, 1960 Khrushchev shoe incident, plus anniversaries and Joe Cronin’s 71st birthday.
A compilation of multiple incomplete addresses and phone numbers for government offices in Washington Cleveland Columbus and Athens. The fragment shows suite numbers street addresses and area codes with no narrative context or event.
Will Rogers quips that Senate approval is like a rat in a cat convention with pounces on every meritorious program. He warned the President's policies face a tough battle in the Senate. May 11, 1930.
The Messenger editor criticizes repeated use of the term re elect for Margaret Topping's city auditor candidacy and cites Ohio law warnings. The note requests corrections and notes campaign material should avoid implying election win by appointment. It also includes voting registration guidance from Athens County officials and the League of Women Voters with dates and contact numbers.
An American political observer tours Lhasa Tibet with George Bush leading the party. The journey from Chengtu exposes dirt roads riverside scenery and views of the Potala. He notes the clash of ancient Dalai Lama rule and Communist modernization while observing local life and growing infrastructure.
Ohio lawmakers debate a district income tax allowing voters to fund schools amid district closures and job losses. Rep. Wilkowski promotes it to aid districts. Rep. Tablack doubts voter support for a fourth tax but backs a separate plan offering tax breaks to modernize industrial equipment and preserve jobs.
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