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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1976

Page

4

Ohio Issue 5 would create a residential utility group

The measure would form a voluntary funded Residential Utility Consumers Action Group led by seven trustees to advocate for consumers alongside a new government funded public utilities counsel. Supporters say RUCAG would be independent and member governed. opponents call it duplicative and costly.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio Consumers Action Group RUCAG Ralph Nader Public Interest Washington, D.C Ohioans For Utility Reform OUR Steve Sterrett Citizens For CSLCE Eugene Pete’’ O’grady Consumer Counsel Atty William J. Brown

Athens Sessenger historical leadership roster 1825 to 1965

A compact roster lists the Athens Sessenger details including address Route 33 N and Johnson Rd Athens Ohio 45701. It names Frederick W Bush and Gordon K Bush as publishers with years 1896 1929 and 1929 1965 respectively along with key editorial and management staff.

Johnson Rd Athens Ohio Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush

Beasley Ford Pioneer Served Athens County and Nation

Fred R Beasley of Amesville built a vast auto empire from Glouster expanding to 34 Ford dealerships employing 975 people and selling thousands of vehicles annually. He led Beasley Industries a major remanufacturer and diversified into coal oil and gas while shaping civic life in Athens County. His 70th birthday tribute praised his humility helpfulness and neighborly faith in meeting customers first with a Ford.

Fred Beasley Amesville Athens County Ford Charlie Wyatt Henry Ford Glouster Beasley Athens Berry Ray-Glo Stove Corp Columbus Ford Motor Co Mr. Beasley

Round Two Debate Blunder Critique of Ford Claim

A reader slams Ford for misstatement on eastern Europe during a Ford Carter debate round two. The letter accuses The Messenger of hedging Carter's clear victory and questions Ford's foreign policy judgment and preparation.

Ford USA Europe Soviet Union Carter

Letters to the Editor Welcome Signatures and Contact

Readers are invited to submit general interest letters to the editor with the writer’s name address and phone number. The Messenger may shorten letters to fit space and gauge reader interest while preserving the author’s signature and contact details.

Kennedy-King investigations seek truth on assassinations

A House select committee led by Rep. Thomas Downing of Virginia is created to probe the Kennedy and King assassinations. With a $150,000 budget and 12 members, chief investigator Richard Sprague will pursue questions about the rifle, autopsy, and possible Oswald leaks over three years, aiming to satisfy national curiosity.

Washington House of Representatives John F. Kennedy Martin Luther King Kennedy King Dallas Memphis House House Committee Thomas N. Downing Virginia Tom Downing Downing Richard A. Sprague Philadelphia Earl Warren Warren Book Depository National Archives Lee Harvey Oswald

Quotations on the President's resilience in 1924 remarks

In a November 16, 1924 statement, Will Ogers asserts the president travels nationwide with strength, arguing he bears no personal blame for national ills inherited from previous administrations. The quote emphasizes public support and misattributed responsibility.

Debates Highlight Ford Carter Foreign Policy Views

In San Francisco the two turkey debates frame Ford as stressing peace and rebuilding military strength while Carter challenges emphasis on arms sales and moral concerns. Neither offers a strong plan for American interests abroad as they clash over Russia, Iran, and allies in a fluid global context.

San Francisco Ford Jimmy Carter Carter Soviet Union Near East Africa Asia Eastern Europe Washington Russia

Debate impressions weigh on Carter Ford foreign policy clash

Analysis finds both candidates disappointing with no clear answers to Soviet power and global pressure. Ford’s March misstatements and Nixon era actions are cited as missteps while Carter’s forceful image masks gaps. The duel slows losses for Carter but leaves questions about US leadership abroad.

Georgia Ford Nixon U.S Chile Europe Africa Washington United States Israel Carter

Halloween sugar talk spurs readers to opt for apples or pennies

In a reader letter, Bruce Humphrey cites a doctor from the New York Institute for Child Development linking sugar, additives, and preservatives to behavioral issues in some children. The writer urges adults to replace candy with safer treats and suggests community block parties as alternatives. The column also shares a classic End of Garden Relish recipe from Rosalie, with steps and precise ingredient amounts.

Bruce Humphrey Reader's Digest New York Institute For Child Development Rosalie

Interference complaints blamed on TV gear, not CBers

Dave Smith of Newark Ohio notes FCC data show 55 289 interference complaints last year with 45 002 involving home entertainment gear. He cites that 82 percent of 36 900 cases were the TV or record player at fault, not the CBer or ham, and mentions HR 7052 and S 3033 bills in Congress to force TV makers to reduce susceptibility to unwanted signals.

Dave Smith K8wix Newark Ohio Cbers FCC Congress

Headache Sufferers Read About Their Brand of Misery

The September issue of Good Housekeeping presents an extensive article on headache causes, triggers, and relief strategies, offering practical guidance for readers seeking to understand and manage their condition.

Good Housekeeping

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