Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1976

Page

4

Issue 6 Poses Moral Questions on Nuclear Power in Ohio

Ohio voters face Issue 6 a constitutional ballot proposal on nuclear power safety economy and waste handling. Supporters from OUR argue for legislative control with public hearings and insurance requirements while CSLCE cites strong safety records and cheaper power. Opponents warn the measure could shut down new plants and cause shortages. Key figures include OUR spokesman Steve Sterrett Ohio State University engineer Dr Frank OHara and AFL CIO stance. Ohio plants Zimmer and Davis Besse referenced with seven others on drawing boards.

Tom Diemer Associated Press Columbus, Ohio California Ohioans For Utility Reform OUR Citizens For CSLCE Ohio U.S Eugene Pete”’ O’grady The Citizens Electrician Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission Frank O’hara Ohio State University O'Hara Zimmer Ohio River Cincinnati Davis Besse Steve Sterrett O’hara Atomic Industrial Forum

Athens Messenger Masthead and Staff Directory

The Athens Messenger lists its historical masthead with the address Route 33 N and Johnson Rd Athens Ohio and contact number 614 592 6612. It names Frederick W Bush as publisher from 1896 to 1929 Gordon K Bush from 1929 to 1965 Karl W Runser as managing editor Roy Cross as district editor Herb Amey as city editor Fred Whissel as editorial page editor G Kenner Bush as publisher Richard R Paynter as general manager Fred W Weber II as circulation manager Fred E Bolles as retail advertising manager J William Coon as classified advertising manager Carl L Weber production manager.

Johnson Rd Athens Ohio Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush Karl W. Runser Roy Cross Herb Amey Fred Whissel

Political Feud Delays Ohio Progress Over Stebbins Ouster

Editorial urges end to Rhodes Democratic clashes in Columbus over government deadlock. It cites Gov Rhodes and Senate leaders delaying action on Gregory Stebbins’ removal from the Ohio Industrial Commission, calling a costly special session a political move and urging lawmakers to act in taxpayers’ interest.

James A. Rhodes General Assembly Rhodes Gregory Stebbins Stebbins Ohio Industrial Commission John J. Gilligan OIC Senate Commission Senate Judiciary Committee Oliver Ocasek Columbus

Carter Religion Generally Won’t Alter Voter Views, Gallup Says

A Gallup survey finds seven in ten Americans say Carter’s born again evangelical faith does not affect their attitudes. Among those who say it does, more are favorable than unfavorable. Independents largely view religion as not a factor, with Catholics split among the minority who feel influenced. Jewish voters show mixed reactions, with strong support for Carter but noted unease about his beliefs.

George Gallup Princeton N.J Jimmy Carter Carter South Ford

Carter Religion Shaping Voter Bias Across Demographics

Survey data show undecided Jewish voters rate Carter’s evangelical faith about twice the national figure. Age and education influence views, with older respondents more favorable due to his evangelical stance. Men and women show little difference. In 1960 religion affected Kennedy versus Nixon with mixed effects. The question asks if Carter being born again makes respondents more or less favorable.

Carter John F. Kennedy Richard M. Nixon Kennedy Eisenhower Nixon Jimmy Carter

Panamanian Banker’s Midnight Meeting with Castro

A Panamanian banker recounts a mission to meet Fidel Castro in Havana. He toured Havana and countryside gathering detailed notes from Cuban refugees to test Castro’s claims on medicine, food, and schooling. The meeting featured late hours, guarded conversations, and Castro’s cabinet nearby as the banker challenged assertions with his own observations.

Panama City Fidel Castro Cuba United States Russia Lenin Soviet Union Havana Castro Corpore Sana Stalin Moscow Lady Astor

Desperate Castro Reads Mankiewicz As Panama News Traces Ration

The passage notes Fidel Castro pulling out Frank Mankiewicz’s book as bankers and courtiers react, Archbishop Marcos McGrath praises Castro, and a Panama morning paper reports coffee rations of 1 percent ounce per person weekly with a warning of further cuts.

Castro Panama Marcos McGrath Frank Mankiewicz Cuba

White House Press Corps and Carter Election Dynamics

The White House Press Corps distrusts Carter yet fears a Carter win more than any other outcome. The piece recounts past presidents travel patterns and perks for reporters, noting Kennedy at Hyannisport and Palm Beach, Johnson in Austin, and Nixon at San Clemente and Key Biscayne, with perks and travel shaping coverage.

Americus Carter United States Plains Billy Carter Hyannisport Palm Beach Austin San Clemente Key Biscayne Vail Jimmy Carter White House

Press corps frets over Carter presidency and Plains assignment

Journalists fear long Washington Plains commutes and extended stay in Americus Ga as Carter leads campaign. Veterans recall Nixon era expense worries while joking about peanut farm pay and life at the White House.

Vail Jimmy Carter White House Washington Plains Carter Americus Kennedy Nixon

Government Control Threat Forces Health Efficiencies

New York AP report details how the threat of socialized medicine drives hospital efficiency. Inpatient stays have fallen from 8.4 to 7.5 days in five years, with potential further cuts ahead. Alexander McMahon cites possible universal claim forms and hospital insurer cooperation to save billions while quelling chaos among patients doctors and regulators.

New York Alexander McMahon American Hospital Association California McMahon

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Athens Messenger Brickman William J. Buckley Robert Kennedy George McGovern the Press Corps White San Art Buchward T Ke
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication