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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1972
Page
4
A NEWS SERVICE analysis notes Unidad Popular's shrinking mandate as Chile endures rapid inflation and rising poverty. It highlights widespread public discontent, ongoing violence, and the regime's difficulty in stabilizing the economy while expanding state control.
The text argues that Chileans reject pressure on freedoms and curbs under Unidad Popular. It notes growing unwillingness to support the regime in recent by-elections and union and university consultations, showing voters doubt sacrifices justify the course.
An archival note lists the Athens Ohio newspaper The Messenger Publishing Company with its address at 43 West Union Street and a lineage of leadership from Frederick W. Bush in 1896 to Gordon K. Bush and G. Kenner Bush through 1965, plus Fred W. Weber as Circulation Director and Charles W. Reamer as Managing Editor.
In Athens Ohio on October 17 1972 Congressional subcommittee hearing experts George Gallup and Louis Harris discuss polling effects. They argue polls do not create a bandwagon and may influence voter complacency or fundraising dynamics for candidates trailing in the race.
The Messenger recalls a three week pre election presence of the old soldier dubbed General Apathy affecting Republicans and Democrats. Congressmen were away nationwide to wake the electorate as McGovern and Shriver target eight key states New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan Illinois Texas California in a still open race. The Athens Ohio paper lists subscription rates and postal details.
Brig. Gen. (Ret.) 8 L A Marshall surveys a wave of self styled military experts and critics in Washington. He notes how former officials such as Ellsberg King Truscott and Gelb exploit the Pentagon Papers to shape opinion while many commentators lack hard military experience yet gain prominence.
Washington analysis notes President Amin’s three month ultimatum for Asians in Uganda triggers regional resentment. Diplomats say the move stems from ethnic and economic tensions, with criticism of Asians for keeping apart from Africans and sending profits abroad. The policy risks broad social and economic disruption.
William F Buckley argues patriotism wanes as social bonds weaken due to state power and secular values. He critiques intellectual attacks on patriotism, cites government overreach and tax policy, and urges restoring individual affections and support for religious schooling to strengthen love of country.
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