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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1976

Page

4

Taft Campaign Unites Workers and Manufacturers in Ohio

Sen. Robert Taft advances a broad campaign aimed at blue collar and business voters. He met factory workers, spoke with the Ohio Manufacturers Association, and pitched tax reform and a strong defense. Taft contrasts with Democrat Howard Metzenbaum, citing health care and inflation tax impacts, while highlighting Ohio projects and labor outreach.

Robert E. Miller Associated Press Columbus, Ohio Robert Taft Columbus’ East Side Columbus Country Club Ohio Manufacturers Association Taft Robert A. Taft Sr William Howard Taft Big Western Electric Corp James Grohl Centerville Dayton Kay Grohl Ohio Senate U.S. House Ohio River Ravenswood W.va Howard Metzenbaum Cleveland Metzenbaum Democratic Party Columbus National Health Care Humphrey Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council Ford

Athens Slessenger Nutley Herald 1976 roster and staff list

The Athens Slessenger announces its 1976 staff with Frederick W. Bush as publisher from 1896 to 1929 and successors Gordon K. Bush and G. Kenner Bush, plus Richard R. Paynter as general manager and Karl W. Runser as managing editor. The roster includes Fred W. Weber II as circulation manager and Roy Cross as district editor with other department heads listed. Sunday, October 18, 1976.

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

Moscow London Washington D C Cost Comparisons Highlight Differences

The USA UK and USSR appear in a National Federation of Independent Business comparison titled Moscow London Washington D C Whats the Difference The study lists wages hours to buy groceries defense spending and output per person. It notes American wages about 3.83 per hour British 1.83 and Soviet 1.10 with differing hours to buy staples and varying per capita production across the three nations.

National Federation of Independent Usiness USA Ussr Moscow London Washington D.C Soviet Union Great Britain United States United Kingdom

Florence s 1897 street animal ban amended for chickens

Florence Kentucky council narrows animal roaming rules and bans streetwalking chickens in a neighborhood. The ordinance originally fined owners for roaming horses cattle and other animals, with amendments to address urban poultry. The article notes the odd question of why the chickens crossed the street.

Florence

Assassination Accusation Dampens Callaway Probe

A Senate sub committee inquiry into Bo Callaway yields no solid proof of misconduct. Senator Floyd Haskell led partisan scrutiny over alleged pressure on the Forest Service and transfer of officials. Callaway admits discussing the Crested Butte plan but denies any abuse of office.

Washington Senate Bo Callaway Callaway Colorado Floyd K. Haskell Haskell Howard H Bo” Callaway Georgia Army President Allaway Butte President Ford Committee Senator Haskell Interior Committee Environment and Land Resources Forest Service Department of Agriculture Crested Butte

Haskell Hearings End With Controversy Over Timing

The hearings concluded May 14 with remarks that Callaway bore no fault and a probe that found no sinister motives. Kilpatrick notes the report’s delayed Sept 40 release amid Ford campaign politics, alleging political timing and misjudgment by Senator Haskell.

Haskell Ford

Morality in Foreign Policy Sees Shifting US Balance of Power

The piece contrasts Ford and Carter on moral rhetoric versus real interests, critiques Kissinger style diplomacy, and notes Vietnam's debacle revealing a shift from selfless aid to harder power tactics, prompting calls for policy adjustment.

Henry Kissinger Kissinger Russia China Japan Germany Congress Vietnam United States

Carter and Ford confront Wilsonian drift in foreign policy

The author contrasts Carter and Ford with Kissingerism, arguing that public support for foreign policy requires idealism and openness. He warns against expanding commitments without ability to fulfill them, criticizing moral grandstanding on Eastern Europe and southern Africa and favoring Kissingerism over Wilsonianism on moral grounds.

Dr. Kissinger Ford White House Congress Africa Jimmy Carter Kissinger Carter Europe Latin America Asia United States Russia America

Carter Gains On Ford In Foreign Policy Debates

George Gallup reports Carter narrowed Ford’s lead on foreign policy in post debate surveys. Carter closed gaps on dealing with the Soviet Union and other nations, defense, and keeping the U.S. out of war. Polls of 1,304 adults Oct 8–11 bracket the Oct 6 debate.

Princeton Jimmy Carter Ford U.S Carter Soviet Union

Poll shifts show Carter gains in debate on defense and Soviets

Gallup poll compares views before and after the second debate. Ford led Carter 50 to 21 on handling the Soviet Union and 47 to 28 on national defense before the debate. After the debate Carter leads 43 to 40 on Soviets and defense, marking a sharp shift.

Soviet Union Ford Carter

Reader Letters to the Messenger Sign and Contact Details

Citizens are invited to submit letters to the editor on topics of public interest. Each letter should be signed and include the writer’s address and telephone number. The Messenger reserves the right to shorten letters to fit space and reader interest.

Encounter a mix of jokes and ads in a candid column

A reader column discusses jokes about Earl Butz and racism, readers’ responses, and promotional satire. It lists humorous ad pitches selling dubious products like deluxe rope and oversized Tee PJ’s from Lake Forest Illinois, plus Bankers Life free booklets on insurance and annuities from Des Moines Iowa.

America Butz Earl Butz John Dean Bankers Life Consumer Services High St Des Moines Iowa

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