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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1976
Page
4
The Athens Pessenger Established 1825 operates on Route 33 N and Johnson Rd in Athens Ohio with Frederick W Bush listed as publisher from 1896 to 1929 and Gordon K Bush from 1929 to 1965, contact number provided.
The relocation of American Electric Power Co. coal mining, purchasing and transportation headquarters from New York City to Lancaster is expected to create many regional jobs. About 30 office workers will move in weeks, with more hires to follow as staff transfer from New York Charleston Canton and Albany offices.
New York AP analysis notes Milton Friedman has reshaped modern economics from welfare reform to monetary policy. It contrasts his monetarist views with Keynesian interventionism and explains how free money supply and floating exchange rates influence daily prices and personal finances.
The 1932 column compares CAP Carlos Andres Perez to Hubert Humphrey praising his communication and charm. It notes his presidency under Accion Democratica, a 24 year term with a mandatory 10 year wait to run again, and bold oil nationalization while offering favorable foreign investment terms. It warns of political instability, urban migration, and cautious optimism for Venezuela’s future under democratization.
New York correspondent visits the Biltmore Bar to gauge WASP sentiment on the presidential race. Bar patrons argue WASPs are ignored by Ford and Carter, worry about taxes and media stereotypes, and threaten to abstain if issues are not addressed.
Ohio voters will choose 23 congressmen next month with Republicans aiming to keep a 15-8 edge. Key contests include the 18th District where Wayne Hays resigned, the 13th and 20th where retirement and open seats loom, and incumbents in the 2nd 17th 9th 12th and 19th facing strong challenges from Democrats and independents in a competitive map.
A letter urges a public meeting before voting for the two open county commissioner seats in Meigs County. The writer attacks party control, stresses the need for qualified leadership, and invites candidate appearances to discuss education, growth, and local governance ahead of the November 2 election.
Richard cites Jack Kilpatrick's mid September column and defends the Ford administration energy program. He notes a public loss of urgency but emphasizes 13 major proposals and 470 testimonies as evidence of ongoing efforts. He argues for practical action over rhetoric in solving energy problems.
The Messenger urges readers to participate in elections, noting Kennedy won by a slim margin per precinct in 1960 and stressing the importance of voting in 1976 for president and other offices. It warns against political disengagement and says voters should cast ballots even if their candidate loses.
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