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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1972
Page
4
A historical newspaper masthead listing the Athens Messenger staff and leadership figures. It records the publishers Frederick W. Bush Cordon K. Bush G Kenner Bush and editors along with circulation and advertising directors in Athens Ohio.
The Board of Higher Education of New Jersey is set to approve a master plan guaranteeing admission to a state community college for every resident aged 18 or older. Remedial programs would be offered to those without diplomas, and the plan covers academic, occupational, or remedial tracks across 15 community colleges.
Investigators say that billions paid in fraudulent war contracts would not be recovered. About 400 profiteering cases were on trial nationwide in courtrooms.
Readers are invited to submit opinions on current issues with preference for letters of one page or less. The editor may edit for space clarity and fairness. Names and addresses must be provided for publication.
Gary Hart argues national polls mislead by weighting Southern and Western strengths. He predicts McGovern could win California New York Illinois New Jersey Massachusetts and more, totaling 195 electoral votes with Texas and other smaller states in reach, if Nixon’s share drops near 50 percent.
Campaign manager Hart says McGovern’s Vietnam speech on national TV improved his image while Nixon retains a negative perception. He notes the corruption issue may now influence voters, particularly Democrats seeking a reason not to support Nixon.
Publication details for The Messenger Publishing Co of Athens Ohio list daily and Sunday single copy prices, delivery and tube route costs, and mail rates for intra state and U.S. addresses. It notes second class matter status and provides the mailing address at 43 West Union Street Athens Ohio.
Letter writer cites Nixon campaign claims of a secret plan to end the Vietnam War and argues the president has failed to deliver peace. He recalls Nixon speeches in 1968 and Kissinger trips, alleging ongoing war expansion and continued funding, urging America to come home.
Barb Fought Byers Hall argues credibility and integrity define the campaign. She endorses George McGovern, citing Watergate links and fund controversy as reasons to elect him on November 7.
A year after opening the Athens recycling center at the old university airport on E State St, branches will reopen in Gam Hall East Green Parks Hall West Green and Building 1 South Green. The centers accept newspaper cardboard metal cans glass and aluminum. Volunteers are urged and a Baker Center 204 meeting is set for 8 p.m. Thursday. Contact Richard Korn 55 Stewart St or call 592 4924.
Washington insight notes Michigan voters show limited enthusiasm for Nixon and Griffin. Blue-collar workers at Ford and La Z Boy show little Nixon support while Wallace and inflation concerns shape opinions. Campus views split on abortion reform as voters seem undecided and cautious about party alignment.
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