Athens Messenger 1973 October 23 front page note
The Athens Messenger issue dated Tuesday October 23 1973 lists staff including publisher Gordon K Bush 1929 1965 editor Charles W Reamer and circulation director Fred W Weber. The paper operates from Route 33 N and Johnson Road Athens Ohio with roots dating to 1825.
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Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
Nixon Approval Holds at Thirty Percent in Gallup Poll
George Gallup reports Nixon’s approval at 30 percent with 57 percent disapproval and 13 percent undecided. The survey, conducted Oct. 6–8 in 1,576 adults across 300 localities, shows the steepest drop since January’s 68 percent high, with independents most critical.
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Former student appeals for rehire of Vinton County teachers
A letter to the editor from a former Vinton County High School student at Marietta College urges the school board to reconsider firing long time teachers John Spang and Barbara Litter. The writer credits these teachers with strong chemistry and calculus instruction and laments the impact of strikes and firings on school spirit and learning.
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Barbara Litter
Inseparable Ideals and the Agnew Fallout
William F Buckley argues that Agnew’s fall threatens conservative ideals and the public’s trust in law and ethics. He reviews reactions to Hiss and Acheson, urges distancing from Agnew yet preserves core conservative truths.
Wolfe Brothers warehouse theft reported near Hocking Valley
The Messenger recalls a 50 year old incident where a thief broke through a boarded window at Wolfe Brothers warehouse near the Hocking Valley roundhouse and stole four 100 pound sacks of flour valued at 16 dollars. Athens hosted thousands for Ohio University's 42nd Homecoming.
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Agnews in the Maryland Mansion Plan
Art Buchwald notes a provocative idea to house Spiro Agnew and his wife in the Maryland governor’s mansion with Governor Mandel and Barbara Mandel. He argues it could ease housing costs and mend strained political ties while warning of evictions and moral concerns. The columnist cites support from Maryland citizens and a Baltimore resident.
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Washington
Nixon
Maryland
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Secret Service
Mrs. Agnew
Governor's Mansion
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Agnews
Mrs. Mandel
Gov. Mandel
Hilton Hotel
Baltimore
Barbara Mandel
Ohio motorists inspection program praised by patrol
Ohio argues its random vehicle checks reduce deaths and injuries and offer spillover benefits like fewer drunk driving incidents and stolen cars. Officials say federal approval is likely and criticize mandatory inspections as costly and easily gamed by station operators.
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Ohio
State Highway Patrol
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Donald Maley
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National Highway Traffic Administration
Today in History Highlights of October 23 1973
On this date in history George Washington withdrew troops from Manhattan in 1776 and the Massachusetts charter was annulled in 1684. Other notes include 1915 women demanding suffrage in New York and U S forces seeing action in World War I in 1917.
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North Africa
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Suez Canal
Letter to the editor defends police and rebukes critic Wilbur Mender
A reader writes regarding last Sunday's On the Square column, objecting to degrading remarks about the Nelsonville Police and police in general. The writer, married to an officer, highlights police hardships and urges public figures to foster trust in law enforcement. The piece notes dangers officers face and questions gun safety and societal attitudes toward cops.
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On the Square
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Readers' Letters Speak To Public Interest Issues
The page invites readers to share opinions on timely public matters while noting that this forum is not for personal notices or thanks. Letters to the editor are welcomed as lifeblood of the section, focusing on broad concerns of community interest.
The Messenger Publishing Co. Athens Ohio Contact Info
The Athens Messenger lists daily and Sunday editions with varying prices. It is delivered by carrier and tube route with per copy and mail rates for Ohio, West Virginia, and the U.S. Rates include daily and Sunday bundles, weekly and yearly subscriptions, and Second Class Matter status.
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