The Athens Messenger historical staff list page
A bibliographic page from the Athens Messenger dated Monday October 25 1976 lists publishing staff and management figures including Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush G Kenner Bush Richard R Paynter Karl W Runser Fred W Weber II Roy Cross Fred E Bolles Herb Amey J William Coon Fred Whissel Carl L Weber and production details for Page 4.
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Johnson Rd
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
G. Kenner Bush
Richard R. Paynter
Karl W. Runser
Fred W. Weber II
Roy Cross
Fred E. Bolles
Herb Amey
J. William Coon
Fred Whissel
Carl L. Weber
Round Three Debate Draw Shows Subtle Voter Impact
The third presidential debate between Ford and Carter ends in a draw with neither candidate delivering a decisive victory or ignominious defeat. Viewers saw thoughtful responses and sharper questions, highlighting real issues and shaping voter attitudes ahead of the November election.
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Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
Ford
Carter
Words of Wisdom on Federal Pay and Budget Balancing
A senator reflects on federal pay raises and the year old gap between federal and private sector salaries. He argues against increased federal spending and calls for balancing the budget by reducing spending. The remarks emphasize accountability for taxpayers and fiscal restraint.
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Senate
Congress
Letter writers urge faith clarity and voter turnout
A reader laments Carter's faith not swaying attitudes, warns against church corruption, and urges government focus on waste and public concerns. A second writer scolds voter apathy, urges participation in the November election, and argues that turnout determines national direction.
Petition Seeks Sanitary Landfill in Trimble Two Area
Athens County officials face a 700 signers request to establish a sanitary landfill suit to curb roadside dumping. Residents cite drive times and fees as barriers and press for a realistic county waste program.
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the Messenger
Trimble Two
Athens County
Rome Two
Transkei Birth Of A New Republic And Its Critics
At midnight the Republic of Transkei will gain independence, supported by gradual reform rather than violence. The piece praises the peaceful transition, notes demographics and development under South African aid, and counters critics who call independence a sham or threat to Africa’s future.
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Stewart
the Messenger
Washington
Republic of
Transkei
United Nations
South Africa
Durban
London
Denmark
Switzerland
Swaziland
U. N
Bahrein
Bhutan
Gambia
Gabon
Imtata
Kaiser D. Mantanzima
Washington Post
Cook County
Evolution not revolution fuels Transkei birth of freedom
James Kilpatrick argues the Transkei’s new birth of freedom comes through evolution, not revolution, and defends tempered political rhetoric. He notes both sides spent summers vilifying one another and calls for a moratorium on campaign speeches to stop eroding votes.
Debates and Authenticity in the Ford Carter Duel
A columnist analyzes the final presidential debate prep, noting questions, authenticity, and the challenge of distilling complex policy into brief queries. It weighs how the candidates reveal thinking on their feet, cites past errors, and argues debates still offer public insight into character despite flaws.
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Lionel Trilling
Ford
Jimmy Carter
White House
David Frost
Oriana Fallaci
Carter
Shanghai
United States
China
Condensed Letter Number For The Messenger
The Messenger may condense letters for space and reader interest. Readers are invited to send brief notes or inquiries to the newspaper office for possible publication and public response.
Encounter Taking Care of Tools
Bruce Humphrey reflects on the annual ritual of tidying and maintaining garden tools. He outlines quick steps for sharpening blades, inspecting handles, painting metal parts, oiling wood, and winterizing hoses and a garden tractor, while noting competing chores and time constraints. A forwarded note advertises a free women only life insurance booklet from the Institute of Life Insurance.
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Bruce Humphrey
George Frampton
Institute of Life Insurance
Park Ave
New York
N.Y
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