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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1972

Page

10

The Coeur D Alene Waterfront Controversy and Press Role

In Coeur D Alene Idaho a lakeside headquarters rises from the water as a symbol of waterfront development. Citizens failed to block the Hagadone building amid a broader critique of press influence and public mood in 1960s politics. The author argues discontent with politics persists despite Nixon support.

Lake Michigan Dunes Coeur D'Alene CPOW State Land Board SLB Idaho Hagadone Intermountain Observer Boise Washington

Athens Messenger masthead history and staff notes

The Athens Messenger lists the Messenger Publishing Company address at 43 West Union Street Athens Ohio with historical publishers and staff. It names Frederick W Bush Cordon K Bush G Kenner Bush and Fred W Weber along with M W McDargh Charles W Reamer and Richard R Paynter in editorial and circulation roles.

Athens Messenger the Messenger Publiy Company West Union Street Athens Ohio Frederick W. Bush Cordon K. Bush G. Kenner Bush

Family physicians scarce as ratio shows 700 persons per doctor

In Athens Ohio on Thursday October 26 1972 the article notes the national ratio of 700 persons per doctor, with about 32,000 family physicians. It states there is one family physician for 7,000 people and that most other practitioners are specialists, with internists doing limited general practice by appointment and often booked weeks ahead.

Henry Fairlie New York Times George Wallace William F. Buckley Jr George McGovern American Academy of Family Physicians New York United States Capitol Hill Congress America Harper’s Magazine Miami Nixon

Internal British politics and 25 years ago Maine health notes

The text recalls Britain’s contested Parliament power amid warnings of a rise toward revolution. It also reports a Nelsonville judge sending two girls to the Girls Industrial School for immoral conduct after guilty findings, amid investigations into alleged immorality late hours and associations with married men.

Britain Nelsonville Girls Industrial School

The Messenger Publishing Company Notice

Athens Ohio postal rates and delivery options for The Messenger published daily except Saturdays. Details include single copy prices, carrier and tube delivery, and mail subscription rates for Ohio West Virginia and other areas. Address and post office information provided for mail and second class matter designation.

Associated Press D&s Ohio West Virginia U.S Possessions Athens The Messenger Publishing Co W. Union St

Athens League of Women Voters Stresses Nonpartisan Policy

The Athens League of Women Voters board reminds the public that the organization remains strictly nonpartisan. While members may belong to parties and support candidates personally, no partisan activities may be conducted on behalf of the league.

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Congress Abets Fiscal Irresponsibility On Capitol Hill

Analysis condemns Congress for failing to reform and for outsourcing budget control. It argues Ways and Means and other panels avoid major issues like Health Insurance and pension safeguards, while approving popular spending without funding. It notes executive overreach risk and a split budget process lacking unified scrutiny.

House Ways and Means

Congress Shifts Burden as Budget Cuts Prompt Critique

The piece notes a divide where a small, powerful faction pressures for spending cuts, forcing the President to act while Congress avoids responsibility. Packwood warns Congress could bankrupt the U S if revenue grows or expenditures shrink, as reform pressures from Ralph Nader and Common Cause mount but lack legs.

Congress Ralph Nader Common Cause Citizens Packwood

Shade PTA urges NO on Issue No 2 to protect education

The Shade Parent Teachers Association urges Ohio voters to reject the repeal of the state income tax in the November election. They argue the Alexander District has benefited from income tax funding and that a graduated income tax best finances education.

Fairlie George McGovern McGovern Nixon the Messenger The Shade Parent Teachers Assocation Ohio Alexander Julia Sinclair Shade Pta

Senator Kennedy to lead inquiry on Watergate affair

The Messenger notes Senator Kennedy intends to investigate the Watergate affair. His experience at Chappy Quick Duck is cited as making him an expert on watergate matters. The author approves of the plan.

the Messenger Kennedy

Voter Registration Delay Sparks Frustration in Buchtel

Mrs. Delbert Matheny of Buchtel, an American citizen voting since 1945, laments missing the October registration deadline after visiting the Board of Elections on October 18. She questions officials for restricting constitutional rights and calls for stronger freedoms as WWII-era values feel eroded.

the Messenger Board of Elections

Readers Welcome Letters on Public Affairs

Readers' opinions on the issues of the day of general public interest are the lifeblood of this page and your letters to the editor are welcomed accordingly.

Washington Insight on Anti Americanism and Nixon Victory

The piece profiles Kurt Vonnegut and Norman Mailer as critics of America ahead of Nixon's likely win. It contrasts anti American rhetoric with Democratic delegates and notes the politics of war and peace. It questions whether Vietnam or Dresden shapes anti-American sentiment and predicts continued critique.

United States Richard Nixon Nixon America McGovern Kurt Vonnegut Jr

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David S. Broder L.A Lake Fred W. Weber M. W. McDargh Charles W. Reamer Richard R. Paynter Maine New England Hemlock Grove Middleport Che Congress Constitutional Authority Paul Revere Ernest Conine Wilbur Mills D-Ark Bob Packwood R-Ore White House LOS Angeles Times Washington Post Small Society Brickman Oregon Agnew HE Was Watergate Delbert Matheny Buchtel Joseph Kraft Art Buchwald Republican Party Vietnam Norman Mailer Execution Square Vonneguts Kurt Vonnegut Dresden Hanoi Winston Churchill Franklin Delano Roosevelt Charles de Gaulle
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