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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1973
Page
4
Public notice lists key staff of The Messenger Publishing Co in Athens Ohio with roles including publisher editor and staff positions. Reads like an historical masthead credit for the Route 33 and Johnson Road location.
William F Buckley argues the Arab Israeli conflict tested detente amid U S aid and airlifts to Israel. He notes Soviet pressure, UN cease fire votes, and the resulting strain on U S Soviet relations and American military posture.
In Princeton New Jersey a Gallup style trial heat shows Reagan at 43 percent and Kennedy at 50 percent. Reagan leads GOP voters for the nomination while Kennedy tops Democrats. Data imply Watergate has not doomed GOP White House chances in 1976 though Republican affiliation and House seat prospects weaken.
A Princeton report notes a Gallup survey showing 63 percent favor voters indicating vice presidential candidates in primaries, with 31 percent preferring continued selection by the presidential candidate. The piece also cites shifts in GOP ratings and early 1976 presidential matchups between Reagan and Kennedy.
The piece imagines a constitutional succession chain led by Donald Nixon and Edward Nixon with Bonny Prince Don and Bebe Rebozo as potential regent, plus a non Nixon compromise option Paul Delisle. It notes talk of changing the Constitution to allow Julie Eisenhower and cites Gallup trial heats showing Reagan, Rockefeller, Connally leading Republicans and Kennedy, Wallace atop Democrats.
Washington analysts foresee a prolonged inflationary path with a possible six percent rate next year. Some officials warn the worst may be over while others fear persistent price pressure. Food prices could rise about ten percent, eroding purchasing power further for wage earners. Public support for wage and price controls remains uncertain as officials debate policy.
The Roach grocery on West Union Street will not occupy the new storeroom in the Lastro building and will relocate to the storeroom in the Red Men's building on West Washington Street. The United Nations Security Council formed a subcommittee to study a resolution urging economic sanctions on Israel to cede territory in the Negev desert recently won from Egypt.
Gov. John J. Gilligan argues parties should endorse candidates in primaries to reduce voter confusion from similarly named figures. He notes William M. O'Neill and others risk misidentification with established politicians as campaigns begin.
State House Columbus Ohio representative Oakley Collins of the 92nd District lists the Athens address 7 Virginia Lane Ohio and an Athens contact phone while offering a Columbus office and a separate Columbus phone line for constituents.
The Athens Messenger notes daily except Saturdays with 15 cent weekday issues and 25 cent Sundays. Delivery by carrier or tube route with varying charges. Mail rates shown for Ohio, West Virginia, and nationwide, with post office class and mailing address.
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