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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1971
Page
4
Kilpatrick argues the FBI 1970 crime report shows a failing criminal justice system. He cites low clearance rates, repeat offenders, and rising youth crime, urging stronger policing, harsher courts, and societal reform to restore discipline through parents, schools, and churches.
Local Athens area readers receive the Friday edition of The Messenger from September 10, 1971 featuring community briefs and notices. Notable items include civic updates and notices relevant to residents and businesses in Athens, Ohio.
The Hatch Act, authored by late Sen. Carl A. Hatch of New Mexico, has for 32 years protected federal employees from supervisor pressure to back administration candidates and policies, preserving political independence.
The Messenger reports massive flooding across South Central Texas with heavy casualties in San Antonio and other areas. The piece notes widespread damage as communities reel from the historic storm.
French Finance Minister Valery Giscard D Estaing urged exact gold parities within fixed exchange rates to preserve Europe’s competitiveness against a rising dollar. He warned that many countries may not join, as the United States long did alone with gold reserves.
The piece argues that student voting rights and residency rules could reshape politics as state and federal officials face campus registration cases. It notes the rise of student lobbies, including a National Student Lobby in Washington linked to UC Berkeley and other colleges, aiming to influence bills and elect friendly representatives.
A reader condemns Gov Gilligan for closing 46 state parks and firing state employees arguing it harms citizens right to happiness and wildlife. The letter urges public action to influence representatives and media to reverse the policy.
Readers are invited to send opinions on current public issues. Preference is given to one page or less letters. The editor may edit for space and clarity. Names and addresses must be provided for publication.
The Messenger Publishing Co. delivers daily except Saturday with Sunday edition via carrier and tube routes. Mail rates shown for Ohio West Virginia and other U S regions. second class matter under 1918 act. address for mail is 43 West Union Street Athens Ohio 45701.
As Congress returns, Wilbur Mills of the Ways and Means Committee is center stage. He may push personal income tax relief, seek to curb spending, and pressure for a reform package tied to the new administration tax proposals.
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