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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1977
Page
6
The issue lists staff roles with K C Chronicle publisher G Kenner Bush and managers including Fred W Weber II circulation Fred E Bolles retail advertising William Coon classified advertising Carl Weber and production manager Carl Weber.
Athens County Treasurer Richard L. Coe denounces two court plans for partial tax payments by Conrail and Penn Central. He argues the plans violate the absolute priority rule and local property tax rights. The county seeks full cash payment of delinquent taxes and current taxes on retained property, warning of broader tax-system implications. The dispute centers on 16 states involved and potential settlements by Oct. 19 with the bankruptcy judge deciding the fate of the plan.
A collection of letters from Ohio readers including claims that Gov. Rhodes closed Holy Hill Cathedral in Delaware and a call to remove him from office. Another note urges action on animal neglect at Athens County Dog Shelter with a young writer sharing care tips. The Meigs Local Teachers praise community support during school district contract negotiations.
Washington editorial notes the Bert Lance affair harms Carter's presidency and public trust. It argues loss of Lance deprives Carter of a bridge to Congress and media, while criticizing the administration's hasty judgment and blurred lines between business and private gain. It urges restraint and accountability.
James Kilpatrick weighs in on Kennedy’s energy bill amendment to bar major oil producers from owning coal or uranium assets. He argues liberals push for restraint on big energy firms while conservatives resist, noting oil giants already hold coal and uranium interests and risk further consolidation.
The piece argues the Lance affair exposed failures in executive oversight and Senate confirmation. It credits the press with necessary scrutiny while urging restraint and continued focus on policy issues and public welfare beyond personal scandals. It praises Jody Powell but warns against enemy lists and political demagoguery.
Citizens urged to write Senator Jennings Randolph to support the ARC funded Developmental Day Care five center network in New Lexington Logan The Plains Nelsonville Athens and at Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville as ARC money renewal stalls.
The speaker defends Lance’s appointment despite a troubled financial history and criticizes the President's friends for backing him. The passage argues Carter gains personal cost from partisan posturing, expressing sympathy for the President's fragile moral stance and personal loss.
On this date notable events include West Germany gaining independence in 1949, the first naval clash of the American Revolution on Lake Champlain in 1776, the French monarchy’s abolition vote in 1792, and World War II and Korean War milestones. Also mentions Kissinger’s 1973 Senate confirmation, Beulah related Texas damage, Palme’s resignation, and pianist Gyorgy Sandor turning 65.
A patient thanks the Special Care Unit staff at O'Bleness Hospital for eight days of care and expresses gratitude to Jagers for a fast emergency response and the efficiency of the emergency room.
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