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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1976

Page

4

Newspaper staff roll and publication date

The listing names G. Kenner Bush publisher Richard R. Paynter general manager Fred W. Weber II circulation manager Fred E. Bolles retail advertising manager J William Coon classified advertising manager Carl L Weber production manager Karl W Runser managing editor Roy Cross district editor Herb Amey city editor Fred Whissel editorial page editor Tuesday September 28 1976 Page 4.

Karl W. Runser Roy Cross Herb Amey Fred Whissel

Remembering Julie Ann Christinsen at Hocking Hills Park

A lamenting column recalls 13 year old Julie Ann Christinsen who died at Cedar Falls after slipping at Hocking Hills State Park. The piece condemns park safety lapses and urges stronger warnings and postings to prevent future deaths.

Julie Ann Christinsen Hocking Hills State Park Columbus Hocking Hills Julie Ann Cedar Falls Julie Anns Falls

Ungalvanizing First Debate Echoes Old Fox Nixon-Kennedy

A columnist reflects on the 1956 Kefauver Stevenson exchange and the 1978ish, Carter Ford debate dynamics. It notes Carter’s missteps, Ford’s restraint, and the ungalvanizing effect of the exchange, comparing styles to past presidents and poloing at rhetoric and tax policy.

P. G. Wodehouse Raymond Moley Estes Kefauver Adlai Stevenson Minneapolis Jimmy Carter Ford Congress Carter John F. Kennedy Lyn

Cana President and the fight against special interests

An opinion piece argues a president can govern by taking control of the administration, reducing private influence via public funding, disclosure, open meetings, and reforming agencies and congressional jurisdictions, aided by vigilant citizens and a press. It frames government as fragmented by enduring special interests and urges decisive executive restructuring to enable coherent policy.

Jimmy Carter Averell Harriman LBJ Joe Kennedy Fdr George Washington Carter White House Nixon Ford John Gardner Congress General Motors American Medical Association Watergate

Dole Keeps Convention Crowds Laughing With One Liners

At the Ohio Republican Convention Sen. Robert Dole delivered a 45 minute speech in a folksy style mixing humor with sharp charges against Jimmy Carter. He joked about the running mate process and referenced the Ford selection amid taunts at Carter on tax reform defense cuts and grain policy.

Columbus Ohio Robert Dole Jimmy Carter Bill Saxbe Mechanicsburg Squire Kansas Robert Taft Cincinnati Dole Taft Carter Penthouse Ford Kansas City John Connally Ann Armstrong William Ruckelshaus Connally Russell Kan Georgia

Divorce as Tax Break Tops Couple’s Session

A Washington marriage counse lor session pivots to tax laws as a couple seeks divorce to cut IRS costs. The counselor warns against evading taxes, suggests genuine reasons or therapy, and notes tax rules make repeated marriage and divorce unworkable. The punch line: the counselor refers them to H and R Block for help.

Washington IRS Internal Revenue Service

Readers respond on bypass ceremony and PVC concerns

A letter criticizes the Athens bypass ceremony for excluding City Councilman Jerry Adams and urges fair recognition of Democrats. The writer recalls a Jackson ceremony and praises bipartisan guest inclusion. A second letter argues PVC plastic is not carcinogenic, blaming raw materials and noting PCB and PBB confusions.

the Messenger Gerry Frye Vinton County Courier Athens Jerry Adams Jackson J. Phillip Richley Ohio Department of Transportation Karl Bunkleman ODOT Public Information Office Michigan

Gratitude for Support After Open-Heart Surgery at Cleveland Clinic

The writer thanks everyone for kindness during recent open heart surgery at Cleveland Clinic. They acknowledge donations of blood, flowers, gifts, cards, calls and prayers as meaningful and comforting.

the Messenger Cleveland Clinic

Community letter laments school board pressure on coach

Citizens of Athens criticize elected officials for failing to represent voters after pressure from an outside group. The note cites the school board’s error and the resulting furor that led Bill Whaley to not reapply, depriving youth of a dedicated coach.

the Messenger Athens Bill Whaley

Athens bands exchange thrills Athens and Ohio University

To Mr. Steve Berry Mr. Ron Socciarelli and the students in the Ohio University and Athens High School Marching Bands Thanks for a weekend of fantastic and exciting music at Athens High School Friday and Ohio University Saturday Your idea of a band exchange was great It was a truly tremendous way to begin our school year in Athens.

the Messenger Steve Berry Ron Socciarelli Ohio University Athens Athens High School

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