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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1974

Page

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Nixon and Ford Meet as President Plans Resignation

President Nixon met with Vice President Ford at the White House to discuss his decision to resign. Officials indicated a final announcement could come later, as Nixon requested airtime for a national address and aides debated impeachment paths.

Nixon White House Ford Spiro T. Agnew Oval Office Paul Miltich Blair House House John J. Rhodes Henry A. Kissinger Chicago Sun-Times Defense Melvin R. Laird Miltich Mittich House Judiciary Committee Capitol Hill Alexander M. Haig Jr Haig Senate Robert P. Griffin Senate Gop

Ford Delays Western Trip Amid Nixon Crisis

Vice President Gerald Ford postponed his 12 day Western Midwest tour due to the fast changing political situation in Washington. He remained tight lipped as Nixon faced impeachment scrutiny and rumors swirled about a possible resignation and a transition plan.

Washington Nixon Gerald R. Ford White House Oval Office Ford Far West Gerald R. Warren Warren Chicago Los Angeles GOP George Bush Chicago Sun- Times Mittich Sun-Times Washington Post Post Gerald Ford

Nixon family dinner captured by Oliver Atkins in White House

Washington AP report details photographer Oliver Atkins recording Nixon in a private upstairs White House dinner with his wife and daughters as reports of damning Watergate fallout circulated. The White House would not release the latest Atkins photos, deemed too private and poignant.

United States White House Oliver Ollie Atkins Richard Nixon Nixon Senate House Barry Goldwater Peking Moscow H. R. Haldeman Congress CIA FBI Haldeman Oliver Atkins

North Vietnam flags possible countrywide South Vietnam offensive

U S officials warn Hanoi has alerted six home based divisions amid signs of a broader strike in South Vietnam. A build up of North Vietnamese troops and equipment is reported with more than 200 000 combat troops in the south and extensive support forces. No U S bombing without approval is planned despite the rising threat.

Washington North Vietnam South Vietnam U.S Hanoi Nixon Senate North Viet Congress

Cycle Goes 2nd Day Auction in Athens

Leslie Brooks of Athens sold his 1973 Yamaha motorcycle using a fast acting Action Act and reported strong buyer interest. He said he is sold on the new approach and urges others to seek immediate results.

Leslie Brooks Athens Leslie

Cyprus talks gloom for second round as Cyprus clash rises

Greek Foreign Minister George Mavros called prospects for the second round of Cyprus peace talks gloomy and pessimistic. A British TV crew member was killed by a land mine near Lapithos and four other reporters were wounded as a press convoy entered the town. The U.N. mission urged demilitarization and Turkish withdrawal as steps toward peace, with Greece demanding Cyprus be made a party to Geneva talks.

Associated Press George Mavros Cyprus Greece Turkey Britain Lapithos Ted Stoddard British Broadcasting Corp New York United Nations U.N Athens Geneva

Judge orders renewed contract talks for Vinton teachers

In McArthur, Judge Wade H. Lohr of the Vinton County Common Pleas Court orders the Board of Education and the Vinton Local Teachers Association to resume contract negotiations. He sets team makeups, directs timetables, requires written reports, and retains jurisdiction. He warns of potential refereeing by the American Arbitration Association at shared costs up to 50 dollars per hour if disputes arise.

Wade H. Lohr VLTA Lohr American Arbitration Association Board

Wholesale prices surge highest since last August

The Labor Department reported a 3.7 percent rise in wholesale prices for last month, yielding a 44.4 percent annual rate. The gain, after seasonal adjustments, signals continued inflation pressure and dampens hopes for easing consumer prices.

Washington Labor Department

Judge declines KSU order on off campus housing rule

A federal judge in Cleveland declined to order Kent State University to register first and second year students seeking off campus housing. Judge William K. Thomas said granting a preliminary injunction would effectively decide the challenge to the university rule that requires freshmen and sophomores to live in dorms.

Cleveland Ohio Kent State University U.S. District Court William K. Thomas

Senate House reach $11.3 billion housing bill compromise

Senate and House conferees announced an $11.3 billion housing bill compromise aimed at preserving two subsidy programs for the poor that President Nixon had sought to end. The plan would continue the programs but does not obligate administration funding.

Washington Senate House Nixon

Weather is Showers and Thunderstorms Likely Tonight and Friday

Forecast calls for showers and thundershowers tonight and Friday with lows in the low to mid 60s. Friday highs expected in the upper 70s to low 80s with warm, humid conditions. Details on Page 2.

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