The Nixon Presidency and its Lessons in Power
Joseph Kraft reflects on Richard Nixon's tenure, praising foreign policy gains while condemning domestic failures. He argues Nixon widened reality versus expectations, forged arms control progress, and reshaped East West relations, yet misread leadership, alienated allies, and walked into Watergate’s shadow.
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The writer urges no amnesty for Nixon and condemns his domestic and foreign policies. He argues the Nixon era damaged the two party system, inflation and special interests, and calls for accountability and a coalition government as a long term solution. John Spofforth Athens.
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Ohio Official Says Annual Budgets Would Not Predict Surplus
Ohio budget director John B. Olsen says switching to annual budgets would not improve surplus forecasting after Gov. Gilligan announced an 80.5 million dollar two year surplus. He cites double digit inflation, federal revenue sharing funds, and June tax gains as key factors. Critics argued annual budgets might better reveal such gaps, while Olsen notes most officers underestimated 1973 receipts and leaves decision to the General Assembly.
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Three dubious impeachment proposals amid Capitol Hill winds
James Kilpatrick argues against three impeachment ideas around President Nixon during a chaotic period. He critiques an alleged Mansfield backer proposing immediate impeachment, a plan for presidential immunity from prosecution, and a vanity-driven article of impeachment over subpoenas. He condemns bypassing courts and warns against eroding separation of powers.
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Ford taps advisers after oath amid economy crisis
New president Gerald Ford meets with economic advisers just after taking office to address the nations economic turmoil. The piece notes unprecedented intensity and points to Watergate as a complicating backdrop with inflation and unemployment pressures.
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Ford urged action to curb inflation and high rates
The piece argues inflation undermined Nixon's presidency and notes Ford's stance that lecturing the public serves no purpose. It highlights rising wholesale prices, falling bank deposits, costly mortgages, troubled savings banks, pinched utilities, and a jobless rate around 5.3 percent with expectations of higher unemployment.
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Nixon immunity plea sparks public dissent in letter to editor
Richard F. Weisfelder argues against presidential immunity for Nixon. He labels Nixon’s actions a coverup, condemns pardons, and contends leaders must face consequences like subordinates. He cites draft-era charges and calls for equal standards and accountability.
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Athens
Status of Major Legislation in Congress This Week
The AP reports on legislative progress including Budget Control by Congress enacted and Legal Services Corporation enacted. Election campaign reform passed both houses awaiting compromise. Elementary and Secondary Education Act extension passed both houses awaiting presidential action. Emergency energy legislation vetoed. Minimum wage increase enacted. Newsmen's sources protection in committees. No fault insurance passed in Senate now in House committee. Pension plans regulation scheduled for House action on compromise. Tax law reform in House committee. Trade negotiating authority passed House now in Senate committee.
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Athens Messenger Publishing Co. postal and pricing notice
Daily and Sunday newspaper rates and delivery options listed by The Messenger Publishing Co. in Athens Ohio. Details include in town carrier and tube delivery charges, plus mail rates for Ohio West Virginia and nationwide, with post office class designation and mailing address.
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