Kennedy Viewed as Landslide Pick by Opinion Leaders If He Faces Ford
A Gallup panel finds Edward Kennedy seen as a landslide winner by prominent citizens if he challenged Ford in 1976, with 56 percent noting he would accept the nomination. Wallace looms as a potential third party spoiler. Ford and Reagan are rated strongest among Republicans and independents for presidential fitness.
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Opinion Leaders Favor Ford In National Survey
A national sample of 482 opinion leaders including Republicans Democrats and independents predicts Ford would win in trials and Humphrey would not. The mail survey conducted in October and November reports who would like to see Ford win and who would not.
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Kennedy Weakest in Ford Trial Heats Among Democrats
A special opinion leaders survey shows the Democratic convention deadlocked with 31 percent doubting a draft acceptance. In trial heats Ford defeats Kennedy 63 to 30 with Jackson 59 to 30 Muskie 56 to 36 and Humphrey 54 to 39. Public polls still favor Kennedy 48 to 44 over Ford among registered voters.
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Maine
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Corporate morality questioned in foreign business study
A 531 manager survey finds 92 percent doubt a law would curb corruption abroad and be enforceable. Pitney Bowes head Fred T. Allen calls it a sad state of corporate morality. Authors urge self policing to restore consumer confidence and curb foreign payments inflating prices at home.
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Athens Messenger Historical Publisher Lineage List
A compact record noting the Athens Messenger tracing its publishing leadership from 1825 onward, detailing early founders and later editors and staff lineage including Frederick W. Bush G Kenner Bush Richard K. Paynter Fred W. Weber Gordon K. Bush Karl W. Runser Roy Cross and Fred Whissel with associated years and roles.
Stevens Nomination Flags Bland Supreme Court Politics
President Ford taps Judge John Paul Stevens from the Chicago Court of Appeals, aiming for quick confirmation amid a trend toward ABA influence and a bloc of midwestern WASP appointees. Critics warn the choice risks a bland court shaped by the legal profession, not a broad judicial mandate.
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Limit On Medical Malpractice Suit Wins Court Support
The Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling allowing a late malpractice claim to proceed despite a missed late discovery. The case involved Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus and a faulty newborn blood test from 1968 that caused later pregnancy issues.
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Supreme Court limits suits over foreign objects left after surgery
The Supreme Court allowed one exception to filing time limits for cases involving forgotten objects such as forceps or sponges after surgery, with discovery of the object triggering the clock. The ruling notes that erroneous tests may have harsher outcomes but leaves policy decisions to legislators. Two wrongful death suits related to two failed pregnancies remain pending. May 20 1932.
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10Th District
China Digs Deep Peking Warns of Russian Trouble
In Peking an air raid shelter tour shows China’s self defense push. The guide notes a 1969 to 1970 shelter build with 2,500 workers and extensive facilities. The piece argues China expects trouble from the Russians and questions Western triggers, while urging continued detente.
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Asia
Nature Conservancy praised for protecting Ohio lands and resources
A reader lauds the Nature Conservancy for directing funds to land and water preservation in Ohio. The letter urges public support, notes the Ohio chapter's strong record, and calls for involvement while praising O'Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens for excellent care during a recent confinement.
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New Plymouth
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America
Ohio
O’bleness Memorial Hospital
Athens
Doctrines of Federalism and Powers in New York Bailout Tale
A reflective recount of two great designs for a Republic. It contrasts the early constitutional framework with a later rescue of New York City, noting lingering questions about federalism and enumerated powers that remain after the bailout.
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New York
New York City
The Federal System and State Powers (Fragment)
A discussion on federalism notes that the United States is a union of states and highlights that political action occurs through states. It explains state-by-state selection of representatives and electors and asserts that only states can alter the union’s basic structure.
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Senate
Federalism and new powers in modern governance
The piece critiques the erosion of federalist limits as Congress contemplates direct federal loans to New York City. It recalls Davy Crockett's 1828 fire relief fight over constitutional authority, arguing expansion of federal power risks eroding constitutional restraints and security for the people.
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