Supreme Court Deadlock Over Death Penalty in Furman v Georgia
The court, in a 5-4 decision, halted death sentences under existing laws. The ruling sharply divides judicial activism and restraint, led by Justice Marshall for the activists, with Burger Blackmun Powell and Rehnquist on the restraint side.
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Athens Messenger masthead and staff listing
The Athens Messenger masthead lists the paper's address at 43 West Union Street Athens Ohio and credits publishers managers and editors including Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush G Kenner and Charles W Reamer with roles for the paper. It also names M W McDargh as circulation director and Richard R Paynter as managing editor with an assistant to the publisher.
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West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
Grape project in Oklahoma eyed to lift settlers from welfare
The federal Office of Economic Opportunity backs a grape growing pilot in Atoka County Oklahoma. Ten families on 160 acres will plant 10 000 vines and 60 000 cuttings of French hybrids and sell grapes for profit starting 1974. Each settler gets 10 acres for vines plus 1 acre for house and garden. At 4 tons per acre and $200 per ton the plan yields about $7 000 net per worker.
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John Steinbeck
Oklahoma
Office of Economic Opportunity
OEO
Rex Spaarger
John Einset
Cornell University
Kilpatrick critiques death penalty debate and judicial activism
James Kilpatrick argues the framers did not exclude the death penalty from the Eighth Amendment. He criticizes Supreme Court justices Burger and Blackmun for personal views guiding decisions and warns against judges imposing morality on law. Activism, he says, threatens separation of powers and the rule of law.
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Opinion on Bill of Rights by D J R Bruckner
The piece argues the Bill of Rights remains vital though unpopular, noting erosion under Nixon and Congress since 1967. It cites abuses from the Pentagon Papers case to attempts at surveillance and court challenges, urging defense of First and Fourth Amendment protections.
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New York Times
Supreme Court disputes limits on immunity and evidence use
The text critiques government moves to grant limited immunity to grand jury witnesses and to admit illegally obtained evidence. It questions attempts to discard bail protections and impose preventive detention, arguing that respect for individual rights has waned among leaders and people, weakening the Bill of Rights era safeguards.
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The Messenger Publishing Co. Publishing Details
Daily newspaper The Messenger published in Athens Ohio with Sunday edition. Rates show 10 cents daily 20 cents Sunday. delivery by carrier or tube. Mail rates vary by region and period with yearly options. Entered as Second Class Matter under 1918 act.
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Associated Press
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Ohio
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U.S
Possessions
Athens
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
How They Voted Ohio Washington Votes June 5 9
A summary of roll call records in Congress from June 5 to 9. The House approved a $19 billion education bill conference report 218 to 190 with $1 billion in desegregation aid and busing provisions sparking liberal and Black Caucus opposition. The Senate confirmed Richard G. Kelindienst as U S attorney general 64 to 19 with Saxbe and Taft Jr. voting for.
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HOUSE
National Institute of Education
Clarence E. Miller
Lancaster
Senate
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U. S
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Robert Taft Jr
Athens and Ohio University cited over parking fines
A reader from Chillicothe describes a parking dispute in Athens alleging rude officers and threats of jail over a $12 no parking ticket issued near Ohio University. She appeals to fairness in city governance and notes the incident caused fear and financial pressure for visitors.
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Athens
Ohio University
Madeline MacKenzie
Murray City Boys Star in Nelsonville York High Sports
The Messenger notes Murray City youths Brent Collins John Verla Mark Six Jan Mitchell Greg Bookman Mike Snyder Chuck McLaughlein and Mick McClelland competed in football wrestling track baseball and basketball at Nelsonville York High School. One earned all conference football another all district and AP all Ohio AA honorable mention. Several set school and Tri-Valley Conference records. Mrs. Helen Bookman.
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Nelsonville-York High School
Brent Collins
John Verla
Mark Six
Jan Mitchell
Greg Bookman
Mike Snyder
Chuck McLaughlein
Mick McClelland
Helen Bookman
Subtle Shifts in Burger Court vs Warren Court
The Burger Court shows practical deference to local and elected authorities on law enforcement while resisting autocratic urges seen in Nixon era. Key rulings limit death penalty use, permit private clubs’ racial exclusions via state licensing, and allow nonunanimous juries to speed cases. It upholds counsel for the poor and restricts warrantless domestic bugging, signaling continued protection for free dissent and civil rights.
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Moose Lodge
Pennsylvania
Nixon
Potter Stewart
Apodaca
Oregon
Justice White
Warren Court
Lewis Powell
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