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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1974

Page

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Supreme Court weighs Nixon executive privilege in Watergate case

The Supreme Court began deliberations on Nixon's claim of executive privilege after 459 pages of briefs and 180 minutes of oral arguments. Prosecutor Jaworski urged upholding a lower court order for 64 White House conversations. Nixon's side asked the court to stay action until congressional impeachment runs its course. The justices adjourned with no decision time set.

Washington The Supreme Court Nixon Watergate Leon Jaworski Philip Lacovara White House James D. St. Clair Jaworski Watergate Grand Jury Potter Stewart U.S District John J. Sirica St. Clair American Civil Liberties Union ACLU William H. Rehnquist Mitchell Rehnquist Sirica Argu James St. Clair

Curb On Inflation Sought Through Voluntary Limits

President Nixon and top advisers pursue voluntary restraints to curb inflation without tax increases or wage price controls. Aides report jawboning efforts with industry labor and consumer groups as markets react to inflation and spending aims.

Washington Nixon Ronald L. Ziegler White House Treasury William E. Simon Kenneth Bush Council of Economic Advisers Herbert Stein Federal Reserve Board Arthur Burns Office of Management and Budget Roy L. Ash Gerald L. Warren Rush Middle East Warren Simon Bonn London Paris

Ehrlichman Denies Knowledge of Burglary Plans

In Washington AP Ehrlichman testifies he had no idea the White House plumbers planned an illegal burglary when he approved a covert Ellsberg file probe. He recalls little of the prosecution's case as Kissinger reiterates plans to testify and the trial nears its ninth day.

Washington John D. Ehrlichman White House Daniel Ellsberg Henry A. Kissinger London Madrid Kissinger Pentagon Ehrlichman FBI U.S Gerhard A. Gesell Gesell Elisberg E. Howard Hunt Jr G. Gordon Liddy The Plumbers California Ellsberg Liddy Eugenio R. Martinez Bernard L. Barker CIA Hunt Charles W. Colson

Trudeau Leads Liberals to Majority Victory in Canada

Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau's Liberal Party clinched a solid majority in the House of Commons after a stunning comeback. Complete returns gave Liberals 140 of 264 seats, a gain of 31, with Stanfield's Progressive Conservatives at 9. New Democrats fell to 16, Social Credit 12, and an independent was elected. Trudeau touted stability in a tough economy as inflation nears 11 percent.

Margaret Trudeau Elliott Trudeau Liberal Party Toronto Pierre Elliott Trudeau House of Commons Liberals Commons Robert Stanfield Progressive Conservatives New Democrats David Lewis Social Credit Party Trudeau Stanfield Lewis Atlantic Maritime Ontario United States Britain Canada Tanaka Tokyo Kakuei Tanaka House of Councillors Liberal Democrats

New state budget surplus sparks debate over bill

In Columbus, Ohio, an $80.5 million budget surplus stirs partisan talks on a supplemental appropriations bill. Gov Gilligan’s plan adds lottery proceeds and education, state employee pay, pensions, and tornado aid to a $124 million package, while Republicans push an $81.8 million version amid tight committee clashes.

New Columbus Ohio Myrl H. Shoemaker D-88 Bourneville Senate House Ohio State Government Employes Union Statehouse Shoemaker John J. Gilligan Gilligan Xenia

Pollution Alerts Cover Central and Eastern Ohio

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency issued air pollution alerts for Columbus and Franklin County and for Belmont, Monroe, Harrison and Jefferson counties. The alerts, due to dirty haze and stagnant air, may last until at least Wednesday. Residents are urged to limit driving and use mass transit or car pools.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio Ohio Environmental Protection Agency EPA Columbus Franklin County Belmont Monroe Harrison Jefferson National Weather Service

Lottery board rejects armored truck funding request

The Ohio State Lottery Commission asked for 31 365 to buy three armored trucks but the State Controlling Board denied the request on Monday. Sen Douglas Applegate called for more information before voting. The piece notes the rejection and the need for additional details.

Columbus, Ohio State Lottery Commission Douglas Applegate D-30 Steubenville

Skeleton Found Believed to be U S Consul Officer

Sonora state police in Hermosillo identify a skeleton found in a dry creekbed as likely U S Vice-Consul John Patterson who was kidnapped March 22. Lt. Col. Francisco Arellano said he is pretty sure the remains are Patterson's and pursuing formal identification today.

Hermosillo Mexico Sonora U.S John Patterson Francisco Arellano Patterson

Weather outlook shows thundershowers tonight and Wednesday

Tonight and Wednesday bring a chance of thundershowers. Lows fall to the low 70s and highs reach the upper 80s. Details on Page 2.

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