Supreme Court as the Watergate impeachment arbiter
Joseph Kraft argues the Supreme Court now决定s the Watergate impeachment path. He warns the court is narrow and not a democratic proxy, while Congress abdicated leadership and the press fueled sensational leaks. He fears erosion of legitimacy and calls for broader political engagement.
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Supreme Court
Nixon
Watergate Scotfree
Felix Frankfurter
Dennis
Watergate
White House
Congress
Peter Rodino
Judiciary Committee
Committee
Supreme
Regrettable Senate action on livestock loan guarantees
James Kilpatrick argues the Senate passed a flawed emergency loan guarantee for livestock producers by an 82 to 9 vote on June 24. The plan guarantees 90 percent of seven year loans up to 350000 dollars with no direct subsidies, raising cost and risk if markets remain unstable.
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Senate
James L. Buckley
New York
Jesse Helms
North Carolina
Buckley
Lockheed
Helms
Minnesota
Walter Mondale
Blue Earth
Minn
Wyoming
Gale McGee
London
Ohio
Springfield Sun
Letters on gun control and violence in America
The Messenger letter writer James Hill argues for imposing gun restrictions to reduce violent deaths. He condemns liberal opposition, cites Atlanta shootings, and says current Second Amendment protections hinder action. He warns that keeping guns in circulation fuels rage driven or unintended killings.
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the Messenger
James Hill
America
Hill
Atlanta
Ohio tests new railroad crossing signs nationwide study
Ohio expands crossing protection in eight northwest counties and trials seven new sign designs under a federal experiment. The program uses gasoline tax revenues to upgrade passive crossings and reduce fatal accidents, with surveys after two years to measure effectiveness.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio
Department of Transportation
Northwest
General Assembly
Federal Highway Administration
Columbus
Byrd Finley
Finley
DOT
Frank J. Ryan
Department of Highway Safety
Paul White
Highway Safety Department
William Bunkley
Bunkley
van Wert
Allen
Hardin
Defiance
Paulding
Putnam
Wyandot
Hancock
Europe
St. Andrew’s Cross
Fuss Over Office Space In State Tower Debates
In Columbus Ohio state officials clash over moving offices to the new State Office Tower. Senate Majority Leader Theodore M Gray says egos fuel resistance while Treasurer Gertrude Donahey and Auditor Joseph Ferguson want to keep administrative offices in the Statehouse. They argue officials belong in the Capitol even as most staff relocate to the $66 million building.
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Columbus
Ohio
Egos
Senate
Theodore M. Gray
R-3
Statehouse
Gertrude W. Donahey
Joseph T. Ferguson
Gray
A Legislative Service
Turnpike debt seen paid by 1980 81 in Ohio plan
The Turnpike Commission forecasts full repayment of the $326 million debt by 1980 or 1981 with a projected $16 million repayment this year, leaving about $115 million balance at year end. Chairman James Shocknessy says liquidation by 1980 or 1981 is likely, without toll increases. A separate commission debate over officials’ photos in the Statehouse stalls.
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Ohio Turnpike
Turnpike Commission
James W. Shocknessy
Shocknessy
Limit Cars debate stirs Athens parking reform critique
James Hill of Route 2 argues against city plans to curb parking by restricting student car use and eliminating spaces on Court Street. He cites Code Enforcement Officer Harold Shields on revenue, questions one way traffic, and claims local businesses suffer from reduced access and misdirected efforts to “solve” the problem.
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the Messenger
Athens
Harold Shields
Court Street
James Hill
Today in History July 12 highlights and birthdays
On this day in history notable events include Julius Caesar's birth in 100 B C and Hamilton's death in 1804 after Burr duel. Also Madrid welcomed Joseph Bonaparte in 1808 and Thoreau was born in 1817. Milton Berle and Senator Mark Hatfield are listed birthdays as well as a thought by John Stuart Mill.
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Julius Caesar
Alexander Hamilton
Aaron Burr
Joseph Bonaparte
Madrid
Spain
Henry David Thoreau
Concord
Mass
Napoleon III
France
Harvard
Prince Karim
Aga Khan
Milton Berle
Mark Hatfield
Oregon
John Stuart Mill
Athens Messenger rates and publication note
The Athens Messenger lists daily and Sunday editions published by The Messenger Publishing Co. It details pricing for in town delivery, tube route, and mail subscriptions across Ohio, West Virginia, and the U.S. with various term lengths and rates.
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D&see
D&s Pteees
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S
Possessions
Athens
the Messenger Publishing Co
Fionte
North
Johnson Road
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House Judiciary Committee
James St. Clair
James Kilpatrick
Robert E. Miller
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