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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1977

Page

4

Spar A Sete Bas G Kenner F Publisher

A brief clash at Kenner involving SPAR and Sete bas G Kenner F publisher ends with unresolved outcome. Officials did not disclose final scores or winning team.

Jaworski rises in Watergate probes and national service

Archibald Cox visits his staff after being dismissed as Watergate special prosecutor. Leon Jaworski, once a Houston lawyer with big firm ties, is urged by House Speaker ONeill to lead the Korea influence buying inquiry in Congress. Jaworski’s career spans Nuremburg, the Warren Commission, ABA presidency, and pivotal Watergate battles culminating in the smoking gun tape and Nixon’s resignation.

Washington Archibald Cox Leon Jaworski Ross Barnett Congress Jaworski Waco Tex Houston Nuremburg Lyndon B. Johnson Johnson Senate Warren Commission American Bar Association White House Alexander Haig Richard M. Nixon Supreme Court Nixon Grand House Judiciary Committee

No Labor Support for a Social Contract Idea

Federal Reserve Board member Henry C. Wallich proposes a social contract where workers accept wage restraint to curb inflation and create jobs. He argues a 2 percent to 3 percent or even zero wage rise could lower inflation toward zero, with possible tax on excess corporate profits if prices fail to fall. labor unions oppose shifting burden to workers.

Washington Henry C. Wallich Federal Reserve Board Wallich Great Britain Britain Richard M. Nixon

Is Affirmative Action A Needless Restraint

Walter P. Rhett argues the debate over affirmative action balances individual rights with social equality. He notes reverse discrimination concerns and argues the issue hinges on responsibilities as Americans seek opportunity amid unequal access and economic pressures.

Allen Bakke South Africa

Will Rogers and a call for broader responsibility in a new era

In a May 16 1933 Messenger column Walter P Rhett argues for shared responsibility beyond rights. He critiques racial injustice from slavery to present codes, defends affirmative action as merit based and not reverse discrimination, and urges focus on jobs and affordable services over profiteering.

Dred Scott Plessy Fergerson Walter P. Rhett Center For Afro-American Studies Ohio University

Deregulation Debate Faces Turbulent Airline Bill

A Senate committee fights a deregulation bill amid airline industry division and mixed forecasts. Proponents cite potential fare cuts and greater route freedom, while concerns include predatory pricing, service cuts, and rural impact. GAO Keeler findings show possible savings but rely on shaky assumptions as lawmakers seek ten year service guarantees.

Washington Senate Air Transport Association White House American Conservative Union Ralph Nader Houston-Dallas

Power Declined by Carter White House Aide Stirws Interest

Washington columnist notes Hamilton Jordan 32 declines to be chief of staff amid White House reorganization. He rejects the role citing self restraint while Frazier and Wellford urge a direct policy minded administrator below Carter. The episode signals Jordan’s restraint and influence without title.

Washington Mike Mansfield Stuart Symington White House John Dean Hamilton Jordan Jordan A.D. Frazier Harrison Wellford Frazier and Wellford Carter

Jordan shows measured power in Carter White House reshuffle

The article portrays James Jordan as Carter's campaign manager and a steady force in the White House reorganization. He refuses the chief of staff role, cites limited administrative range, and urges earlier policy engagement with political judgment. This stance consolidates his influence while meeting Carter's mandate to shape policy decisions.

Carter al Haig Don Rumsfeld Dick Cheney Bob Haldeman Stu Eizenstat Jordan White House

No Tax Hike For 8 Years For Ohioans

Ohio faces an eight year stretch without tax increases if the 1979 budget holds. The expectation of no new or higher taxes was set by Governor Rhodes and Democratic leaders, but the just-ended biennium faced debt, Medicaid deficits, and cash-flow strains. Budget office notes a possible tax rise in the 1979 81 period to address ongoing financial pressures.

Congress General Accounting Office Theodore Keeler Berkeley GAO Tom Diemer Associated Press Columbus, Ohio Ohio Michael V. DiSalle Toledo Democrat Columbus James Rhodes Rhodes General Assembly Senate Legislative Budget Office Budget Office General Revenue Fund

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