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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1977
Page
4
Athens City Auditor Ralph Nuzum criticized City Hall for not opening the pool for Memorial Day weekend. He cited likely high turnout and urged a more seasonal May opening next year. Despite partisan remarks, the complaint highlights pool policy and the auditor’s resignation.
Associated Press notes Nixon argued that in national emergencies a president can legitimize otherwise illegal acts like burglaries and wiretaps if driven by the public good. The piece recalls Lincoln Jefferson Truman precedents and court rulings, including the steel seizure case and its unconstitutional outcome, with Ehlichman’s claim cited as contested.
A letter from C. J. Josten, County Veterans Officer in Athens, condemns the theft of 38 flags from graves on West State Street over Memorial Day weekend and urges that thieves forfeit protections of the laws.
A collection of quotes and letters discusses war and conferences, church state relations, funding for religion, and Andrew Young's remarks. The writers urge limits on religious funding, critique UN diplomacy, and call for careful state conduct in foreign affairs. Public notices invite readers to join separationist causes and respond to the portrayal of race and politics.
Washington commentary argues that moral principles should guide U S foreign policy but warns against overreliance on moralism. It analyzes Carter Vance and Brzezinski positions, stressing that morality must be applied to real-world interests rather than becoming an end in itself.
Ohio veterinary group cites studies showing most problems come from owned pets rather than strays. Legislation by Rep. Kellogg would raise dog penalty fines, require public notices, and enable citizen arrests for unlicensed animals. OVMA calls for compulsory licensing, tougher penalties, and cheaper neutered-pet licenses.
Former Idaho governor Cecil Andrus, now interior secretary, complains that a 60 day federal project often stretches to six months. He contrasts state and federal government efficiency in a U S News and World Report remark.
Buchwald argues alphabetical bias in schools harms M to Z students from classroom seats to diplomas. He cites grammar school to university practices and suggests replacing names with non alphabetical identifiers, noting reactions from Gloria Steinem and Bella Abzug.
In 1973 a Miami lawyer Donald Pevsner challenged the one per cent excess baggage rule set by IATA and opposed by airlines. After hearings, the CAB reduced the rate and set size limits for economy class bags, transforming weight into bag dimensions and openness to cross border implications for foreign carriers.
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