Athens County study finds high conviction rate and many dismissals
The Athens County criminal justice study reports that slightly under one in five felony arrestees are imprisoned, higher than the national average, while over half of 228 cases were dismissed. New procedures by Prosecutor Frey Sheriff Efaw and Police Chief Jones aim to increase prosecutable arrests and reduce baseless dismissals.
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Athens County
David Frey
Gary Efaw
Ted Jones
Alaska
Phil Hubbard
Pat Wellington
Atty
Avrum Gross
Anchorage
Fairbanks
Valdez
Hubbard
Morris Thompson
U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs
State of
New York
Rehnquist
Justice Rehnquist
Arthur Campbell
The
Journal of and the Family
Old Ways and Authority in Episcopal Debate
A reader defends traditional Anglican practice against dissidents favoring the old Book of Common Prayer and Catholic faith, arguing no priestess role exists and warning against new ministry. The letter preserves ancient worship and criticizes modern changes while noting a local business loss on Court Street.
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Messenger
Episcopal
Columbus
Episcopal Church
Seward's Folly Pays Nation With Interest
Alaska has repaid the nation for Seward's Folly with oil revenue after completing the trans Alaska pipeline. The project sends 1.2 million barrels daily while highlighting Alaska's mineral wealth, labor impact, and economic growth amid population rise and rising living costs.
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Robert Weller
Associated Press
Anchorage, Alaska
Alaska
Senate
John Rader
Anchorage
Jay Hammond
Jesse Carr
Alaska Teamsters Local 959
Carr
Valdez
Fairbanks
The Urge to Lead Motivates Effective Leadership
The text defines leadership as a strong inner motive to improve conditions regardless of scale. It emphasizes leading through collaboration, inspiring others to perform, learn, and grow, and aligning with the organization's purpose beyond wealth or status.
Legislative Addresses for Ohio and U S Senators and Representatives
A listing of contact addresses and phone numbers for U S Senators Glenna Jr and Metzenbaum, U S House Representative Clarence Miller, Ohio Senate members Oakley Collins and Claire Ball Jr, and Ohio House members Buzz Ball Jr and Ronald James with street addresses in Washington Columbus Cleveland Ironton Athens Proctorville and Provo zip codes and phone lines for outreach and office visits.
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Senate
Marconi Ave
Washington, D.C
Columbus
Ohio
U.S. Senate
Howard Metzenbaur
Washington, D. C
E. Ninth St
Cleveland
Claire M
Buzz) Ball Jr
Ohio Bar pushes merit selection for judges in Ohio
The Ohio State Bar Association resumes a push in the legislature for nonpartisan commissions to pick judicial candidates by qualifications and a governor’s final appointment, with voters to approve finalists unopposed on the general ballot. Opponents warn of removing voter choice and suggest commissions include lawyers though non lawyers could serve.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State Bar Association
Robert A. Manning
The
Bar Association
Athens County
Supreme Court
Cleveland
Toledo
Manning
Senate Judiciary Committee
Ohio
Tony P. Hall
Dayton
Senate
House
Statehouse
Petrie
War in the Pea Patch in Rappahannock County
James Kilpatrick recounts a comical rural battle against moles groundhogs chipmunks rabbits and even a Sherman tank rumor as barbed wire and machine guns fail to deter garden invaders. He notes droughts dying trees clogged sinks and a long hot summer ahead with little good news.
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Rappahannock County
Anton
Addressing Teen Sexuality and Birth Control Access
The piece argues that protecting teens from sexuality fails to shield them from consequences. It notes high teenage pregnancy rates, limited access to contraception, and cites Supreme Court actions expanding nonprescription birth control access for minors, urging practical harm-reduction.
Teenage Pregnancy and Access to Birth Control
The text argues teen mothers face limited choices and many pregnancies stem from ignorance and lack of access to birth control. It cites a Planned Parenthood view that teens deserve equal sex education and services, aiming to minimize harm and help youths endure adolescence with fewer lasting consequences.
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Supreme Court
Daniel J. Callahan
Will Rogers on Washington season of political doubt
Will Rogers observes in Washington a time when presidents and lawmakers question whether their opponents were the real winners, hinting at shifting political fortunes and public sentiment. The remark captures a seasonal atmosphere of reevaluation among leaders.
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Boston
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Idi
the Messenger
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John H. Glenna Jr
U.S. House
10Th District
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Cannon Building
E. Main St
Washington
D. C
Lancaster
Oakley C. Collins
State House
Kemp Lane
Ironton
Eden Place
Ronald H. James
Suebensen
Proctorville
Ohio Bar Wages Campaign
James Kilpatrick
Garden
Washington Metro
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Paris
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Downtown
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New York State
Small Society
Amar
Abée
Grocely
Will Rogers
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