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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1974
Page
1
The House Judiciary Committee voted to make public most of the evidence from secret impeachment hearings, including Watergate tapes, with full release possible in days. Chairman Rodino will edit and hopes the 7000 plus pages will aid public scrutiny as articles of impeachment are debated.
President Nixon pauses en route to the Moscow summit to join 15 NATO allies at a signing ceremony. Joseph Luns presided as French premier Chirac sent apologies. Nixon calls the alliance crucial to detente and notes further talks with Brezhnev loom.
The U S Conference of Mayors dominated by Democrats plans a resolution challenging President Nixon to fulfill New Federalism promises. It urges the administration and Congress to provide adequate federal aid for second-step programs like mass transit and housing.
Kings Island officials say a lion from the park's Lion Country Safari escaped a restraining area Tuesday night and possibly traversed a monorail track but posed no danger to visitors. The animal was spotted before exiting the outer fence.
Partly cloudy conditions remain tonight with a chance of showers ending early. Lows expected in the low 50s. Thursday forecasts call for fair skies and highs in the 70s. Details on Page 2.
Gov. John Gilligan plans a Washington meeting with federal officials to secure 43 million dollars for an Ohio coal conversion plant project. The plan funds five pilot plants to research low-sulfur fuels from coal including coal liquefaction and gasification with Ohio locations considered.
Gilligan administration officials maintain there will be no major budget surplus at year end June 30. Tax figures show a $34.6 million June shortfall and $15.9 million short for the fiscal year, with final tallies expected within days. Senate House talks on a supplemental bill continue as Republicans push for extra cash, while education funding remains a point of interest.
Senate Watergate committee appears set to release vice chairman Baker’s 35 page report on possible CIA involvement in the Watergate break in and cover up. The panel plans to file its full final report Thursday with public release delayed until Ehrlichman trial jurors are empaneled. The committee also approved campaign reform recommendations for federal office.
President Anwar Sadat says Egypt will deploy its air force to shield Lebanon from Israeli attacks even at the risk of wider war. He cites discussions with Lebanese President Franjieh and reports of Arab military support while noting new arms sources and ongoing regional tension.
Melinda and Tom Spaulding of Route 3 Athens report success with their pups, saying the animals disappeared to good homes the first day. An Action Act aided rapid outcomes, and they note similar chances for others seeking swift results.
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