Lon Nol Seizes Power Halting Cambodian Democracy
Lon Nol consolidates control by scrapping the draft constitution and dismissing the Constituent Assembly. He aims to stay as chief of state with Sirik Matak as vice president, freezing political change amid student protests and army corruption. The move risks prolonging Cambodia’s martial state while Indochina war pressures grow.
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Lon Nol
Constituent Assembly
Kompong Som
Cambodia
U. S
Emory C. Swank
Jon Nol
U.S
Nixon
Khmer Republic
Jack Anderson
Swank
Sirik Matak
Tam
National Assembly
Khmer Rouge
Lon Non
Supreme Court to rule on secrecy scope in government classifications
The court will decide how far the executive can classify documents and hide them from Congress and the public. Nine Nixon files on the Cannikin test in Alaska sparked suits by 33 lawmakers seeking release of material. The DC Circuit ruled some contents could not be wholly sealed.
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Congress
Nixon
Alaska
Federal Court of Appeals For
District of Columbia
Justice Department
Executive Branch
IRS
Davis
Call for Athens fire inspector to boost prevention
Walter H. Jones of Local 2021 IAFF argues Mayor Donald Barrett should fill the unoccupied Athens Fire Department fire inspector post created by City Council. He contends a dedicated inspector would better enforce fire prevention laws and spot hazards, noting several noted fires since February 1969.
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the Messenger
Donald Barrett
Athens
City of Athens Fire Department
Athens National Bank
Sportsman
Buckeye
Keith's Mews
Huffman Transportation
Vere Smith
Walter H. Jones
Local 2021 International Assn
Fire Fighters
Mid-decade census proposal eyed for fair funds distribution
In a plan advanced by Rep. Charles Wilson the House sub committee recommends a mid-decade mini census every four years to improve federal fund allocations. The proposal argues cost of 170 million every other five years versus 230 million for a full census, using 25 percent sampling.
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Congress
House Post Office
Charles H. Wilson
California
Democrat
Wilson
Census Bureau
National CIO leaders threaten suit over dine service in Columbus
National CIO leaders planned a lawsuit against a Columbus restaurant accused of denying table service to two black delegates. The incident followed by reports of icy roads causing multiple Athens accidents as highway patrol investigated one crash on Richland Ave and another nearby.
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National Cio
Columbus
Athens
Richland Ave
Secret tax rulings crowd IRS files and public access
A New York byline surveys the secrecy of Internal Revenue Service rulings and the push to expose private letters and rulings. Tax Advocates plan a suit for public access while scholars decry secret law and urge an open, accountable system.
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House
Government Operations Committee
Congress
Treasury
IRS
Tax Advocates
Washington
Treasury Department
Kenneth C. Davis
University of Chicago
Federal Register
al Aliman
D-Ore
Ways and Means
Internal Revenue Taxation
Ullman
Hats Off to OU Pep Band and Hockey Team Volunteers
Local public note salutes Ohio University Pep Band members for playing at home basketball games and aiding Sunday School classes. OU Hockey Team players also contribute time to Athens Minor Hockey League activities. Gerald F. Evans commends these students for community service and mentorship.
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the Messenger
Ohio University
Jim
Athens
Gerald F. Evans
Avon PI
Appreciation for Dimes Drive Support by Athens County Chapter
The Athens County Chapter of the March of Dimes expresses gratitude for a campaign that raised over 7500. Funds support national foundation research and treatment centers, aid birth defect and polio victims, and sustain year round chapter activities. Special thanks to Mothers’ March organizers, students, and local sponsors including WATH WOUB The Messenger BBF Athens National Bank and Ohio University.
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Athens County
National Foundation
March of Dimes
Athens
WATH
WOUB
BBF
Ohio University School of Journalism
Athens National Bank
Ohio University
Baker Center
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