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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1974

Page

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Nixon Seeks Vindication In Watergate Moves

Nixon seeks vindication from the American public as impeachment investigators weigh next steps after edited transcripts reduce the case against him. The House Judiciary Committee contemplates a bipartisan statement declaring noncompliance with a subpoena while Nixon lawyers plan to ask a court to quash the subpoenas for tapes and documents.

Washington Nixon House White House House Judiciary Committee Capitol Leon Jaworski Jaworski Judiciary Committee ITT Haldeman Peter W. Rodine Jr D-N.j Edward Hutchinson R-Mich John Doar Albert Jenner Congressional Hotel Committee

OU Professor Named Head of Ohio Bicentennial Commission

Dr. Michael J. Devine a history professor at Ohio University was named administrator of the Ohio American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. He succeeds Thomas Crouch who resigned from the post with a $13 900 yearly salary.

Columbus, Ohio Michael J. Devine Ohio University Devine Thomas Crouch

Fairfield County Fire Kills Father and Three Children

A rural Fairfield County home fire killed Hilbert Robertson 38 and his children Carrie Sue 13 Andy 11 and Martin 1. Flora Robertson 32, Hilbert’s widow, survived with burns and was hospitalized in fair condition. Firemen traced the blaze to a stove used to heat the home shortly after midnight.

Fairfield County Lancaster Ohio Berne Township Hilbert Robertson Carrie Sue Andy Martin Robertson Flora

Cleveland Strike Vote Set for City Workers

About 2,500 city employees across nine unions would vote today on a tentative wage pact with Cleveland. Judge John J. McMahon announced the settlement Tuesday night but a gag order barred public release of terms until ratification.

Cleveland, Ohio Common Pleas Court John J. McMahon

Ford To Speak At Columbus GOP Dinner

Vice President Gerald R. Ford will address a Republican fund-raising dinner in Columbus on June 5. The $125-a-plate event is hosted by the Franklin County Division of the Ohio Republican Finance Committee.

Columbus Ohio Gerald R. Ford Franklin County Ohio Republican Finance Committee

Toll-Free Grant Bridge Opens Removal of Tolls Delayed

A ribbon cutting was set at the Grant Bridge over the Ohio River marking toll removal on the span linking South Portsmouth Kentucky and Portsmouth Ohio. The ceremony occurred this afternoon in Frankfort Kentucky with officials attending.

Frankfort Grant Bridge Ohio River Portsmouth Ohio

Weather forecast showing increasing clouds tonight

The forecast calls for increasing cloudiness tonight with overnight lows in the upper 40s and Thursday highs in the low 70s. Page 2 contains the detailed outlook.

Kissinger Seeks Golan Pact Amid Uncertain Talks

Secretary of State Kissinger faces uncertain outlook in efforts to separate Israeli and Syrian troops. No disengagement accord without concessions from both sides. Israel to move first, Syria to modify initial proposals. Kissinger arrives in Alexandria after talks in Algiers and Geneva, then proceeds to Israel and Syria. President Sadat greets Kissinger couple at Maamoura Palace.

Alexandria Egypt Henry A. Kissinger Golan Heights Syria Israel Kissinger Washington Anwar Sadat Algiers Houari Boumedienne Andrei A. Gromyko Geneva

Nixon Warns Leaders on Possible New Price Controls

President Nixon told 3,200 business leaders that if inflation remains high Americans may press for new price controls after the end of the existing program. He urged restraint on wages and prices and announced housing measures while stressing production as the major inflation remedy.US Steel said it will raise prices despite higher profits to fund expansion amid rising costs and a new wage deal. Wage and price controls expired for most sectors at midnight, while the new minimum wage raises to 2.30 per hour take effect today for about 4.2 million workers.

Washington Nixon US. Steel Corp Edgar B. Speer US Steel

Glenn calls for Nixon impeachment amid subpoena dispute

Democratic Senate candidate John Glenn urged impeachment action after accusing President Nixon of defying a congressional subpoena. Speaking in Cincinnati with Rosey Grier, Glenn proposed a 10 day deadline to produce evidence or face impeachment, while opponent Metzenbaum urged Nixon's resignation.

Associated Press U.S. Senate John Glenn Nixon Glenn Cincinnati House Judiciary Committee Rosey Grier Queen City Howard Metzenbaum Senate

Sohio Hikes Gasoline Prices Six Cents Per Gallon

Standard Oil Co. of Ohio raises prices at company stations and independents by six cents a gallon. Regular gasoline now 57.8 cents per gallon and premium 61.8 cents. Shell already raised 4.8 cents. Wage limits ended as of midnight while crude prices and Energy Office rules drive the change.

Cleveland, Ohio Standard Oil Co Ohio Sohio Federal Energy Office Shell Oil Co Marathon Oil Co Findlay Ashland Oil Inc

Mother's Day Ad Offers Heartfelt Message for $1

The Messenger promotes a Mother's Day Action Ad for May 12. Readers can tell their Mom she’s great by placing a 20 word message for one dollar using the handy order coupon in the classified pages.

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