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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1973

Page

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Nixon praised for “good job” as Dean prepared to testify

Washington reports say John W. Dean III will testify that President Nixon congratulated him in the Oval Office for covering up Watergate. Time and Newsweek cite Dean with Nixon and Haldeman Ehrlichman present. A legal source notes Dean seeks immunity and has more documents, including a 43 page volume and eight papers. Dean turned over a safe deposit box with classified White House materials.

Washington White House John W. Dean III Nixon Newsweek Dean Oval Office H.R Bob Haldeman John Time John D. Ehrlichman John Here U.S. District Court John J. Sirica

Byrne to Open Krogh Affidavit Details in Watergate Link

In Los Angeles Judge Matt Byrne is set to disclose contents of an Egil Krogh affidavit as he weighs links between the Pentagon papers trial and Watergate. The case centers on burglary of Ellsberg psychiatrist records, with defendants Elisberg and Russo challenging the indictment amid broader White House connections.

Los Angeles Matt Byrne White House Egil Krogh E. Howard Hunt Krogh Daniel Elisberg U.S. District Court Elisberg Anthony Russo 9Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal Pentagon Papers John D. Ehrlichman Byrne FBI Justice Department Elisberg and Russo Nissen Watergate Hunt G. Gordon Liddy Ellsberg Ells Ehrlichman San Clemente Calif Liddy Ehrl David Young Nixon Henry A. Kissinger John Sirica Earl J. Silbert Bernard Barker Young

New Demands Reported in Mexico Kidnapping Case

In Guadalajara the Armed Revolutionary Forces of the People escalated pressure after 30 prisoners were moved to Havana to meet ransom demands for U.S. Consul General Terrance G. Leonhardy. Gov. Alberto Orozco Romero said new demands were received and the crisis could last hours or days. Leonhardy, 58, has served 30 years in government and is to retire next year.

Guadalajara Mexico U.S Terrance G. Leonhardy Cuba Alberto Orozco Romero Jalisco Leonhardy Mexico City Havana Federal Aviation

Weekend Traffic Toll Reaches 12 Across Ohio Highways

The Ohio Highway Patrol reports 12 traffic deaths on state highways as the weekend ended at midnight Sunday. Five victims died in single car crashes and two were pedestrians.

Associated Press Ohio Highway Patrol

APSO names new officers for coming year

Clair Miller publisher of the Urbana Citizen was elected president of the Associated Press Society of Ohio. Jesse Shaffer managing editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer was elected vice president. Catesby Cannon assistant managing editor of the Youngstown Vindicator was re elected trustee.

APSO Columbus, Ohio Clair Miller Urbana Citizen Associated Press Society of Ohio Jesse Shaffer The Cincinnati Enquirer Catesby Cannon Youngstown Vindicator

URW threatens strike at Goodrich over contract terms

The United Rubber Workers warn of a strike at B. F. Goodrich Co if a new contract is not agreed by 10 p.m. tonight. In Akron URW Local 2 at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. voted down a new national agreement, but the rejection reportedly does not affect the national contract.

Akron, Ohio United Rubber Workers Union B. F. Goodrich Co URW Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co Akron

Disarmament Pact Signed at Wounded Knee Ends Occupation Soon

WOUNDED KNEE South Dakota AP negotiators say the 69 day occupation may end this week after a disarmament agreement is signed. Spokesmen warn of possible future takeovers and government reactions as the pact requires surrender of weapons and departure of non residents by 9 a.m. EDT Wednesday.

Wounded Knee S. D

Ohio Education Association Votes to Join NEA

OEA members approve unification with the National Education Association by a 23 244 to 21 355 vote. The move requires all Ohio educators to join the NEA starting September 1 1974. If the measure failed the OEA would risk disaffiliation.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio Education Association OEA National Eduation Association OLA Leonard Arcilesi NEA Arcilesi Ohio

Classified Vets, Obituaries Highlight Local Notices

A compact classifieds section combines veterans related notices and obituaries. The items reference local residents, private listings, and community reminders, with brief notes on names and dates not fully legible in the scan.

Lottery Question Tops Election Interest

Ohio voters will decide on a state lottery and five other constitutional amendments in Tuesday's polls. The ballot also includes hundreds of local issues, tax levies, and bond questions in 61 counties while primary races are sparse. Issue 1 on the lottery could boost general revenue by up to 25 million dollars, with opponents warning of organized vice.

Columbus Ohio Cincinnati Cleveland Akron Toledo Ted W. Brown General Assembly Ohio Supreme Court Addi

New Vote Sought On ERA Measure In Ohio

Gov. John J. Gilligan told the AP Society of Ohio a Senate committee may reconsider its rejection of the federal equal rights amendment for women this week. He questioned ERA supporters' votes and discussed ethics reforms including possible investigative staff for the Department of Commerce amid Watergate fallout and internal accusations.

Columbus Ohio John J. Gilligan Senate Committee Gilligan Associated Press Society of ERA Department of Commerce

Lottery's cross border impact on Michigan sales eyed

Ohio voters consider a state lottery on Tuesday raising concerns in Michigan about a drop in ticket sales from out of state buyers. Officials cite about 150000 weekly tickets sold to Ohioans and potential revenue gains for Ohio.

Michigan Ohio Toledo

Mower adt cut short report from Athens resident

Mrs D R Clippinger of 12 Tulane Road Athens told of cancelling after the first night of an action act noting she sold her mower to the first buyers who called. Her brief remark highlights a quick sale and swift action in response to the sales offer.

D. R. Clippinger Tulane Road Athens

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