Nixon resignation talk reshapes White House power plays
The Athens Messenger surveys Republican factions from Goldwater to Laird as they weigh the Nixon position. It notes Rhodes and Ford shifts in leadership roles and the tension between party loyalty and moral/political risks amid Watergate fallout.
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Republican Party
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Arizona
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Schweiker
Pennsylvania
Young
North Dakota
Cook
Kentucky
Leon Jaworski
H. R. Haldeman
John Ehrlichman
Field Enterprises. Inc
Nixon Dithers as Watergate Stress Tests Presidency
Friday May 17 1974 columnist notes Laird and Republicans hesitate amid Watergate turmoil. Speculation centers on Nixon resignation and possible deals to spare aides, while prosecutors face legal limits and impeachment remains a looming risk.
Top Choice Among College Students in Teaching
George Gallup reports that 23 percent of college students plan to enter teaching after graduation, signaling a potential future surplus of teachers across college, high school, and elementary levels. The trend suggests growing numbers pursuing education careers in coming years.
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George Gallup
Princeton
College students see teaching as top career choice
A Gallup poll shows about 2 million public school teachers in 1972 and 1.5 million students plan teaching careers now. Teaching leads among sophomores to seniors and tops freshmen alongside medical care, with women twice as likely as men to choose teaching. researchers see continued teacher surplus despite shifts.
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U.S. Office of Education
No-Fault auto insurance debate pits federal power against states
James Kilpatrick argues the Senate plan to create a national no-fault auto insurance system undermines federalism and raises costs. He urges states to experiment for several years before adopting a nationwide measure, warning of uniform rules and reduced state autonomy.
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Washington Star Syndicate, Inc
Ohio House battles GOP criticism after primary recess
Democratic leaders clash with Republicans over how the Ohio House is run. Rep. Levitt claims sloppiness and out of order rulings, while Lancione and Riffe defend the process. Gov. Gilligan and John Glenn seek party unity after primary wins. Ross Pepple holds his own news conference attacking impeachment bias.
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House of Representatives
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Canton
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Bellaire
Vernal
G. Riffe Jr
New Boston
Levitt
Lancione
Bob
Howard M. Metzenbaum
Gilligan
Senate
Glenn
William A. Lavelle
Metzenbaum
Democratic Executive Committee
Ross Pepple
Lima
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House Judiciary Committee
Nixon
Letters on Bike Safety in Athens Urges Action
The Messenger ratifies May 4 and 11 safety instruction and argues streets in Athens are narrow with curb parking and high speeds. The writer urges city council to study measures such as bike lanes or traffic limits to protect cyclists and prevent injuries or deaths. David Watts, 246 E State St, Athens.
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David Watts
State
St. Athens
Zoning Reform Push for Housing Developmentally Disabled Adults in Athens
Community advocates urge Athens to revise zoning to allow residential facilities for developmentally disabled male adults. They call present laws discriminatory and back HAVAR and similar groups promoting local care options, enabling residents to stay in their hometown.
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the Messenger
Athens
HAVAR
Synanon
Andrea Schmidt
R.N
Judi White
R. N. Home Health Service
Clean-Up Drive Urges Community to Help World Cleanliness
Several residents urge neighbors to stop littering and to feed the trash can by disposing waste properly. The effort targets school grounds and city streets as volunteers pick up trash along roads and playgrounds.
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the Messenger
Ohio lawmakers contact details list for Taft and Ball Collins
A compiled contact roster lists U S Senate offices for Robert Taft Jr in Washington and a Columbus address for Rep Claire Ball Jr plus Athens addresses for Ball and Rep Oakley Collins. It includes phone numbers for each office and district locations.
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U.S. Senate
Sen
Robert Taft Jr
Senate
Washington, D.C
Ohio
Claire M
Buzz) Ball Jr
Oakley C. Collins
Athens Messenger Newspaper Rates and Publication Note
The Athens Messenger publishes daily except Saturdays and is a member of the AP. Rates are 15 cents weekday, 25 cents Sunday, with delivery options by carrier or tube. Mail rates vary by region and period, with rates listed for Ohio, West Virginia, and other U S areas.
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