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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1977

Page

11

Nixon says president can order actions not illegal

Nixon defends presidential prerogative in Frost interview saying actions by the president aren’t illegal if framed as national security. He cites possible justification for wartime measures and weighs the moral weight of ordering break-ins and Vietnam actions while denying outright criminal intent.

Daniel Elisberg Nixon White House John Ehrlichman the Times Frost Haiphong Internal Revenue Service

East Area Rapist Terrorizes Sacramento Neighborhoods

Since October 1975 the east area rapist has attacked at least 23 women in middle and upper middle class east Sacramento neighborhoods. The assailant, described as a young white male, has threatened to kill. residents report increased fear, porch lights kept on, and a citizen group offering over $10,000 for information.

Sacramento Calif East Area State Capitol

Election Bill Faces Reform Push and Possible Lawsuit Clash

House debate centers on a Democratic amendment linking a statewide ballot to a new registration system. Republicans claim rule violations and pledge to study a lawsuit while Democrats push to use the system to boost turnout for 1978 and redraw districts after the 1980 Census. Separately, Sacramento County deputies search for a serial rapist linked to 23 cases, with 2,500 tips and no solid suspect yet. victims report home invasions and the assailant wearing gloves and a mask.

Kurfess House Finance Committee Alan E. Norris Westerville Legal Rhodes Senate U.S GOP

Soviet and U.S. clash over cruise missile limits in arms talks

Soviet and American negotiators remain deadlocked over whether new treaty limits should cover the Cruise missile and the Backfire bomber. Secretary Vance proposed interim terms to exempt both systems and a deep cut in Vladivostok ceilings, while Moscow insisted on ceilings and Cruise inclusion only.

Vance Vladivostok Gromyko China France

More College Graduates Are Becoming Officers

About 10 000 college graduates will become military officers this summer marking the first rise in commissions after an eight year decline driven by an anti military mood on campuses during the Vietnam era. ROTC enrollment rose 8 percent this year to 81 544 cadets at 356 colleges and universities signaling a continuing recovery from the late 1960s and 1970s.

Washington Army

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