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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1974
Page
1
Jeb Stuart Magruder, Nixon reelection aide, ordered to serve 10 months to four years in a minimum security prison for help planning the Watergate break in and cover up. Judge Sirica set surrender by June 4 and Magruder became the first insider to admit involvement and name others.
Authorities seek Patricia Hearst and William and Emily Harris while their families urge surrender. FBI classifies Hearst as an SLA participant after a weekend shootout that left six SLA members dead and spurred a massive manhunt across Southern California.
The House Judiciary Committee demands tapes and related material on the dairy fund and ITT, with Chairman Rodine threatening a subpoena if unrevealed. Nixon must also answer a prior Watergate tapes subpoena while impeachment hearings focus on the March 1973 cover up. Rep. Wiggins suggests edited transcripts may be offered but urges access to key tapes for clarity.
Milan Marsh of Youngstown announced his campaign for Ohio AFL CIO president criticizing Frank W. King’s decade of leadership. Marsh runs with Warren J. Smith seeking to oust King. Smith faces Floyd L. Chapman for secretary treasurer.
The Senate approved a 24 billion education measure by 81 to 5 but faces hurdles in conference with the House and a possible veto. Key dispute centers on limits to busing for desegregation. the Senate keeps court authority to order busing if needed to meet constitutional equal rights standards.
Three top newsmen including Walter Cronkite testified that reporter William Farr acted to protect confidential sources in a Manson murder trial story. The hearing also heard Gene Miller of the Miami Herald is set to testify.
Herschel M. Sigal and James C. Ervin former AFSCME workers filed a 15 million libel suit in Franklin County Common Pleas Court against the union and William S. Van Zandt. They allege leaflets and pamphlets circulated in Ohio accused them of mismanaging union funds and stealing union property.
Partly cloudy skies with a chance of showers or thundershowers tonight, increasing Wednesday. Lows dip to the low 60s tonight and highs rise to the low 80s on Wednesday. Details Page 12.
Ohio lawmakers face a busy week as the Gilligan administration offers a 43.5 million supplemental bill for the House Finance Committee with hearings led by Rep. Myrl Shoemaker. Senate action includes a GOP bid for 53 million extra funds and debated plans to regulate abortions and mayors courts as the session shifts focus.
Kissinger plans daily shuttle diplomacy between Israel and Syria with a disengagement line near agreement. Meir and Assad to meet, with Peres noting expected and unexpected differences as talks push toward a week end target.
In Havertown Pennsylvania William Staples received a call from President Nixon after his grandson Airman Apprentice Larry Metivier had sent a note from a Bahamas beach. Nixon praised Navy service and defended Metivier against littering charges while confirming the unlikely chain of contact.
Five task forces studying Ohio criminal justice standards presented reports to the Governors Criminal Justice Supervisory Commission. Final decisions will await public hearings in the fall. The effort covers about 1060 top priority standards drawn from national recommendations as part of a multi year program. By 1976 the panel will have acted on about 500 recommendations to shape Ohio’s system.
Readers are invited to honor fathers husbands or sons who died in service with a Memorial Day remembrance on Sunday May 26. Fill out and mail the coupon printed in today’s classified pages to pay tribute.
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