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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1972

Page

4

Nixon's Supreme Court 5-4 verdict for federalism

A conservative columnist praises Justice Powell for opinions delivered May 22 on jury trial cases. The piece lauds Powell as a model of judicial restraint and strict constructionism, commending Nixon for nominating him and highlighting the impact on federalism.

James Kilpatrick Nixon Supreme Court Washington Nixon Lewis F Powell Jr U.S. Supreme Court Powell Justice Powell Virginia

Powell and the Fourteenth Amendment Verdict Debate

The article analyzes Justice Powell's May 22 concurring opinion limiting the Fourteenth Amendment to federal concerns, allowing states like Louisiana and Oregon to maintain less-than-unanimous verdicts. It notes Blackmun's personal distaste and frames the decision as a doctrinal stance on federalism and judicial restraint.

Louisiana Oregon Powell United States Louisana Harry Blackmun Burger White Blackmun Rehnquist Richard Nixon White House

Athens Messenger May 31 1972 Athens Ohio issue

Athens Ohio date of May 31 1972 edition details the Athens Messenger publishing staff and office information. It lists publishers Charles W Reamer and Gordon K Bush and editor Richard R Paynter with staff roles. The brief reflects the newspaper’s historical masthead.

the Messenger Publishing Company West Union Street Athens Ohio Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush Ner Bush Charles W. Reamer Richard R. Paynter Associated Press D&s West Virginia U.S Possessions The Messenger Publishing Co W. Union St

Industry urged to help promote responsible alcohol use

Dr. Morris E. Chafetz, director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, asked the liquor industry to join in promoting responsible alcohol use and preventing drunkenness. He told 2,375 Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America representatives that industry support could aid prevention research and public education akin to other drug abuse efforts.

Morris E. Chafetz National Institute On Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Chafetz Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America Dr. Chafetz Peverele

Military Affairs: Marshall Critiques Secrecy On Vietnam Surprise

Brig. Gen. retired S L A Marshall argues that covert wartime tactics and hidden enemy plans damaged public trust during the Vietnam crisis. He questions intelligence lapses and policy choices to reveal how the Tet offensive surprised the nation and risked national confidence.

Lessons of war and public opinion in a shifting era

The piece argues that public opinion is a vital asset in warfare and that misleading or withholding information harms strategic aims. It cites events in Korea and a 1950 surprise by Chinese forces, urging transparent decision making, understanding psychological warfare, and the need for leaders to align actions with informed public sentiment. It cites MacArthur, communist strategy, and concludes with a quote invoking Jack London.

Ardennes Supreme Command U.S. Eighth Army North Korea Washington Douglas MacArthur Jack London Jim Jeffries Reno

OU Objections to Athletics Dominance in University Life

Walter M. Brasch argues that Ohio University should upgrade academics and limit athletics funding. He counters Sports Editor Bill Prewitt’s view that a strong athletics program is essential, noting many students chose OU for non athletic reasons and urging balanced budgets. The letter favors academic emphasis over Tangerine Bowl glory and cautions against starving arts and sciences for sports.

The Messenger Bill Prewitt Ohio University Prewitt Marshall University Sowle Marshall Taylor Culbert Walter M. Brasch Athens

Spirit Of Moscow marks a shift toward safer world

Washington insight analyzes Nixon’s Moscow visit, noting his shift from arm's length to personal rapport with Brezhnev. It argues the Spirit Of Moscow creates real significance beyond signed documents, influencing arms control, trade, Europe security, and Vietnam policy toward a safer world.

Washington Joseph Kraft Moscow Nixon Matey White House Johnson Kennedy Eisenhower Glassboro Vienna Geneva Brezhnev Russia America Germany Berlin Vietnam Hanoi

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