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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1974

Page

7

Rhodes Denies Ordering Use Of Force At Kent State

Former Governor James A. Rhodes states in a Toledo federal deposition that a former adjutant general told reporters Del Corso was ready to use any force to quell Kent State unrest. Rhodes says he did not grasp what he heard and denies ordering National Guard force during the May 4 shootings.

Rhodes Kent State Cleveland, Ohio James A. Rhodes Toledo Ohio Adj Sylvester del Corso del Corso the Plain Dealer Ohio National Guard

Taft Boosts Taft Senate Bid Amid Ohio GOP Rally

Sen Robert Taft says he seeks to clear a misunderstanding about his view on Perk and urges stronger Republican support as John Glenn looms in the Ohio race. Lt Gov John W Brown accuses Gilligan Democrats of a coverup over an alleged 1972 fundraising probe and a state budget surplus dispute. Stewart plans a Halloween party at Stewart firehouse October 28 with donations to Arnold's Carryout.

U.S. Senate Robert Taft Perk John Glenn Taft John W. Brown Gilligan Brown Ohio William J. Brown Rhodes Stewart Rome Township Stewart Firehouse Arnold

Platform Vow No New Taxes Shapes Ohio Campaign

Republicans unveil a 1974 platform promising no new taxes if elected and tax reform aimed at education local governments and business growth. Gilligan pledges a two year moratorium, Rhodes campaign uses no new taxes theme, while GOP targets welfare reform and state efficiency.

Robert E. Miller Associated Press Columbus, Ohio James A. Rhodes Robert Tenenbaum Gilligan Columbus Gray Ohio School Foundation

Nixon health test denial and tapes prompt courtroom actions

The article details requests about testifying by the former President, potential medical expert panels, and who would pay. It covers Nixon health claims, a ban on deposition, and a related restraining order over Nixon administration papers. It also notes taped conversations played in court and references to Watergate figures and Rhodes in the campus shootings case.

Nixon Sirica Erlichman Ford Administration Nixon Administration U.S Charles R. Richey Haldeman Dean Howard Hunt G. Gordon Liddy Democratic Party Charles W. Colson Hunt Colson Colson-Hunt

Trial records conversation and directs tape to Dean

The record shows a conversation was recorded and Dean listened to it before making a cassette copy. Dean took the tape to Haldeman and Ehrlichman at Camp David. They told him to go to Mitchell in New York for further action.

Dean Haldeman Ehrlichman Camp David Mitchell New York

Rhodes says he never acted as adjutant general and followed adviser

Rhodes contends the question goes to the core of the case and he did not witness override. McElroy is named a defendant in suits by victims' parents. A ruling on defense motions to suppress statements by eight former Ohio National Guardsmen in the Kent shootings was expected Saturday as pretrial hearings recessed.

Rhodes John McElroy McElroy FBI Ohio

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