Washington Gloom and Carter’s Hour of Reckoning
A returned observer views Washington with a stranger’s eyes and argues that fears for Carter miss the deeper pattern. The piece notes Lance’s resignation, energy bill tactics, and Geneva talks as part of an evolving, salvageable agenda. The prognosis: real reform comes with the State of the Union.
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Asia
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White House
Bert Lance
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Geneva
Carter
Ohio urges fulltime Washington watchdog for energy funding
Ohio consumer advocate William A. Spratley argues for a dedicated national energy monitor to secure federal dollars and unify the state’s energy policy. He cites New York’s $6 million annual savings from a $300000 liaison and urges a consolidated Ohio liaison to avoid duplicate efforts and influence federal decisions.
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William A. Spratley
Washington
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New Yorker
New York
William J. Brown
Howard M. Metzenbaum
Public Utilities Commission
Federal Power Commission
Columbia
FPC
Ohio seeks stronger input in national energy policy
Ohio officials press for a Washington liaison to shape public utility policy and protect state interests. They argue robust national engagement is crucial to Ohio’s energy health and livelihoods amid evolving federal proposals.
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Ohio
Washington
Letters to the Editor Invite Public Input on Local Issues
Citizens are urged to send brief letters on general topics for potential publication. Letters should be signed and include the writer's address and phone number. The Messenger reserves the right to shorten letters to fit space and reader interest.
Second Street safety debate ends with restricted parking plan
Letters from Athens citizens praise City Service Safety Director Phillip Goldsberry for removing parking on Second Street to boost pedestrian safety. Residents push for 7 AM to 9 PM restrictions, while officials propose 7 AM to 6 PM. The issue hinges on balancing traffic flow and street width amid safety concerns. Bill Lamb argues for coal miner appreciation and national reliance on coal industry. Helen Shank endorses the director’s stance and urges public support.
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Elizabeth Drive
Ohio Department of Transportation
Phillip E. Goldsberry
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the Messenger
City Service Safety
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Madison Avenue
Helen Shank
Currier St. Athens
Resident praises Second Street parking ban safety gains
Wilhelmina S. Bebb of 22 Second St. endorses a parking ban’s impact. She notes fewer sidewalk obstructions, quieter traffic, and safer driveway exits while expressing hope for continued monitoring of speeding.
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Second Street
Wilhelmina S. Bebb
Second St. Athens
Book Calls for Judicial Restraint by Raoul Berger
Raoul Berger's Government by Judiciary argues the Warren Court amended the Constitution in school desegregation and reapportionment cases. The author, a Harvard Senior Fellow, urges judicial restraint and adherence to the framers' intent, warning that courts usurp power when they substitute their values for those of the people.
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Berger
Warren Court
Russia
United States
Cleveland Orchestra
Cincinnati
Harvard
Thomas McIntyre Cooley
Michigan
Earl Warren
Supreme Court
Veterans sought from Coral Sea ships in 1942 hunt
The message seeks veterans who served on ships at the Battle of the Coral Sea May 7 8 1942 or relatives and others interested in historical preservation. It invites contact for participation or connection with fellow veterans and families.
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the Messenger
Coral Sea
Public knowledge on Panama Canal treaties linked to support shifts
A Gallup poll shows more informed Americans favor Senate ratification of the Panama Canal treaties, while uninformed respondents oppose. Among those aware of the debate, opinion is split, with the best informed at five to four in favor. The study notes widespread knowledge gaps and reveals key facts about the 2000 handover, defense rights, and canal use by carriers and tankers.
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United Mine Workers of America
George Gallup
Princeton
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Senate
Jimmy Carter
Republic of Panama
U.S
Canal
Gallup
Panama
Panama Canal
Canal Zone
United States
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