Nixon links Martha Mitchell to Watergate in Frost interview
Former president Richard Nixon says Martha Mitchell's emotional problems helped trigger Watergate and that without her, there would have been no scandal. He doubts destroying the tapes and notes he did not touch the 182 minute recording. Nixon discusses John Mitchell and Jeb Magruder, and recalls Martha's influence on campaign events.
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Washington
Richard M. Nixon
Martha Mitchell
John
White House
David Frost
Nixon
H.R. Haldeman
Frost
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Martha
Mitchells
Watergate
Richard Nixon
Banks Clash Over Loan Collateral Foreclosure Rights
Two Athens banks engage in legal battles to secure first rights to collateral for delinquent loans as foreclosures proceed for unpaid property taxes. The dispute centers on priority of liens and recovery options amid arrears.
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Athens
Housing Costs Up in Athens Reflect Strong Market Demand
Increased demand for housing in Athens has driven home prices about 10 percent higher over the past year. Property transfers continue to rise, setting a record pace as buyers seek available listings.
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Athens
Athens group forms to aid international students
A local community group in the Athens area forms to ensure international students have someone to help with any problems. The initiative aims to provide support networks and guidance for newcomers, reflecting a proactive local effort to assist international visitors.
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Athens
Athens City Schools Set New Class Start and Schedules
Athens City Schools will begin classes on Tuesday and publish new time schedules for classes and buses. The district also outlines updated lunchroom prices. Page B-1.
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Athens
Athens County to reconsider three year plan for CDBG funds
Athens County officials may redesign their three year plan for Community Development Block Grant funds due to pending national legislation. The change could affect allocations, projects, and timelines reflected on page A-3.
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Athens County
Albany Fair Opens With Grand Old Opry Loge
The Albany Fair starts a four day run on Thursday with a Grand Old Opry performer featured among events. Page A-5.
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Albany
View From the Hill Prompts Bypass Construction Concerns
Charles Reamer cautions about potential issues during Richland Avenue bypass work. Ruth Stump muses on how people acquire names and nicknames. Bill Price reports on festival visits and notable locals. Beulah Jones highlights labor's importance and communal interdependence.
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Messenger
Charles Reamer
Richland Avenue
Ruth Stump
Ruthie
Bill Price
Beulah Jones
Courtroom renovations planned in Hocking County
Changes are being made in the Hocking County Common Pleas courtroom to improve operation and privacy for attorneys and witnesses. Judge James Stilwell requested building updates to give the clerk more room.
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Logan
Hocking County
Peace in Sports as NCAA May Rejoin USOC
The NCAA is expected to seek permission in January to rejoin the U S Olympic Committee, a move that would end its 1972 departure and mark a new era for amateur athletics. The development signals potential harmonization of national Olympic efforts with college sports.
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Washington
NCAA
U. S. Olympic Committee
Marshall Coaches Have Ohio U Ties noted
Marshall University football coaches largely come from Ohio University athletics with extensive backgrounds. The article appears on sports page C-1.
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Huntington
Marshall University
Ohio University Athletics
Weekend Weather Outlook Feels Warm With Rain Chance
Mostly sunny Sunday with a 30 percent rain chance. Highs 80 to 85 degrees. Variable clouds Sunday night and Monday with a 50 percent rain risk. Lows Sunday night mid to upper 60s. Monday highs low to mid 80s.
No Paper Monday Labor Day notice
The Messenger will not publish on Labor Day and its business and advertising offices will be closed. Publication will resume Tuesday.
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Mesenger
Ohio economy shows recovery boost for development outlook
Ohio's industrial development is improving as national economic recovery helps curb migration to sunbelt states. Despite slow legislative action on tax incentives, state officials cite major projects including Piketon, Lima XM-1, Brook Park Ford engine plant expansion, Montgomery Ward regional center, and a Honda Dayton facility, signaling a brighter regional job outlook.
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Columbus
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Democratic General Assembly
House
Ways and Means Committee
James A. Duerk
Ohio Department of Economic and Community
Associated Press
Piketon Atomic Plant
Lima
Ford Motor Co
Brook Park
Montgomery Ward Co
Cincinnati
Sharonville
Duerk
U.S. Steel Co
Conneaut
General Motors Corp
Defiance
Honda
Dayton
Rhodes
Arab League urged action over Israeli settlements plan
Saudi Arabia called on Arab nations to adopt a united political response against Israel's West Bank settlement expansion. Syria urged sanctions while an Israeli minister warned of more settlements in six months and predicted two million Jews in occupied territories within 30 years.
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Cairo
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
Arab Nations
Israel
West Bank
Jordan River
Syria
Tel Aviv
Middle East
Arab League
Saud el Faisal
Drownings at Lake Hope Claim Fourth Life This Summer
Herbert Torrence then 23 died Saturday afternoon while swimming with a female companion north of the beach at Lake Hope. Responders from the sheriff's department state patrol park rangers and EMS aided. The body was taken to James M. Blower Funeral Home. Torrence is the fourth drowning this season at Lake Hope.
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McArthur
Canton
Lake Hope
Vinton County
Ohio University
Lybia
Grass Roots Labor Unions Form New Coalition Push
Labor groups and civic and religious allies form coalitions to back the Humphrey Hawkins employment bill. Campaign events, rallies and teach-ins are planned in Washington New York and 50 other cities as mayors and governors join in backing the measure amid rising unemployment. Murray Finley and Coretta Scott King lead the Full Employment Council while Sen. Hubert Humphrey and Rep. Hawkins sponsor the bill.
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Washington
Full Employment Action Council
Americans For Justice On the Job
The
Coalition For A Fair Minimum Wage
Afl-Cio
Action Council
New York
Organized Labor
Congress
Full Employment Council
Murray Finley
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Coretta Scott King
Humphrey-Hawkins
Hubert H. Humphrey
D-Minn
Augustus Hawkins
D-Calif
Church Vote on Secession From National Church Set
In Columbus Ohio St Pauls Episcopal Church begins balloting on whether to secede over women ordination. A Franklin County judge allows the election and bars interference while impounding ballots. The bishop suspended Rev Craig who pushed for the vote, with a tie previously recorded and mailed ballots due by Sept 21.
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Joe McKnight
Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
National Church
Franklin County Common Pleas
Tommy L. Thompson
Jay C. Flowers
Franklin County Common Pleas Court
Samuel M. Allen
Thompson
Protestant Episcopal Church
Craig
G. Wayne Craig
St. Paul’s Episcopal
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E. Ee Ee
Robert E. Miller
Grass Roots
Carter
Seng Hurc Episcopal
AP Laserphoto
St. Paul’s
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