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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1974

Page

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Ford pardon sparks criticism delays Vietam amnesty plan

President Ford faces mounting backlash after Granting Nixon a pardon. Aides say his focus on the Nixon decision pushed back the Vietnam era amnesty plan. no timetable is set for conditional amnesty for deserters and draft evaders. Public reaction ranges from boos to 50 50 sentiment by Monday night.

Washington Richard M. Nixon Ford Vietnam Nixon John W. Hushen Hushen Pittsburgh White House

Attorneys General Split on Nixon Pardon Opinion

The Associated Press reports 23 of 50 state attorneys general disapproved of Ford's Nixon pardon with 7 in favor. Most disapprovers cited ill timing and a double standard of justice, while supporters argued Nixon suffered and deserved relief.

Brown Opposes Ford Move in Ohio Commentary

Ohio Attorney General William Brown, a Democrat, calls President Ford's Nixon pardon a slap at the judicial system and says Nixon should stand before the bar like anyone else. U S Representative Delbert Latta, a Nixon ally, says the pardon may have been premature until all facts and tapes are reviewed.

Columbus Ohio Richard Nixon William Brown Ford Brown Nixon U.S Delbert Latta House Judiciary Committee Bowling Green Latta

Ford Says Nixon Pardon Was Within President Power

In Cleveland Ohio President Ford defended the Nixon pardon saying it was in his power and the best thing for the country Attorney General Saxbe said he was told shortly before the announcement and that he did not discuss the pardon with Ford at length Saxbe declined to answer questions about the pardon and warned reporters he would end the news conference if pressed He noted no new developments in the Patricia Hearst case and did not predict amnesty for draft evaders or legalization of marijuana.

Cleveland, Ohio Ford Richard Nixon Atty William B. Saxbe Saxbe Ohio Association of Realtors Nixon Patricia Hearst Emery Toledo Edison Cincinnati Gas & Electric Moncow Ohio

Ohio Utilities Delay Land Plans Amid Inflation Crunch

Five major Ohio utilities stall new generating units amid high costs and PUCO rate increases. Delays push back expansion by two years, with implications for future energy supply as CEI, DP&L, CG&E seek rate hikes and utilities trim budgets while awaiting construction funding.

Associated Press Ohio Public Utilities Commission of Central Area Power Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co Toledo Edison Co Ohio Edison Co Duquesne Light Co Pennsylvania Power Co Pennsylvania

New York Governor Race Draws National Attention

AP reports the New York Democratic primary for governor drew the most national interest among 13 states and DC. It notes the big names mostly unopposed, with Rep Hugh L. Carey and Howard J. Samuels contesting the nomination, while Malcolm Wilson looms as likely GOP nominee. Also mentions Senate races and Washington DC mayoral race dynamics.

Washington New York District of Columbia Arizona Connecticut U.S Hugh L. Carey Brooklyn Howard J. Samuels New York City Nelson A. Rockefeller

Ohio United Telephone rate hike approved by PUC

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved a rate increase for United Telephone Co. raising annual revenues by 17.2 million dollars. About 542000 Ohio customers will see higher monthly bills. smaller communities face increases of 2 dollars for single party lines, 1.10 dollars for multi party lines, and 4.40 dollars for businesses.

Columbus, Ohio United Telephone Co Ohio Public Utilities Commission of Ohio

Nixon to End 35-Year Law Career

Richard M. Nixon plans to resign from the California bar amid Watergate probe and may also quit the New York bar. His attorney Dean Butler said the former president is ready to write an end to his 35 years as a lawyer.

Sacramento Calif Richard M. Nixon Nixon Dean Butler Los Angeles California New York Butler

TerHorst Quits Over Nixon Pardon Dispute

Jerald F. terHorst says he was misled about Nixon's pardon but would have resigned anyway. He left as White House press secretary after opposing Ford's pardon decision and plans to rejoin the Detroit News as a columnist.

Washington Jerald F. terHorst White House Richard M. Nixon TerHorst Ford Nixon Detroit News

Weather Outlook Partly Cloudy Warm With Showers Possible

The forecast calls for partly cloudy and warm conditions tonight and Wednesday with a chance of showers or thundershowers. Lows tonight in the mid to upper 60s and highs Wednesday in the low 80s. Details on Page 4.

Lottery Problems Explained by Ohio Lottery Spokesman

Ohio Lottery faced bookkeeping criticisms from Auditor Ferguson who cited rough unsigned notes and gaps in staff knowledge. A spokesman argued issues stem from startup conditions and Cleveland location, noting four of five members lacked bonds and promising improved meeting approvals and blanket coverage underway.

Ohio Joseph T. Ferguson Lottery Commission Cleveland Ferguson Commission Secretary of State Department of Administrative Services

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