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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1974
Page
4
The piece argues President Ford erred in granting a full pardon to Richard Nixon before Watergate's full truth emerged. It notes partisan divides, cites a Gallup poll, and urges public sentiment be considered while stressing the need for complete truth and national unity.
Ohio extension agent Glenn Maddy says prices for tomatoes, cucumbers, and cabbage rise sharply this year. Tomatoes up 45 percent, cucumbers 75 percent, cabbage cost up to six dollars more per ton, while sugar beets cost 262 percent higher for refineries. Crop yields fall from drought with talks of smaller than usual tomato harvests despite good solids content.
Ohio State University horticulture professor notes tomato growing is a major Ohio industry with 25 000 acres. processing tomatoes sold at 45 per ton last year and 75 this year. Early cucumbers yielded well but rain cut late summer crop by about 25 percent. cucumber pickles around 140 per ton. Cabbage yields in Sandusky County jumped 28 to 30 tons per acre after late rains, up 80 to 100 percent. Sugar beets from three refineries pay about 36 50 per hundredweight this fall, versus 13 90 last year. refineries report 15 to 19 20 tons per acre yields.
The writer condemns President Ford over plans to repatriate and employ draft evaders and deserters in schools and hospitals. They argue veterans and unemployed deserve jobs and decry conditional amnesty as eroding duty and sacrifice. They accuse Congress of enabling a far reaching policy and question actions by Lt. William Calley as scapegoat.
Editor contends Ptl. John Rutter was suspended by Chief Ted Jones amid alleged misdeeds and cover ups. He argues for a full investigation by a civilian review board to restore order and trust in the Athens police department and fulfill the mayor’s campaign pledge.
Aty. Gen. Saxbe faces pressure to end state lottery plans as opponents argue legality and ethics clash with federal statutes. Letters urge constituents to contact Rep. Miller and Kenneth Ervin to oppose special exemptions and shut down illegal activities.
President Ford struggles to maintain public support after granting a full pardon to former President Nixon. Critics say the decision affects his political standing while supporters defend the move as healing the nation.
Athens City Auditor Ralph Nuzum blasts Councilwoman Phyllis Katz and treasurer Thomas Antoinette for examining public documents on city funds. He accuses them of a Watergate like intrusion in the office they share and of using materials available to Antoinette in his duties.
Citizens may submit signed letters about general interests. Include sender address and telephone number. The Messenger reserves right to condense letters for space, readability, and reader interest.
From grade school to college, Watergate becomes a central theme this fall in social science civics and government classes. Public schools from New York to Hawaii plan lessons and courses examining the scandal and its effects.
Professors will include Watergate in political science and criminal law courses at Georgetown and other colleges. Parkrose high in Portland will use transcripts as a textbook for current issues. Columbus and Milwaukee districts plan demonstrations in social studies. New York City's chancellor says Watergate will appear in all grade levels to foster citizenship and counter cynicism.
September 11 marks 254th day of 1974 with notable events including Henry Hudson discovering Manhattan in 1609, Maine passing first liquor law in 1677, Washington’s forces defeated at Brandywine in 1777, and Lake Champlain victory in 1814. Birthdays noted for Ferdinand Marcos and Tom Landry.
Washington notes a lack of urgency in energy policy as the Federal Energy Commission holds hearings in 10 cities ahead of a November report. Congress passes geothermal and solar bills for 1980, while Ford pushes Project Independence. Despite high consumption and rising costs, plans risk bureaucratic delay and no clear multilateral fix.
Ohio amendments redefine games of chance and gambling in public spaces while allowing charity driven activities. Attorney David Bodiker explains slot machines used for charity are legal and bingo at church socials is allowed if not for profit. The Steubenville Elks raid tests the law as liquor agents seize four slot machines. officials debate legality and charity clauses.
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