Stalling For Profit in Kroger Airport Lease Case
A Franklin County appeals court upholds the state’s right to lease public land for private development in the Kroger airport land dispute. The case, tied to Athens Plaza Shopping Center, delays may push to the Ohio Supreme Court, with broader stakes for jobs, taxes, and regional competition.
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New Group To Replace Sundry Claims Board
Columbus Ohio AP reports that the Sundry Claims Board will be replaced by a Court of Claims with a judge or up to three judges from the Ohio Supreme Court. The change ends the king can do no wrong era and sets appeals through regular channels. Claims under 1000 dollars may be paid. higher amounts require General Assembly action.
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Ohio officials debate state immunity and court transfers
The attorney general auditor and finance chairmen of both houses report 300 pending cases. The Supreme Court sketches transfer rules for a new court. The 1912 constitution allowed suits against the state, while 1850 did not. Sundry Claims Board created in 1917 as an alternative. A historic delegate warned against suing the state, likening it to an infant in court.
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Reemelin
Letters on morality and sex education in schools
The writer argues against four letter word lessons and sex education in elementary schools, claiming such topics violate puritanical values and that preventive measures and birth control have no place in schools. James Hill, Box 82, Nelsonville.
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James Hill
Nelsonville
Letter to the Editor on Public Engagement Rules
A brief notice states that the Messenger welcomes general interest letters to the editor, requiring signatures with the sender’s address and phone number. It notes the paper reserves the right to condense letters for space, readability, and reader interest.
Cattleman Cuts Hauling Costs Amid Energy Slump
In Tyler Texas a cattleman previously paid 50 per truckload for manure removal. Now he handles hauling himself and earns 250 per truckload, reflecting shifting waste management economics during the energy downturn.
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Summit County
Tyler
Tex
Kissinger Mission Faces Oil Pressure as Talks Resume
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger prepares a new Middle East mission tied to Western oil needs. He aims to press Israel for further withdrawals while guarding economies from an Arab oil squeeze, amid shifting Arab ties and rising regional tensions.
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Greenspan joked about brokers in inflation talk
A columnist recalls Prof Alan Greenspan joking to lawmakers about Wall Street brokers suffering from inflation. The piece questions who writes Greenspan’s quips and notes his influence on the administration’s mood amid economic strain. It blends humor with commentary on inflation and policy.
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Alan Greenspan
Greenspan
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No Fault Divorce Law Goes Into Effect in Ohio
Ohio residents with six months of marriage or longer can seek divorce in common pleas court under a new no fault divorce law enacted by the 110th General Assembly. The measure, signed by Gov. Gilligan last June, takes effect 90 days after passage with more provisions rolling out in waves.
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Robert E. Miller
Associated Press
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio
Common Pleas Court
California
110Th General Assembly
John J. Gilligan
Ohio approves abortion law plus divorce agreement plan
Ohio enacts a new abortion framework with limits and a divorce bill allowing couples six months residence to file a mutual written separation agreement detailing property, alimony, child support, custody, and visitation. Both sign and swear voluntary consent with amendments possible. If either withdraws, no divorce.
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