Logan Act Aims to Bar Private Diplomacy
A 1798 statute named after George Logan restricts private citizens from negotiating with foreign governments without official authorization. It carries up to three years in jail and a $5,000 fine. The act has rarely been invoked, with only one recorded indictment involving Francis Flurnoy, a Kentucky farmer. Prominent figures such as Henry Ford and Cy rus Eaton have faced verbal citation. questions now arise about Ramsey Clark and Jane Fonda's talks.
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Former Winters Resident Died In Crane Monday Morning
Mrs. Mamie Gardener Johnson, 85, longtime Winters resident, died at 10 05 am Monday in a Crane nursing home. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Crane with a graveside at Lakeview Cemetery in Winters. Surviving are son Gard ner Fred Johnson of Albany, daughters Gladys Horton Andrews Ma dean Short and Frances Ash, 11 grandchildren 22 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
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Wingate Sew and Sew Club Met at Methodist Church
The Wingate Sew and Sew Club held a recent meeting at Wingate Methodist Church with Mrs. Nolan Cave as hostess. Members and two visitors quilted for the hostess and planned a September 19 gathering at Mrs. Bobby Airhart home.
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Logan Act debate delays action on Vietnam talks
The article notes friction between Hanoi Paris and U S officials as the Justice and State Departments spar over who should act over possible law violations. It cites fear of political backlash and martyrdom for defendants, with Harvard law professor Dellevy F. Gagts warning the Logan Act could rouse a future administration.
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