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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1977
Page
4
President Carter directed the Coast Guard to seize the Soviet trawler Taras Shevchenko off the East Coast with its crew of 93 after the new 200 mile fishing zone law took effect. The move marks a tougher U.S. stance after weeks of alleged violations by foreign vessels.
Americans show strong interest in family history inspired by Roots. One third of whites and non whites say they are very interested in origins. Young adults show higher curiosity, with cyclical peaks noted in 1880s and 1930s.
In Columbus the 112th General Assembly continues work on the State Budget of 145 billion for the coming two fiscal years. The House Finance Committee studies amendments this week during recess. The license plates proposal allows year round purchases with mail option for 1.50 extra. Election reform would ease voter registration with on election day polling, door to door, and postcard signups. Generic drugs rule permits pharmacists to substitute cheaper equivalents.
The text notes a Will Rogers says composition on expensive brand name drugs unless the physician prohibits it. One Senate approved bill moves to the House where a similar measure awaits committee. It also summarizes Collective Bargaining for 510,000 public workers, Ferguson Act repeal, Ohio coal measures, and product liability statutes under House and subcommittee review.
March 7, 1934 notes repeal of the mechanics lien law to prevent double liability for homeowners on construction. House passes. Senate Judiciary Committee considers. Also a plan to empower school districts to levy income tax while reducing property taxes, and a Job Corps pilot placing about 200 youths on Southeast Ohio strip mine reclamation projects with potential for broader public works programs.
Readers criticize a spring clean up proposal as unfair to low income residents and truck costs. The Messenger community letters urge council action.
A study of Ohio General Assembly members shows the average House member is about 46, white, male and married, with nearly a third being lawyers. The Senate has eight lawyers, about 27 percent of its membership, and a median age around 46 for House members.
Washington The Senate adopted an ethics code by an 8 to 9 vote amid strong opposition. Critics call it absurd and likely ineffective, arguing that good senators need no code and bad ones won’t follow it. The piece notes lengthy rules on gifts and travel, and doubts the measure will restore trust.
Boston columnist reflects on turning age and finding perspective after Mozart comparisons. He notes older ambitions fade, goals reset, and the idea of a balanced life emerges as he prefers being alive to being Mozart.
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