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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1977
Page
2
A 27 year old man firing at passing cars surrendered to police in Akron after a 30 minute standoff in the North Hill neighborhood. No injuries were reported as residents were told to shelter in basements during the barricade.
Senator John Glenn cites 114.5 billion in current year costs from tax incentives and calls for congressional action to review more than 80 breaks. The sunset plan would grant deadlines to terminate outdated government programs. Glenn likens tax reform to moving at a snail's pace.
In Columbus Franklin County, Rev. Nathan H. Beavers Jr. faces a charge for issuing a worthless $340 check after unsuccessfully bidding for the old governor’s mansion at 1234 E Broad St. Beavers, co-pastor of Faith Baptist Church of Springfield, had placed a 10 percent deposit via a personal check. The sale required cash, certified check, or bank draft per state law, per the attorney general’s office.
The National Safety Council reports that U S traffic deaths rose for the first time since the 55 mph limit was enacted. Vehicle deaths totaled 55,511 in 1973, fell to 46,402 in 1974, stayed near 46,000 in 1975, then edged up to 47,100 in 1976.
Florida defeats the Equal Rights Amendment as three senators switch votes on Wednesday. Despite lobbying by Betty Ford and the White House, Florida becomes the eighth state to vote against ratification this year.
FAA released eight minute cockpit tapes from the Southern Airways DC 9 crash near Atlanta on April 4. The crew described a windshield shattering at 14 000 feet and both engines failing within a minute while controllers guided a landing attempt. Captain William McKenzie and others spoke in steady tones during the emergency.
Country singer Loretta Lynn and husband Mooney host a Saturday sale at their Tennessee farm near Waverly. About $500,000 in farm machinery livestock and Belgian horses go to buyers. Part of the property will become a model for Allis-Chalmers Farm Equipment Co of Milwaukee.
The Budget Advisory Committee recommended fee increases of 20 dollars per quarter for most students and pay raises for faculty and administrators. The recommendations, announced Wednesday, update February figures and add new income sources as part of a university fiscal plan based on current information.
The Athens County School Board approved a five year textbook list after committee review. It also shifted EMR program fiscal responsibility to Tri County JVS and did not renew contracts for five EMR center employees and the LD supervisor. The board weighed insurance costs and approved summaries of budget changes and student fee adjustments.
Officials said conferences will cover student progress and needs, retirement benefits, and enrollment changes. They note a $434,000 base budget reduction and a $113,000 appropriation for college services as part of integrating the College of Osteopathic into the university.
County crews shut Radford Road near the Hocking Valley Sportsmen's Association after the bridge deck collapsed during repairs. A spokesman said repairs could take several weeks. The county had imposed an eight ton load limit on the bridge earlier, with paving not expected until mid next week and a 14 day wait before repaving.
The annual meeting will be held Wednesday at the City-County Health Building second floor with a brown bag lunch noon to 1 p.m. Participants include John Ray advisory chair, John Palmer Sue Ellis Helen Baker Flo Fortney Dr Leland Randles Health Commissioner Dr Charles Fulks and administrator Joe Kasler. Messages will be read from the American Cancer Society the National Cancer Institute and the Ohio Health Department. The clinic program is sponsored by the National Cancer Institute the Ohio Health Department City County Health Department county commissioners and the Athens County Unit of the Cancer Society.
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