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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1977

Page

4

Appalachian return rates rise across 13 state region

Census data show population growth in most Appalachian counties from 1970 to 1975, reversing prior outmigration. Rep. Miller notes 12 of 13 district counties grew, with seven of 15 turnaround counties in the 10th District. AR C programs credited for improved economy and lower poverty, with regional poverty down from 31.2 to 18 percent 1960–70 and industrial jobs rising 27.3 percent by 1973.

Appalachian Regional Commission 10Th Clarence E. Miller Athens County Ohio University Census Bureau Miller Appalachian Ohio Appalachia

IRS destroys most business tax documents after filing

The Wall Street Journal reports the IRS does not rigorously match annual business filings. Most documents are destroyed before review, with nearly 250 million business forms discarded this year. Costs include new pulverizing machines costing about 900000 dollars plus ongoing operation.

Internal Revenue Service The Wall Street Journal IRS Consumer A. You. B

Carter Talks Tonight On Nation Energy Concern

Princeton survey shows 45 percent view energy as very serious while 51 percent rate it as fair or not serious. Only 4 times as many cite economy as the top problem. public favors steps to conserve energy such as better transit and car pools.

George Gallup Princeton N.J Jimmy Carter U.S Tion America Gallup

Letters to the Editor Comment on Carter and IWY funding

In Ohio readers debate Jimmy Carter’s promises and the national women’s conference. They explain the 5 million IWY funds cannot be used for lobbying and describe Ohio meetings planned for June 11 12 at the State Fairgrounds with broad local involvement. Rep Clarence Miller opposed the allocation. Susan Frampton and Lois Wheatley sign.

Houston U.S. International Women's Year Commission Congress Kilpatrick U.S. Iwy Commission Ohio Coordination Committee Ohio Ohio State Fairgrounds National Commission

Ohio Veterans May Get Bonus If Discharges Upgraded

About 8500 Vietnam era veterans with undesirable discharges could qualify for Ohio bonuses if their discharges are upgraded under a Carter order. The Ohio Bonus Commission has paid 132 million on 382000 claims since 1974 and has 64 million remaining.

Columbus Ohio Carter Ago Randall W. Sweeney Ohio Bonus Commission Sweeney

Kilpatrick Critiques Proposed Power Mower Safety Standards

Washington The Consumer Product Safety Commission proposed rules mandate a deadman control and easy restart for walk behind mowers. The plan could raise prices, cost jobs, and draw strong doubt about public acceptance while promising fewer mower injuries.

Washington Consumer Product Safety Commission Commission

PQLI Analysis Questions Value of GNP in Assessing Life Quality

Washington column surveys the Physical Quality of Life Index, arguing it blends life expectancy, infant mortality and literacy to compare nations and states. It notes DC's low life expectancy, Hawaii's high score, racial gaps, and the weak link between GNP growth and actual human welfare.

Washington Overseas Development Council Robert Parke Washington Council PQLI Parke Algeria Iran India United States District of Columbia U.S Sri Lanka D.C Hawaii World Bank Morris D. Morris Morris CDC David Youberg Sac City Iowa Sweden Clarence Randall Eisenhower

Will Rogers Comments on Youth Aid Plan and Costs

Will Rogers critiques a new administration plan aiding the young and the elderly, noting editorial opposition likely due to expense. He argues helping youths up to 20 and seniors over 60 shifts worry to the middle aged and jokes about drunk driving as the main risk.

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