26 Apr 1977
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1977
Page
1
Human Cannonball Hugo Zacchini seeks a ruling that news cameras cannot film his entire 15 second act without permission. The Cleveland station argued against the right to publicity and First Amendment protection as the case tests limits on media and performer rights.
Chief Justice Burger pressed questions about whether Zacchini can control filming of his entire act. Ezra Bryan argued Zacchini lacks contract protection, unlike Muhammad Ali, while noting promoters did not insure his act against news recording.
Ohio lawmakers resumed a probe into the gas shortage with hearings focused on Columbia Gas of Ohio. Senate members, led by Sen. Neal F. Zimmers Jr., questioned executives who blamed federal rules and strict environmental standards for limiting supply and raising emergency costs. PUCO ordered surveys of industrial customers to assess impact while lawmakers consider clarifying the gas law rather than repealing it.
Ohio's unemployment rate fell to 7.1 percent in March from 8.9 percent in March 1976, with 334000 out of work. Total employment rose 1.6 percent as fuel supplies and weather improved, and strikes settled in key sectors, boosting manufacturing and service jobs across major metros.
Morrison Elementary parents protested speeding near the school Friday. City Council's Safety Services Committee will issue recommendations to improve safety there. The move follows a confrontation between the Finance Committee and Mayor Barrett in a long running dispute over who should lead the effort.
In Stavanger Norway the Red Adair team led by Boots Hansen and Richard Hattenerg postpone capping the Ekofisk well to Thursday to bring up equipment from the barge Choctaw. About 40 to 60 percent of crude can be refined, with potential losses valued at roughly $300000 daily as crews set up booms skimmers and pumps to stop the leak.
President Carter and Jordan King Hussein discuss Palestinian role in peace talks. They endorse a new Geneva conference this year. Hussein shifts from cautious to hopeful about progress while Carter cautions on regional divisions and outlines a path toward a just, lasting peace.
A group of three women including former congresswoman Mrs. Mink, plus Phyllis S. Wetherill and Gladys E. Lang, file a 77 million dollar class action in U S District Court alleging the DES given to more than 1 000 maternity patients at University of Chicago Lying-In Hospital in 1961 62 caused cancer risk. The suit seeks 70 000 dollars for each of 1 081 recipients and 2 million in punitive damages.
Los Angeles AP report notes engineer Cravens Wanlass designed a controlled torque motor using up to one third less power. Tested by Southern California Edison and at a Santa Monica fast-food site, it promises 20 percent savings per motor with wide potential in appliances and industrial gear.
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