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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1977

Page

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Nixon Watergate interviews set for dramatic TV special

Frost plans an overnight national network showcase of Nixon interviews starting May 4 with a Watergate segment billed as highly dramatic. The package includes six minutes per station for local ads at $125 000 per minute and no preview for Nixon who will view the finished product on May 4. The sequence covers Watergate then SALT detente and the Middle East, followed by Vietnam and Nixon’s final White House days.

Frost Nixon Middle East Chile Henry Kissinger Vietnam White House

Weather Aids Effort To Cap Oil Blowout

In Norway the seven man crew led by two Texans works in calm conditions to cap the Ekofisk North Sea blowout. They install a blowout preventer cap and hydraulic rams to seal the pipe amid a spreading oil slick of about 150 square miles and rising concern over environmental damage.

Oslo North Sea Stavanger Norway Ekofisk Field Ekofisk Center Phillips Petroleum Co Texas Blowout Boots Hansen Richard Hatteberg Phillips Petroleum Company Gordon Goering Phillips Company Boots Hansen Houston Texas Phillips Unweather Bravo

Congress to Pass Jobs Bill Amid Senate House Clash

Washington AP reports Congress ready to approve the first part of President Carter's economic package a $4 billion jobs bill to fund bridges sewers hospitals and other public works. It could create 150000 to 400000 jobs depending on administration.

Washington Carter Senate House Congress

Panel Chairman Irked By Gas Company Acts

Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee chairman Sen Neal F Zimmers Jr of Dayton criticized Columbia Gas of Ohio and board chair Marvin White for alleged false statements during hearings on last winter s gas shortage The panel plans recommendations to prevent a recurrence and urged improved self help, curtailment, storage flexibility and conservation by Columbia and Dayton Power & Light Co.

Columbus Ohio Columbia Gas Senate Ohio State Michigan Woody Hayes OSU Neal F. Zimmers Jr Dayton Columbia Zimmers Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee Marvin E. White Associated Press Dayton Power & Light Co White

Walkout Keeps Mines Closed

Ohio miners extend a two day shutdown in District 6 as disputes persist at four sites. About 16 000 members off work in Ohio and western Pennsylvania with talks delayed over grievances including a hit foreman absentee and job disputes at several mines.

Bellaire, Ohio Ohio District 6 United Mine Workers West Virginia John Guzek Southern Ohio Coal Co Meigs Vinton Counties Belmont County Gene Osler Meigs Mine 2 Franklin Consolidation Coal Co Cadiz Saginaw Oglebay- Norton Co St. Clairsville Clarington Simco Peabody Coal Co Coshocton Guzek

Emergence of Child Sexual Material Sparks Public Campaign

Social agencies and citizen groups challenge pornographers after reports of new sexual films and pictures involving children. The debate centers on adult material and its impact on society as activists push for stricter controls.

Women’s

County panel weighs sick leave policy and courthouse hours

Hocking County Commissioners discussed the lack of a uniform sick leave policy and other fringe benefits. They named a panel to study extending the courthouse daily closing time and will review the policy.

Logan Hocking County

TV Mary Hartman canceled to preserve years of popularity

TV's Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman is canceled as its creators fear a two year old series may outlive its popularity. The note appears on page 23 with weather details on page 19 noting partly cloudy tonight lows 45 to 50 and showers likely Thursday highs in the 60s with a 70 percent rain probability.

Mary Hartman

Senate Vote Looms on GOP Permanent Tax Cut Plan

The Senate prepared to vote on a Republican plan for permanent tax cuts amid Carter's opposition to broader cuts. The bill would trim rates 5 to 14 percent on the first 20 000 of income and adjust the standard deduction, with most benefits going to households earning under 30 000. The White House argues for a tax code overhaul first and cautions against jeopardizing budget balance.

Carter Senate Committee House Washington GOP Edmund S. Muskie Dmaine Senate Budget Committee Treasury Michael Blumenthal Bert Lance Charles Schultze Muskie Ver

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