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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1977

Page

4

Russians Might Provide National Gas Assistance

AP Business report discusses potential U S Soviet gas deals to ease U S shortages. Projects link Sakha Yakutia and the Urals with the United States and Japan, with talks dating from 1971 and possible delivery to New York and the East Coast.

John Cunniff AP Business NEW York U.S Ural Mountains Yakutsk Siberia United States Siberian Ural Mountain Murmansk Russia Harold Scott U.S.S.R. Trade Council Carter US Treasury Moscow

Will Rogers Reflects on Dust Storms and Western Loyalties

Will Rogers comments on last night’s dust storms driven by instruments, warns of unfolding weather across Colorado and Kansas, and jokes about soil, crops, and branding in the Middle West as spring roundup looms.

Colorado Kansas Middle West

Energy policy push aims to curb car use and boost efficiency

President Carter outlines an urgent energy program to cut oil use, cap energy demand, and tax gas guzzlers while rebating for efficient small cars. Critics warn of dislocations and question the impact on growth as OPEC and price controls loom.

Washington Carter Congress White House United States James Schlesinger Schlesinger CBS Henry Ford II U.S Harvard Otto Eckstein Detroit Henry Ford Hill Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Eese Onten Walter Heller

Letter writers urge median strip plan and critique voting access

The Messenger prints letters critiquing a proposed Cr 150,000 median strip in Athens funded by borrowings, arguing streets are sufficient now and traffic flows, plus a decoding of asphalt needs. Another letter questions Ohio GOP votes against S B 125 allowing same day registration and notes national GOP stance. Robert W Handley, Grand Knight, Council 1716 signs off.

Athens the Messenger Ohio Republican Party Ohio Senate Hocking Vinton Meigs U.S Congress Ohio

Energy concern debate sees wavering American sentiment

The text notes that the average American remains unconvinced there is an energy problem. It discusses public perception, skepticism toward whether energy issues require urgent action, and hints at broader debate about policy urgency and future energy needs.

DiSalle Back In Capital Ponders 1978 Ohio Race

Former Democratic Gov. Michael V. DiSalle, visiting Columbus, weighs the 1978 Ohio gubernatorial race. He names Celeste and Brown as likely nominees, recalls golf with Tip ONeill, and notes Ludlow Ashley’s energy committee role. He also discusses sunlit caucus openness and House bill progress.

Columbus Ohio Michael V. DiSalle James A. Rhodes DiSalle Rhodes Richard F. Celeste William J. Brown U.S Thomas Ludlow Ashley Toledo Ashley House Thomas P Tip” O'Neill Carter Tip Lud Ohio General Assembly Dennis E. Eckart Euclid Charles R Rocky’ Saxbe Mechanicsburg Eckart Saxbe

Roots debate hinges on memory not fact

The piece argues that Alex Haley’s Roots relies on oral history and family memory, not strict historical fact. It notes a London Times critique of the griot as unreliable and asks readers to consider whether a flawed tale can still illuminate slavery without becoming a fraud.

Boston Alex Haley Gambia Haley London Times Gabia River Martin Buber Thomas Jefferson Monticello Jefferson Germany Roots ABC Ambia

Carter Errs in Energy Debate as Nation Faces Policy Fight

Washington discusses energy policy beyond Carter’s popularity with critics warning against a Carter-led plan. The piece argues conservation alone cannot be cheap and calls for bold government action to meet U S energy needs while guarding the environment and living standards.

Dustry Carter

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