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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1977

Page

4

Public Bargaining in Ohio Needs Strong Public Sector Rules

The piece argues that Ohio needs a distinct public sector collective bargaining framework, opposing private sector style union rights such as the strike. It cites SB 222 as an improvement but warns of excessive penalties and insufficient taxpayer representation, urging binding arbitration to protect public interests.

Ohio Harry M Ohio Senate State Employment Relations Board SERB Meshel Columbus

Public Feels Coverage Encourages Terrorists

Gallup polls show the public divided on media emphasis of terrorism coverage. About 50 percent say coverage is necessary, 47 percent say it is overemphasized, and 64 percent believe detailed reporting may encourage similar acts. Attitudes vary by gender race and region.

George Gallup Princeton N.J Washington, D.C Gallup

Will Rogers Comments on Taxes and Gasoline

Will Rogers criticizes tax on gasoline nationwide as ineffective and harmful. He argues such levies fail to deter travel or improve safety, saying even a dollar per gallon would not keep pedestrians safe without armor.

Too Much Media Coverage of Terrorism Opinion Split

In early civil rights days many Southerners blamed media coverage for inflaming tensions. A majority view in most groups says coverage incites acts, though non whites are divided. Even proposers of incitement feel coverage keeps people informed. National results and group breakdown follow.

Bakker Ae Hmpedierne Peron

Energy policy debate analyzes Carter approach and price controls

William J. Buckley critiques Carter energy policy, arguing against rationing and price controls. He discusses oil prices, OPEC, tariffs, and proposed taxes on oil from Saudi Arabia and Venezuela as a means to break the cartel while noting impact on consumers and the poor.

Carter Energy Jetsey Beboo Wei Gay Wael Tee OPEC Taos Saudi Arabia Venezuela

Oil Stain Won't Wash in Clemson Tide

Washington dialogue unfolds on energy conservation with President Carter as a backdrop. The narrator argues for saving petroleum for future generations while Clemstone ridicules the idea, asserting each generation must fend for itself and scoffs at leaving oil for kids. The exchange exposes tension between short term use and long term resource care.

Clemson Washington Carter Clemstone Texas

Oil and oilman's faith in the next generation

A dialogue reflects on energy, Alaska, and the moral fiber to drill for fuel. A father says his son should seek oil, coal, and self-reliance, while noting the President's stance may lack confidence in youths. The exchange hints at future energy scarcity and perseverance.

Dad Alaska Clemstone

Carter Energy Ties Between O'Neill and Carter Grow

Washington reports a shifting dynamic as House Speaker Thomas O'Neill and President Carter navigate rare common ground on a national energy program. The unlikely pair, one a blunt operator and the other a quiet outsider, bridge cultural gaps to back a potential congressional alliance.

Washington Congress Thomas P Tip) O'Neill Massachusetts Jimmy Carter Georgia O'Neill United States Kennedy Jfk Morris K. Udall D-Ariz Udall Carter House Clinton, Mass White House James O’neill

Kurfess pursues governor bid amid Rhodes uncertainty

Ohio House Minority Leader Charles F. Kurfess, a 20 year veteran, positions as an unannounced governor hopeful while Governor Rhodes faces term limit questions. May 3 GOP committee vote could shape the field with Huffman Brown Barnes and others seeking the post.

Columbus Ohio House Charles F. Kurfess Senate James A. Rhodes Rhodes Kurfess GOP Republican Executive Committee Kent B. McGough Hamilton County Earl Barnes Miami County Robert Huffman Ronald Reagan John W. Brown Seth

Letter to the Editor on Public Interest Signed by Poet Hone

Readers are invited to submit brief letters on topics of general interest. Please sign with full name and number. letters may be condensed for space and readability by the Messenger editors.

Hone Messenger

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