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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1977
Page
4
Fred W Weber I circulation manager Fred E Bolles retail advertising manager J William Coon. classified advertising manager Carl Weber production manager.
A Cleveland State University poll conducted for the city found fewer residents backing a total ban on pornographic materials than Mayor Perk claimed. About one third favored a total ban while 48 percent supported limited sales in select locations. A separate 84 percent supported prosecution of those involved in producing and selling obscene material showing children.
Gallup surveys show 65 percent of blacks approve of Carter's handling of the job with 13 percent disapproving and 22 percent not expressing an opinion. Overall 83 to 17 percent among those who opined.
The piece contrasts President Carter with Kennedy on the Hyde amendment and federal abortion funding. It notes Carter’s remarks about life not being fair and argues he misused Kennedy’s line to downplay inequities faced by poor women seeking abortion services. It cites Rep Mitchell and Rep Rudd on the political fault lines.
The excerpt frames lawmakers reactions to federal funding for abortion and related services. Rep Holtzman and Rep Rose condemn imposing beliefs on the poor, while Carter supporters argue against mandatory funding. The piece notes a $45 million federal expenditure cited in the fall and reflects on social consequences of policy.
David S. Broder analyzes how Carter and Ford funded general election efforts via a voluntary tax form checkoff. He notes one third participation and argues for a constitutionally permissible use of funds to aid pregnant, needy women amid political caution.
Will Rogers jokes that American tourists will carry off anything at the Petrified Forest and that even public buildings would be hauled away if labeled as Washington slept there. The notes quote his humorous take on tourism and government expense.
On this date in history events include Germany declaring war on Russia in 1914 and Whisky Rebellion actions in 1794. Columbus landed in Honduras in 1502 and the US Air Force forerunner began in 1907. Yves Saint Laurent turns 41, Jack Kramer is 56.
The upcoming International Women's Convention in Houston is framed as a stark clash between Gloria Steinem and Phyllis Schlafly followers. The piece notes ten years of feminist gains provoking a counter revolution as housewives and traditionalists push back, with battles over ERA and social roles impacting conference dynamics.
A growing number of states require public officials to disclose income sources and, in some cases, amounts. Florida Alaska Rhode Island Washington California Alaska have strengthened rules over the past four years, with mixed reactions and several court challenges.
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