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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1976

Page

4

NegOSHAble Bonds: Farmers Alarmed by OSHA Rules

The piece fuses satire on OSHA rules with farmer reactions. It cites a beef cattle booklet as insulting and cites proposed field hand sanitary facilities requiring many outhouse nearby and multilingual access. The author questions federal overreach and asks for relief from “negOSHAble bonds.”

Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA Nebraska Carl Curtis Curtis Pentagon Associated Press Brownfield Washington

Letters Reflect Wide Range On Athens School Coach Choice

July letters reveal strong opinions on hiring a basketball coach for Athens City Schools. Debates cover promoting the assistant, external hires, balance with academics, and community unity. The letters number 49 from four dozen regional communities and Washington, with broader civic concerns also discussed.

Athens City Athens Education Association Washington US News and World Report Athens

Ford leads Reagan in GOP and independent support for 1976 nomination

Nationwide surveys show Ford with 58 percent to 36 percent for Reagan in the Republican field. Reagan trails among independents 49 to 41. Reagan’s closest margins occurred in late February among Republicans and in mid June among independents, with Ford maintaining the edge in both groups.

Princeton Gerald Ford Ronald Reagan Ford Meagan Reagan Ford Reagan

Reagan’s Slapdash Schweiker Pick Shrivels Image

Reagan’s choice of Pennsylvania Senator Richard Schweiker as running mate is criticized as a pragmatic mistake that harms Reagan’s principled image. The piece contrasts Reagan with Carter, argues Schweiker’s liberal voting record clashes with GOP ideals, and questions future unity and electability.

Washington Ronald Reagan Richard Schweiker Pennsylvania Reagan Henry Clay Schweiker Ford Kansas City Burke Heagan Jimmy Carter Carter Statesman Walter Londale Senate True Blue Bond Javits New York Brooke Massachusetts Mondale Baker Tennessee Griffin Michigan Percy Illinois Aflcio Democratic Charles Curtis Frank Knox Charles Linza McNary John William Bricker Henry Cabot Lodge William Edward Miller

Coal Rules Won't Hit Ohio Hard, EPA Says

The Federal Energy Administration orders that new plants burn coal may not raise costs for Ohio fuel users. Four Ohio plants are affected, with small impact expected since all Ohio plants already use coal. Environmental officials say pollution in Ohio should not rise due to the switch.

Columbus Ohio Federal Energy Administration State Environmental Protection Agency EPA Painesville Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co Dayton Power & Light Co FEA Frank Zarb Edward Rodzinak Region 5 Cincinnati Rodzinak Jack Wunderle State Wunderle

Tax reform blocked by Long system as Carter wavers

The piece argues Senate Finance Committee Chairman Russell Long maintains a system of special favors that dilutes reform. It notes amendments and loopholes benefit firms like Diversified Services and predicts reform requires a decisive president. Carter’s New York remarks raise doubt that tax reform moves forward this decade.

Jimmy Carter New York Washington Senate Russell Long Finance Committee Fritz Mondale Minnesota Carter Minneapolis Eileen Shanahan New York Times Senator Long Senate Finance Committee Treasury Long Lloyd Bentsen Texas

Canning Lids Tested by State University Report

Pennsylvania State University College of Agriculture tested nine jar lid brands to judge sealing reliability. Eight were new last year. several two piece lids failed repeatedly while certain one piece lids performed well. Also notes mail order warnings and a Yardstick method for measuring unknown heights using shadows and a yardstick.

Ohio University Athens Mental Health and Athens City Council Stewart St Stimson Avenue East Elementary Athens County Beacon Hope Dairy Bruce Humphrey Pennsylvania State University College of Agriculture Plast-O-Products Milton Del Rockwell Iberia Kerr Torque-Rite Magic Button

Holes and chemicals in produce and home fire safety notes

Dr. Jerry Parsons argues consumers avoid holes in vegetables while organic options compete with chemical farming. The piece questions public reception of organic versus chemical produce and invites shared insights from growers and retailers. Plus air hazard notes and a fire safety checklist offered by Kemper Insurance.

Jerry Parsons Texas Agriculture Extension Service San Antonio Jerry Kemper Insurance Companies Long Grove

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