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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1974
Page
1
The election reform measure faces a tight timetable as impeachment proceedings loom. Campaign finance remains active with millions from political financiers and special interest groups, while House action and potential conference with the Senate could be blocked by impeachment timing.
Ohio officials press farmers to pursue federal disaster relief after a prolonged dry spell. Northwestern corn and soybean yields may fall by one third to one half, risking about 300 million dollars in losses and prompting Gov. Gilligan to seek low interest loans through the Farmers Home Administration.
Turkish forces pressed their advance against last unsealed peaks in the western Kyrenia range while Greek and Turkish officers met in Nicosia to outline cease-fire lines and buffer zones. U.N. observers noted movement across much of the mountain, with sporadic gunfire and reports of positions at Cypress Tree Mountain and Agridaki.
White House aides say Nixon’s impeachment chances in the House are gone and the Senate now offers the only path to survival. Senate support remains uncertain with two Ohio Republicans split on impeachment, while 34 senators are seen backing acquittal and House action is viewed as near certain.
A House Ways and Means Committee action merged a tax reform package with an energy bill and set out standard deduction increases to 2500 for single returns and 1400 for minimums, with new tax brackets 14 17 and 20 percent. The plan also trims the oil depletion break and shifts timing to accelerate phase-out this year while projecting a 500 million annual net revenue gain.
Judge Henry Shatford criticized remarks by Herbert Armstrong founder of the Worldwide Church of God describing a parishioner’s sex life. He denied a motion for summary judgment against Armstrong and urged the sides to consider an out of court settlement.
In Cairo and Beirut officials warn of possible war as Israeli Defense Minister Peres cites reserve mobilization and readiness for any confrontation with Syria. Beirut papers claim Soviet arms to guerrillas amid Arab-Israeli tensions. Peres warns Syria seeks total withdrawal from the Golan Heights while vowing defensive force buildup and continued dialogue.
In Huntsville Texas about 40 armed guards watched the state prison as inmates holding a dozen hostages entered the 11th day of the standoff. Prison officials began new negotiations with Fred Gomez Carrasco who released Linda Woodman on Friday night in a surprise move.
The U.S. Court of Appeals ordered a new trial for Daniel B. Brewster after ruling judge Hart Jr. gave inadequate jury instructions on bribery versus illegal gratuity. Brewster, a Democrat, was convicted on Nov. 17, 1972, of accepting 14500 dollars from a lobbyist in exchange for a vote on postal rate legislation.
Ottawa reports that Canada will lift its four month ban on U S meat imports after agreeing on a system to prevent meat treated with a controversial growth hormone.
Washington AP reports contract talks between communications workers and Bell Telephone System continued Saturday with no progress toward averting a nationwide strike slated to begin 12:01 a.m. EDT Monday. Bell spokesman Charles Dynes expressed guarded hope for a Sunday midnight agreement.
Mostly cloudy today with a chance of showers and highs in the 70s. Tonight remains cloudy with a chance of showers and a gradual decrease Monday. Lows tonight around 60. Details, Page A-4.
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