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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1976
Page
13
The Republican plan to curb Medicaid spending targets a 2 percent across the board cut, aiming to free 58 million to meet a November 15 funding deadline. Democrats favor using 29.6 million to sustain the program and seek a broader reform bill.
Secretary of State Kissinger and Prime Minister Callaghan meet for breakfast to review U.S. policy toward South Africa Rhodesia and potential funding to aid whites displaced by black rule in Rhodesia. Officials say talks focused on policy with no new meeting planned with Vorster.
Government and police described the Soweto riot toll with injuries and arrests after crowds disrupted transport in the township. Police cleared roadblocks as 200 000 black commuters tried to reach Johannesburg while schools closed and violence abated.
The Zaleski Senior Citizens Club announces monthly events. Progressive euchre will be played first Tuesday at Fischer House 7:30 to 10 p.m. 25 cent donation with a small prize and instruction available. Square dancing is the first Friday of each month from 8 to 12 p.m. at St. Sylvester's Church with a $1 fee open to all ages.
In Lewisburg and across Pennsylvania the legionnaires confront a baffling flu like illness linked to the state convention. Deaths among attendees raise fear, with 39 year old James Dolan buried and other mourners awaiting updates as officials work to identify the disease.
Rear Adm. Samuel L. Gravely Jr., first Black admiral nominated for three-star rank, would command the 3rd Fleet at Pearl Harbor with about 100 warships and 60,000 sailors if confirmed. He currently heads the 11th Naval District in San Diego and hails from Richmond Virginia. Officials press insurance plan to fund swine flu vaccination amid Pennsylvania illness concerns. A vaccine-immunization bill advances in Congress with high-priority status before adjournment. Legion meeting in McCann Frederick Post 414 set to revise by laws at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Three men James Schoenfeld Richard Schoenfeld and Frederick Woods remain jailed on one million bail each in the July 15 abduction of 26 school children and their driver Edward Ray. A preliminary hearing is set for August 26 as prosecutors may seek grand jury indictments to bypass open court.
In Cincinnati AP report, thieves take $820 and a television from a disabled couple who hoped for a Florida vacation. Betty Wendling, facing hip surgery and bone cancer, and husband John, a paraplegic, planned to leave Thursday but must wait for a welfare voucher to cover rent. Their family situation adds strain as they recover from the setback.
City of Athens Ohio announces a vacancy for Water Plant Assistant Superintendent requiring a Class II water supply works certificate or higher and at least four years operating experience. Apply at City Building E Washington St or send resumes. Equal opportunity employer.
Ad lists address 232 West 18th St New York NY 10011 and promotes printing name address zip size and style number. It invites sending funds to Spring Summer Catalog with up to 100 dollars for cloth sewing. Includes free pattern and several craft books for sale.
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