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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1972
Page
1
A supporter of Ohio's income tax repeal concedes minor irregularities in petition handling but says they are not widespread enough to block a statewide vote. He noted the issue will still go to voters in November.
State officials moved to verify 367 000 signatures for a repeal drive amid claims of noncompliance. Secretary of State Ted Brown said 358 090 were valid pending review with boards to return petitions within 10 days. Opponents pledge legal challenges over alleged illegal actions in circulating petitions.
Hall and allies claim illegal actions by opponents and allege signatures were witnessed improperly. Mahaney Ross Alston and others backed a 5 to 3.5 percent personal tax and 4 to 8 percent corporate levy as best for middle and lower income families, criticizing repeal critics for misleading the public about state services.
The Senate debates the five year U S Soviet land and sea based nuclear missiles deal signed in Moscow May 26. Chairman J W Fulbright leads opposition to amendments that seek equality in any future accord, while the Foreign Relations Committee backs the resolution unanimously and without reservation.
The House rejected a directive to pull U.S. forces from Indochina by October 1, voting 228 to 178. It then passed a $2.1 billion foreign military aid bill 221 to 172, sending it to the Senate, where fate remains uncertain amid rider debates and possible interim funding.
Paul McCartney Linda McCartney and drummer Danny Seiwell posted a 2100 bond with Swedish narcotics police after admitting they imported marijuana during a Scandinavian tour. Police said fines would not exceed the amount already posted.
Ohio payrolls for employers under the unemployment law rose 3.2 percent in 1971 while average employment fell for a second year. Total payroll reached $23.8 billion, with covered employment at 2,860,437 workers. Exclusions include agriculture labor government workers teachers and interstate railroad workers.
The West Virginia Department of Employment Security reports 8.4 percent of the Huntington Ashland Ironton workforce idle in June, up from 8.1 percent in May and 7.6 percent a year earlier.
John W. Macy Jr. quits as president of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting amid disputes with the White House over President Nixon's veto of a 155 million dollar two year funding bill. Senate backs election day holiday to boost voting turnout starting November 7. proposal heads to conference with the House.
Sargent Shriver, George McGovern's late running mate pick, says Muskie was not his first choice for the presidential nomination. He explains he donated 2000 to Muskie's primary campaign and aided him quietly until his campaign faltered.
The 3rd Battalion 21st Infantry is flown home as the United States ends its 72 year ground combat in Vietnam. About 543000 troops were in the country at peak. by September 1 the force will drop to 39000 plus support personnel. five men wounded on patrol. Spec. 4 James McVicar wounded and headed to the U S. Five Alpha Company men helped drive the headlines in 1969 amid rising war discontent.
Congress approved a $30.5 billion Labor HEW welfare bill, exceeding the president's request by $1.7 billion and leaving a loophole that could trigger higher federal state social services costs. The Senate sided with compromise changes, setting up an election-year budget clash.
M Sergeant Walter T Perkins faces a judge's decision on whether he is a calculating spy or intoxicated to believe he could trade Russian defense secrets for American POWs. The trial is conducted without a jury by Col Joe Peck. The case unfolds as a broader debate over federal aid costs and open ended funding.
McGovern tours New England on a two day listening mission drawing out voter concerns on peace unemployment tax reform and programs for seniors. Ribicoff lauds early Hartford reception as similar to 1948 Truman. Polls still show Nixon leading as Muskie backers offer limited support.
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