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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1977
Page
4
Publication entry listing address Che Athens sHlessenger Est 1825 Route 33 N and Johnson Rd Athens MD 4570 with phone 614 592 6612. Credits Frederck W Bush publisher 1 86 1979 Gordon K Bush publisher 1929 1965 4 Kenner Bush publisher.
The Associated Press chronicles Rep. John Begala's first seven months in the Ohio House. He pushed three major bills, aided a House measure, and influenced the state budget while navigating leadership dynamics and a costly amendment clash.
On this day in history 1914 the Panama Canal began operations and 1769 marks Napoleon Bonaparte's birth on Corsica. 1935 saw the crash that killed Will Rogers and Wiley Post near Point Barrow Alaska. 1944 began the Allied invasion of southern France.
James Kilpatrick argues against replacing the electoral college with direct national elections. He notes Senator Bayh's SJR 1 lacks momentum but has support from the ABA and 42 sponsors. Kilpatrick defends 18th century federalism and the role of states in transmitting voters' will.
President Carter’s welfare reform push draws Johnsonian parallels as Califano frames the plan. The White House teams argue over funding while governors mayors unions and welfare groups contend with spending ceilings. Carter backtracks adds 62 billion to ease the path and win critical support.
Washington report shows inflation rated as the number one concern by over 15 000 respondents in Ohio 10th District. The survey found energy next with 49 percent calling the U S energy situation very serious, and support for tax credits, nuclear plants, and looser environmental rules alongside opposition to higher car taxes and ending government controls on oil.
Southeastern Ohio residents favor private market solutions to unemployment and approve tax incentives for business expansion by a 73 to 19 margin with 8 undecided. Half oppose more public service jobs, while 35 percent support. Two to one oppose removing marijuana penalties and eight in ten oppose using federal funds for congressional campaigns.
Letter prompts readers to rank issues from inflation to environment and health care while proposing public service jobs to reduce unemployment. It invites signed submissions with address and phone, noting the Messenger may condense responses for space and reader interest.
Ohio launches a state civilian conservation corps to employ unemployed youth, restore strip mined lands, and develop parks and camps. The pilot in Appalachia covers 4 camps with about 50 youths each, funded at 5 million dollars, with potential federal alignment under Carter’s new program.
In a December 29 1934 remark, Will Rogers quips that no one can stay clean through life and jokes he would plead guilty and seek mercy of the court if an investigating committee approached. He notes everyone has done foolish things by middle age.
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