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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1971
Page
1
Washington AP reports despite Nixon wage price freeze importers can pass on the 10 percent duty on foreign goods. Treasury fields reader inquiries on compliance, wage rules, taxes, and future policy as the Cost of Living Council prepares post freeze steps.
Adrian Herbert died in Cape Town two days after a heart and lung transplant performed by Dr Christiaan Barnard. He lived 23 days postoperation, the longest surviving among the four such procedures. Herbert, 49, was a bedridden emphysema patient with progressive lung disease.
President Nixon urged Congress to back a tax-cut portion of his economic program as stock markets surged to a record gain. Wilbur Mills and other lawmakers were invited to the White House for hearings on the plan, while labor leaders split on its impact and foreign reactions grew tense.
Two Republican senators in Columbus say President Nixon's new economic measures hinder prospects for a state income tax. They warn federal wage price controls will drive further state budget cuts, complicating Gov. Gilligan's fiscal plans amid national belt tightening.
The piece notes uncertainty over a 90 day wage and price freeze and its effect on a 16 percent across the board pay raise for state employees. Finance Director Harold Hovey says retroactive pay adjustments could be required. Union leaders warn the legislature may use the freeze as excuse to withhold raises. Ohio AFL-CIO President Frank King criticizes the move as piecemeal. The story follows reactions from James Leckrone and others at a northwest Ohio commissioners meeting.
Obituaries appear alongside comic and entertainment notices in the issue. Classifieds feature listings, while TV and radio programming notes provide entertainment guidance for readers.
A bill in the Ohio Senate would let state university branch campuses and technical institutes merge into independent community colleges if trustees approve. An amendment grants the Ohio Board of Regents power to take over planning and construction of branch campuses when funding is appropriated but the parent university does not act within a year.
The merger bill cleared the Senate 20 to 7 and advances to the House. Sen Ralph S Regula said the plan would let branch campuses mature into assets for their communities while Sen Harry Meshel raised concerns about clustering new branches. A separate tax measure was delayed by a mixup but eyed a 1 to 3 percent personal tax and 3 to 6 percent corporate tax, aiming to generate about 970 million dollars. Maloney’s subcommittee postponed the issue.
The Army will discharge up to 43000 draftees early, mostly those who have served in Vietnam or Korea, with releases planned between September 1 and June 30, 1972. Officials cite anticipated 50000 man reduction and possible pace of cuts if Congress approves the average-strength target.
Typhoon Rose battered Hong Kong and surrounding waters with 130 mile an hour winds and heavy rain. Ferries and fishing boats were wrecked as the Fatshan ferry capsized with 75 to 80 crewmen missing. 200 plus injured and 2,500 homeless. The U S Navy ship Regulus ran aground and six injured sailors were reported.
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