Half the population now federally subsidized says AP
An Associated Press study estimates about half of Americans rely on government income in some form. The piece cites 32 million on Social Security, 11.3 million on welfare for dependent children, 2 million civil service pensions, and 3 million unemployment and related benefits, totaling near 97 million in overlapping categories.
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The Athens Messenger Historical Masthead Listing
A historical masthead from The Athens Messenger notes the paper’s address in Athens Ohio and lists key staff including Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush G Kenner Bush Richard R Paynter Karl W Runser Roy Cross Herb Amey Fred Whissel Fred W Weber II Fred E Bolles J William Coon and Carl L Weber with production manager noted.
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Fred W Weber II
Fred E. Bolles
J. William Coon
Carl L. Weber
Freeman pushes sunset law and zero based budgeting in Ohio
Stark County senator Robert D. Freeman proposes a two year sunset review of state agencies and a zero based budgeting system. He aims to start in January with the 112th General Assembly and hopes for a hearing when the legislature returns. Freeman cites waste reduction and ties the budgeting idea to national attention from Carter.
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Robert E. Miller
Associated Press
Columbus, Ohio
Stark County
Robert D. Freeman
Canton
Jimmy Carter
Freeman
Ohio
112Th General Assembly
Senate
Ohio real estate values surge as residential leads hike
Ohio real estate valuations rose 46.8 percent since 1970 with residential property leading the gain. Industrial value grew by over $3 billion while its share slipped to 8.6 percent. OPEC notes counties reappraised since 1972 and a 48 billion year 1976 rise. Agricultural property up 84 percent. new tax formula changes eyed.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Public Expenditures Council
OPEC
Ohio General Assembly
Charles A. Calhoun
Encountering Breakthroughs That Never Made It to Market
A round up of promised tech advances from the late 1960s through the 1970s that failed to reach consumers. Freon propane autos proved costly, rubber lawnmower blades dulled quickly, and a compact furnace by Amana emerged only as part of HVAC units after Raytheon developed the heat exchanger. Thermo Electron repurposed the engine idea into an organic Rankine cycle system reducing fuel use and emissions, with production expected by early 1978. The piece also notes skateboard injuries and a biting election-season dig at candidates.
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Sarasota
Fla
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Amana
Raytheon Co
Lexington
Mass
Termo Electron Corp
Waltham
Thermo Electron
Federal Hocking district urges support for operating levy
The Federal Hocking Local School District calls a special election with polls open 6 30 a m to 7 30 p m urging residents to vote for a needed operating levy to fund maintenance bus upgrades and higher salaries. Board members Keith Hanson James Hayes Dr William Duckler Allan Lackey and Glenn Reed stress careful use of funds and responsible budgeting to protect students and keep taxes low.
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Federal Hocking
Board of Education
Keith Hanson
James Hayes
William Duckler
Allan Lackey
Glenn Reed
Federal Hocking School Board
Ford as Old Reliable Drives Brand of Cautious Hope
Gerald Ford’s two years in the White House are praised as steady and practical. The piece argues his decency, restraint, and measured approach contrast with Jimmy Carter’s image, suggesting Ford’s governance stabilizes inflation and domestic tranquility while offering a humble, reliable campaign product.
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Ford
Jimmy Carter
White House
Spiro Agnew
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Oval Office
Jerry Ford
Jimmy
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