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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1974

Page

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Rockefeller Emphasizes Subordinate Role as Ford VP Pick

At 66, Nelson Rockefeller pledges loyalty to President Ford and predicts Ford will seek a full term in 1976. He says his job is to carry out Ford’s assignments and stays ready to campaign for GOP candidates while noting not all conservatives welcome him.

Washington Nelson A. Rockefeller White House Ford Rockefeller Rockfeller New York Barry Goldwater Arizona Senate of the United States

Turkey Open to Negotiating Cyprus Demarcation Changes

Turkish Premier Ecevit said Turkey is ready for reasonable changes to the demarcation line in Cyprus and is hopeful talks can restart. He met with Britain's ambassador in Ankara and suggested Greek Cypriots and Greece be brought into immediate negotiations.

Associated Press Bulent Ecevit Turkey Cyprus Horace Philips Ankara Britain Ecevit Constantine Caramanlis Greece

MeMo Crew Cuts Telephone Cable Disrupts Plains Plant

A MeMo Construction Co. crew accidentally severed a general telephone line at The Plains, disrupting teletype and phone service at The Messenger plant Wednesday morning and causing some Associated Press and local news omissions.

MeMo Construction Co The Plains Messenger Associated Press

Brown chosen to replace slain Cyprus ambassador

L Dean Brown was named to replace Rodger P. Davies, the U S ambassador killed in Cyprus. Brown, currently in Cyprus, said U S policy will not be affected by the envoy s death.

Washington L. Dean Brown Rodger P. Davies U.S Cyprus Brown

Film Star Ilona Massey Dies At 62

Hungarian born film star Ilona Massey, famed for Rosalie and a 1930s 40s career, died Tuesday at Bethesda Naval Hospital Maryland at age 62. The news notes her rapid rise after her 1937 stage debut.

Bethesda, Md Ilona Massey Bethesda Naval Hospital Rosalie

Franco Recovers From Illness Pushes Toward Golf

General Francisco Franco aged 81 has fully recovered after a three week hospital stay for thrombophlebitis. His doctor says he is now healthier than a man his age and is walking daily in the gardens of El Pazo de Meiras with plans to resume golf soon.

Lar Coruna Spain Francisco Franco el Pazo de Meiras

Jets Near Queen Elizabeth’s Plane During NATO Drill

Four Phantom jets approached the Queen’s VC10 en route to Bali during a NATO exercise over Karlsruhe in West Germany. British Airways and U S Air Force officials said the pilots kept to prescribed routes and no near miss occurred.

Ramstein West Germany Bali U.S British Airways London Air Force NATO Karlsruhe

Foxx Loses Quick Divorce Bid in Nevada

Comedian Redd Foxx fails to obtain a summary judgment in his Nevada divorce case with Betty Jean Foxx. Judge Keith Hayes denied the request as a hearing is set for a later date. Foxx cited incompatibility and differing lifestyles as reasons for the split after five years of marriage without children.

Las Vegas Nev Redd Foxx Betty Jean Foxx Keith Hayes

Weather outlook and brief forecast notes

The forecast calls for clear and warm conditions with tonight’s lows in the mid to upper 60s. Thursday will be partly cloudy and hot with highs around 90. Details on Page 2.

Senate Set For Pension Reform Passed By House

Washington AP reports the House approved a pension reform bill 407 to 2 with broad support and little opposition ahead of a Senate vote. The measure would guarantee benefits based on credited years, allow nonemployee plans, and establish vesting rules and an insured fund to protect pensions. It also expands self employed retirement credits and sets new contribution limits for personal plans.

Washington House Senate Harrison A. Williams Jr D-N.j Ford

House OKs 9 Billion Cut In Mass Transit Measure

The House voted 324 to 92 to cut a 20 billion mass transit bill to 11 billion requested by President Ford. Funding would cover operating subsidies and equipment, with four allocation categories including nine eligible cities for 5.9 billion and 1.7 billion for 50 000 plus population towns.

Washington Ford House Senate Delphia San Francisco Atlanta Baltimore Pittsburgh Secretary of Transportation Bella S. Abzug D-N.y

GSA Plans to Reexamine Nixon Homes Equipment

The General Services Administration will reexamine all publicly financed items installed at Richard Nixon's Florida and California homes. Arthur F. Sampson said the agency will review every item from 1968 to 1973 and decide what to do with them, aiming to recover value where possible. The government spent about 1.16 million dollars on Nixon’s San Clemente and Key Biscayne properties and related facilities.

Washington Richard M. Nixon Florida California General Services Administration Arthur F. Sampson Nixon San Clemente Calif Key Biscayne Fla Sampson

Rents Home and Calls Mrs. C B Chesser Albany

A 6 room house in Albany was rented the first night under an Action Act after 17 inquiries. The new occupants are a family returning to the area.

C. B. Chesser Albany

Greyhound Granted Bus Line Approval

Greyhound Bus Co received temporary authorization to operate routes in central and southeastern Ohio. The move follows Lake Shore's strike and liquidation after May 28. Greyhound may run four daily round trips between Columbus and Athens once schedules are set, possibly starting Monday.

Columbus Greyhound Bus Co Ohio Greyhound Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Lake Shore Athens

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