24 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1977
Page
1
Clarence Bill Abele resigns as Vinton County Airport manager saying revenue from airport supplies and services is needed for feasibility. Local coverage notes the move discussed with Vinton Commissioners and page references.
Chris Stewart of Guysville earned a senior division award in the 4-H electronics competition at the Ohio State Fair. The note appears in Page 2 with calendar and section references for classifieds and obituaries.
President Carter announces a series of meetings with officials nationwide to win support for the Panama Canal treaties. He says the United States would have first rights to involvement in any new canal and urges the public see the treaty’s advantages. He notes limited popular support exists.
General Motors plans a fall price hike averaging 405 dollars per vehicle about six percent versus 1977 models including options. base prices rise 242 dollars on average and shipping adds 18 dollars raising the total. Some models like Cadillacs and Chevrolets will have separate price announcements late September to early October.
Federal investigators probe blasts that destroyed Fantasy House and damaged the Lion's Den in Columbus, sending deputies to seal the scene. An employee sleeping inside Lion's Den escaped unharmed, recalling a ringing phone and a rear explosion before fleeing.
Secretary of State Cyrus R. Vance met Deputy Premier Teng Hsiao-ping in Peking for talks aimed at advancing U S China relations. Teng urged self reliance and recalled revolutionary hardships while signaling China’s demand to cut U S ties with Taiwan as a condition for full diplomatic ties. Vance later held a lengthy session with Foreign Minister Huang Hua.
Ohio lawmakers plan to present a plan to Kent State University trustees to resolve the gym annex dispute by renovating the existing gym and converting University School building. The 6th Circuit was expected to rule on an order halting the project while protestors cite the May 4 1970 shootings.
Governor James A. Rhodes says he will boost Republican campaign machinery while undecided on a fourth term. He endorses a run mate selecting bill and discusses a tandem primary and joint general election amid a stalled House-Senate conference. Celeste, Riffe, and other Ohio leaders weigh running mates to balance tickets. Rhodes opposes the November instant registration amendment.
Thousands of Appalachian miners end a nine week wildcat strike over health benefits and return to work. roving Kentucky pickets shut down some West Virginia mines hours later. UMW District 17 leader Jack Perry warns of a possible nationwide strike if Arnold Miller delays filing contract termination notice.
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