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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1976

Page

10

Dole Presses for Aggressive Ford Campaign

Republican vice presidential nominee Robert Dole says he will lead the early campaign for the Ford-Dole ticket and seeks an aggressive strategy. He travels to Ford’s Vail Colorado retreat for strategy talks after tracing Jimmy Carter across the country.

Robert Ray Des Moines Iowa Robert Dole Vail Colo Jimmy Carter Dole Seattle Carter Kansas

Mondale urges leaders to ease school busing tensions

Senator Mondale argues Ford has been unhelpful on court-ordered busing and calls on political leaders to reduce tensions and disruptions. He criticizes exploitation of anxieties, supports a gradual shift to minimize the need for busing, and cites federal failure to work with courts on integration. He notes his stance as a strong busing advocate and outlines campaign plans in New York.

NEW York Walter F. Mondale Ford Mondale Jimmy Carter Richard M. Nixon Dole Seattle Des Moines Lawrence Welk Iowa State Fair Fair Carter Georgia Ford Administration Democratic Congress

League Sponsorship of Debates Approved

The League of Women Voters faces no federal campaign finance violation for sponsoring presidential debates but may not solicit corporate or labor union funds. FEC chief counsel John Murphy says the league’s costs are not contributions or expenditures, yet financing from forbidden sources could breach law. Ford and Carter envoys watch as the commission weighs the format and legal limits.

League Washington League of Women Voters Federal Election Commission John Murphy Murphy Commission Ford Democratic Treasuries Election Commission League of the Debates Carter

Freemasonry in Indonesia from Radermacher to Soekan 1762 1961

Ohio University professor Paul van der Veur presents a study based on research in The Hague tracing Masonic activity in Indonesia from early Dutch era to Sukarno's Guided Democracy. It examines social and educational roles of Freemasonry and its appeal to Javanese mystically inclined elites. Published by OU Center for International Studies Publications Series and available from Ohio University Press.

Paul van der Veur Ohio University Indonesia The Hague Netherlands Dutch East Indias Company Sukarno Radermacher Soekanto OU Center For International Studies Ohio University Press

Gas well completes in Cheshire Township

The Ohio Oil and Gas Association scout report notes the first Neill C. Flemister Jr. well drilled on leased land from R.O.J. Corp. in Cheshire Township. It initialed at 50 000 cubic feet of gas per day.

Gallipolis Cheshire Ohio Oil and Gas Association Neill C. Flemister Jr R.O.J. Corp

Old Settler Pageant Deadline Nears for Miss Contest

Deadline for entering Miss Old Settler or Little Miss Old Settler is Saturday. Applications go to Mrs. William Tolliver or call 767 2659. Contestants meet for practice Monday and Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at the platform. Auditions for Berean show begin next Monday at Berean Community Theatre Fort Street. Tryouts for The Curious Savage start 7 30 p.m. with six women and five men.

Jacksonville William Tolliver Nelsonville Berean Berean Community Fort Street Spencer S. Steenrod

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