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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1975

Page

1

Energy Crisis Prompt Public Aid to Weather Gas Shortage

Ford administration warns natural gas shortages could exceed last winter by 30 percent. Officials say supply may be 15 to 16 percent below demand on average with worse gaps in eastern states. Officials propose conservation and the lifting of FPC price rules to release supplies and enable higher interstate and intrastate gas purchases. The White House plans a veto on a domestic oil price controls extension, while Mansfield urges a compromise bill within 30 to 45 days.

Washington Ford Administration Congress Federal Energy Adminis Tration Ford White House Ron Nelsen Senate Mike Mansfield Mansfield Nelsen FEA Federal Power Commission FPC

Minor Economic Effects From Gas Cutback In Ohio

A federal energy report to 15 governors finds Ohio will face only minor direct economic impacts from the natural gas shortage this winter while central Kentucky industries face severe risk under a 100 percent curtailment. Ohio may see 9 percent less gas. Kentucky about 4 percent less, with Ohio industries able to switch fuels less easily than Kentucky.

Washington Ohio Kentucky White House Federal Energy Frank G. Zarb James A. Rhodes Ford Administration Rhodes Ford Zarb Toledo Columbus Daytona Cincinnati Columbia Gas

Meany’s Labor Day Warning on Economy and Priorities

AFL-CIO President George Meany blasts the Ford administration for placing dollar signs ahead of people. He urges revamping economic policy, warns of a deeper recession, criticizes Burns and the Fed, and endorses AFL-CIO’s 12‑point program to create jobs, lower rates, and extend tax cuts.

Washington Aflcio George Meany America Meany Ford Administration Organized Labor Afl-Cio

Hoffa Scent Allegations Court Car Seizure Vexes Giacalone

Joseph Giacalone seeks return of his car after FBI seizure on August 9 claiming no probable cause. Investigators reportedly detected Hoffa's scent with dogs, while O'Brien disputes the findings as a hogwash. Grand jury on Hoffa disappearance begins next week as Viola Hoffa dies at 85.

Joseph Giacalone Detroit Anthony Tony Jack Giacalone U.S. District Court FBI O'Brien Hoffa Viola Hoffa

Miners Return at Central Ohio Coal Site After Meeting

About 500 workers at Central Ohio Coal Co. near McDonnelsville returned to work after a local meeting to discuss grievances. Meanwhile 1,200 Southern Ohio Coal miners and 620 Sunny Hill Peabody Coal miners remain on strike over safety regulations. A Perry County court hearing is set for an injunction sought by Peabody to compel a return to work.

Associated Press Ohio Central Ohio Coal Co McDonnelsville Lynn Henderson Henderson Central Ohio Southern Ohio Coal Co Perry County

Teacher strikes loom as school year opens nationwide

A fresh wave of teacher strikes is seen as thousands of educators prepare to vote and picket across the United States. Major districts in New York Los Angeles and Chicago face possible strikes while hundreds of smaller districts report stalled negotiations over salaries job security and fringe benefits.

New York Los Angeles Chicago Associated Press National Education Association NEA Ralph Vatalaro Public Employment Relations Board New York State San Francisco New York City Chicago Teachers Union Marion Ind Tiverton R.I Selma California San Joaquin Valley Idaho Great Falls Mont Illinois Belmidere Harlem Mattoon Spring Valley Urbana

Miners in Pennsylvania Return Amid West Virginia Strike

About 1 000 Pennsylvania miners returned to work under a federal injunction, slightly denting a three week wildcat strike that idled two thirds of the nation’s 125 000 UMW coal miners. Nearly 80 000 bituminous miners remained idle as injunctions failed to halt roving pickets.

Arthur Nelms UMW District 6 Bellaire West Virginia Charleston W. Va Pennsylvania United Mine Workers UMW Appalachia Midwest Bethlehem Steel Co Consolidation Coal Co Sim Howze Logan County U.S K.K. Hall

Kissinger delays U.N. speech to wrap up Mideast pact

In Jerusalem Kissinger postpones his United Nations address to finish a tentative Israeli Egyptian agreement. The draft covers Israeli withdrawal behind Sinai passes, Abu Rudeis oilfields return, and electronic surveillance posts by U.S. civilians in a new buffer zone. Egypt and Israel would also recognize Bab el Mandeb as international waterway, enabling shipping to Elat.

Kissinger U.N Alexandria Anwar Sadat Mitla Gidi Sinai Abu Rudeis Egypt Tahseen Bashir Sadat Israel Bab el Mandeb Red Sea Elat

Rhodes backed amendments head to Ohio ballot

Secretary of State Ted W. Brown announced four amendments proposed by Gov. Rhodes will be on the November ballot. Final and partial signatures from 82 boards show sufficient valid signatures, with 84 percent of signatures deemed valid.

Columbus, Ohio Ted W. Brown James A. Rhodes Boards of Elections Brown

Man surrenders after hostage standoff at Cincinnati police station

A 28 year old man, Robert Krista of Oakley, held two officers at the District Six station for over an hour saying he wanted to do something dramatic to lodge a complaint. He entered armed with a 16 gauge shotgun. SWAT teams arrived as the area was sealed off. Krista surrendered after his wife was brought to the scene.

Cincinnati, Ohio Robert Krista Oakley Krista District Six

Tax Loss From Layoffs

Ninety six state tax agents laid off this month will reduce revenue by an estimated 17 million dollars for state and local governments. The deputy tax commissioner Norman W. Schmitt said the auditors handled corporate and business returns and the layoffs will save about one million dollars in payroll costs.

Columbus, Ohio Department of Taxation Norman W. Schmitt Schmitt

Weekend Sky Warm and Humid with Showers Likely

Partly cloudy and warm through Saturday with a chance of showers or thundershowers mainly in the afternoon or evening. Highs 85 to 90, lows tonight in the low 70s. Page 10.

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