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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1974

Page

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Price Hikes Seen From Project Independence Plan

Treasury official Jack Bennett said petroleum prices might rise to curb demand and spur alternative energy under Project Independence. Sawhill noted confusion about goals while Ford pushed acceleration. a blueprint and congressional message were directed for energy bills.

Washington Treasury Department Jack F. Bennett Monetary Funds Bennett Ford United States Sawhill Richard M. Nixon Congress

Help With Jobs On Way Ford Tells OSU Grads

President Ford spoke to about 2 500 graduates at Ohio State University pledging to help youths find meaningful employment. He announced a Labor Department grants program to map occupations and link education with jobs and urged a new partnership of labor and academia to open universities to working people.

Ford OSU Grads Columbus Ohio Ohio State United States University Harold L. Enarson Michigan Congress Labor Department Labor Universities of America

Kidnappers Hold Echeverria Aide as Search Intensifies

In Mexico officials say no word has reached them from kidnapers of President Echeverria's 83 year old father in law since the abduction two days ago. Troops and police pressed the search for Jose Guadalupe Zano Hernandez and doctors fear for the hostage's life due to daily medication needs. In Cyprus an assassination attempt on Dr. Vassos Lyssarides left him with minor head and shoulder wounds. his chauffeur Doros Louizou was killed and two bystanders injured.

Guadalajara Mexico Luis Echeverria Jose Guadalupe Zano Hernandez Nicosia Cyprus Vassos Lyssarides Lyssarides Doros Louizou

Copter Thief Sentenced for White House Landing

Army private Robert K. Preston 21 was sentenced by a military jury to six months hard labor after pleading guilty to stealing and landing a helicopter on the White House lawn in an incident on February 17. He faced charges related to the audacious escape.

Fort Meade, Md Hard Larbor White House Robert K. Preston

Cleveland Papers Face Strike Over Labor Dispute

Teamsters Local 473 planned a meeting tonight as the union readied to strike four Cleveland publications at midnight Saturday. An appeal from the federal mediator did not cancel the walkout plan as of Thursday.

Cleveland, Ohio Teamsters Local 473 Cleveland

Weather Tonight Showers and Thunderstorms Then Saturday

A forecast for tonight calls for showers and thunderstorms with lows in the lower 60s. Saturday is seen with partly sunny skies and highs near 80. Details on Page 2.

Ford rules out tax boost this year. 1975 program outlined

President Ford will not seek a tax increase in 1974 but may pursue one in 1975. Press secretary JerHorst said no immediate tax hikes this Congress session, while Ford plans to present a 1975 program in January. UAW leader Woodcock backed targeted tax cuts and higher taxes on upper brackets and corporations. Ford signed a $4.5 billion public works bill, deferring $80 million due to a new budget reform law.

Washington Ford Jerald F. JerHorst terHorst ferHorst Leonard Woodcock United Auto Workers Woodcock White House Kenneth Bush Council On Congress

GSA Seeks 850000 For Nixon Expense Fund

The General Services Administration seeks an 850000 budget for Nixon expenses through June 30 1975. Ford sent the request to Congress as Nixon receives 450000 in transition costs plus 60000 annual pension and 96000 for staff under the Former Presidents Act. Subpoenas target Nixon in Watergate cases and a 1971 Billy Graham rally suit.

Washington Richard M. Nixon General Services Administration Ford Congress Nixon White House U.S John Wetmore San Clemente Calif Charlotte N.C Billy Graham

Amnesty's Pathiln to Service Questioned by Defense Officials

Senior defense officials show reluctance to readmit deserters or draft dodgers under Ford's conditional amnesty plan. Some Vietnam era deserters might be considered case by case, while most would face restrictions. About 28 000 deserters and 14 000 dodgers are involved. final recommendations await Schlesinger Saxbe.

Washington Ford Pentagon Cials Justice Department James R Schlesinger William B. Saxbe Saxbe Schlesinger Defense U.S Saxbe-Schlesinger Martin Hoffmann Genera Vietnam

Canadian seek return of US deserter as State Dept stays mum

Ottawa reports no reply from Washington after Canada requests Ronald J. Anderson be returned. Anderson, 31, was captured by U S customs on Canadian soil near Peace Arch Park. He deserted in 1968 over Vietnam war views and now lives in Mission British Columbia.

Ottawa U.S. State Department Canadian Foreign Office Ronald J. Anderson U. S U. S. Customs Service Canada Anderson Peace Arch International Park Ft. Lewis Wash Army State Department Betty Peterson Mission B.C United States

Ford Plans Personal Visits to Europe in Bid for Unity

President Ford will hold personal meetings with European leaders to foster a productive and cooperative relationship with France and other European allies. The White House stressed reciprocity from partners as Giscard urged a European summit and the US and East Germany move toward formal diplomatic ties.

Washington Ford Valery Giscard d’Estaing White House Giscard Europe Congress France State Department United States East Germany

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