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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1976
Page
4
A late autumn cold spell raises concerns among energy experts about natural gas shortages in Ohio if winter remains frigid. Peter Susey of the Ohio Energy and Resource Development Agency warns of a crisis if cold continues.
Unseasonably cold late October forced Ohio Gas Co to cut supplies to 216 industrial customers by 92 percent for five days. On Nov 1 Columbia Gas of Ohio started rationing for industrial and large commercial users while residential customers avoid cuts.
The Athens Messenger listing notes its establishment in 1825 and provides a street address Route 33 N and Johnson Rd in Athens Ohio along with a long roster of past and present staff including Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush Karl W Runser Roy Cross Herb Amey Fred Whissel mes G Kenner Bush Richard R Paynter and Fred W Weber II and others with roles across publishing management editing and advertising.
The GAO warns Congress and Appalachian governors that funding limits and rising costs have left the Appalachian Development Highway System far behind schedule. West Virginia shows 57 percent completion with costs rising from 618 million to 1 573 billion, delaying regional access and economic growth while adjoining states lag. The GAO calls for more federal and state support and suggests reducing matching requirements to accelerate completion.
A Gallup International survey across 70 nations shows 25 percent of North Americans and Western Europeans always worry about meeting expenses, while two of three in developing regions like Latin America Africa and the Far East fear shortages for basic needs such as food clothing medical care and shelter. The study compares Western comfort to widespread poverty with Africa hardest hit and notes half of developing country residents sometimes could not afford enough food or clothing in the past year.
A sprawling, sensational profile of Gary Mark Gilmore traces his crime spree from youth to murder, his death sentence and firing squad choice, the media circus around Utah's execution, and the web of offers from books and interviews. It notes his girlfriend Nicole Barrett, lawyer Dennis Boaz, and the burst of lucrative deals as the case unfolds.
A fragmentary gossip style piece hints at a Ballad of Gary and Nicole a musical and a movie project. It mentions firing squad interviews a warden author Boaz on a lecture circuit Hustler magazine bidding for photo exclusives and Nicole seeking one hundred thousand.
In Columbus, Democrats hold a 62 to 37 edge as the 112th Ohio General Assembly nears. Minority leaders Kurfess Murdock and Norris steer a divided caucus amid calls for policy unity and potential changes in leadership.
A 1933 remark laments growing nudist colonies in California and anticipates frost to curb the activity. The speaker notes the legal system struggles to enforce clothing requirements and predicts a sharp decline once cold weather arrives.
A collection of letters thanks businesses for Arena yearbook ads, praises mental health levy supporters, and thanks Channel 5 CB Action Team for fundraising. Also a taxpayer letter questions city fire department staffing and calls for council accountability.
Thank you for a fine article on the Salvation Army Christmas program this year. The piece will aid our campaign to help others and reach more people in need.
In Athens County readers urge lower speeds on County Road 19 linking Route 50 west and 56. They cite dips curves and hills where 35 mph is advised and 20 or 25 mph on dangerous stretches to reduce accidents and property damage from speeding and uprooted trees. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Vermillion endorse safer limits.
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