Finger in the Dike: Miller Moves to Bypass Flood Project Delays
In December 1974 report, Congressman Clarence Miller introduces a bill to bypass the economic feasibility study delaying Hocking River flood control for Logan and Nelsonville. The Corps warns new procedures lengthen the process, costs rise with inflation, and federal approval remains necessary. Miller argues the project is feasible due to past flood damage and ongoing threats.
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the Messenger
Hocking River
Logan
Clarence E. Miller
Huntington Corps of Engineers
Nelsonville
Miller
Congress
House Public Works Committee
Engineers Corps
Corps
Hocking
Gilligan pushes minority women participation rule at governors conference
Gov. John J. Gilligan steered a compromise at the Democratic governors conference to drop quotas and boost participation by women and minorities. The rule aligns with 1976 convention draft and could stave off a floor fight at the Kansas City mini convention.
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Tom Diemer
Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
John J. Gilligan
Hilton Head Island
S.C
Gilligan
Kansas City
South Carolina
Gilligan advocates middle coalition for Democratic leadership
Gilligan criticizes changes to compromise language as erosion of minority positions after recent concessions. He cites a 1977 charter for party procedures and says he will remain active as a party man, hoping to avoid extreme blocs on both sides.
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Gilligan
South Carolina
Democratic Party
Ford Popularity Falling Amid Stagflation Pressures
George Gallup reports President Ford's approval at 47 percent with 33 percent disapproving and 20 percent undecided. Discontent over the economy drives the decline as only 32 percent approve of his handling of economic conditions and 48 percent disapprove. The public favors tougher economic measures.
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George Gallup
Princeton
Ford
Toga
Midwest
West
Public opinion trends on presidents and economic policy
Gallup poll results show large majorities in both parties support wage and price controls. The history of ratings suggests presidents falter in popularity in their second year, with Ford’s honeymoon ending after Nixon’s pardon. Economic events greatly impact approval, as Truman and Eisenhower illustrate, while questions gauge overall presidential handling and economic policy across party lines.
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Ford
Richard Nixon
Truman
Athens Junior Women's Club Aids Local Children At Christmas
Will Rogers Says Editor notes Athens Junior Women's Club marks 21st year of Christmas charity for hundreds of youths in group homes foster homes and special placements in Athens County including Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home Xenia Hershey School for Boys Hershey Pa and Oesterlen Springfield. Local merchants are thanked for support and aid reaches children in Athens Glouster Nelsonville and surrounding towns.
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the Messenger
Athens Junior Women’s Club
Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Orphans’ Home
Xenia
Hershey School For Boys
Hershey, Pa
Oesterlen
Springfield
Athens
Glouster
Nelsonville
Athens County
Thanking Donors for Continued Support to Athens County Children
Rowena G. Sprout director thanks friendly families and individuals for year after year donations of money or gifts to Athens County Children’s Services. Acknowledges many requests during Christmas season and expresses gratitude for continued generosity from the community on behalf of the youngsters staff and board.
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Rowena G. Sprout
Athens County Children’s Services
Urge Miller To Say No More War Money
The Messenger urges Congress to oppose a $641 million request for military aid to Lon Nol in Cambodia. The piece notes Clar ence Miller has historically voted to cut U.S. funding for Indochina and calls for continued reductions to end the war and suffering in Cambodia.
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Miller
the Messenger
Congress
Indochina
Cambodia
Clarence Miller
U.S
World Traveler Kissinger May Visit U S
Rumors swirl in Washington that Secretary of State Henry Kissinger may visit the United States capital this week. State Department officials deny plans while noting preparations proceed, including cleaning, hair appointments for aides, and security checks across government buildings.
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Washington
Henry Kissinger
Washington, D. C
State Department
Kissinger
Kissinger Eyes Washington Visit Amid State Department Plans
Assistant secretary describes months of arrangements for Henry Kissinger to meet President Ford in Washington. If timing allows, Kissinger would tour the State Department, dine with Cabinet members, and be hosted at the Kennedy Center with foreign ambassadors.
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Kissinger
Washington
Paris
Ford
State Department
Mr. Kissinger
Kennedy Center
Peking
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Henry Kissinger
Washington, D. C
London
New Delhi
Damascus
Cairo
Tel Aviv
Tokyo
Moscow
Seoul
Vladivostok
ITT Palm Coast project sparks a highbrow Florida conference
ITT advances a Florida development in Palm Coast near Daytona to boost employment. A Princeton sociology professor gathered a panel of big names for seminars, turning a conference into a debate over corporate influence and university funding. The critic view sees it asITTs manipulation, while supporters argue it promotes the life of the mind and local jobs.
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ITT
Florida
Palm Coast
Daytona
Peter Stuyvesant
Manhattan Island
Princeton
Tumin
Nobel
Watson
Myrdal
Capote
Bellow
Phil
Hook
Fiedler
Millett
People Magazine
Arthur Schlesinger
Fla
Gunnar Myrdal
Allende
Kate Millett
Thomas B. Watson
Harvard University
America
This Day In History December 3, 1974 Highlights
On December 3, 1974 readers are reminded of past events including the 1967 Cape Town heart surgery report, 1808 Madrid surrender, 1818 Jefferson Davis treason trial, 1894 Stevenson death, 1944 Saar River crossing, 1962 London fog catastrophe, 1966 Vietnam air raids, and Ben Gurion burial. Birth: Maria Callas. Thought: happiness as balance.
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South Africa
Madrid
Napoleon
Jefferson Davis
U.S
Virginia
Robert Louis Stevenson
Samoa
Saar River
Germany
London
Hanoi
North Vietnam
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