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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1974
Page
1
United Mine Workers approve a three year contract by about 57 percent allowing reopening of some mines as early as next week. The agreement raises wages 64 percent over three years and adds sick leave, more holidays, vacation days, and improved pensions, with most miners back by Monday.
Washington AP The Ford administration contemplates reimposing last winter fuel allocation to cut petroleum use as voluntary import reductions failed. Treasury Secretary Simon and FEA nominee Zarb note the system remains in place since the Arab oil embargo and could be activated again.
The Federal Power Commission raises the ceiling on new natural gas prices by about 20 percent retroactive to June 21, possibly lifting average residential bills by up to 2.9 percent this year. Interior Secretary Morton urged Congress to end price controls on new gas, arguing deregulation would curb inflation and boost production.
Americans bought 505 511 autos from the four big U.S. makers in November, down 270 000 from November 1973 and 35 percent lower. Production cuts and layoffs followed, with 13 plants closed and about 165 000 workers idled. The drop marks the steepest November in 15 years and the longest downturn since World War II.
Kansas City AP report says Democrats at their convention agreed on two reform issues including national party power over state rules and how grassroots reform must be. Labor spokesmen remained dissatisfied but the bloc could not block the agreement as a new Democratic party charter forms.
Former President Richard Nixon told Judge Sirica he cannot prepare for a deposition before January 6 1975 though doctors say he could be well enough by then. Nixon’s lawyers argue delaying the deposition is essential to ensure proper preparation. Separately Haldeman testified that Nixon offered funds from a secret 200000 to 300000 pool to cover legal costs for aides Ehrlichman and Haldeman.
A 10 year master plan for Ohio transportation shows four funding levels 18 to 108 percent above current costs. The draft report warns a representative program could cost about 280 million dollars annually, risking highway improvements, maintenance backlogs, and scaled urban mass transit, rail, port, and aviation development.
In Kentucky along the Ohio River near Big Bone Lick State Park a herd of about 40 wild pigs halted the search for Edward Nichols, 21, of Florence. The missing man had been absent since Tuesday.
Colombo Sri Lanka AP reports a Martinair DC8 charter with Indonesian pilgrims crash landed in a rainstorm near Colombo killing 191 aboard. Police say no survivors. The flight was destined for Mecca from Colombo, landing at Bandaranaike airport when trouble began.
Cincinnati Ohio AP reports the Ohio Lottery draws a single number 991 and a double set 941 469 as the week’s winning results. A lottery spokesman confirmed the figures on Thursday.
A package bomb at a United Parcel Service center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania exploded during examination. One man was killed and eight others injured as police sealed the area at 2 55 a m. Six patients were in satisfactory condition and two were released after treatment.
The Senate narrowly passed a 2.67 billion foreign aid bill with conditions to curb military aid to Turkey South Korea and Chile. The 46 to 45 vote sends the bill to a divided House with uncertain prospects. In Ohio a two day storm left at least 18 dead and many schools closed across five counties.
Fair tonight with lows in the mid to upper 20s. Sunny Friday with highs in the mid to upper 40s. Details on Page 2.
Officials outline minor and major funding options for Ohio transportation. A minor level of $52 million annually would cover half the capital highway program and maintain a minimal maintenance effort while preserving 20 percent federal mass transit participation. A major level of $303 million would match all federal highway funds, enable a full capital program, high quality maintenance, full transit plans, and expanded aviation rail and port activity, though approval is unlikely this session. Moderate and substantial options of $175 million and $239 million sit between these extremes.
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