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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1974

Page

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Energy policy hearings open as Camp David talks loom

Federal hearings begin in Washington on Project Independence with dozens of witnesses debating U S energy policy. Ford aides prepare for a Cabinet Energy Resources Council session at Camp David to consider tougher fuel saving measures and possible higher gasoline taxes and allocations.

Washington U.S Ford Camp David Federal Energy Administration White House John C. Sawhill Interior Secre Tary Rogers C. B. Morton Sawhill Treasury William E. Simon Morton

Dispute Over Turkey Aid Delays Foreign Aid Bill Action

Washington AP report shows House Republicans to caucus on the $2.6 billion foreign aid bill as Kissinger is to appeal before the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Rosenthal demands a Turkey cutoff clause unless Cyprus withdrawal progress occurs, setting up a potential House Senate clash before adjournment.

Turkey Congress Benjamin S. Rosenthal D-N.y U.S Senate Rosenthal Kissinger Cyprus Kansas City House Charles W. Whalen Jr Rohio Whalen

GOP Proposes Controls On Campaign Spending

The Rule 29 Committee of 43 Republicans urged the Republican National Committee to oversee all campaign spending by the party’s presidential nominee. They backed changes to delegate selection and an enlarged RNC, with a plan to recruit women and minorities and broaden the base amid debate on expanding representation.

GOP Washington Kansas City Republican National Committee Lished National Committee

Picketing Closes Ohio Mines Amid Labor Standstill

About 700 miners at five Ohio sites stayed off work as ABC lines blocked crossings. United Mines Worker District 6 President John Guzek said the workers were not on strike but honored the picket lines. The ABC aims to finalize an agreement by noon, after which miners would return to work. Mines affected include locations in Coshocton Meigs and Monroe counties.

Bellaire Ohio Association of Bituminous Contractors ABC United Mines Worker District 6 John Guzek UMW Guzek Coshocton Meigs County Monroe County

Democrats End Miniconvention With Call For Unity

Kansas City AP report notes Democrats return to work after a unity filled miniconvention that endorsed an economic platform while leaders hint wage and price controls as a last resort. Senators Bentsen and Bayh softened the control plank. The charter bans quotas and enshrines affirmative action. The Compliance Review Commission will define the scope of reforms across all party affairs.

Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr Texas Birch Bayh Indiana Democratic Congress Franklin D. Roosevelt Capitol Hill National Party Compliance Review Commission

Sanford Nearing Democratic Presidential Run

Terry Sanford president of Duke University and former North Carolina governor says he is close to announcing a bid for the Democratic nomination. He notes small remaining doubts and recalls his 1972 campaign. Governor Jimmy Carter plans to announce his candidacy and has felt a warm reception at a miniconvention.

Kansas City Terry Sanford Duke University North Carolina Sanford Alabama George C. Wallace Jimmy Carter Georgia

San Jose Mother Delivers Sextuplets After Earlier Loss

Charlotte Lange of San Jose gave birth to six babies at 27 weeks at O'Connor Hospital with five surviving twins and one boy who died hours after birth. The five survivors, ranging from 1 pound 15 ounces to 2 pounds, were placed on respirators at Valley Medical Center due to hyaline membrane disease.

Linda Kramer Associated Press San Jose Calif Charlotte Lange James Harrow Valley Medical Center O'Connor Hospital Lange Mike Maurer Carl Heintze Alvin Lange

Greeks Vote to End Monarchy and Form Republic

Greece rejected the monarchy by a 69.2 percent majority in a Sunday plebiscite. Parliament likely to elect a provisional president, with Panayiotis Canellopoulos as leading figurehead candidate. Prime Minister Caramanlis to propose a new constitution defining presidential powers.

Athens Greece Panayiotis Canellopoulos Constantine Caramanlis

Women priests celebrate communion in Oberlin spark church crisis

In Oberlin Ohio Episcopal priest Peter Beebe faced potential church discipline after Rev Carter Heyward and Rev Allison Cheek celebrated Holy Communion, asserting priesthood despite bishop and canons restricting ministry to men. The event drew about 300 attendees and could trigger charges, with Bishop Burt urging restraint.

Oberlin Ohio Peter Beebe Christ Church Carter Heyward New York City Allison Cheek Annandale Beebe Episcopal House of Bishops Philadelphia John Burt Burt House of Bishops New York Annaundale Jeanette Piccard Minneapolis

Senate opens final debate on Rockefeller vice presidential nomination

The Senate began final debate on Nelson A Rockefeller's bid for vice president. Opponents seek time to recount controversies delaying action. A Tuesday vote is anticipated with expected strong approval. Soviet experts declare Soyuz 16 a success and ready for next summer's space linkup.

Washington Senate Nelson A. Rockefeller Moscow

OEA Endorses Bargaining and Education Priorities

The Ohio Education Association approved a five point legislative program including a public employee collective bargaining bill. Other major goals include equalizing school financing boosting state university support and improving teacher retirement benefits.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Education Association

Cleveland Hotel Fire Claims One Firefighter

Fire officials probed embers at the Hawley House hotel after a Saturday night blaze killed one firefighter and injured 11 people. The fire left 45 residents homeless and caused no damage estimate yet.

Cleveland Ohio Hawley House

Weather: Clear and Cold Tonight With Sunny Tuesday

The forecast calls for clear and cold conditions tonight with lows in the mid teens. Sunny and continued cold Tuesday with highs in the mid 30s. Details on Page 2.

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