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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1976
Page
4
An AP overview explains Regulation Q, its caps on savings rates, and whether extending the rule beyond March 1 would aid savers or disadvantage smaller banks. It frames the fight between thrift institutions and commercial banks and notes impacts on mortgage funding.
The United Nations denounced Chile for human rights abuses and Chile announced the release of about 1 000 political detainees minus 18 under specified conditions. Pinochet signals potential swaps trading for Soviet and Cuban detainees, aiming to free Corvalan Bukovsky and Montes while Cuba and the USSR have not yet commented.
The essay argues liberty should not depend on third parties and contrasts Corvalan and Montes as communists facing trials with Bukovsky and Matos who pursued non violent freedom. It questions UN diplomacy, Amnesty International involvement, Pinochet pressure on Cuba and the Soviet Union, and hints at Kissinger endorsing a 1974 proposal.
List of key Athens Messenger personnel with roles and years, including Frederick W. Bush publisher 1896 1929 Gordon K. Bush 1929 1965 G. Kenner Bush publisher Richard R. Paynter general manager Karl W. Runser managing editor Roy Cross district editor Herb Amey city editor Fred Whissel editorial page editor Fred W. Weber II circulation manager Fred E. Bolles retail advertising manager J. William Coon classified advertising manager Carl L. Weber production manager.
The article lauds Secretary of State Ted W. Brown for investigating fraud allegations by the U S Labor Party in Ohio and seeking about 600000 for a statewide probe. It notes the official recount of presidential votes showed Carter winning by 11016 and cites Brown’s insistence on a fair, efficient election system.
President elect Carter faces divided opinion on tax policy with banks, economists, and many politicians favoring a middle and low income tax cut while AFL-CIO urges tax justice. Analysts expect debate over a possible 1.5 point unemployment reduction and growth tied to any tax relief.
Ohio plans to start paying crime victims early next year under a 1976 law. Up to 50 000 dollars for financial losses from injuries or death will be covered, minus other benefits. Property losses are not paid. vehicle related crimes may be ineligible. The program will begin Dec 28 with claims reviewed for up to 60 days, aiming to resolve payments by late February.
Washington chatter centers on who is in and out in the Carter administration. Lunch table talk links access to Rhett Butler, Charley Winkler, Phil Stromberg, Jody Powell, Hamilton Jordan, and Henry Kleinberg of Savannah Coca Cola as the latest power brokers influencing White House access and decisions.
In Plains the talk centers on who truly supports Carter as the new administration forms. Names such as Horace Bromide and Cy Vance surface, while others like Watson and Rafshoon face shifts and cold shoulders amid a tense web of influence and chatter. Walter Cronkite is hailed as in, sparking questions about Barbara Walters and upcoming engagements.
A reader laments new self defense laws mirroring Soviet crackdowns and urges opposition to measures in Congress. Veterans of Foreign Wars nationally and locally urge preserving the Veterans Affairs Committee and opposing consolidation with other committees.
The Shade Cats Biddy League and Shade Little League thank all who helped with Thanksgiving turkey raffle proceeds. Winners were John Carsey of Guysville Route 1 and Frank Guthrie of Athens Route 5. Gifts from Athens VFW Amvets and DAV posts supported multiple fundraisers benefiting the children.
The Messenger voices concern over a Senate temporary select committee recommendation to terminate the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee and merge its functions into a broader Human Resources panel alongside Labor Nutrition and Aging. The piece warns benefits for veterans and their families could be harmed.
President elect Carter weighs Barbara Jordan for attorney general and others urge action. The Texas Democrat’s Watergate hearing presence is praised as perceptive and humane. Carter plans a decision soon and supporters are urged to notify Plains, Georgia. A 15 word telegram to Plains costs two dollars.
On behalf of the Council for Exceptional Children the group thanks Kentucky Fried Chicken McDonald’s Day Living Center Chimes Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Athens Mental Health Center and The Athens Messenger for support plus Atco Sheltered Workshop and CEC members who helped make the event possible Georgine Silon Christmas Dance Chairman.
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