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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1974

Page

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Gilligan Gains Votes as Ohio Recount Advances

Gov. John J. Gilligan gained about 135 votes on day one of the Ohio recount across 2,100 precincts amid disputed ballot challenge rules. Secretary of State Ted Brown opposed broad witness challenges, while Atty. Gen. Brown argued witnesses may suggest ballots be challenged.

Columbus Ohio John J. Gilligan James A. Rhodes Atty William J. Brown Ted W. Brown Gilligan’s Atty. Gen. Brown Gilligan Ted Brown Secretary of State Brown Trumbull Rhodes David Young Gen. Brown Young

Ford Orders New Plans To Fight Economic Woes

President Ford directs his economic advisers to draft new programs to combat recession and unemployment. He expects they be ready for the new Congress convening January 14. Options include tax cuts, fuel allocations, aid to troubled industries, and unemployed help. Ford to meet auto executives and UAW leaders amid inflation outlook.

Ford Washington Congress Treasury Department United Auto Workers Busi

Saxbe Named Ambassador to India Likely White House Pick

President Ford plans to nominate Attorney General William B. Saxbe as ambassador to India and seek a new attorney general. White House approval from India expected by week’s end, with Saxbe already noted for ties to Indian officials. Reports say John Robson could be his replacement. Robson denies direct contact.

Washington Ford William B. Saxbe India Saxbe Ohio White House Daniel Patrick Moynihan Justice Department Congress Richard M. Nixon Patricia Hearst Senate Nixon Elliot L. Richardson William D. Ruckelshaus The Wall Street Journal John Robson Chicago Donald Rumsfeld

Eight prisoners release three hostages after 26 hour Walpole standoff

In Walpole Massachusetts eight prisoners who sought to speak to the people freed three hostages unharmed after a 26 hour siege. Two guards and a medic were among those held and a demand for amnesty was rejected during marathon bargaining.

Walpole Mass

Weather Outlook Cloudy Tonight Through Friday

Cloudy conditions continue tonight and Friday with lows in the low to mid 30s and highs Friday in the low to mid 40s. Details on Page 4.

Lottery Winners in Ohio Draw

Troy officials announced the Ohio lottery results with the single winning number 150 and the double number 041 369 as the official draws concluded.

Troy Ohio

Wholesale Prices Rise Slower in November Signals Easing Inflation

The Labor Department reports November wholesale prices up 1.2 percent, down from October 2.5 percent, with industrial goods rising 0.9 percent. Farm products climbed 1.3 percent. processed foods and feeds up 3.5 percent.

Labor Department

Lavelle Ouster Move Buckles Ohio Party Leaders

Franklin County Democratic chairman blasts state chief William Lavelle and 88 county chairs may vote Saturday in Akron on Lavelle's removal. Association head Roger DiPaolo invites talks on the party’s future with Hoffman and Lancione among those weighing Lavelle’s leadership and resignation pressure. Governor Gilligan’s support for Tipps denied.

Franklin County William Lavelle Ohio Lavelley Athens Akron Associated Press Roger DiPaolo Portage County Lavelle Nelson Lancione Lancione Athens County William Hoffman Hoffman Association Columbus Messenger

Carter Opens Presidential Candidacy With Reform Platform

Washington AP Gov Jimmy Carter of Georgia outlined a broad agenda for his presidential bid calling for new leadership and ideas to bridge the gap between people and government. He urged an all inclusive sunshine law full financial disclosure and a drastic reform of the federal bureaucracy as he planned to enter primaries in several states. He said he is in the race to stay and expected his field to grow before the New Hampshire primary in 1976.

Washington Jimmy Carter Georgia Carter National Press Club Atlanta Morris K. Udall Arizona New Hampshire

Beef In for Butz protest as cattlemen bring 45 head to Washington

Cattlemen delivered 45 head to Agriculture Secretary Earl L. Butz at the department doorstep to protest low beef prices. Butz declined to accept the cattle and scheduled a later meeting. One organizer said the plan was to loan 20 cattle to the department for feeding, slaughter 20 for Washington’s poor, and keep the rest on display for children.

Washington Agriculture Earl L. Butz Department Butz Leroy Schecher Bison S.D

Miner Contract Rejected by United Mine Workers

In Charleston West Virginia the United Mine Workers reject a new ABC contractor pact delaying mine reopenings after days of idle action. The 38 member council sent the tentative deal back for more talks with the Association of Bituminous Contractors. Picketing kept 24 000 miners home as unions seek unemployment benefits and travel pay.

Charleston W.va United Mine Workers Washington Association of Bituminous Contractors Contractors Association ABC

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