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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1974
Page
12
In this piece from December 13 1974 the writer reflects on the meaning of a Christmas tree praising the traditional pine tree with roots intact and elaborate decoration. It contrasts real trees with aluminum or plastic ones and urges full heartfelt effort in decorating as the essence of the season.
Robert E. Quilliam, state conservationalist for the U S Soil Conservation Service in Ohio, declares agriculture the most efficient U S industry. He notes output per man hour on Ohio farms is now three times higher than 20 years ago and the diet today is among the world’s best as farm productivity rises. The number of farms declines while one farmer feeds about 55 people.
Senator James B. Allen cites an Office of Management and Budget survey showing 2 178 distinct report types required by certain federal agencies as of summer and 35 6 million man hours spent filling them. Senator Lowell Weicker warns of Arab efforts to gain control of U S defense firms via stock, detailing Boeing McDonnell Douglas and General Dynamics shares and potential purchases.
President Ford's job rating has leveled off after dipping from 55 percent in late October. George Gallup reports the trend as the Ford administration stabilizes in public opinion.
Will Rogers critiques missionary zeal and Christianizing legislators, urging missionaries to aid poor renters and sharecrop workers. A 1927- era poll shows 47 to 48 percent approving the president, with 32 percent disapproving and 20 percent undecided, notes on long running popularity surveys.
The Paris summit of nine European leaders reveals fraying unity as France and Germany grapple with domestic woes. Giscard d Estaing faces falling public support amid inflation and unemployment while Schmidt is seen by his Social Democrats as a pragmatic opportunist. Germany may struggle in North Rhine Westphalia elections.
The passage notes Schmidt may be forced to appease Free Democrats who risk deserting to form a government with the Christian Democrats. It highlights Europe policy as a test of fiscal restraint, contrasting Germany’s relative stability with Britain and Italy described as basket cases amid inflation and labor troubles. France’s stance remains uncertain, tilting toward Italy.
Brickman notes that 1970s economic instability and oil, gold, and dollar uncertainty derailed the 1972 summit goals for a Europe with common institutions and a unified money policy. The week’s talks admit failure and push for regular meetings as Britain debates staying in Europe. Giscard d Estaing calls it Europe of necessity.
On this date in 1577 Sir Francis Drake began his around the world voyage. Other events include 1781 a US day of prayer ending the Revolutionary War and 1808 Madrid falling to Napoleon. Birthdays list John Vorster and George Shultz.
Ohio plans a six month pilot allowing residents 65 and older to ride free on mass transit with state grants. A public hearing is set for January 7 to discuss proposed rules and regulations.
State proposes a temporary program with two morning and two evening peak limits, a $2 million cap, and a March 1 1975 deadline. Eligible agencies would receive 30 cents per elderly fare, with Columbus and Toledo data showing partial-fare schemes receiving state subsidies. Akron plans to skip participation as rules are discussed in Columbus.
A Kansas City piece lauds Robert Strauss for a record convention run and committee maneuvers over Article 10 of the Democrats charter. The open convention closed doors moment involves quotas and participation, with party factions clashing and a symbolic but unsettled outcome.
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