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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1975
Page
4
A December 19 1975 letter criticizes the EPA for circulating a lengthy Environmental News summary that recaps October releases. The writer argues the four page eight sided sheet wastes paper and money, calling for scrutiny of the agency’s justification and efficiency. Proxmire is urged to take action.
The Athens City Council gives first reading to using next year’s federal revenue sharing to fund the recycling center, proposing a $6,000 boost but cutting this year’s $12,000 in half. Critics say the center yielded only $1,500 in revenue from $12,000 spent, with weak material markets and unsure continuation of federal funds. They urge placing the center in a hold status until market conditions improve.
A Jacksonville survey of 50 registered voters shows Wallace defeating Carter in the Florida primary by staying stronger than in 1972. Voters who backed Wallace then now project 62 percent support in 1976 with Carter and Jackson as the remaining rivals.
A field sample in Jacksonville shows Wallace draws intense support among strong backers in lower income precincts. Among 26 Wallace supporters, 20 vow very strong backing, while Carter trails with 11 prospective voters and Jackson with five. Despite health concerns, respondents deem Wallace capable, arguing he can solve complex issues and threaten the Democratic Party if he wins Florida.
Gov. Rhodes and Col. Blackstone praise truckers using citizen band radios to call for help and report highway crime. Patrol will officially monitor Channel 9, citing a Cleveland murder arrest sparked by a trucker's tip. Rhodes calls the move a great innovation and among the first of its kind.
Blackstone defends the patrol amid criticism of truckers as a group. He notes three million annual public contacts with 87 percent for service and says drivers sharing warnings about Smokey the highway patrol are sensible. June 21, 1933.
A Chauncey reader complains children from non water paying households miss Santa during town visits. The writer compliments Sheriff Brown and deputies for aiding the Athens County Courthouse parking issue, urging reporters to avoid coloring facts without full details.
Rep Miller voices support for an ABC bill while criticizing the tax cut stalemate. He notes only three of 15 Ohio Republicans backed Ford on the veto override, with all eight Ohio Democrats voting to override. Miller warns that without a spending ceiling, debt rises. He also comments on ARC funding, an energy bill, and the common situs legislation facing presidential decisions.
AP Business analysis notes the year end rally often observed in stocks during the last four days of December and first two days of January. The Stock Trader's Almanac cites an average 1.72 percent gain, roughly two points a day for the Dow, though the effect is debated.
On Main Street merchants gauge the recent retail uptick as an improvement over last year yet not a full recovery. Three consecutive monthly gains suggest a mild rebound with November sales about 14 percent above the prior year, offset by 7 to 8 percent inflation.
In a DC federal suit, Judge Gesell finds that EEOC's Philadelphia director selection favored Thomas Hadfield over George Rogers, with race as a factor. Rogers receives back pay from Hadfield’s start date and costs. decision emphasizes strong presumption of discrimination alongside merit considerations.
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