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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1974

Page

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Joint Economic Committee Urges Tax Cuts To Aid Economy

The Joint Economic Committee recommends up to 12 billion dollars a year in tax cuts to stimulate growth and avert a deep recession. It also supports a gasoline tax hike of 30 cents a gallon to reduce demand, potentially cutting consumption by eight percent in year one. The proposals are echoed by Andrew Brimmer and Walter Heller, urging further federal tax relief.

Joint Economic Committee Washington Congressional Joint Economic Committee Congress Andrew F. Brimmer Federal Reserve Board Walter M. Heller Council of Economic Advisers John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson Brimmer Harvard Business School Heller Federal Public Service Edward W. Brooke

OU Boom Growth Years End

Ohio University faces a potential long range plan to shrink enrollment to 10 000 12 000 as the state reforms its university system. The plan includes staff cuts and debt retirement for a dormitory system once housing 9 000 but now at 5 540, with a possible February or March presentation to the General Assembly.

Athens Tom Price Dayton Journal Herald Andrew Alexander Ohio University Southeastern Ohio Journal Herald Ohio Ohio Board of Regents Harry Crewson Norton Ohio General Assembly

Ford vows no illegal CIA domestic spying

President Ford says he will not tolerate illegal CIA domestic spying and has been assured the agency is not involved in such activity now. He cites a Times report alleging Nixon era spying and says Colby told him nothing comparable is ongoing. Calls for investigations come from McCone Proxmire Kissinger and others citing files on up to 10 000 Americans.

Washington Ford Central Intelligence Agency CIA Nixon William E. Colby Grand Junction Colo

Conservative commentators lose bid for union membership review

William Buckley Jr M Stanton Evans and Fulton Lewis III failed to obtain Supreme Court review of unions requiring them to join the American Federation of Radio and Television Artists. Lower court rulings upheld the agreements tied to their employers Code of Fair Practice. Buckley Evans and Lewis held national programs on National Review Spectrum and Mutual Broadcasting System respectively.

Washington Supreme Court William F. Buckley Jr M. Stanton Evans Fulton Lewis III Buckley National Review Evans CBS Spectrum Lewis Mutual Broadcasting System American Federation of Radio and Television Artists

Sterling North, prolific novelist and editor, dies at 68

Sterling North, 68, renowned novelist, naturalist and former literary editor for The Chicago Daily News, New York Post and New York World Telegram Sun, died Saturday. He authored more than 50 books including So Dear to My Heart and the best selling Rascal.

Morristown N.J Sterling North Chicago Daily News New York Post New York World-Telegram Sun

Florida Baptists vow Christmas in Bethlehem after grenade attack

The Rev. E C McDaniel says a Florida Baptist pilgrimage to Bethlehem will continue after a grenade wounded 17 year old Dejean Replogle in East Jerusalem. Doctors removed shrapnel from her thigh. an Arab bystander had minor injuries. The Palestinian Liberation Organization claimed responsibility in Beirut.

Jerusalem Holy Land Bethlehem E. C. McDaniel Jacksonville Dejean United States William Replogle Jeanie Florida Church of St. Lazarus East Jerusalem Replogle Palestinian Liberation Organization Beirut Palestine

Actor Richard Long Dies After Long Illness

Los Angeles reports actor Richard Long aged 47 known for Nanny and the Professor and many films died Saturday after a long illness with a history of heart trouble.

Los Angeles Richard Long

Weather outlook ACloudy night brings possible late showers

The forecast calls for a cloudy night with a chance of showers late tonight. Lows will be in the upper 30s to low 40s, with Tuesday showers and highs around 45 to 50. Details on Page 2.

IRA Declares 11 Day Christmas Cease Fire in Britain

The Irish Republican Army announced an 11 day cease fire from midnight Sunday after bombing in London and Belfast. Target included former Prime Minister Edward Heath, who was away from home during a konser t. Bombs hit Belfast and Lurgan with no casualties reported. Heath credited luck for surviving the attack near Buckingham Palace.

London Irish Republican Army Northern Ireland Edward Heath Belfast Lurgan IRA Britain David O'Connell Provos Dublin

Closing Arguments Slated At Trial

Washington AP report on the Watergate cover up trial as five defendants face conspiracy to obstruct justice. Defenses claim innocence amid claims of orchestration by two key witnesses. Closings by defense lawyers begin with Haldeman lawyer John J. Wilson and extend through Tuesday with Neal to speak last. Judge Sirica plans juror deliberations near Christmas.

Washington John J. Wilson H. R. Haldeman Wilson Haldeman Frank Strickler Strickler William G. Handley Atty John N. Mitchell William S. Frates John D. Ehrlichman Thomas Green Robert C. Mardian Jacob Stein Kenneth W. Parkinson James F. Neal U.S John J. Sirica Sirica

Two Measures Aimed at Expanding Unemployment Benefits

Washington AP reports Congress sent President Ford two bills to broaden unemployment compensation. One bill provides at least 52 weeks of benefits for 80 million covered workers, the other opens jobless payments to about 12 million previously ineligible. The package adds 13 weeks of emergency benefits to existing 39 weeks if the national unemployment rate stays above 6 percent.

Washington Congress Ford U.S

Baby Rescued From Florida Well After Four Hour Plunge

Amber Noel Peebles, 15 months, was saved from a narrow irrigation well in Florida after four hours trapped in water up to her waist. Fire Lt. Pete Hendricks and a three man team dug through coral rock to free her as cheering onlookers watched. Her parents, Harry S. Peebles and spouse, shielded by relief, described their fear of losing their child.

Miami Fla Amber Noel Peebles Fire Pete Hendricks Amber Harry S. Peebles Homestead Air Force Base

Mine Construction Workers Approve New Contract

Charleston AP reports 4400 construction workers allied with United Mine Workers ratified a new three year pact with the Association of Bituminous Contractors. The agreement ends a production halt as miners remain on strike. Local 1600 Edensburg Pa. and District 29 WV officials expect a 12:01 a.m. Monday return to work. Truckers resist signing due to shift concerns.

Charleston W.va United Mine Workers UMW Washington John Lyons Edensburg District 2 Western Pennsylvania Coal Haulers Association WPCHA Lyons West Virginia District 29 J. Carl Bunch E. M. Long Jr Virginia District 28

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