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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1977

Page

12

Carter Sees Record Defense Budget With Navy Cuts

President Carter's fiscal 1979 defense proposal totals about 126 billion, a record, while Navy shipbuilding is trimmed about 20 percent. The plan shifts funds to Army stockpiles and European deterrence, with delays on a nuclear submarine, cruiser, frigate, and support ship. Army and Air Force express general satisfaction with the outcome.

Washington Carter Navy Pentagon Congress Ford Administration Brown OMB Ford Army Air Force

Carter warns farmers over Plains protest risks consumer backlash

President Carter cautions farmers converging on Plains with tractors and pickups that provoking a consumer backlash could hurt them even as demonstrations for higher prices continue. Rex Granum said Carter had not decided on a meeting. The protest drew as many as 20 000 tractors and stalled traffic.

Plains Carter Rex Granum Leighton Kersey Unadilla Main Street Hugh Carter

Red Cross Appeals for Area Family in Albany Region

The Athens County Red Cross seeks donations for an Albany area family after their home near Carpenter burned on Wednesday. The Mitchell family lost everything and needs housing near Albany, furniture, and clothing for two of their three children. Call 593 5273 to contribute.

Athens County Red Cross Albany Robert Mitchell Carpenter Mitchell The Red Cross

Mullins Case Reopening Set

Franklin County prosecutors announce the Mullins murder case will be reopened after new details emerged from the 1975 slaying of Christie Lynn Mullins. Jack Carmen was acquitted after confessing under police pressure. witnesses questioned an eyewitness Henry Newell Jr. and new testimony from his family and stepson prompted the decision.

Columbus, Ohio Christie Lynn Mullins Jack Carmen Common Pleas Carmen Henry Hester Newell Jr Newell Chillicothe Correctional Institute Franklin County George C. Smith

Ohio GOP Objects to National Fund Drive Solicitation

Ohio Republican leaders protest a Brock national committee mail solicitation for an early money fund. State Chairman Earl T. Barnes says fund raising should stay with the Ohio Finance Committee and opposes use of his name in the appeal. Brock’s letter requests Ohio donors and includes a poll call while Barnes reorganizes the party.

Columbus Ohio National Party Washington GOP Earl T. Barnes William Brock Associated Press Brock Barnes Republican State Central and Executive Committee Ohio Republican Finance Committee Tennessee James A. Rhodes

Buchtel Man Charged in County Garage Break-In

Kenneth Smith Jr., 27, of Buchtel, charged by Athens police with grand theft after a October break-in at the county garage. He allegedly took a truck and items worth 5000 to 6000 dollars. some items recovered. He is jailed under 100000 bond with court appointed attorney. Preliminary hearing is Tuesday.

Buchtel Athens Kenneth Smith Jr Smith

Jumper Changes Mind on Ledge at Empire State Building

An artist leaped from the 86th floor observation deck and landed on an 85th floor ledge. Winds may have saved him, and after about 30 minutes he crawled inside to the NBC transmitter room. Thomas Helms, 27, of Mountain View Hawaii, was held for psychiatric examination.

New York Empire State Building Thomas Helms Mountain View Hawaii Helms NBC William Steckman

Ohio crime rate lower than national average in 1976

Ohio's Uniform Crime Report shows crime 5.6 percent below the national average in 1976. Attorney General William J. Brown says the data will help law enforcement focus efforts and will be sent to the FBI for the national report.

Columbus Ohio William J. Brown FBI Brown

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