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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1976
Page
4
Roberto Chiaramonte proposes a radical forecast for the New Year weekend predicting zero deaths. He contrasts with a 19-fatality estimate by department statisticians. He argues increased driver awareness and caution can reduce holiday deaths caused by driver error and alcohol impairment.
The World Bank ranks the United States sixth in 1975 per capita income with heady claims of wealth. Kuwait United Arab Emirates and Qatar top the list, while Switzerland and Sweden outrank the U.S. The piece notes U S income fell in 1974 while Swiss and Swedish gains spark questions about output and workweeks.
Tuesday editorial confuses Patricia Harris with a Harvard Law School dean. Harris, secretary-designate of Housing and Urban Development, is identified as a former Harvard dean but was a Howard University faculty member and dean.
AP analysis notes President-elect altered outlook after a month. Oil prices eased, indicators improved, and retail sales rose modestly, though revisions cloud the trend. Analysts warn changes may reflect statistics as much as reality, yet the tone is cautiously optimistic.
A December memorandum by Justice Powell hints the justices favor narrower desegregation remedies. The Austin Texas case questions busing breadth and signals a retreat from sweeping cross city pupil transfers aimed at racial balance. Powell stresses residential patterns drive imbalance and cautions limits on remedies beyond constitutional violations. The piece notes cautious judicial approach and references a symposium with Will Durant.
Ohio faces a Supreme Court ruling blocking self retiring revenue bonds for housing loans to private developers. Officials seek a constitutional amendment to permit state credit pledges while continuing loan guarantees and seed money programs for nonprofit housing projects.
The piece argues Carter mishandled cabinet appointments by prioritizing organizational neatness over political maneuvering. It cites tensions with labor, black, and women groups, noting key figures like Dunlop, Marshall, Young, Jordan, and Bell, and criticizes the influence of pressure groups on the final lineup.
A letter from The Messenger thank yous readers who bought holiday candies and donated money. The writer notes ward attendants were heavy-hearted on Christmas and urges readers to charity toward the less fortunate next year.
A resident recounts Christmas at Athens Mental Health Center, noting Ward 8 had few presents for girls who awaited gifts under the tree. Families sent packages for some, while most residents faced unmet expectations, highlighting the unfairness and limited ways to please the girls, such as a coloring book or doll.
The Ohio Fire Safety Council supports approved home fire alarms including ionization detectors amid debates from Public Citizen Health Research Group and NRC findings. It cites that detector radiation is far less than TV or sunlight exposure and aligns with NFPA guidance.
The piece argues secrecy in party caucuses harms accountable government and urges open deliberations. It cites Ohio's 1975 Sunshine Law and notes the inconsistency of keeping state legislative caucuses closed while others open. It warns against elite governance and calls for citizen oversight.
Citizens may send brief letters to the editor on topics of general interest. Please include your signature address and telephone number. The Messenger reserves the right to condense letters for space readability and reader interest.
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