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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1975

Page

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LaGuardia Reopens After Explosion Kills One

LaGuardia Airport reopens after an explosion that killed one person and injured about 75. The first arriving American Airlines flight from Dallas carried 90 passengers at 10 10 p m. Passengers expressed fear and urgency as they retrieved luggage and left quickly.

New York LaGuardia American Airlines Dallas Barbara Teschenderf Greenville D.C la Guardia Kennedy

Ford Orders Tight Security After NYC Airport Bombing

President Ford orders rapid federal action to tighten airport security after a New York City LaGuardia blast killed 11 and injured about 75. FBI assigns 300+ agents. measures may include locker security, centralized keys, and random baggage checks as FAA tightens rules at 500 airports.

Washington Ford New York City Transportation and Justice Department FBI White House Ron Nessen Transportation William T. Coleman Jr Trans World Airlines la Guardia Coleman Nessen Federal Aviation Administration John McLucas Colorado

Nation Exults as 200th Birthday Festivities Begin Tonight

AP reports nations prepare New Year revelry to mark Bicentennial with events from New York Times Square ball drop to Philadelphia Liberty Bell move, Pike's Peak fireworks, and Boston Symphony Orchestra kickoff. Weather warns of mixed precipitation. Fort Lauderdale braces for potential riots as crowds gather.

Guy Lombardo New York Waldorf Astoria Philadelphia National Park Service Independence Hall Pennsylvania Park Service Douglas Warnock U.S Mint Times Square Rockies Adaman Club of Colorado Springs Pike's Peak Colorado Plains New England South Atlantic Gulf Coasts Mississippi Valley Fort Lauderdale Florida Boston Symphony Hall Arthur Fiedler Boston Symphony Orchestra

Ohio U JV player Mike Borden to rejoin squad Sunday

Ohio University junior varsity guard Mike Borden, who was cut for having one eye, will rejoin the team this Sunday according to Sports Page 10.

Mike Borden Ohio University

Nelsonville pool may close this summer over repair funds

Nelsonville faces a possible summer pool closure if officials cannot secure funds to complete repairs required to meet state health and safety standards. The note appears in the Editorial Page in the Business Mirror section, part three of a four-part series.

Nelsonville Business Mirror

PUC Ohio Ends Fuel Relief Fast-Track for Industries

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio announced today the last day to enroll in the red tape cutting program offering quick relief from fuel curtailments for eligible industries. This page reports the closing date and program purpose.

Columbus Public Utilities Commission of Ohio

Gulf Oil probe links Hugh Scott to campaign money

Gulf Oil investigation cites alleged requests by Senate Republican Leader Hugh Scott for campaign funds during the Watergate era in 1973. The report notes ongoing inquiries as weather briefings and page references accompany the article.

Washington

Akron grand jury indicts 16 at Hawthorne State Hospital

Summit County prosecutor Stephan Gabalac announced that a grand jury indicted 16 people at Hawthorneden State Hospital after an abuse probe. Four face felony charges and 12 misdemeanor counts. names and roles were not disclosed.

Akron, Ohio Summit County Hawthorden State Hospital Stephan Gabalac Gabalac

Break-in attempt at Ford campaign offices fails

DC police say burglars did not enter the 10th floor offices used by President Ford's campaign committee and nothing appeared missing. Mamie Eisenhower fell ill at her Gettysburg area farm and was transported by ambulance to Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington for treatment.

Washington Ford District of Columbia Committee Gettysburg Mamie Eisenhower Dwight D. Eisenhower Gettysburg Battlefield Water Reed Army Hospital

Horse for sale sparks rush of calls in Albany

Kay Flood of Route 2 Albany says about two dozen inquiries poured in within hours of her horse ad hitting the paper. She notes the rapid response and that the horse was sold quickly.

Kay Flood Route 2 Albany

Postage Increases Enacted as Rates Rise Across Board

The 13 cent first class letter rate takes effect and other charges rise as the Postal Service projects a historic deficit for the year. Postmaster General Bailor cites inflation and labor costs as key drivers while legal challenges seek possible rollbacks.

Washington Benjamin F. Bailor Warren E. Burger Burger U.S. Court of Appeals Appeals Day Postal Service

Social Security tax hike trims some workers pay in 1976

The 5.85 percent Social Security tax continues in 1976 but the ceiling rises to 895.05, taxing up to 15300 of income. Workers earning $300 weekly see take home drop 17.55 per week, with four extra weeks of deductions. Those earning under 270 weekly feel no change.

Welch Family Unfazed by CIA Agent’s Death

George P Welch says his brother Richard Welch 46 a CIA officer shot in Athens last week was a patriotic hard worker who believed his job was vital. He notes Counterspy's disclosure of CIA identities harms Americans and supports Senate probes into CIA abuses.

Lincoln, RI Central Intelligence Agency Richard S. Welch Providence George P Welch Richard Welch Athens United States Arlington National Cemetery CIA Washington Associated Press George Welch Harvard Peru the Quarterly Welch

Editor Denies Blame In Welch Death

Washington AP A Counterspy coeditor disputes responsibility for Richard S Welch s death and reveals plans to publish about 70 CIA agent names from foreign newspapers next edition The plan relies on filters from France Sweden and Angola with 60 names in Liberation France and others in Sweden and Angola to be checked before publication in February

Washington Counterspy Richard S. Welch CIA Doug Porter France Sweden Angola

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