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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1975
Page
8
The article notes Ford urging Congress to approve 17 billion dollars in spending cuts including limits on Social Security increases and higher food stamp costs. It outlines a mixed reception likely from Congress with some cuts facing disapproval. It also covers AP price trends in January across multiple food items and major cities.
State Sen. Oakley C. Collins of Ironton is named to the Educational Review Committee and the Ohio Retirement Study Commission. The committees aim to study school funding and retirement system laws, with annual reports to the Governor and General Assembly.
The president's plan includes nearly 3 billion in military aid for South Vietnam and allies, 1.8 billion for atomic weapons, a 2.1 billion Trident submarine program, and a 749.2 million Bl bomber. It foresees 2,100,000 uniformed personnel, 35.9 billion for conventional forces, and 28 billion for health programs.
Athens High School hosts its annual Language Fair starting 5 30 p m with a Junior Classical League chariot race through hallways. Greek and Latin students display solo projects and club performances feature singing and folk dancing. More than 100 language club members participate. admission 75 cents or a pot luck dish, after 7 p m free.
Mrs. Ann Coe and Mr. and Mrs. E A Wingett learned of Ray Riethmiller's death in Florida at his son in law and daughter's home in New York. Numerous relatives and friends visit relatives in Wilmington Gallipolis Columbus and Parkersburg with dinners and short trips. Maurice Lott returns home after surgery at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis.
Rio Grande College and Rio Grande Community College announce a folk concert Tuesday at 9 p.m. in the College Dining Hall. Sponsored by the Artist and Lecture Committee it is free and open to the public. Patti and Rod Radle of San Antonio will perform and meet with students later in the day.
Researchers from Columbus Laboratories of Battelle conducted a field experiment south of Athens to rupture damaged pipe and record crack propagation speeds. This 56th study in a mid 1950s series aims to improve strength and toughness of natural gas pipelines under A R Duffy's direction.
Multiple local families and residents are listed as visiting, hosting, or socializing at homes and nursing facilities in Meigs County and surrounding areas. The notices include various couples and families from Pomeroy, Coolville, Racine, Syracuse, Middleport, and Athens.
The Board of Education invites sealed proposals for furnishings and contents insurance and liability coverage on Kimberly Ohio school buildings and fixtures. Proposals due by March 13 1975 at noon to the Clerk. Openings 12:00 pm. Proposals valid 60 days from opening. Bidders must be Tri County residents or have offices in the district. The board may accept or reject any bids.
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