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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1975

Page

4

Time for a Dime U S Rep Mottl urges phone call

The Parma Democrat Ronald Mottl argues the federal government could save about 268 million annually if banks paid 5.5 percent interest on 4 billion in deposits. Treasury estimates show 325 million in gross interest with 46 million and 18 million paid to banks, netting 268.4 million. He urges a presidential call to Treasury Secretary William Simon.

U.S Ronald M. Mottl Parma Democrat Mottl Motts U.S. Treasury Treasury Ford William Simon

Sharing Caution From County Officials on Revenue Sharing

The National Association of Counties urges state and local governments to delay new spending under the federal general revenue sharing program amid President Ford’s proposal to extend it with 2 billion dollars for cities counties and states. Officials warn funds hinge on new oil taxes and caution that allocation formulas may not fit regional needs.

National Association of Counties Ford Congress Association

Reluctant Lenders Damned for the Defaults

AP analysis notes rising loan delinquencies and defaults across credit markets with bank and credit union tight lending practices under scrutiny. Foundation data suggests 5 or 6 of 100 families face money troubles, possibly up to 10% as recession bites. Foreclosures and total household debt climb while consumer repayment rates show mixed signals.

John Cunniff NEW York Chase Manhattan Bank New York City National Foundation For Consumer Credit The Foundation Morgan Guaranty Trust Co

Letters on Indochina aid and Florence study program

The Messenger prints letters praising Rep. Clarence Miller for opposing broader Indochina military aid and urging constituents to write against it. Also urged is Ohio University’s C U Florence Program offering Athens residents a Florence stay from March 20 to June 12 for credited courses with OA instructors. Deadline Feb 7.

Clarence Miller Washington Ford Indochina Rep. Miller Athens Italy the Messenger Ohio University C.U. Florence Florence Europe O. A Department of Comparative Arts O.U

Ziegler Lecture Controversy Prompts Campus Disinvitation

A columnist condemns Boston University for canceling Ron Ziegler's lecture on Nixon and Watergate. He argues faculty and students misjudged free speech and notes Ziegler's humor and acuity would have provided a memorable event. The piece warns other colleges not to follow the dismissal.

Washington Ron Ziegler Ziegler Boston University Nixon Georgetown University John Dean Watergate Boston U Muhammad Ali-George

Celeste Seeks Strong Start as Ohio Lt. Governor

Lt. Gov. Richard F. Celeste, 37, vows to work with Gov. Rhodes on housing for the elderly and programs for seniors while noting a bicentennial commission could fit his patriotism goals. He plans to move his family to Columbus in June and devote full effort to state duties after beating John W. Brown.

Columbus, Ohio James A. Rhodes Richard F. Celeste Celeste Rhodes Senate Cleveland Frank Lakewood Ohio Dagmar Columbus GOP John W. Brown John J. Gilligan Gilligan Chester Bowles Connecticut India

Semantics and the CIA Debates Stir Public Hysteria

The piece argues that journalistic language shapes views of the CIA, citing Yale discourse, Seymour Hersh, and The New York Times. It questions quotation mark usage, sources, and domestic spying claims, while noting critics’ calls for broader investigations into CIA activities and political influence.

CIA Yale University John Lindsay Rockefeller New York City Lindsay New York Angleton Seymour Hersh New York Times Hersh Richard Helms Senate Foreign Relations Committee White House

Most Dangerous Ever Congress Says Goldwater

Senator Barry Goldwater calls the 94th Congress probably the most dangerous in U S history criticizing Senate leadership, inexperienced House freshmen, and influence of selfish interest groups. He warns of military spending opposition and near national bankruptcy while disputing seniority rules. He adds he may be wrong.

Lawrence L. Knutson Associated Press Washington (Ap Barry Goldwater R-Ariz Goldwater Senate Mike Mansfield House House of Representatives Congress

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