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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1977
Page
3
The piece portrays Senator Howard Metzenbaum as a constant critic of oil profits and energy policy. It argues he favors government control of domestic oil profits, questions Carter's leadership, and mocks his alleged focus on rip offs and job losses.
Area homeowners are urged not to misread a brief warm spell. Despite melting snow and ice, energy emergency conditions persist and continued efforts to cut home energy use, especially natural gas, remain essential.
The piece notes extreme cold last month nearly drained gas reserves despite allocation cuts. It cites the Emergency Natural Gas Act of 1977 enabling Columbia Gas to buy extra supplies, with stock rebuilding taking months. Homeowners are urged to reduce consumption as six more winter weeks loom.
Charles W. Earns argues Ohio must keep using Ohio coal past June 1, blasting EPA rules, gas shortages, and policy critics. He urges miners, truckers, and voters to pressure Governor Rhodes, lawmakers, and senators to protect jobs and fuel supply.
Karns of McArthur describes himself as a coal miner who is poor and handicapped and asserts he can see clearly that something must be done to improve Ohio. He voices a plea for action to benefit the state and its workers.
A reader laments police towing during cold weather and urges leniency for stalled cars, while praising Mount St. Mary Hospital supporters and a reliable newspaper carrier Miss Debbie White for dedication. The column ends with a call to recognize dependable service and civic effort.
A Gallup Poll suggests 41 percent of Americans would not find cutting driving by 25 percent difficult, while 23 percent say it would be fairly hard and 32 percent very hard. The survey links driving reduction to lower oil imports and energy policy debate as Carter aims for an April 20 energy plan submission.
Will Rogers declares he will travel to Washington D C as a one man delegation from the American Comedians Association to press for aid for comedians. He says professional humorists have suffered more than any industry amid political folly and costly talent.
Washington essay explains the energy crisis through a glossary of terms retelling gas heat snow ice salt and wind chill as evolving threats. It links rising insurance rates and potholes to ice and salt use while noting political timing affects repairs and planning.
The wind chill reaches extreme lows keeping many inside while slush forms at curbs and intersections from melted ice. Gas companies warn of shortages blamed on price freezes and government regulation, prompting questions about supply and motives amid the winter.
Ohio faces a possible tax hike as severe winter and natural gas shortages threaten state revenues. Budget Director William Wilkins notes energy crisis impacts on income and sales taxes, while Democrats fear political fallout and question budget funding. Rhetoric centers on energy costs, jobs, and education spending.
Addresses for Ohio legislators in the 17th 91st and 92nd districts include Sen Oakley Collins in Columbus and Representatives Claire Ball Ronald James in Athens Ironton Columbus. Listed offices provide street addresses and phone numbers for contact.
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