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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1976
Page
1
The Le-Ax Water Distribution Corp. schedules a membership meeting later this month to vote on loan applications to finance a water system expansion. The action centers on funding and project scope for the town’s distribution network.
The Security Bank, now housed in a new Athens building, has been sold to an 11 member corporation led by Columbus attorney William Abraham, a former Athens resident. Mayor Donald Barrett and Mrs. Charles O'Bleness cut the ribbon on Monday.
The Pomeroy Village Council agreed Monday night after a lengthy debate to cooperate with Meigs County on building a combined senior citizen and community center. Nelsonville repairs pool cost estimated at 22 000 dollars by Safety Director Wilkinson to City Council Monday night.
Editorial analyzes the Wednesday and Thursday faculty vote on unionizing at Ohio University as a gauge of confidence in the new Ping administration. The piece discusses potential implications for campus governance and academic leadership.
Our new Editorial Page cartoonist Jeff MacNelly presents a Concorde drawing. The piece appears on page 4 showcasing a humorous aviation themed panel and celebrates the artist's work.
Dan Immerfall of the United States wins bronze in the 500 meter event at the 12th Winter Olympics in Innsbruck. The U S matches its Sapporo medal total, with more medals anticipated as conditions bring cloudy skies and showers.
Cincinnati Health Commissioner Dr. Arnold Leff says hepatitis cases tied to Oakley School risen to 17 with three more infections over the weekend. Cause of outbreak remains unknown.
The U S Court of Appeals issued a stay suspending the FDA from publishing a ban on Red No 2 in the Federal Register. The dye used to color foods and cosmetics is thus kept in use until further notice while court sparring over possible cancer risks continues.
In Ellicott City Maryland David and Angie Boyter consider a second divorce after a first split in Haiti. They say tax rules favor singles over married couples and their 1975 bill would exceed 10 000 dollars if filing jointly. They view divorce as a protest against the tax system and plan to proceed if laws don’t change.
Patricia Hearst testified at her bank robbery trial about years of coercion by the Symbionese Liberation Army. She described fear of death, captivity, and torture including sexual assault and threats from SLA members who controlled her actions.
Ohio lawmakers move a property tax relief bill toward floor action as Gov. Rhodes seeks to redraw districts. The affair fuels a partisan clash over reapportionment while Senate hearings wobble on two Rhodes appointments to the State Racing Commission.
President Ford released an optimistic medical report saying all tests were normal aside from arthritis in his knees from prior surgery. Ronald Reagan, turning 65, declared himself healthy and vowed to press his campaign while criticizing administration policy.
Classified notice urges readers to mail a heartfelt message with $1.00 to be printedFriday February 3 in the issue. The item frames a love message promotion as a personal entry opportunity.
Guatemalas quake disaster official death toll reaches 17032 with 54825 injured and 221994 homes destroyed. More than 1 million people, about 1.034 million of the population, are homeless as relief pours in from the United States and other nations.
The United States and several nations pledge millions in disaster aid to Guatemala quake victims. Private agencies have committed over 13 million dollars in short term aid while the State Department reports 1.5 million dollars in government assistance including two 100 bed military hospitals and 16 Army helicopters.
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