11 Feb 1975
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1975
Page
1
Gov James R Rhodes outlines a $3.5 billion transportation program funded by a 0.1 cent per gallon rise in Ohio's gas tax, plus $183 billion in federal funds. The plan funds highways, rail, mass transit, and local projects, aims to create tens of thousands of construction jobs, and includes subsidies for rail service and city mass transit upgrades.
Gov James A Rhodes proposes asking voters for a nine to ten percent rem increase in the gasoline tax to finance a 1640 billion bond package for Ohio transportation. The state controlling board rejected a $30,000 request to hire a consultant to interpret the Crilgan report, calling it duplicative review of a lengthy six volume study.
Gov James A Rhodes outlined a 164 billion transportation bond plan headlined by 1025 million for completing the interstate system and local projects, 400 million for capital improvements, 55 million for rail commuter service, 85 million for city mass transit, and 10 million for county airports. Readiness includes specific Southeastern Ohio routes with 12 million for US 33 bypass and Burr Oak Lake work, plus 350 thousand for Athens area projects. A public meeting at 7:30 tonight in the City-County Health Building will discuss these district projects.
Senator Robert Dole proposed a compromise to avert a clash over energy policy. His amendment would preserve the $1 per barrel levy on imported oil while delaying the remaining $2 levy for 90 days if Congress fails to present an alternative.
President Ford told the Kansas Legislature he will propose an energy related tax rebate to help farmers and said the farmer will receive fuel to do his job as energy costs rise. He ordered drafting of a rebate program to offset higher costs from conservation measures with details coming in weeks. The claim followed his cross country push for the energy agenda and a meeting with Southwest governors in Houston.
Retired US Army aviators working for Bell Helicopter International train the Shah of Iran s emerging army in air mobile warfare. The program aims to create the Iron Sky Cavalry with helicopter gunships and assault helicopters. The contract, separate from Vinnell s Saudi program, involves Iran directly, with schools planned in Tehran and Isfahan.
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger expresses hope for progress as he holds a second meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin in Jerusalem. He plans to visit Cairo on Wednesday to gauge Egyptian demands and potential concessions before returning to Israel for further talks.
Margaret Thatcher won the Conservative leadership with 14 votes, becoming the party’s first female leader and potential first female prime minister. She defeated four male rivals, with Willix Whitelaw second, and Heath ousted after two national election losses.
President Ford will announce the release of $2 billion in impounded highway funds to spur job creation. Officials expect 140000 to 300000 new jobs as part of the Kansas Legislature address.
A Pacific Coast dock agreement seals 12 000 stevedores and ship clerks from layoffs for economic or technological reasons for 22 years. The pact guarantees 36 hour weeks or $234 weekly pay starting March 1 with raises to $250 July 1 and $270 July 1 1976. Harry Bridges led the ILWU in negotiations.
Russians begin a two week training at NASA Johnson Space Center after touring US space facilities in Florida and Disney World They join American astronauts to prepare for a July joint space mission before departing Cape Canaveral Fla.
Detroit based AP reports that truck sales, long seen as a barometer of the U.S. economy, have fallen sharply. Analysts warn the downturn could extend for an extended period, impacting manufacturers and suppliers nationwide.
Weather forecast notes cloudy and cold tonight with a possible change to snow. Lows expected in the upper 20s to low 30s. Clouds persist Wednesday with highs in the 40s. Details on Page 2.
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