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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1977
Page
4
Readers debate senior housing and 10 story Kurtz Street project urging single level options. They call for guideline changes, dialog with officials, and question federal and state antipurity laws.
National conservatives announce a shadow cabinet to watch the Carter administration. Meetings planned in Washington every other month with press conferences and possible televised events. The Conservat ive Caucus sponsors the project, aiming to reveal policy differences and fiscal aims to the public.
Astronomy News says a flying mountain of rock about a quarter mile wide named 1976 UA passed by Earth during the last two weeks of October, coming within 750000 miles at its closest approach, about three lunar distances. Hermes in 1937 came closer.
GEORGE GALLUP reports Princeton survey findings on parental views about television violence and crime. Most parents see a relationship, favor limiting violence after 10 pm, and oppose boycotting sponsors though about a third support it.
Will Rogers notes that many Americans survive on nothing for a year while Congress delays funds for employment. He argues the nation proves its toughness as people endure hardship and still persevere until aid arrives. December 21, 1930.
Ohioans in the north see energy and environmental problems as more serious than those in the south. A survey by William B. Moreland for the Ohio Energy Resource and Development Agency shows regional attitudes vary, with energy named as a top concern in Cleveland and rural areas leaning north. Conservation efforts are higher in the rural and northern regions, and views on deregulation of natural gas show more rural agreement than disagreement.
A commentary on the public’s mixed attitudes toward money and politicians notes Congress raised salaries by 28 percent, with salaries now at 57 500 for servants and 230 000 less than GM VP earnings in 1975. The piece explores how voters judge political compensation and value.
Peregrine Worsthorne criticizes British policy on Rhodesia, noting Henry Kissinger’s interim plan for two-year majority rule with black and white councils and ministers. He argues American pressure could push moderates forward, end economic sanctions, and curb terrorism by Front Line presidents facing protracted conflict.
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