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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1974

Page

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Action Planned Against Illegal Gas Prices

Federal energy chief William E. Simon says criminal action will be taken against gas stations charging illegal prices. He cites fines and referral to the Justice Department and discusses pressuring oil companies to cap sales at 10 gallons per customer.

Washington Federal Energy William E. Simon ABC Simon Federal Energy Office Justice Department Gulf Oil Standard Oil Ohio

Plane crash kills several in Johnstown tragedy

A Beechcraft 99 commuter plane clipped approach lights near Johnstown Cambria County Airport. Fifteen passengers and two crew members were aboard. six were killed, including Mrs. Richard H. Mayer and her son and daughter. The pilot died. copilot and three others wounded. A ninealarms rescue effort followed as bystanders aided victims until ambulances arrived.

Johnstown Richard H. Mayer Johnstown Tribune-Democrat Richard Susan Imhoff David Hamula Cindy Imhoff Susan David Brannan Air Force Galitzia Gerald Knouff

Self-Styled Rationing Plans Emerge in Phoenix

In Phoenix a service station, run by Fred Warrick, sells regular gasoline at 44 cents after 4 p.m. or Saturdays only to customers who buy a $10 coupon book. Coupons cover 100 gallons for late hours but may be used for oil, services, or accessories. The plan faces scrutiny from IRS and Justice Department over price controls.

U.S. News & World Report Simon Associated Press Phoenix Ariz Fred Warrick Warrick Shell Station Jack Schrieber Internal Revenue Service Economic Stabilization Office Justice Department IRS Washington, D.C New York Chicago Portland Ore Mike Thomas Arco Station Thomas

Ford backs Nixon on subpoenas but seeks criminal evidence

Vice President Ford says Nixon was right to reject Senate subpoenas but should provide any evidence of criminal activity to the Watergate committee. He favors trimming the committee request, sees possible compromise, and urges continuing Operation Candor to restore public confidence.

Washington Gerald R. Ford Nixon Senate Ford White House NBC Meet the Press Middle East

Israelis and Egyptians resume Geneva troop pullback talks

Israeli and Egyptian envoys met in Geneva to resume discussions on troop withdrawals. Reports said Israel might offer to pull back 18 miles from the Suez Canal while seeking Egyptian reductions east of the waterway. Negotiations continued between Israeli Maj Gen Gur Col Sion and Egyptian Brig Gen el Magdoob Col Howaidi.

Associated Press Geneva Israel Suez Canal United States Egypt Mordechai Gur Dov Sion

Faulkner Resigns Post as Northern Ireland Leader

Brian Faulkner announced his resignation today as leader of the Unionist party in Belfast. He remains chief executive of the Northern Ireland government after last week's party council defeat on power sharing with the Roman Catholic minority. Fawcett Continues In Position In Indianapolis Indiana Former Ohio State University president Novice G Fawcett will continue as acting commissioner for higher education for three months. The State Commission on Higher Education extended its contract with the Academy for Educational Development to provide his temporary services. Perk May Seek Senate Seat Cleveland Ohio Cleveland Mayor Ralph J Perk has the backing of Montgomery County Republican Chairman Charles D Ross to run for the GOP nomination for Ohio US Senate. Lt Gov John W Brown would seek re election instead of the senate run.

Faulkner Belfast Northern Ireland Brian Faulkner Unionist Fawcett Indianapolis, Ind Ohio State University Novice G. Fawcett Indiana State Commission On Higher Education The Academy For Educational Development Dr. Fawcett Perk Senate Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland Ralph J. Perk Montgomery County GOP Ohio U.S Charles D. Ross John W. Brown

Budget Plans Planned by Nixon on Budget and State of the Union

President Nixon focuses on finalizing the federal budget for FY 1975 and drafting the State of the Union message. Roy Ash of the Office of Management and Budget arrived in San Clemente to participate in last minute budget decisions for the more than 300 billion dollar budget beginning July 1.

Nixon

Weather forecast for tonight and Tuesday

Partly cloudy and cold tonight with lows around 12. Tuesday will be fair with highs in the 30s. Details appear on page 2.

Ohio Committees Review Abortion Rules and 19 Day Senate Seat

Ohio legislative committees plan hearings this week on abortion regulation in light of a Supreme Court decision and explore a bid to end the 19 day U S Senate term in 1974. The Senate Judiciary Committee resumes hearings on a House bill revising abortion rules while the House State Government panel weighs ending the short term Senate seat.

Columbus Ohio U.S. Supreme Court U.S 110Th Ohio General Assembly Senate Judiciary Committee Senate Committee Paul E. Gillmor Port Clinton House State Government Committee

Jury resumes Kent probe witnesses to testify

A Kent State shootings grand jury in Cleveland aims to hear a photographer who captured the fatal confrontation and other witnesses this week. John Filo, an AP photographer then a Kent State student, is subpoenaed with about 160 photos. several National Guardsmen may also testify.

Kent Cleveland, Ohio Kent State University Ohio National Guard U.S Frank J. Battisti John Filo Natrona Heights Filo Kent State Associated Press Springfield National Fred F. Densky Akron Firestone Tire & Rubber Co

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