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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1975

Page

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GOP Warns of Court Test Dems Open Redistrict Effort

In Columbus the 111th General Assembly opened with Democrats pushing six procedural bills to end the session, while Republicans warn they may sue to block the measures. Sen. Van Meter protested a rule allowing the majority leader to sign bills in place of the lieutenant governor, a change Democrats defended as within the presiding officer role.

Gop Columbus Ohio Gilligan 111Th General Assembly Senate John W. Brown Senate Democrats Oliver Ocasek Akron van Meter Ocasek Ashland A. G. Lancione Bellaire Vernal G. Riffe Jr New Boston Riffe General Assembly Lancione

Lavelle Named OU Trustee in Ohio Governor Moves

Gov. John Gilligan appoints Athens attorney William A. Lavelle to the Ohio University board of trustees replacing William L. Kircher who will join the University of Cincinnati board. Lavelle serves until May 13, 1981 and is the only Athens resident on OU’s panel. Kircher, 59, leaves OU after nine years and moves to Wyoming Ohio to take a UC post. Gilligan’s broader appointment set shapes Ohio congressional redistricting and tax and election board changes as part of a Democrat push before Rhodes takes office.

John Gilligan Ohio University William A. Lavelle Athens Democratic Party Democratic National Committee Gilligan Lavelle William L. Kircher University of Cincinnati OU Board of Trustees Kircher Cincinnati Wyoming Ohio Kricher Natural Resources William B. Nye Ohio Environmental Board of Review House Vernon F. Cook Cuyahoga Falls John J. Gilligan GOP James A. Rhodes Rhodes Department of Taxation Ted W. Brown

Compromise Possible on Charge for Food Stamps

Washington AP report on Ford administration plans to raise food stamp costs by charging a flat 30 percent of net income, sparking protests and possible congressional action. The decision, set for March 1, faces criticism from recipients and lawmakers as talks of compromise continue.

Washington Ford Administration Congress Agriculture Department Department Ford

Auto Sales Decline Deepens Layoffs Fears in 1974

DETROIT AP Ameri cans bought 23 percent fewer cars in 1974 than 1973 as the auto industry entered its second worst performance in 11 years. December sales fell 25 percent from a year earlier and 280,000 workers faced layoffs as plants closed to reduce inventories.

Detroit

Ford energy plan warns of sacrifice and tax aid talk

Treasury Secretary Simon says President Ford will unveil an energy conservation program requiring personal sacrifice from Americans and may include tax cuts and unemployment help. Greenspan warns unemployment could rise to 6.5 percent in 1976 as recovery delays. Ford aides outline anti inflation and recession strategies without fuel rationing, with oil price moves potentially returning funds via tax cuts. Car sales fall, debt reduction rises as consumer confidence sags.

Washington Treasury William E. Simon Ford Simon Alan Greenspan Greenspan Council of Economic Advisers Joint Economic Committee New Orleans American Farm Bureau Federation

Clemency drive taps radio hope for 31 January deadline

The Presidential Clemency Board urges radio and TV stations to air 30 and 60 second reminders that January 31 is the clemency deadline for draft evaders and deserters. Only 900 of 100,000 eligible applied, due to lack of awareness and distrust.

Washington Charles E. Goodell Goodell Lewis W. Walt Theodore M. Hesburgh Aida Casanas O'Connor Canada

U.S. Ponders Steps to Bolster Saigon Support

Washington officials weigh options as North Vietnamese forces overrun Phuoc Binh and Tay Ninh bases. Analysts say Hanoi Viet Cong aim to topple the Saigon coalition and reestablish control, with NSC assessing South Vietnam policy and potential aid shifts.

Washington U.S South Vietnam Phuoc Binh Phuoc Long Saigon Vietnam

Ships Sail Disputed Destination From Subic Bay

The Defense Department said the carrier Enterprise and escort ships left Subic Bay in the Philippines with no confirmed destination. Maj. Gen. Winant Sidle denied any plan to enter South Vietnamese waters, noting the fleet was headed southwest away from the Vietnamese coast.

Washington Defense Department Enterprise U.S. Navy Philippines Subic Bay Bataan Winant Sidle Pentagon South Vietnamese Sidle South Vietnam

Guard Ordered In After Indian Demonstrators Seize Wisconsin Estate

In Gresham Wisconsin the National Guard will oversee law enforcement at a religious estate occupied by 45 Indian demonstrators last week. Gov Patrick Lucey says a 250 man detachment was requested to relieve deputies and police.

Striking Columbus Teachers Face Court Restraining Order

Columbus school officials planned to seek a temporary restraining order from Franklin County Common Pleas Court to force striking teachers to return to their jobs.

Columbus Ohio Franklin County Common Pleas Court

Obituaries and weather notes amid page clues

The fragment lists sections including obituaries and weather with a cloudy outlook. Weather forecasts show tonight and Wednesday with a chance of rain, and temperatures in the upper 30s to upper 40s. The page references television and editorial items and mentions several unnamed entries.

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