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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1976
Page
1
Athens police plan a meeting tonight to review the citys latest 4 percent pay raise proposal amid a work slowdown that could trigger a walkout as soon as this weekend.
The city council examined a deed for Bundy Cemetery, an historic final resting place older than Wellston. Bundy Cemetery, formerly in Vinton County, is now within city boundaries. Local page 16.
Majority Democrats in the Ohio legislature warn they will issue subpoenas if Republican department heads balk at cooperation in a forthcoming review of the state's two year budget. The brief also notes weather details with tonight's lows around 10 and Saturdays in the mid to upper 20s with a small chance of snow.
Akron reporting that Hawthorn State Hospital superintendent fired 12 workers including the security chief on charges of patient abuse. The moves followed a Summit County grand jury indictment of 14 people in the same probe.
Gov. James A. Rhodes signs enabling act allowing the University of Cincinnati to transfer to state control. City voters must approve the move in June to implement the bill, potentially making Cincinnati the 12th state university in Ohio.
Sen Robert Byrd of West Virginia announces entry into the 1976 Democratic presidential race. He plans to contest the May 11 West Virginia primary as the 11th candidate and may keep options open for other state primaries.
The government proposed a ban on DES as a growth stimulant in cattle and sheep due to residues found in animal livers. DES is a synthetic female hormone linked to cancer in test animals. Congress may ban its use in livestock feed and restrict its use in humans.
Two residents died after collapses related to the week’s snow and cold. An Athens County man, 69, died of a heart attack while shoveling snow on Long Bottom Route 1. A 75 year old Athens County woman, Mrs Pherice Wingett, died after collapsing outside her Selby Road home. Both deaths tied to exposure and heart failure as roads remained slick and schools closed. County officials noted the body of Mrs Wingett found by a neighbor after a day in snow. Authorities urged extreme caution for travelers as temperatures dropped to 3 degrees.
The government reports December wholesale farm prices fell four tenths of one percent, easing inflation in a sluggish year for unemployment which stayed at 8.3 percent with 7.8 million Americans jobless. Total employment rose 230,000 to 85.5 million, led by nonagricultural and service sectors, while extended benefits shrink as states lose eligibility. Ohio among states affected.
Ohio researchers report a rural population revival in Appalachia counties as urban losses accelerate. Dr. Donald W. Thomas cites inflation, unemployment, and changing values attracting migrants to counties such as Adams Highland Pike Scioto Jackson Vinton Gallia and Meigs, aided by coal demand and lower living costs.
In Columbus the PUCO debated blocking Columbia Gas from letting residential customers share in high priced emergency gas for other users. A Thursday meeting ended without a decision amid interruptions by former Senator Metzenbaum. The issue centers on Columbia’s $33.7 million natural gas purchase late last year.
Tokyo reports China mourning Premier Chou En-lai who died at 78. Speculation centers on Teng Hsiao-ping as his likely successor and Wang Hung-wen possibly inheriting Chou's party mantle. Funeral set for January 15 in Beijing. Mao leads 107 member committee.
Gladys McClain of Route 5 Athens advertised a 1965 Mustang and drew 50 inquiries the first buyer purchased it, but 49 others continued calling. The text notes ongoing efforts to work for clients.
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