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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1974
Page
1
President Nixon calls for unprecedented diplomatic action to tackle a global energy problem. In a Thursday letter to oil producing nations he warns world prosperity and stability depend on choosing cooperation over increased tension.
Gov. John Gilligan calls for a seven member energy board and an executive director to craft long range plans for Ohio energy use and conservation amid a 4.5 percent 1974 fuel shortage. He notes Ohio relies heavily on coal for electricity and functions with a modest petroleum share.
Kissinger warns that unilateral oil deals could shock world economies and hurt developing nations. He says a proposed oil bill could cost up to 30 billion dollars, urging international cooperation as the United States aims for long term energy self sufficiency and possible surplus in 10 to 15 years.
A section of Hastings Road is collapsing amid heavy rainfall with groundwater undermining the roadway. A three foot by two foot crack near the Stimson Avenue bridge prompted closures of Hastings Road and Rock Riffle Road, while other areas buckled and floodwater rose. A highway field office building shifted as a hillside settled, prompting evacuations and structural cracks in the basement.
A 25 year old woman in Cape South Africa delivered three boys and three girls via caesarean after a full term. The newborns weighed between 2 pounds 2 ounces and 4 pounds 4 ounces. Doctors say all have a good chance of survival.
Vice President Gerald Ford reports White House support for his compromise on releasing tapes and documents to the Senate Watergate Committee. Chief of Staff Alexander Haig Jr. indicated backing for the plan.
Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger flew toward the Middle East with high hopes to grease a path to a ceasefire around the Suez Canal. He stopped in Madrid to meet Spain's new foreign minister Pedro Cortina.
Weather forecasts call for cloudy and colder conditions tonight and Saturday with a chance of snow flurries. Tonight lows drop to the low to mid 20s, with Saturday highs in the upper 20s.
An early morning propane tank explosion at a large St Paul complex damaged two buildings as firefighters battled a tanker fire. Four people died including three firefighters and a resident. nine were injured. Hundreds evacuated as flames reached Bellows Court and Charlton Arms.
A 14 year old Ron Krasinski spotted a wheel in deep snow off I 271 near Akron saving Ruth Harris from a 45 hour entrapment in a wrecked car. Harris, 56, was found by deputies after being missing since Tuesday. She survived with frostbite and exposure as temps dipped near zero to the teens. Weather forecasters say flurries persist through tonight and Saturday with lows near zero to the teens and highs in the 20s, while flash flood warnings continue for southeastern Ohio.
The Nixon administration weighs extending wage and price controls beyond April. John Dunlop says a decision will come within weeks, with hearings set for Jan 31 and his Feb 6 appearance. Inflation, energy concerns, and congressional sentiment influence the outlook as options range from full lifting to standby reimposition authority.
An advertising pitch touts rapid buyer reach through an Action Ad. It claims placement in over 16,000 daily homes and cites responsive readership to urge advertisers to try the service.
Backers of the federal Equal Rights Amendment for women expect passage with AFL CIO backing and Gov. Gilligan support. Senate action hinges on the Financial Institutions, Insurance, and Elections Committee, which last year killed the measure 6-3. Senate sponsor Sen. Marigene Valiquette and committee chair Sen. Stanley Aronoff foresee a fast path, though a procedural hurdle remains. The controversy centers on reviving the measure after last year’s votes and labor pressure following the Miami convention endorsement.
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