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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1974

Page

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Gilligan Delivers State of the State Address in Ohio

Gov. John J. Gilligan outlined three years of leadership in a 45 minute address carried by educational TV. Republicans criticized the speech as puffery with few new legislative ideas while Democrats praised it as a solid job report. He cited welfare reform proposals and ethics measures as notable points amid applause from lawmakers and officials.

Columbus Ohio John J. Gilligan Gilligan Ohio Supreme Court C. William O'Neill GOP

Governor softens plan for energy board in Ohio talks

The Democratic governor praised the legislature and said a bill creating an Emergency Energy Board would be offered in the next few days. He asserted Ohio has coal sufficiency to weather the national energy crisis and spoke briefly about tours of Orient State and other mental hospitals.

Vernal Griffe Jr New Boston Ohio Emergency Energy Board Orient State

Erased Tape Theory Challenged in Watergate Hearing

Technical experts disputed a single accidental act caused the 18.5 minute gap in the subpoenaed Watergate tape. White House lawyers blocked speculation on accidental erasures at the federal court hearing. Two Secret Service agents were to testify about access to the tape recorder used by Rose Mary Woods on October 1.

Washington White House Secret Service Rose Mary Woods Nixon

Panel says Watergate tape shows multiple button pushes

A six member panel concluded the Watergate recording button was pressed at least five times and possibly nine, regardless of foot pedal use. They warned the postdiscovery recording raises questions about who was responsible and timing. Congressional leaders from both parties called the finding damaging to President Nixon. Representative Anderson and Senator Jackson said more explanation is now required.

H.R. Haldeman Haldeman White House Watergate Prosecutor’s Office Congress Los Angeles Elliot L. Richardson Nixon John B. Anderson Illinois House Republican Conference Henry M. Jackson Wash Olympia Richard H. Bolt Massachusetts Institute _ of Technology

Kissinger Says Gap Narrowing in Suez Disengagement Talks

Secretary of State Henry Kissinger returned from Cairo reporting that differences between Israel and Egypt over disengagement on the Suez front have been substantially narrowed. After talks with Israeli officials that extended to 4 am, he said progress was being made and that he would seek Egypt's response in Israel. He hopes remaining issues will be resolved and mark a turning point in the Middle East conflict.

Anwar Sadat Israel Middle East Kissinger

Virus Threatens Ohio Pigs In Three Counties

Ohio's pig crop faces a deadly disease transmissible gastroenteritis spreading through Fayette Clarke and Madison counties. Agriculture officials warn farmers to limit visitor access as birds are suspected carriers. In other news Robert M. Duncan of Columbus rose to chief judge of the U S Court of Military Appeals succeeding William H Darden with a term to 1986.

Ohio Columbus, Ohio Ohio Department of Agriculture Fayette Clarke Madison Washington Robert M. Duncan Columbus Nixon U.S. Court of Military Appeals Duncan Ohio Supreme Court William H. Darden

Thousands Riot in Jakarta Over Economic Tensions

Thousands of students rioted in Jakarta for a second day protesting Japanese economic penetration. Officials reported seven students killed and 49 wounded after violence sparked by the visit of Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka.

Jakarta Indonesia Kakuei Tanaka Jaan

VanderLaan Wins GOP Nomination For Ford Seat

Robert VanderLaan, 43, Michigan Senate majority leader, wins the Republican nomination to the congressional seat once held by Vice President Ford. He also receives Ford's promised backing in the upcoming general election campaign.

Grand Rapids, Mich Robert VanderLaan Gerald R. Ford Michigan Senate Ford

Mantle and Ford Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

New York AP reports slugger Mickey Mantle and pitcher Whitey Ford, longtime Yankee teammates, were elected to the Hall of Fame. Mantle drew 322 votes and Ford 284 of 365 ballots, with 272 needed for election.

Mantle Ford Hall of Fame NEW York Mickey Mantle Whitey Ford New York Yankee

Weather Outlook for Bruner Terrane Area

Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with mild temperatures. Lows tonight in the mid to upper 30s and highs Thursday in the upper 50s to low 60s. Details on page 3.

Congress Cuts Nixon Requests as 1974 Budget Sees Balance

The Senate House Committee on Reduction of Federal Expenditures reports 1973 cuts of 3.3 billion to Nixon requests but overall 1974 spending up 3.5 billion. Despite the net increase, the administration projects a balanced 1974 budget with total outlays near 270 billion and a small deficit or break even.

Washington Congress Nixon Senate House Committee

Power Company Plans Aggressive Coal Mining Expansion

The Messenger reports AEP plans to nearly triple coal output in three years, expanding across Ohio and West Virginia. G W Walwork cites 1973 output at 62 million tons with 2,000 workers, projecting 18 million tons and 5,100 employees by 1976, and 50 million tons by 1981.

Wilkesville American Electric Power Co Ohio West Virginia AEP G. W. Walwork System Coal Mining Public Utility Walwork Central Southern Central Appalachian Central Coal Southern Ap Muskingum Cumberland

Treasury to start direct deposits for federal benefits

The Treasury will begin paying government benefits by electronic deposits into recipients' bank accounts starting in March for about 3.5 million SSI recipients. Expansion to 25 million Social Security recipients and two more programs is planned within two years. the goal is eventual all-federal payments by direct deposit.

Washington Treasury Department Treasury

Take the Plunge and Sell Unused Items Today

A cheerful appeal invites readers to place an Action Ad and sell valuables no longer needed. A simple order form in the classified section promises quick, money saving results and a satisfying haul from clearing space.

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