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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1975
Page
1
House Democrats push for a tax cut within two months but say Ford’s broader economic and energy package needs revision. They warn the plan may fail to fix the economy and could raise fuel prices, while calling for a more dynamic program and targeted adjustments to the president’s 1974 tax rebate proposal and energy measures.
Washington AP reports mixed reactions to President Ford's State of the Union address. Main business groups mostly back tax cuts while AFL-CIO head Meany denounces the proposals as unsupportable. Industry leaders like Henry Ford II praise the plan, but NAM voices serious deficit concerns and airline boss Carlson warns taxes would raise fares. The Shah of Iran opposes higher oil prices and domestic producers fear windfall taxes will curb output.
In Columbus, Ohio, Black Elected Democrats chair accuses Gov. Rhodes admin of racism after state EEO coordinator E W McCroom is fired for filing an Implementing Rules and Regulations document without prior approval. Rep. C J McLin notes the document met legal filing requirements. McElroy confirms dismissal, calling McCroom an individual actor in a transitional period. Sommer reportedly blocked filing by McCroom.
CIA Director William E Colby testified in a closed session before the Senate Armed Services Committee about his admission that the CIA spied on antiwar groups and other dissidents in the United States. Colby declined comment on arrival for his second appearance in as many days. Chairman John C Stennis said he had been unaware of most domestic activity defended by Colby on Wednesday.
Euell Gibbons, noted for books on nutrition and foods grown without chemicals, is hospitalized in Lewisburg near his Beavertown home for bronchitis treatment. A spokesman said he was admitted Tuesday and in satisfactory condition Wednesday, with a several day stay expected.
Gov. Rhodes appointed Carl R. Johnson a Republican as chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. The position serves at the governor's discretion.
Pearl Bailey, named ambassador of love by Richard Nixon, says she plans to run for U.S. president as an independent in 1976. She adds she would prefer to run beside President Ford, whom she calls honest, while visiting Beverly Hills Country Club in Southgate, Kentucky.
Washington AP report says a unanimous Supreme Court decision elevates the role of national party conventions and their power to refuse seating delegates chosen in state elections, drawing praise from Democratic and Republican leaders for heightened party responsibilities.
Partly cloudy and colder tonight with overnight lows from 10 to 15. Friday will stay partly cloudy with highs in the lower teens. Details on Page 2.
In Washington AP reporting two more House chairmen Patman of Texas and Hays of Ohio face removal after the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee recommended stripping them of their posts. The full caucus votes today on replacements, with Reuss nominated to head Banking and Thompson to lead Administration.
Washington AF Atty Gen William B Saxbe urges a high level shake down to determine if government intelligence operations yield meaningful information or waste money He proposes a full scale inquiry into CIA FBI and military intelligence effectiveness He says aides to Nixon pressured him to halt Watergate probe but he rebuffed them He notes Rockefeller commission probe and calls for broader inquiry after it ends focusing on value for money rather than civil rights details.
NILES Ohio AP reports the week’s single number 476 and the double set 890 246 as the claimed winning results from an Ohio lottery spokesman.
John W Dean III the Watergate figure will appear on the Ohio University campus February 10 as part of the Kennedy Lecture Series final arrangements are pending He spoke in Los Angeles noting a desire to meet former President Richard Nixon Dean predicted Nixon may be remembered for good deeds despite the scandal and urged Nixon to break his silence on unanswered Watergate questions He gave no comment on Dean's remarks from Nixon.
The Ohio Senate Commerce and Labor Committee approved an emergency bill 7 to 0 to extend unemployment benefits by 13 weeks if enacted by Jan 26, bringing eligible workers to a total of 52 weeks funded by federal funds. Chairman Donald L Woodland expects swift Senate passage and House referral.
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