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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1976
Page
1
State transportation officials say traffic may not be allowed on the Route 50E extension and Stimson Avenue interchange in Athens until this spring.
Snow flurries are possible with lows in the teens to 20s tonight. A 60 percent chance tonight and 40 percent Saturday. Highs will be in the mid to upper 20s with continued unsettled conditions. Details, Page 10.
State regulators schedule a January 28 public hearing in Columbus to decide if Columbia Gas may bill residential customers for part of the high priced gas channeled to industry.
Republican members selected Robert Taft II to fill the vacancy left by Frank Mayfield of Cincinnati. Taft, heir to a political dynasty, won the party caucus Thursday to become the new Ohio House representative.
In Columbus Ohio the House rejected a proposed constitutional amendment to expand county self government by three votes short of the three fifths needed for ballot placement. The measure faced opposition over township authority and would not grant new taxing power. The House also passed a petition reform measure and a separate bill raising fees for licensing and inspection of food services.
Budget Director James T. Lynn says the 1977 federal budget will separate affordable tasks from aspirational aims and move toward a balanced deficit of about 40 billion. President Ford will unveil a spending plan near 395 billion with a 10 billion tax cut, defense rising above 100 billion, and proposed state turnover of health and Medicaid funds.
Washington reports that governors will likely raise cigarettes liquor and gasoline levies while avoiding broad tax hikes due to elections and recession. A survey notes spending growth outpaces revenue with states seeking cuts, higher fees, and delayed construction to tighten budgets.
A GAO study warns removing price controls on natural gas would lift residential bills by about 94 dollars annually by 1980 compared with regulated pricing and reduce the gap to around 10 dollars by 1985. It notes interstate supplies would still prioritise homes even under deregulation.
Sara Jane Moore received a life sentence from U S District Court Judge Samuel Conti after a rambling defense of radical beliefs. The judge condemned her as misguided and noted harsh penalties deter crime. Moore said she regretted losing her freedom and acknowledged her anger at the President. Moore could be parole eligible in 15 years. her son Frederick Aalberg remains in juvenile custody.
U S backed forces falter as Soviet supported MPLA troops with Cuban help push toward Zaire border. A Soviet cargo ship reportedly lands arms in Luanda while UNITA fades under Cuban and Russian assistance and South African withdrawals loom. Congress remains split on aiding Angola.
A federal judge in San Francisco planned to decide if Patricia Hearst must endure another interview with Dr. Harry Kozol. Prosecutors warn of barring defense psychiatrists if she declines, deeply affecting Bailey's strategy as the bank robbery trial approaches. Kozol defended his conduct, saying Hearst grew tearful only when asked about slain SLA member Willie Wolfe.
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