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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1976
Page
4
In a bold stance Clyde R. Bronson urges constructing the Athens West Bypass as the only viable solution. He argues delaying tactics and Route 682 improvements waste funds and endanger growth, urging state action and financial backing to proceed.
The piece argues Congress should reform the tax system to reduce refunds by the IRS. It cites last year’s 84.4 million returns, 66.5 million refunds averaging 391.35 dollars, and 26 billion dollars moved through envelopes and mail. It warns the Postal Service burden and seeks a system that withholds more accurately from taxpayers.
Gallup Princeton survey finds 25 percent of Republicans or 36 percent of those expressing an opinion back adding Independent to the GOP name. Nationwide, 21 percent identify as Republicans, 44 percent as Democrats, 35 percent independents, with 1,543 adults surveyed December 5-8.
Senate Minority Leader Michael J Maloney proposes a local powers bill allowing counties and large townships to enact laws not conflicting with state law but not to raise new taxes. The House rejected a similar constitutional amendment. Maloney cites 1857 Ham ilton County v Michels to argue for expanded home rule while critics warn of expanded bureaucracy. Further hearings promised.
Donna Schuster and Donald E. Hanson of Rochester are indicted as smugglers and conspirators over a shipment of amygdalin Laetrile or Vitamin B-17 mailed to their vitamin distribution business. They were mugged and fingerprinted by U.S. marshals this week and face fines and imprisonment if convicted.
Affidavits from U S District Court in Minneapolis recount a San Diego led scheme to ship Laetrile tablets to Minnesota. Agents Hoglund White and Lorentzen arrested Don Hanson and Donna Schuster after a warehouse and two homes were raided, triggering charges amid a firestorm over medical establishment authority and personal liberty.
The speaker says they will return to the Ziegfeld Follies during a political year to be part of the heated campaign scene. They claim familiarity with many presidential contenders and indicate a personal acquaintance with several candidates.
In Sioux City Iowa Carter leads in early polling but faces a crowded field and a large undecided vote as precinct caucuses approach. Analysts note Carter's campaign strengths and the risk of fragile momentum before large state contests.
The oil industry warns of growing dependence on foreign oil as Ford signs the energy bill. Four risk signals emerge: evading regulations to import costly oil, shutting low grade California Wilmington fields, European refinery purchases by Phillips and expansion of non oil holdings by Mobil and others, risking reduced domestic production.
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