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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1977
Page
1
Admissions Director James Walters says Ohio University gains momentum into a predicted nationwide higher education trouble period. He reports freshmen applications this year are 21.6 percent ahead of the same period last year, reflecting growing demand.
Athens tattooist Courtney Johns aims to elevate the craft beyond old designs like flowers ribbons skulls and crossbones saying the art can be highly refined. He spoke during a shop visit last week for Page A-5.
Ohio University chemical engineering professor Dr William Baasel argues declining oil and natural gas will reshape American life. The piece notes three page A4 reports on snow’s psychological effects economic impact and government problems.
A 100 bed skilled care nursing home costing 2 million dollars will be built beside Pleasant Valley Hospital as part of a 6 million dollar expansion, marking the first facility of its kind in Mason Gallia or Meigs Counties.
Ohio schools face cooling costs and schedule shifts as frigid weather continues. Officials report low thermostat settings, shifted calendars, and some closures to save gas and fuel oil while budgets adjust to higher utility bills and postponed activities.
Hard line Gulf states raised prices a New Year to squeeze the West, but cheaper oil and weak demand cut export volumes and revenues. Iraq seeks OPEC talks while Iran trims its budget amid a 38 percent drop in oil purchases and Kuwait absorbs losses with abroad holdings.
William L. Krabach retiring director of the Department of Administrative Services asks Attorney General William J. Brown for a formal ruling on whether the new privacy law allows open access to traditionally confidential records. He cites five areas where records are kept closed to protect individuals or employers including doctor patient and lawyer client information. Krabach notes concerns over penalties for releasing information while acknowledging some records like teacher certifications and grant applications may be public. Brown previously rejected a similar request as too general, and the Open Records Act issue is pending in Cuyahoga County Court.
Washington AP reports a federal plan created in 1973 to compel utilities to switch from oil to coal has yet to save a gallon in three years. Orders will start May with 74 operating plants and 143 planned to be converted, potentially cutting oil use by four million barrels daily by 1985.
Dissident Weather Underground members claim leadership intends to end violence and pursue above ground politics while Dohrn breaks from the leadership. Officials say they know nothing on surrender plans though Takeover confirms some dissident statements.
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