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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1976
Page
9
Draft House intelligence committee report says U S government undervalued weapons supplied to anti Soviet factions in Angola. CIA allegedly transferred far more weapons than the $25 million price tag implies using excess defense materiel rules.
Ohio faces rail network collapse as Consolidated Rail Corp. plans to drop 850 miles. Congress backs a subsidy to share losses, but Ohio may be excluded. Rep. Arthur Wilkowski has pressed for state action through an Ohio Rail Transportation Authority.
In a nationally broadcast State of the Union, Ford urged a $10 billion tax cut and spending restraint while proposing a Social Security payroll tax hike, Medicare changes, and welfare reforms. He defended a stronger defense budget and unveiled plans to spur investment and housing subsidies amidst congressional clashes.
Lawmakers propose a new mental health bill after tours of Cleveland Toledo Columbus Cincinnati and Dayton claiming state land sales could seed bond funding for operation and construction. The plan would raise federal funds by meeting standards at state hospitals and facilities for the mentally retarded and create a statewide advisory committee and expanded medical internship programs.
A federal jury convicted Rev. David N. Bubar and Dennis C. Tiche of four counts each for plotting to destroy a Sponge Rubber plant in Shelton. The case, tied to nine other defendants, involved interstate travel to commit arson and explosives charges. Sentencing awaits a three-month trial, with appeals planned by defendants.
An uprising in a maximum security wing of Trenton State Prison ended at dawn after a 10 hour standoff marked by a fatal inmate shooting and multiple injuries. Officials said the revolt appeared to be an attempted breakout with a van linked to the plot.
Logan A county records show 9814 titles issued in Hocking County in the past year. Of these 1109 were new car titles, 89 replacements, and 205 voided. August led new car sales with 119. Motorcycle titles numbered 162 and 73 house trailers titles were issued.
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