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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1976
Page
6
In a push to amend the open meetings Sunshine Law Democrats seek to carve out political caucuses from public access. The piece argues for a precise definition to separate private party strategy from public business while preserving public access to government proceedings.
The editorial lauds President Ford's State of the Union as a turning point urging a return to common sense and Paine era realism. It calls for balanced budgets within three years, tax incentives, social security funding, and continued defense, urging Congress to shore up weak policies and pursue restrained federal spending.
The prime rate sits at 6.75 percent and may drop to 6.50 while the Dow Jones average advances. Investors use these indicators to gauge the economy, noting easier money, inflation concerns, and shifting Fed policy as risks and drivers for market movement.
The Postal Service says first class mail now matches air mail in speed, but a 17 cent air mail rate remains due to legal limits. Officials admit many still use old stamps and designations while surveys on usage have stopped.
NSF chief Dr. H Guyford Stever faces Rep. John B Conlan in a prolonged struggle over the foundation's role in curriculum development. Conlan seeks to end federal funding and promotion of teaching materials, arguing textbooks should be produced by private sector with state and local help.
A reader shares a kid crafted granola recipe using graham crackers and peanut butter with toasted oats and coconut and notes optional raisins. The piece then questions studies on DDT and economics citing Clemson University, EPA bans, and a Wall Street Journal critique of data methods and political blame.
Ohio lawmakers consider a constitutional amendment to allow the state to issue bonds for capital improvements like highways and prisons. Rep Marcus Roberto proposes a six percent tax revenue cap replaced by a flexible debt retirement limit. Governor Rhodes backs bond-financed growth. debate centers on replacing the 1851 $750,000 debt ceiling with a backable bonding fund.
The nonpartisan Ohio Constitutional Revision Commission and the Ohio AFL-CIO push for the policy as an alternative to the Rhodes package. The Ohio Contractors Association cites a $60 000 projected cost for a $30 000 house by 2000, arguing bond financing offers tax advantages and lower interest than inflation.
The Security Council debate on Palestine shows Israelis should change strategy as Syrians push rights for Palestinians while the United States signals veto risks. Arab moderates seek Geneva involvement with PLO access, while Israel risks further isolation if the current path repeats. Rabin should propose engagement with Syrians and the PLO when visiting Washington later this month.
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