24 Jan 1977
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1977
Page
1
Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes declares an energy emergency and asks 11 million residents to use 65 degree thermostats to ease a natural gas shortage. He meets with lawmakers and fuel officials to consider options and weighs a stronger energy crisis designation, while urging cooperation and possible clergy involvement.
Several hundred pedestrians crowded onto river ice near Cincinnati and Covington blocking a 12-barge tow moving upriver. Capt W A Boudreaux and Cincinnati police tried to clear the ice but the walkers refused, raising fears of a potential disaster on the ice.
Dayton public schools face a precarious finals week as Governor Rhodes declares an energy emergency. Superintendent John Maxwell warns of possible closures despite a plan to let about 300 seniors graduate. Gas shortages and power cuts threaten operations across Dayton, with officials predicting orders to shut down may come later in the week.
President Carter urges a global end to nuclear testing instantly and completely as part of a plan to curb, then ban, nuclear weapons. He cites possible rapid SALT ratification and argues for reducing overseas arms sales without a moratorium while pursuing limits on superpowers and stockpile reductions.
Vice President Mondale told the NATO council that Carter may increase U S investment in NATO defense despite Pentagon cuts. He stressed no drop in planned NATO spending and noted a possible growth, as he addressed allies during a 10 day tour. He also assured Belgium's premier a separate Common Market delegation at an upcoming summit.
The Defense Department outlines a standby mobilization plan with a yearly draft lottery for 20 year olds and a system to replace casualties in a major war. It envisions 650000 trained troops in six months and publicizes sequence numbers for early or delayed call.
Debra Susan Perkins, 21, of Athens has been hired as a deputy in the Athens County Sheriff's Department, possibly the county's first woman deputy, according to Sheriff Gary Efaw.
Escorted by the Secret Service Amy Carter was delayed by Washington traffic on her first day at school. First Lady Rosalynn Carter accompanied her with 9 year old daughter and explained to reporters they miscalculated travel time before their welcomed entry.
In Hanover Ohio hundreds of residents returned to their homes as ConRail traffic resumed after an early Saturday derailment. Cars carrying ethylene oxide and ammonium chloride caught fire, prompting the evacuation of about 500 people downwind from the scene due to toxic fumes. The fires were allowed to burn out and residents went home Saturday night.
In Salisbury Rhodesia Britain’s peace initiative failed as the white minority government rejected new proposals for a Geneva conference with black leaders. Ivor Richard, chairman of the Geneva talks, said negotiations are deadlocked and he feels sad and apprehensive about the colony’s future.
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