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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1976
Page
4
Karl W Runser serves as managing editor while Roy Cross handles district editor duties guiding coverage and newsroom operations for the paper. Both are key figures shaping local reporting and editorial direction.
The piece explains the 394 billion federal budget figure by converting it into tangible terms. It notes the figure would span 547,344 miles at one dollar per inch and could fund 39.4 million 10 000 a year jobs, then comments on likely congressional rejection as insufficient for what is deemed needed.
The ERDA Portsmouth facility could expand for more gaseous diffusion or host one of three new centrifuge enrichment plants under a federal plan to open private industry to nuclear enrichment. The centrifuge option requires billions through 1986 87, while a possible doubling of Portsmouth diffusion capacity is also studied. The city stands to gain jobs and tax revenue regardless of the path.
Washington reports show Treasury Secretary William Simon's plan to scrap personal income tax deductions in exchange for lower rates drawing mixed signals from the Ford White House. President Ford resists a risked political clash, while Senator Edward Kennedy hails the plan for closing loopholes. Liberal allies praise it cautiously, fearing redistribution of income and higher taxes on top earners.
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak report that Simon’s tax plan draws vocal resistance from Sen. Russell Long and other critics while presidential advisers show cautious interest. Ford delays pushing the plan, hoping to avoid alarming interests and lawmakers, signaling ongoing pressure in months ahead.
Ohio State economist Dr. Frederick Stocker tells the Joint Economic Conference that four myths shape tax policy harming the economy. He cites Ohio ranking 42nd in per capita tax revenue, notes taxes affect real incomes, warns against broad tax exemptions and freezes, and urges reform focused on business taxes for uniform application.
Consumer opinion questions Palmolive P300 claims about germ-killing soap and notes test marketing flopped. The piece later reviews soap science the role of surfactants, and warns CR subscriptions are not a good buy while promoting Army survival booklets and guide publications with prices and order numbers.
George Gallup reports a virtual tie between Sen. Hubert Humphrey and President Gerald Ford in a nationwide test election. Ford leads 48 to 46 percent with 6 percent undecided, narrowing since December. When George Wallace is included, Ford 36 percent, Humphrey 37 percent, Wallace 23 percent.
A 1924 Gallup poll quotes critics saying Republicans have only two viable presidential candidates while Democrats claim a larger field. Interviews with 1,118 registered voters out of 1,572 adults were conducted January 25, reflecting national trends.
The State of the Union highlights rising crime, especially 1974 increases from 8.6 to 10.2 million incidents, with a focus on under 18 arrests, female violent offenders, and states bearing most costs. Ford calls for more judges, prosecutors, marshals, four new federal prisons, and mandatory sentences for gun and hard drug offenses to curb recidivism.
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