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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1975
Page
4
A Rhodes Administration concern rises as 1 in 20 of 700 responding firms plan to move some or all operations out of Ohio this year. Most keep employment steady or grow slightly, with 10 percent aiming to add jobs and 54 percent expanding capital facilities amid power, gas, and tax issues.
The state faces an energy squeeze but has coal reserves to fuel utilities growth. Gov Rhodes pressed PUCO to boost earnings by approving rate increases and expanding natural gas recovery to 75 percent from 50 percent. Tax structure remains a hurdle as OMA plans a strong lobbying push for a fairer property tax regime.
The AP summarizes when to itemize versus take the standard deduction. It outlines thresholds for adjusted gross income, explains common itemized write offs such as charitable gifts, medical expenses, mileage, and home office deductions, and cautions on sales tax table usage and inflation adjustments.
AP analysis notes consumer fear of a worsening economy during prosperity. Auto firms raised prices and produced beyond demand, contributing to market collapse. Many bought in anticipation of higher prices. bankruptcies rise and W T Grant forecasts loss of 175 million. Government underestimated recession growth while fighting inflation.
Major bills before the 111th Ohio General Assembly include unemployment compensation expansions, eligibility changes, workmen’s compensation boosts, a $91.3 million school aid package, redistricting injunctions, Ferguson Act repeal hearings, income tax filing options, drug reform measures, utility rate reductions for seniors, nursing home sprinkler delays, residency rule changes for elections, door to door registration, sales tax exemptions on cars, minor incarceration rules, child abuse central register, and parking for disabled persons with hearings scheduled across committees.
The piece revisits the history of the House Un-American Activities Committee, arguing its work yielded valuable knowledge despite foolish critics. It cites past inquiries into Communist influence, labor, gambling, propaganda, and Soviet thought, noting both serious scholars and misinformed detractors.
The author contrasts Will Buckley with the House Committee on Un-American Activities and asserts that broader plotters opposed human freedom, crediting others with wartime victories and the spread of Soviet and Maoist influence. He notes Will cites a 1930s witness question but withholds the answer, labeling Will as a tease.
A satirical exchange imagines a Saudi sheik courting U.S. landmarks as wedding gifts from the Alamo to Grant's Tomb. The dialogue parodies bids on monuments and museums, highlighting differing sentimental values and political reactions to such extravagant offers.
Ohio manufacturers face energy and tax concerns as the Ohio Manufacturers Association reports one in five firms may move all or part of operations out of state this year. The survey of 700 manufacturers within 1,300 companies shows guarded optimism with plans to hold or slightly cut employment, expand capital facilities, and introduce new products despite energy and regulatory worries.
On January 29, 1900 the American League of Baseball Clubs formed in Philadelphia. In 1929 Seeing Eye the first dog guide school for the blind began in Nashville. 1949 Britain granted de facto recognition to Israel. 1963 France vetoed Britain’s bid to join the European Community. Ten years ago London hosted Churchill funeral leaders. Five years ago Syrian jets over Haifa caused sonic booms.
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