28 Jan 1977
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1977
Page
1
Gov. Rhodes ordered state employees to leave work early and nonessential services to close by noon as a major winter storm hit Ohio. The move aimed to protect gas supplies for homes amid subzero forecasts and a broader energy crisis affecting schools, stores, and industrial users.
Ohio New York and New Jersey declared energy emergencies as a severe natural gas shortage spurred by an Arctic cold threaten 250000 additional layoffs atop 400000 already unemployed. Governors urged federal action and states ordered measures to cut gas use while expectations of unemployment benefits and food stamps rose.
The Messenger plans to publish Sunday edition despite severe weekend weather and curtailed operations. Offices closed until Monday to conserve fuel. News, circulation, and ads can be reached by phone Saturday for Sunday service.
Congress acts quickly on President Carter's emergency energy proposals seeking authority to allocate natural gas, lift some price controls, and direct gas to shortages. Lawmakers from gas states demand guarantees the move won’t block long term decontrol. amendments already filed.
Washington AP reported that President Carter might veto his 31.2 billion economic stimulus if Congress adds too much. Top officials defended the package before the House Budget Committee as lawmakers pressed for firm limits of 15.5 billion this year and 15.7 billion next year.
In Columbus Ohio Governor James A Rhodes declares an energy crisis and orders 24 hour alert in the Transportation Department to move supplies and people. He asks the Defense Department for air cargo planes to deliver fuel oil to areas of special need and directs mobilization of motor transport to haul fuel oil. He also seeks restoration of an 18 percent daily reduction from Columbia Gas Transmission Co by the Federal Power Commission.
Near zero temperatures could help raise water levels by lifting dam wickets on the Ohio River to free clogged routes at dams 50 51 and 52. The Army Corps of Engineers works overnight to move tows and hopes for ice to stay put so that fuel oil coal and salt shipments can reach Pennsylvania West Virginia and Illinois towns.
Senate leader Oliver Ocasek and Speaker Vernal Griffie plan an education bill next week to cut the mandated 182 school days as Ohio faces an energy shortage. Gov. Rhodes declared an energy crisis while noting no power to force school closures. many districts have already shut or reduced days due to gas shortages.
Businesses and offices in Athens and surrounding areas closed as Ohio University suspended operations this morning. Essential services like heating, food, security, and health centers remained open while many public offices and nonessential businesses paused activities for the weekend. Emergency plans were activated and city workers were sent home or recalled as needed.
Athens City officials near a tentative deal with Bremen chemical firm to buy one million cubic feet of natural gas likely stretching to mid February. City Hall may add wood burning stoves to supplement gas heat as curtailments loom. Ten Athens County towns sign a proclamation barring a local gas emergency.
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