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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1975
Page
4
Fred W Weber circulation director and M W McDargh advertising director are identified as key figures in the newspaper management lineup.
President’s new rural highway money released from prior impoundment will push about 7.5 million dollars for Ohio rural access roads this year with another 3 million next year. The funds support the Appalachian Development Plan and target areas including the Gavin Power Plant Meigs Mines zone. Representative Clarence E. Miller led the fight for funding and regional designation, with final eligibility nearing.
IRS offers help for taxpayers tackling 1974 returns with toll free numbers and in person centers. Many still seek outside help, and the agency warns about unreliable preparers while noting enrolled agents may gain IRS visibility.
AP analysis shows trade with the Soviet Union supports tens of thousands of American jobs. Harold B. Scott argues divorcing emigration from trade could preserve billions in potential exports and hundreds of thousands of jobs, while noting costs of import losses.
Ford pressed Congress for fast action on energy arguing for crude oil levies to fund tax cuts and new energy. He faces congressional indecision and rising opposition as tariffs threaten fuel prices and public support wanes, urging compromise and a phased policy shift.
In Washington, John Stennis faces an aggressive push to establish a select committee on the CIA. Critics warn of an irresponsible probe as House factions celebrate seniority. Colby defends the agency while admitting limited misjudgments and overzealousness in a 1967–73 foreign links inquiry.
James Kilpatrick argues the CIA faces mounting congressional and media pressure as Colby defends agency actions. He warns about covert operations oversight and the risk of disclosure undermining sources, urging prudent lawmakers to protect the agency from political harm.
Sen. Robert D. Freeman proposes suspending state and local sales taxes on all motor vehicle sales until January 1, 1976 or until unemployment falls below four percent. He argues the auto sector is crucial to Ohio’s economy and that tax relief could boost auto sales and related industries.
An Ohio perspective notes big auto makers offering up to $500 rebates on 1975 models and predicts under a suspended 4 percent sales tax purchasers could save $800 to $900 per car. Freeman cites Legislative Budget Office data showing the bill would cost about $180 million in sales taxes through next June.
Opinion argues Congress erred in abolishing the House Internal Security Committee and warns that revolutionaries from the 1960s and early 1970s remain active. It credits the CIA with investigating links between domestic groups and foreign powers and contends critics praise figures like Jane Fonda and Ramsey Clark.
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