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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1977
Page
4
The item lists the Athens Messenger established 1825 located on Route 33 and Johnson in Athens Ohio with contact number 614 592 6612. It credits Frederick W Bush as publisher and 861979 and notes Gordon K Bush publisher 1925 1965 and G Kenner Bush as publisher.
Ohio faces high tangible personal property tax on new machinery and equipment, with more than 20 percent of plants deemed obsolete. The Tax Commissioner calls it a disincentive to investment, contributing to Ohio lagging national manufacturing modernization. Bills in the Senate aim to reduce pressures and spur growth.
The Ohio General Assembly debates Senate Bills 268 and 208 taxing policy changes. Supporters call 268 a solid step to aid investment in machinery, while opponents argue it skews business toward certain regions. Senate 208 would create zones for targeted relief, seen by critics as unequal treatment.
Frank Moore, Carter’s congressional liaison head, has improved access to Capitol Hill. He now maintains daily contact with Senate leaders and House aides, coordinating on funding for water projects and DEWE appropriations, yielding more direct White House communication and fewer runarounds for lawmakers.
The 112th General Assembly provides funding and policy proposals across state government. Bills cover licenses plates drug substitutes public bargaining energy pricing pricing labeling universal utility aid housing tenure for teachers and redistricting with multiple items advancing through committees and awaiting votes.
Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan delivers a sweeping analysis of New York's decline. The speech, praised for urban insight, also shows hesitancy to draw firm conclusions. He aims to present its findings to President Carter, an act likened to a dramatic public gesture.
Bill Mauldin argues Moynihan 的 analysis shows New York bears a long term economic shortfall due to federal spending patterns. He cites high taxes, reduced revenue, and costly federal rules, all amplified by New York's elected representatives.
William Buckley explains in a humorous column that he volunteered as a gay spokesperson for Florida orange juice to poke at Anita Bryant’s campaign. He clarifies he is heterosexual, though his joke sparked calls and confusion about his sexual and political stance.
The writer denounces a bill to mandate prayer in public schools as a stain and warns it aims to indoctrinate children. They call the Move hypocritical and compare it to Big Brother 1984, urging parental prayer at home instead of state sponsored rituals.
The writer challenges higher car insurance rates for males claiming bias against men. He argues laws now prohibit sex discrimination yet notes premiums rise due to gender. He urges action to prevent a fully female oriented society and calls for changes in rating practices.
Will Rogers says an American ambassador to England has two duties. The first is to introduce daughters of prominent Americans at Court and the second is to deliver a Fourth of July speech that shows England the United States does not celebrate defeat. He praises the ambassador's speech as effective in portraying American strength.
Key events mark July 5 such as Venezuela's 1811 independence declaration, Napoleon's Alexandria capture, Algiers occupation, Booth founding the Salvation Army, Vichy Britain-France split, Johnson's 1960 presidential bid, Cape Verde independence in 1975, and France Britain warplane talks ending in the 1970s. Notable births include Andrei Gromyko and others. Thought by Theodore Roosevelt notes preparedness.
Ohio lawmakers issue thousands of congratulatory letters and resolutions each session. State Sen Oakley Collins has sent 564 memorials, Lt Gov Richard Celeste co-signs, while Rep. Terry Tranter issued 109. The Legislative Reference Bureau drafts and funds support this praise program with a budget over $360,000.
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