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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1976
Page
4
Fred W. Weber II, circulation manager, Fred E. Bolles as retail advertising manager, J William Coon in classified advertising, Carl L. Weber as production manager.
Wharton School professor Jack Guttentag outlines two instruments to let elderly homeowners draw lifelong income from home equity while retaining occupancy. A split equity plan and a nonrepayable loan would be marketable via insurers and lenders, backed by actuarial assurance comparable to life insurance.
The piece argues that Queen Elizabeth’s Bicentennial visit masks a Britain undergoing slow postwar decline. National cohesion is fragile amid rising nationalism in Scotland Wales and Ireland. Economic woes include high inflation over 20 percent weak productivity and deficits. Britain trails Western Europe in per capita income.
Britain faces a rough path but gains from a social contract with unions and tax cuts, plus easing balance-of-payments worries. North Sea oil prospects and a devalued pound could lift exports and reduce imports, aiding growth while prompting internal fiscal discipline to avoid debt and deficits.
Washington columnist weighs Paul Blackman’s Heritage Foundation study on third party ballot access. He argues state laws create chaos and seek to balance diversity with preventing frivolous candidates, warning realignment may hinge on ballot rules.
Ohio Ethics Commission may extend financial disclosure to heavy state agencies including the Public Utilities Commission and the Tax Appeals Board. Executive secretary Jerome Baclmann says the rule change could expand annual reports to all state boards named by the governor. Advocates argue the move aids conflict of interest scrutiny while critics favor flexible rules over statutory limits.
Encounter criticizes Edison Packaging Corp for selling only the flat lid part and mislabeling it as a complete lid. An Ohio reader paid 4 dollars plus 1 for shipping for nine dozen lids, later needing 5 dollars more for bands to complete the assemblies. The piece urges FTC, state officials, BBB, and postal inspectors to act.
A reader thanks the Corning Bicentennial Committee and praises Bill Whaley for outstanding coaching at Albany and Alexander High. The letter commends his commitment to players and families, noting his impact on basketball and preparation for military service, and hopes for continued community support.
Editor notes support for Bill Whaley's hiring as head basketball coach at Athens High. The message indicates outside interest and suggests local views on the district's decision.
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