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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1976
Page
1
Six Athens residents joined delegates and alternates to the Democratic National Convention in New York City last week. The article notes Ohio delegates and contrasts forthcoming projects on local bridges with state planning and safety concerns in Athens.
The Wellston Chamber of Commerce will meet Wednesday to discuss adding a right turn lane at the Routes 327 and Appalachian Highway Route 346 intersection. State Rep. Claire Buzz Ball Jr. and DOT officials have been invited.
The Cincinnati Zoo dispatches a safari to the tropics to locate residents for the nation’s first insect house. An animal protection group buys 21 Bicentennial wagon train mules to spare them from dog food. Forty wild horses found dead in Utah after National Guard artillery maneuvers near their watering area.
The historical musical pageant Gallia Country opened with new staging Friday night at the Bob Evans Farms natural amphitheater. It runs weekends through July, with coverage on page B-6. An artist returning to work in her best studio since leaving Athens in 1973 features in the area. Youth Conservation Corps camps statewide teach work with nature.
Thousands of rubber workers on a three month walkout rely on food stamps up to 166 dollars a month for a four person family. Auto talks near start between industry and UAW raise hopes for a peaceful settlement without a national strike. President Ford reviews a letter after a critic calls it discriminatory.
Johnny Miller wins his second major by closing strong in the final round at the British Open, defeating Severiano Ballesteros of Spain and Jack Nicklaus to claim the title.
Variable cloudiness brings thunderstorms likely with highs in the upper 80s. Tonight and Monday remain partly cloudy with chances of thundershowers tonight and showers Monday. Lows near 70 tonight, highs around the low 80s Monday. Details on Page B-7.
The New York City walkout expands from private nonprofit facilities to 10 public hospitals and 14 nursing homes. Over 40,000 workers are now on strike as District 1199 pushes facilities to relocate thousands of elderly and seriously ill patients.
Jimmy Carter flew to New York to claim his prize and pick a vice president as Democrats prepared to open their 1976 convention. The city buzzed with no rival challenge, Carter’s team rallied unity, and plans focused on consolidating support while delegates prepared for roll call and platform finalization.
Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes allowed the major property tax reform bill to become law without his signature. He cited flaws in real property tax relief and a gradual phase down of tangible tax assessment yet warned the measure could fail to deliver immediate relief and may raise utility taxes by up to 200 million dollars over five years.
Ronald Reagan widened his Colorado delegate edge with 11 of 15 district delegates and a 11-3-1 district split, while Ford pursued state and national canvases. Reagan suggested a conservative VP shortlist including Connally Baker and Simon as he eyed a possible Kansas City convention outcome.
At the United Nations debate on the Entebbe rescue raid, Israeli Ambassador Chaim Herzog charged the world body with failure to curb terrorism while Arab and Third World coalitions pressed to condemn Israel. Secretary General Kurt Waldheim opened with sharp criticism of Israel's actions as diplomats weighed the issue.
A Washington correspondence reports British warships in New York Harbor and 32,000 troops on Staten Island. Americans copy the Declaration of Independence for brigades and read it in New York as they watch Loyalists flee and patriots topple King George’s statue for bullets.
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