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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1976
Page
4
Fred W. Weber II circulations manager. Fred E. Bolles retail advertising manager. William Coon classified advertising manager. Carl L. Weber production manager. Listing dated Monday July 26 1976.
An essay argues that the Society of Professional Journalists SDX should oppose compulsory unionization of news media workers. It cites ethics on independence and free press and warns that forced unionization threatens the public’s right to know by policing who may write and report. It notes the irony of SDX’s past stance and urges action consistent with First Amendment principles.
A Gallup survey shows 55 percent believe Ford did the wrong thing in pardoning Nixon, with 35 percent saying it was right. The poll of 1,524 adults, taken June 11-14, also notes the pardon hurt Ford’s popularity and could affect the GOP in future campaigns.
COLUMBUS Ohio AP The sun would set on state government agencies that could not prove their worth under legislation pending in the General Assembly Several sun set bills have been introduced but Sen Robert D Freeman D 29 Canton has been promoting a plan to set up an agency abolition panel to review the bureaucracy every two years The committee would report with budget hearings allowing cuts to ineffective agencies Freeman says his bill would give the legislature a tool to measure agency effectiveness The governor would have veto power if cuts were unwarranted He does not provide for outright abolishment but expects it to be paired with Colorado like law next year He says legislators have ceded constitutional authority to the executive branch and the proposed bill reasserts separation of powers Freeman would exempt the legislature governor and certain constitutional offices from scrutiny
A retired citizen argues that the Athens income tax hike is misrepresented by the city council and local groups. He contends projections were wrong, funds have shifted from capital improvements to the general fund, and that students and nonresidents largely bear the tax with apathetic voters. He cites historical taxation concerns and calls for opposition.
Carter criticizes loopholes and the regressive burden of the tax system, labeling it a mess while arguing reform must address who benefits. The piece argues critics blame special interests, but notes Congress's long control by Democrats and questions motives of reform advocates.
The New York convention echoes as Carter weighs shifting from a themes driven campaign to one focused on issues. Ford, a formidable general election opponent, exhibits strong personal credibility and name recognition, challenging Carter’s prior tactic of highlighting character over public stances. Indictments against Connally loom as potential running mate details emerge.
The piece contrasts Ford's perceived smarts with his job performance as polls show 45 percent approval, lagging past presidents. It notes unemployment and inflation easing, but argues Democrats should press domestic issues including economic inequality, welfare reform, city aid, health insurance, and tax reform while forecasting possible arms talks with the USSR.
The passage cites Will Rogers noting delegates are in demand and reflecting on Republican chances in 1932. It critiques Ford's presidency, calls for administrative cooperation with a Democratic Congress, and weighs campaign approaches favoring an issues-driven effort over a broad thematic campaign.
Bruce Humphrey explores the clash between deregulation and government control in oil pricing, endorsing competitive markets while noting Congress and the Bayh bill, S 2387, could separate oil production from refining to break OPEC influence. He cites the Exxon case delays, urges public input, and ends with practical coin and lighting tips.
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