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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1977

Page

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Carter Sees Glimmer of Hope to Limit Nuclear Weapons

President Carter says a glimmer of hope exists to limit the spread of atomic weapons amid global doubts. He cites a strong U S program for fuel supply and safe nuclear waste control, cites Soviet and Chinese backing, and notes plans for total disarmament with cooperation from Moscow and Beijing.

Jimmy Carter White House Arthur L. Gavshon Associated Press Washington (Ap Carter United States Soviet Union Moscow Peking Huang Chen China Washington

Rhodes aims 18 month push for Piketon centrifuge plant

State and local leaders convened to map an 18 month deadline for initial construction of the Piketon centrifuge uranium enrichment plant in southern Ohio. Officials discussed completing the Appalachian Highway, river port study, airport expansion, and worker training as major priorities.

New Boston Ohio House Piketon Highway To Energy Rhodes Portsmouth Battelle Institute Columbus

Kansas Wheat Harvest Nears Record High Amid Surplus

Dry winter and wet spring left Kansas producers with a bumper crop. Kansas wheat output could reach 381.3 million bushels, near the 1973 record, while U.S. production tops 2.04 billion. Elevators are full, prices low, and carryover exceeds 1 billion bushels. many farmers plan to use government loan programs to cope with low prices.

Topeka. Kan Kansas State Crop and Livestock Reporting Service United States Earl Hayes Stafford Kansas Association of Wheat Growers Hayes

Athens Eyes Depot Turn Into Community Center Deal Talks

Officials optimistic Athens and the Chessie System may reach an agreement allowing city possession of the old B and O train depot for a community center. Finance Committee members Monday rejected Councilman Jerry Adams proposals to raise salaries for all elected officials in 1980, while Republicans Johnson and Holden favored raising pay for the mayor, auditor and solicitor. Also notes heating assistance possible for residents facing high bills.

Athens Chessie System B&o Jerry Adams Republican Committee Joe Johnson Ellsworth Holden

Creek Dredging Sought for Marina Safety

Middleport Village Council seeks U S Corps of Engineers dredging of Leading Creek at its Ohio River mouth to improve marina safety. The project would cost about 75 000 dollars with an estimated 25 000 marina users last summer.

Middleport U.S. Corps of Engineers Leading Creek Ohio River

State considers heroin maintenance program vote today

Columbus state representatives were slated to vote today on a proposed experimental heroin maintenance program modeled after methadone rehab efforts, marking a potential shift in treatment policy.

Columbus

Trustees Decide Kent State Gym Controversy

The Kent State University gym dispute moves to the Board of Trustees which today may choose to pause the issue or resume action. The situation centers on debates about facility use and policy.

Kent Kent State University Board of

Diabetes Drug Phenformin Banned By Government

Washington authorities halt sales of phenformin used for mild diabetes due to dangerous risk. Officials warn hundreds of users could be harmed if allowed to stay on the market another year. Page 7.

Washington

Nurse seeks medical leave from VA hospital

Evelyn Marshall a registered nurse at the Veterans Administration Hospital has filed for a medical leave of absence asserting her job makes her sick The notice appears on page 5 of the edition

Chillicothe Evelyn Marshall Veterans Administration Hospital

Pete Rose targets more records after switch-hitter mark

Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds broke Frankie Frisch's switch-hitter record in a Monday night game in St. Louis and now aims for additional milestones. The achievement adds to Rose's growing list of career records and keeps him in the spotlight on Page 8 sports coverage.

ST. Louis Pete Rose Cincinnati Reds Frankie Frisch

Califano drafts welfare cut plan for subsidized housing

Sources say HEW Secretary Joseph A. Califano Jr. is drafting a plan to reduce welfare payments to tenants in subsidized housing, despite public assurances it would not be part of Carter's welfare reform package. Page 5 details television weather forecasts.

Washington HEW Joseph A. Califano Jr President Carter

Firemen Vow To Continue Work Stoppage In University City

In University City Missouri 43 striking firefighters ignore a court order to return to work as police stand by with mutual aid staff. A house fire caused light damage with no injuries while a plastic bottle factory blaze drew crossing lines and threats.

University City. Mo St. Louis Gene McNary University City

Chowchilla Kidnappers Plead Guilty in Ransom Case

Three brothers James Schoenfeld Richard Schoenfeld and Frederick Woods pleaded guilty to 27 counts of kidnapping for ransom in the Chowchilla school bus abduction of 1976. They face potential life terms on bodily harm charges while conceding innocence on those counts. Superior Court Judge Leo Deegan set August 5 for a bodily harm hearing.

Oakland Calif Chowchilla Lester Gendron James Schoenfeld Schoenfeld Richard Frederick N. Woods Central Valley Livermore Superior Leo Deegan Riverside California Deegan Madera County Ed Bates AP Laserphoto Richard Schoenfield James Center Frederick Woods Alameda County Superior Court

Summer Storm Season Starting Slowly in Caribbean

Miami AP reports the National Hurricane Center notes an unusually quiet start to the Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters say no depressions or tropical storms yet this season, with water in the upper 70s to low 80s Fahrenheit and hurricane formation tied to warm oceans and evolving atmospheric conditions.

Miami Caribbean North Atlantic Ocean National Hurricane Center Ray Biedinger

Vacation Pak deal at The Messenger offered

A local notice promotes a Vacation Pak allowing readers to save copies of The Messenger while on vacation and have them delivered on return at half price. Call 592 6612 for circulation details.

Messenger

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Appalachian Highway New Rhodes Robert Walton Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission OVRDC ERDA Goodyear Walton Ned Williams The Environmental Protection Agency James Duerk Department of Economic Robert W. Teater Department of Natural Resources John H. Ackerman Department of Health Albert Giles Ohio Bureau of Employment Services Pike Scioto Counties Police Don Reitz Goodland Kan Berns Een YIU Po Cu Agriculture Department Wendell White Athens County Welfare Department Rose Richard T Walker International Association of Fire Fighters David Milner Milner Anna Gilbert Clark Joe Pelissier
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