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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1977
Page
1
Senate Democrats advanced a major labor measure repealing the Ferguson Act, allowing about 510000 public employees to bargain collectively with their employers for the first time. The bill moved through the commerce and labor committee and faces a Senate floor vote next week with organized labor support in Ohio.
Enact Voter Law Rhodes vetoed the instant registration section and other parts over Memorial Day weekend. Democrats defend the measure as nonfraudulent, while Republicans say it risks abuse. Secretary Brown splits dates to allow funding now and delay other sections. House plans seek court action to force immediate dates on the package.
Ohio University receives a 150000 grant from the Ohio Energy Research and Development Administration to create a coal heating plant model aimed at cutting sulfur in half. The university also renews Southeast Asian Studies funding amid an investigation into grant misuse and gains a planning grant for a public service work program for students.
The Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce received a financial boost as the towns two banks each contributed 250 dollars to support riverbank cleaning along the Ohio River. The support boosts ongoing community efforts announced Tuesday.
Wellston School District officials seek $2,575,000 to fund a new middle school and upgrades to Wellston High School and Coalton Elementary School after a board vote Tuesday night.
Doctors hesitate to declare a cure for seven year old Michael but say he will soon stop the drugs. He is part of improving survival figures with about 62 percent of children surviving five years after diagnosis. Variable clouds with a few showers possible tonight and Thursday. Lows in the 50s, highs in the upper 60s to low 70s, rain chance around 30 percent.
The Messenger KEYS project funds a week at Camp Swoneky for one underprivileged child at 26 dollars. Title XX support covers most costs, with 210 dollars raised so far from Athens readers including 10 dollar gifts from Mr and Mrs C H Thompson and John Dowler. Send checks to KEYS Athens Route 33N at Johnson Road Athens 45701.
A long debated bill allowing collective bargaining and limited strikes by Ohio public employees clears a Senate Commerce and Labor subcommittee 2-1 and heads toward a full committee vote the week of June 5. Sen. Meshel, sponsor, saw 29 amendments adopted. major provisions remain intact despite criticisms from Sen. Van Meter.
Oran and Harriett Hall watched their son’s wedding at the Beverly Hills Supper Club and left before it burned. Campbell County Coroner Fred Stine lowered the death toll to 158 identifying all but six at a makeshift morgue. State investigators dig through rubble as the club’s blaze at a Cincinnati area hilltop site kills 158 with 3,500 attendees nearby.
Plan a getaway and keep up with local news. The Messenger offers a "'Vacation-Pak'" service saving copies to read after return, at half price. Call 592-6612 and ask for circulation for details.
East Cleveland residents celebrate a 5 4 Supreme Court ruling invalidating the citys 1966 housing ordinance that barred extended families from cohabiting. Justice Powell notes the traditional view of family includes uncles aunts cousins and grandparents. Moore says she moved for home not schools and will keep her blood kin together.
Washington reports a tentative plan to exchange diplomats with Cuba for the first time since 1961. Negotiators in New York sealed most details and an announcement is expected soon as the Carter administration pushes toward restoring formal ties.
Washington sources report studies show higher risk of congenital problems with increasing alcohol intake during pregnancy. Officials cite more than 100 studies linking maternal drinking to fetal malformations, urging abstinence or medical discussion for women of childbearing age.
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