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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1976
Page
1
Palestinians who hijacked an Air France jet demanded the release of 53 "freedom fighters" held in Israel, West Germany and other countries as ransom for about 250 hostages. The group said the exchange must occur at Entebbe before 1200 GMT-8 a.m. EDT Thursday.
Gov. James A. Rhodes vetoed key sections of a supplemental spending bill in Columbus while allowing a 128.5 million dollar Medicaid appropriation. He struck a 21 million reappropriation and criticized the majority as fiscally irresponsible. The measure also dropped language for quarterly corporate franchise tax prepayments affecting 23 percent of Ohio corporations.
A claimed world’s largest flag was raised on the Verrazano Bridge in a Monday test before New York City’s Fourth of July observance. After two hours the seams failed in a 10 mph wind, though it was built to endure 20 mph. Separately, at night, rancher Bob Older oversaw raising a 67 by 102 foot flag over his Mojave Desert ranch to mark the Bicentennial.
The House moves toward final approval of a 60 day extension to protect Americans from a 15 billion dollar annual tax increase. Senate already approved the extension through Sept 1 with Democrats favoring August 16. a House vote could occur today. The measure preserves anti recession cuts with a plan likely to become permanent, and details credits for individuals and families as outlined.
Athens City Council selected former Ohio University and council president Dr. Harry Crewson as the new 1st Ward Councilman replacing Pete Lalich who resigned. The council tentatively approved a 1977 tax budget proposing over $100,000 more than 1976 with limited department cuts.
Longtime basketball lover Bill Whaley returns to coaching as the new Athens High head coach. His selection faces opposition from the Athens Education Association, highlighting local school sports tensions.
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy conditions tonight and Wednesday with a chance of showers and thundershowers tonight but more likely on Wednesday. Lows tonight will be in the upper 60s and highs Wednesday in the upper 70s.
SAN DIEGO AP A court martial acquitted S. Sgt. Harold Bronson the first of three Marine drill instructors charged in the fatal beating of 20 year old Pvt. Lynn McClure last December.
Labor Secretary William J. Usery Jr. says it is premature to issue a federal back-to-work order in the rubber workers strike that has lasted 70 days and drawn his personal involvement.
At a Puerto Rico summit, U S officials consider a multibillion dollar bailout for industrial nations similar to New York City's relief package. US taxpayers could contribute up to 2 billion dollars toward a package potentially totaling 6.1 billion. Italy may be first to receive aid with Britain next in line.
Western powers discuss a joint aid program to prevent financial collapse in developing nations while demanding budget balance. President Ford links aid to structural reforms. UK Italy and US balance deficits with IMF led loans and a US fund of 2 billion dollars unused for 6.1 billion reserves.
Amsey Sheffield and Nannie Gurley eloped in Phenix City Alabama to bypass Georgia waiting period. The couple, residents of Highland House Nursing Home in Columbus, plan to live together despite a 21 year age gap. Staff recall they kept their romance secret until marriage.
Ground crew for Karl Thomas reported concern but not panic after his Spirit of 76 balloon went silent for 36 hours amid a crossing from New York toward Paris. Weather and air traffic conditions were cited as delays while Thomas, 27, radioed from 1,200 miles east of New York.
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