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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1977
Page
1
Washington reports February unemployment at 7.5 percent as weather and energy shortages boost layoffs. Adult men 5.8 percent, women 7.2, teenagers 18.5. whites 6.7. blacks and others 13.1. Labor force up 630,000 to 96.1 million, offset by 400,000 more jobs to 89 million.
A justice specialist told Athens County Bar Association and local officials Thursday that any plans for new jail facilities should be reviewed by the state. Agent Development Manager Donald L. Davis has been named manager of the Ohio Appalachian Development Office in the state development department.
National study shows college enrollment fell slightly in fall 1976 the first decline since 1951. Also notes a fatal house fire in Gallipolis killing a mother and two children with $10 000 damage to their home. Dale Bandy to return as Ohio University Bobcats coach next year per athletic director. Windy cooler tonight with showers low 35 40 and Saturday high near 55.
Congress approved a budget increase to allow up to 17.5 billion in tax cuts and spending for a stimulus package. Senators and representatives warned rebates may be delayed until late June and that some lawmakers seek a permanent across the board tax cut instead.
Ronald and Wanda Maddux were sentenced to 99 years for torturing 4 year old Melisha to death in Athens Tennessee. Attorneys plan to appeal the second degree murder convictions due to extensive publicity hindering a fair trial.
Canadian scientists report grapes grape juice raisins and wines display antiviral activity in laboratory tests against human viruses such as herpes and polio. Red wines proved more potent than white, with grape skins providing the active compounds. No health claims or human-kidney guidance are made.
Ohio Democrats push an omnibus reform to ease voter registration including on election day and door to door. The plan aims to boost turnout for labor and allied voters as the apportionment board prepares districts for the 1980s, with control likely hinged on the auditor governor and secretary of state races.
A rally on the Ohio Statehouse steps led by Ohioans for Decency urged a crackdown on obscenity including a masked Vatican nude image. Larry Flynt’s Hustler ties cited. participants denounced porn sales and topless venues while police and church groups backed the cause.
Grandpa Knight launches Cafe Grano made from 100 percent whole wheat with grain extract to mimic coffee. A pound costs 1.50 dollars in a reusable Mason Jar. Knight aims to change mornings at his stepson’s Franklin restaurant, with volunteers tasting the product and praising its flavor.
Rescuers chip through a 50-foot coal wall in the Kocher Coal Co mine to reach Ronald Adley, 37, trapped 400 feet inside a mountain. Federal drills flown from Utah aim to locate seven other miners missing since a Tuesday flood. Funeral services for Gary Klinger and Philip Sabatino are scheduled as the search persists.
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