Local Notice Fragment From March 11 1977
Readable parts show a local newspaper fragment dated Friday March 11 1977 with contact string and location code 45701 associated with Frederick W. The rest of the text is fragmented and unreadable.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1977
Page
4
Readable parts show a local newspaper fragment dated Friday March 11 1977 with contact string and location code 45701 associated with Frederick W. The rest of the text is fragmented and unreadable.
Legislators debate H.R. 14 designating Ohio University as the coal research hub as Ohio State University discloses a 20 year, NSF supported engineering experiment station. OSU argues the change could threaten its bid to be the national coal research center and notes ongoing graduate coal research programs.
The piece critiques Sub. H.R. 14 and argues for a coal research and training center at Ohio University. It contends OSU’s station ignores coal industry needs, urges immediate, practical work in mining, transportation, and minerals within Ohio’s coal fields, and cautions against delays and misaligned aims.
President Carter visited the Pentagon to answer questions on military unionization. He opposed forming unions for personnel, noting no strong moves or plans to legislate against it while acknowledging possible public pressure. Surveys show limited support, with critics arguing service differs from private employment.
The Athens High School YOUTH-CEO thanks the Student Council for a donation to buy equipment for volunteer activities. A letter to the editor from David F. Vaughan criticizes a Feb. 10 editorial titled First Rate, alleging false statements and urging a retraction.
Rep. Clarence J. Brown contends it is improper for members of Congress to vote on their salaries and have raises take effect immediately. He notes Ohio law requires officials to serve their term at the salary in effect when elected or face voters before any raise. He urges a federal parallel enforcing voter accountability.
A reader note invites letters to the editor on general topics. Submit with signature address and telephone number. The Messenger may condense letters to fit space and improve readability for broader reader interest.
In Columbus, Gov Rhodes backs a joint filing tax credit, yielding a $44.2 million revenue hit over two years, while House Speaker Riffe and aides seek funds from other sources. Long-shot legislator John Galbraith pushes lake drilling limits with Sen Calabrese as debate shifts amid budget hearings and legal digs.
Washington reports the Department of Labor finds Working Mothers near 50 percent, many with children over six relying on public schools as day care. Schools maintain banking hours, with No School and Early Dismissal Days, hindering working parents. Day care needs flow from expanded school programs and later hours.
At the Mayflower Hotel 900 New Deal veterans saluted FDR on the 44th inaugural anniversary and urged President Carter to adopt bolder programs. They recalled Tugwell, Cohen, and Corcoran urging decisive action and warned Carter to mobilize broad support, vaikka supporters were scarce.
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