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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1977
Page
2
Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes unveils a $642.8 million capital improvements plan for 1977 79, boosting state universities mental health facilities and recreation. Ohio University alone receives $17.2 million as part of the package financed by bonds and user fees with some federal aid.
Bellaire Ohio scene shows striking miners gathered at a football field while a wildcat walkout involving 16 000 workers in Ohio and parts of West Virginia marks its first week. Four mine-site disputes remain unresolved despite UMW officials and District 6 President John Guzek urging a return to work.
Court action resumes as representatives of striking teachers and the Cincinnati school board seek injunctions in Hamilton County Common Pleas Court. American Federation of Teachers president Robert Shanker is to address the rally at the Cincinnati Federation of Teachers headquarters. The walkout began April 13 affecting about 65 000 students.
Pittsburgh AP 5500 delegates hear AMC officials criticize Carter plan to substitute coal for oil. N T Camicia of Pittston Co and AMC President Overton say existing environmental laws hamper production and oppose a House mining controls bill.
In Belfast the British government sent 600 more combat troops to raise Northern Ireland’s force to 15,500, the largest in three years. An estimated 3,000 more were on standby in England, with 17,850 militiamen, police and reservists in the province. The Ulster Unionist Action Committee led by Rev. Ian Paisley and Ernest Baird demanded a military offensive against IRA guerrillas and the restoration of the suspended provincial parliament.
Opponents of Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto reject his offer to form an interim government and new elections. They vow continued civil disobedience until Bhutto resigns, while he insists his position is non negotiable after claiming the ruling PPP rigged the March election that gave the PNA most seats.
Sunny Athens sun and determined crowds helped the fifth annual Hike-Bike raise 6054 for mental retardation programs. More than 165 participants walked ran and biked up to 25 miles collecting pledges from businesses and individuals. The event featured a Tyke Ride with a futuristic theme and included local celebrities and Ohio University figures as supporters.
Congressmen Miller and Harsha urged President Carter to keep the Piketon Ohio uranium enrichment plant, citing $40 million spent, completed studies, and local 19 percent unemployment as a case for Tennessee transfer being unnecessary.
Hocking County deputies investigated a weekend breaking and entry and theft in Logan and South Bloomingville. A black and white television was taken from Lonola Vonville’s porch after 5 p.m. Friday. At Kenny Hopkins’ Teal Road home the break in occurred between 6 p.m. Friday and 12 45 a.m. Saturday with no forced entry noted. Missing items include a GE 4 channel CB radio and antenna two savings banks two ladies watches a man's watch and an AM FM police scanner worth about 450.
Rabies clinics will run this month for dogs and cats with a $2 per pet fee. Vaccinations for animals vaccinated before 1975 require re-vaccination. Clinics run 4 to 5 p.m. at Chauncey fire house, Trimble townhouse, Amesville township garage, Stewart fire house, and Glouster fire house Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon.
The Sunday Messenger review misidentified the principal cellist of the Ohio University Symphony Orchestra. The correct musician is Candice Stamguts, not Valerie Perrine.
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