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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1977
Page
2
The Senate unanimously approved a consumer reform bill revising mechanics’ lien laws, sending it back to the House for concurrence. It would shield homeowners from liens by unpaid subcontractors after closing, preventing title loss over unsettled bills.
The Cincinnati school board will resume formal negotiations with the Cincinnati Federation of Teachers today while preserving its option to enforce penalties under a permanent injunction. The strike began April 13 and talks had broken off last Friday after the board sought relief.
The National Council of Churches urges tighter nuclear treaties including ending underground tests and UN reforms, while South Africa exploitation is condemned. The NCC Board of Governors discusses policy shifts as Tonry resigns from Congress amid election fraud allegations after six months in office.
Roman Catholic bishops vote to repeal the 1884 excommunication decree for divorced American Catholics who remarry. The action requires papal approval and applies only in the United States. Bishop Cletus F. O'Donnell of Madison led the canonical committee proposing repeal.
In Media Pennsylvania hearings for former United Mine Workers president W A Boyle on a second murder trial ended in secrecy. Boyle age 76 attended the final closed session on pretrial motions with daughter Antoinette and attorney A Charles Peruto of Philadelphia as the judge ordered the courtroom cleared of reporters.
Year’s Eve 1969 report notes Boyle’s first trial shifted from Washington County due to pretrial publicity. It is believed Jerome’s secrecy order aims to block defense claims arising from such publicity in the current venue.
The British government will keep Northern Ireland power stations operating after key technicians at the largest plant voted in the Protestant strike now in its third day. It cites risk of great suffering to the community. The 1974 precedent involved a Labor delay and military action amid fuel and water shortages. This time Protestant support for the strike is weaker.
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