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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1975

Page

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Laos Seeks US Aid Withdrawal and Expulsion of AID

Laos says Washington should pull out the U S Agency for International Development and hand over all aid materials amid two weeks of anti American protests. US officials report Americans may evacuate as Pathet Lao troops block and surveil housing compounds in Vientiane and Savannakhet.

Vientiane, Laos Washington U.S. Agency For International Development Laos Ouday Savannavong U.S Savannakhet Outay Vientiane Ouday Pathet Lao Phong Phonsavan

Three Marxist Guerrillas Blamed for U S Officers Slaying

Iranian government says it knows the identities of three Marxist guerrillas who killed two U S Air Force colonels near Tehran. Police identified the attackers after they stopped the Americans’ car, killed the officers, scattered leaflets, then fled. The victims were Col. Paul R. Shaffer Jr. and Lt. Col. Jack J. Turner. The State Department condemned the act as terrorism.

Tehran Iran Paul R. Shaffer Jr Bryan Ohio Jack J. Turner Christopher, Ill

Senate approves bargaining bill reshaping Ohio public employee rights

Democrats poised to push a sweeping collective bargaining bill through the Senate with votes to spare. The measure repeals the Ferguson Act, allows most public employees to strike, and aims to curb illegal work stoppages at prisons and mental hospitals. Republicans oppose provisions on union membership and bargaining procedures. Governor Rhodes urged action on energy and gas issues during a joint session.

Senate Ohio Senate Commerce and Labor Committee James A. Rhodes

Bar Adds Fee To Malpractice

In Columbus Ohio the Ohio Bar Association drafted a malpractice reform bill for Senate passage. It proposes a joint underwriting pool for doctors insurance and mandatory arbitration before trial to filter unwarranted suits. It mirrors a measure from Insurance Director Harry V Jump but avoids restricting lawyers fees.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio Bar Association Senate Bar Harry V. Jump Thar Association William L. Howland Howland State Court of Claims

Gas Shortage May Be Worse Than Said

Ohio lawmakers heard Gov. Rhodes outline an energy bill to create the Ohio Energy Development Authority. Republican Sen. Maloney warned shortages may extend to residences as curtailments up to 60 percent hit major gas suppliers, with a push to switch to coal and expand shale gas work. House leaders supported swift action on the measure.

Columbus Ohio James A. Rhodes Michael J. Maloney Maloney Senate Rhodes House Vernal G. Riffe Jr D-89 New Boston Appalachia

Albert Seeks Delay on Tariff Oil Pricing Debate

House Speaker Carl Albert urged President Ford to delay a $1 per barrel oil tariff hike while Congress weighs a substitute energy bill. Ford may proceed with higher oil prices if Congress stalls, and Nessen notes urgency given potential Arab price hikes and OPEC actions.

Albert Ford Washington House Carl Albert

Prison Worker Talks Expected as Ohio Negotiations Near

The state plans to open bargaining June 2 with prison workers on strike at three Ohio facilities after OCSEA claims it can represent the workers. Picketers remained at Southern Ohio, Lucasville, Chillicothe, and Marion prisons, with Lebanon briefly blocked. Union leader Daugherty cites near 1,000 members. state cites 945 required for recognition.

Associated Press Ohio Ohio Civil Service Employer Association Lebanon Correctional Institution William Dallman Dallman Southern Ohio Correctional Facility Lucasville Chillicothe Correctional Institution Marion Correctional Institution Thomas Daugherty OCSEA Daugherty Chillicothe Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

Nude vacations go global with Barry Plaxens Skinny Dip Tours

Barry Plaxen runs Skinny Dip Tours offering nude cruises and trips to Yugoslavia France Corsica Guadeloupe Antigua Tahiti and more. Prices range from 1100 for a transatlantic cruise to a one day nude camp admission in New Jersey.

Dudley Lehew Associated Press NEW York (Ap Barry Plaxen Plaxen Europe Manhattan New Jersey Yugoslavia France Corsica Guadeloupe Antigua Tahiti Virgin Islands Jamaica Bahamas Jersey Caribbean The Virgins Iig Center

American Freedom Train stops in Columbus for Bicentennial exhibits

The American Freedom Train arrives at Defense Contraction Supply Center in Columbus and will run for 12 days ending June 2. The 400 ton locomotive pulls 22 cars with 12 display cars and 10 support cars, housing 40 acres of exhibits and live entertainment showcasing American heritage.

Columbus Defense Contraction Supply Center E. Broad St Whitehall

Stanford Students Reported Kidnapped Near Gombe Reserve

Three Stanford students and a Dutch citizen are believed held on Zaire’s west shore of Lake Tanganyika after being abducted Monday night from the Gombe animal reserve in Tanzania. The captors, 40 armed men in uniform, left by boat claiming Zairean origin.

Dar ES Salaam Tanzania Stanford University Lake Tanganyika Zaire Gombe Stanford

Prisoner Hangs Self at Southern Ohio Facility

In Lucasville Ohio William J Phillips 35 of Mount Victory apparently hanged himself Wednesday night using a bed sheet tied to cell bars. He was found at about 9 05 p m as guards and other staff were on strike with only 60 supervisors and volunteers maintaining operations.

Lucasville Ohio Southern Ohio Correctional Facility William J. Phillips Mount Victory Joseph Ashley Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

Weather Outlook Tonight and Friday

Partly cloudy conditions with lows in the low to mid 60s. A 20 percent chance of rain persists tonight and into Friday. Details on Page 13.

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