27 May 1975
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1975
Page
1
President Ford signals a second one dollar tariff per barrel on imported oil as part of a broad energy program. He urges Congress to act while detailing plans to raise the gasoline tax and reduce price controls to spur conservation and domestic production.
Paris report says Kissinger proposed producer consumer commissions on raw materials and Third World concerns to reopen the preparatory world energy conference. He warned of potential price controls but denied supporting price fixing or Shah Pahlavi’s indexing plan. He expects a resumed IEA session within a month, with a later date uncertain for France.
The United States and Laos reached an eight point plan to dissolve the U S AID mission in Laos by June 30 and release three Americans inside the compound. U S AID workers will be paid through dissolution while local staff guard property and the government takes no action against protesting students.
U S Ambassador Beverly Carter says hopes remain for release of two American students and a Dutch woman held by Marxist guerrillas in Zaire. Tanzania refuses to bow to demands for $460,000, freedom for jailed leaders, and arm shipments. Hostages seized May 19 near Lake Tanganyika are Carrie Hunter, Kenneth Smith, Emilie Bergman, and Barbara Smuts.
Ohioans ignored safety experts predictions and produced a deadly Memorial Day weekend with at least 27 deaths reported by the Ohio Highway Patrol. The count exceeds prior weekends this year and last year’s worst holiday total, marking a grim holiday period.
The House insurance committee opens review of a rewritten medical malpractice bill to curb rising costs and improve doctor protection. The plan creates a state backed joint underwriting pool including Blue Cross Blue Shield and private insurers, with a controversial attorney fee cap and a possible Supreme Court override.
Franklin County Prosecutor George C. Smith says ten or more former state employees will plead guilty today to misdemeanor theft and restitution on salaries. The pleas conclude a three month grand jury investigation into payroll irregularities after the November election.
A weather summary notes tonight will be clear and cooler with lows in the low 50s. Wednesday brings sunny skies and near 80 degree highs with minimal rain chances.
The 1976 Democratic presidential bids of Udall Bentsen and Jackson form in Capitol Hill offices with distinct setups. Campaigns map out states funds and delegates while Kerry campaigns in nearby cities prepare moves. Keefe notes slow start due to fundraising limits, and Palumbo stresses momentum for Bentsen as New York primary looms.
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