07 Nov 1973
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1973
Page
1
Athens voters elect two women to the city council while Ohio University students fail to gain seats. The county races also show shifts as several school boards face defeats and new members take office. Voters weigh local issues including zoning and levy measures across nearby districts.
With 99 percent tallied, Issue 1 the farm land tax amendment won 1,768,333 to 558,839. Ohio Farm Bureau officials praised urban support and said Cuyahoga County backed the measure 231,028 to 134,635, while a Vietnam veteran bonus issue also carried.
Nationwide off year elections show Democrats expanding in New Jersey by a record statewide win and city wins in New York Philadelphia Minneapolis and Detroit. In Virginia conservative Mills Godwin Jr. edges Henry Howell Jr. as independents surge elsewhere Republicans win few key races amid Watergate fallout. Beame wins NYC mayoralty while Beame leads a party sweep in the city.
October wholesale prices fell for the second straight month due to lower farm product costs while industrial commodities rose 1.1 percent mainly from fuels. The Labor Department warns the economy remains inflationary as consumers face high grocery bills and volatile energy markets.
Weather report notes cloudy conditions tonight and Thursday with a chance of rain late tonight and Thursday. Temperatures fall to the upper 30s tonight, low 40s otherwise, with Thursday highs in the upper 40s to low 50s. Details, Page 2.
The Messenger reports a hectic election in Athens on Election Day 1973 with a fire scare, power blackout, and a failing computer. County Elections Director William Howe called it unusual, while OU student precincts showed about 30 percent turnout.
President Nixon plans a new energy policy to give broad powers to boost domestic petroleum production and curb consumption. Measures under study include a nationwide 50 mph speed limit, coal burning for power plants, standby fuel rationing, extended daylight time, andfuel conservation mandates for states and localities.
Senate Interior Committee Chairman Henry J. Jackson proposes mandatory conservation measures to restrict increases in commercial oil production at Elk Hills Naval Petroleum Reserve California beyond the long term efficiency rate to conserve the resource for emergencies. The proposal targets one of four oilfields kept in reserve for military use.
Secretary of State Kissinger and Egyptian President Sadat met for over three hours in Cairo to discuss advancing peace. Kissinger said progress is being made while Sadat reaffirmed no bargain with Israel. They planned to relay Sadat's views to Israel and hoped other powers would influence Syria if negotiations proceed.
U S District Court Judge Si rica awaited word on whether Rose Mary Woods Nixon's secretary will testify about tapes she listened to and possibly transcribed The White House declined comment Douglas Parker said Woods would testify The hearing centers on tape possession and access as White House aides testified voluntarily.
A lively reader appeal touts Action Ads as the speedy route to selling a bed bicycle or banjo. The message emphasizes fast results and an army of eager buyers perusing the ads daily.
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