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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1971

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Ohio House-Senate group forms on income tax policy

Columbus reports a six-man tax conference committee, led by income tax supporters, formed after the House rejected a sales tax hike 66 28. Members include Maloney Murdock Calabrese Lan cione with Gillmore and Cala breeze in leadership roles. aim to craft a viable income tax bill amid Ohio's budget crisis and interim funding.

Columbus Ohio House-Senate House Senate Michael J. Maloney Cincinnati Paul Gillmore Tiffin A. G. Lancione Bellaire Norman A. Murdock Anthony 0. Calabrese Cleveland Maloney Ways and Means

Board Has Loophole Lets 12 Percent Pay Raise Slip Through

The Pay Board has left a loophole that could allow a 12 percent pay raise, though it may take months to determine if it can be enacted. It highlights possible gaps in oversight and timing for approval.

Washington United States

Four children perish in Galion mobile home fire

GALION Ohio AP four children ages 8 7 5 and 15 months burned to death in a trailer park mobile home fire. Firefighters arrived to find the structure engulfed and the children found in a bedroom. The father received hospital treatment for cuts and bruises and the mother was admitted for shock. Investigators continued.

Galion, Ohio

Court nominees face civil rights criticism in hearings

Civil rights leaders condemn William Rehnquist and Lewis Powell Jr at Senate Judiciary Committee hearings. Rauh charges Rehnquist as biased against minorities while Mitchell warns of racism in justice. Kennedy rebukes witnesses for questioning Rehnquist’s Birch Society denial.

Washington Nixon Supreme Court Senate William H. Rehnquist Joseph L. Rauh Jr Leadership Conference On Civil Rights Senate Judiciary Committee Rehnquist Clarence Mitchell National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Temple of Justice Edward M. Kennedy Mass Mitchell Rauh The John Birch Society

Medicaid Program Launched Guarantees Free Eyewear for Children

The Department of Health Education and Welfare announced a federal program starting after delays. About 13 million eligible poor children will receive free eyeglasses and hearing aids through Medicaid, with states required to offer preventive medical care within 90 days.

Washington Department of Health, Education and Welfare

Senate Hurries On Temporary Foreign Aid Plan

Washington AP Senate works toward a temporary foreign aid measure as House leaders press for a continuing resolution to fund aid past November 15. Nixon warns that ending mutual assistance would destabilize the world. Rogers and Laird lobby to align Senate bills with a $2.9 billion target.

Washington House Senate Congress William P. Rogers Rogers Defense Melvin R. Laird

Environment Groups Turn To Senators

Environmentalists, backed by House opposition, push to add stronger pesticide controls by appealing to the Senate. The House rejected Dow amendments as weaker than current law, while approving a major Poage-backed change allowing states to impose extra pesticide restrictions.

Washington House Senate Jom G. Dow D-N.y Agriculture Committee W.R. Poage

McGovern apology clears Army officer’s staff hopes

Lt. Col. Anthony Herbert says George McGovern phoned to apologize for a mistaken impression that he would join the senator’s campaign staff. Herbert, retiring Korean War hero, said the offer acceptance story was an honest mistake.

FT. Mcpherson

Jakobson Seen Favorite For U.N. Post

Red China’s arrival at the United Nations is expected to aid Max Jakobson of Finland in his bid to succeed Secretary‑General U Thant, with diplomats noting their governments’ close ties to Peking.

United Nations, N.Y Red China United Nations Max Jakobson Finland U Thant Peking

Appalachian protesters confront lawmakers over welfare bill

A group of about 200 Appalachian poor people from seven states including West Virginia Kentucky and Ohio cornered several congressmen in Washington Tuesday to protest House passage of a welfare social security bill. They said the measure would slash welfare payments impose harsh restrictions and regulation and demand better treatment in programs. Rep Ken Hechler said he voted for the bill though unaware of Tuesday sentiments Sen John Sherman Cooper voiced disapproval of the House version.

Washington West Virginia Kentucky Ohio House Ken Hechler D-W.va

Redistrict Trial Opens In West Va

Trial begins in Charleston in a U.S. District Court suit challenging West Virginia's redistricting act as unconstitutional. Plaintiffs from the West Virginia Civil Liberties Union argue the four districts are not as equal in population as practicable and seek to strike the act. The panel includes judges Boreman Knapp and Christie and the plaintiffs include five individuals.

Charleston W. Va U.S West Virginia Herbert S. Boreman Dennis R. Knapp Sidney L. Christie West Virginia Civil Liberties Union

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