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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1971
Page
1
The Ohio Senate voted 17-12 to reject reconsideration of last week’s income tax bill while approving an $205 million interim budget to cover state bills through December. The move, backed by Gov. Gilligan, prompts a fourth joint conference committee to search for tax and spending compromises, with possible immediate naming.
The Senate Finance Committee balked at adding new language to continuation legislation while Ohio universities move fees to 200 dollars. Senator Oliver Ocasek led objections as Gray urged reinserting provisions. The amendment survived amid late night tension and threats against three senators who backed the income tax plan.
East Pakistan says Indian forces widen fighting along the border with attacks in Sylhet Mymensingh and Jessore sectors. Jama? The report notes Indian troops occupied Jibannagar and a three prong Dinajpur attack was contained on two fronts. Civilian villages near Dacca allegedly shelled with hundreds killed. a photographer observed burned huts and bodies.
Washington AP report cites Fred Weinhold of the White House Office of Science and Technology warning some major industrial plants could close this winter due to severe natural gas shortages. He says homes and hospitals will be served, but interruptible gas contracts may face curtailment and some firms with guaranteed deliveries could be affected if winter is cold.
President Nixon will arrive in Peking on February 21 for talks with Chinese leaders in what White House calls a landmark mission toward peace. The trip precedes his Moscow visit in late May, making him the first U.S. president to visit both capitals.
Democrats view Nixon veto threat as a polite pressure to alter the $26 million tax bill. Talks in conference aim to resolve House Senate differences with amendments that could balloon deficits and affect campaign finance provisions. White House warns that budget-busting Senate changes could block approval.
Washington County Judge Charles Sweet indicated Paul Gilly is likely to be tried next, perhaps in January, after his wife Annette pleaded innocent in the Dec 31 1969 slayings of Joseph Yablonski and his family. Golda Meir to meet Nixon in Washington. A guerrilla source says Wasfi Tell’s assassination signals a scorched earth struggle against King Hussein. The Black September group claimed responsibility.
Ford Motor Co won a 2.9 percent price increase for 1972 models, prompting the Price Commission to say large utilities must report future rate requests and that rates could be rolled back if needed. The panel also denied Oscar Meyer a price rise and noted Ford’s productivity costs supported the higher price. Other automakers pursued gains: American Motors 2.5 percent, Chrysler 4.5 percent (3 percent planned), GM awaiting action.
The Senate Judiciary Committee majority calls charges against William H. Rehnquist unfounded and urges his confirmation to the Supreme Court. It also backs Lewis F. Powell Jr. and notes Rehnquist’s computer hate. The panel, 16 members, voted 12 to 4 for Rehnquist despite opposition from labor and civil rights groups.
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