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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1973

Page

6

Finance Bill Accord Near

The article reports on a nearing accord over a finance bill amid presidential and congressional campaigns. Kennedy notes a plan to double the income tax checkoff would be dropped by the Senate as part of the compromise while lawmakers seek to preserve sections on presidential primaries. The piece mentions ongoing negotiations among Senate leaders.

Kennedy Senate Congress al Ullman D-Ore House Ways and Means Committee

Ohio Students Receive NSW Teaching Offers

Nineteen Ohio University students and graduates earned teaching positions with New South Wales Education Department after a four day recruitment tour in Sydney. Most selections came from Ohio University out of twenty colleges visited, with March follow ups planned on campus. Salaries start at 8477 dollars for a three term year, with annual increases on satisfactory service.

Ohio University New South Wales Australia State Education Department Central Education Authority Sydney Athens U.S Dollars

Yule Plans Made by Reedsville United Methodist Women

Mrs Verna Rose hosted a United Methodist Women meeting in Reedsville. Mamie Buckley led devotions on making prayer real daily. Plans were set to remember County Home children at Christmas. 21 visits to shut ins recorded. Ella Osborne card signed. Christmas party proposed for Dec 12. prizes awarded. Lillian Pickens won door prize. Guest Leona Ruth attended.

Reedsville Verna Rose Lillian Pickens Leona Ruth

Pick-Up Destroyed In Gallia County Fire

Frank C. Hopkins of Patrol Route 2 saw his pick-up truck burst into flames on the highway Thursday at 5 03 p m. The blaze, caused by a carburetor explosion inside the vehicle, destroyed the truck’s interior. No fire department was summoned and no injuries were reported.

Gallipolis Frank C. Hopkins Patroll Route 2 Gallia County

First Baptist Church of Racine Holds Thanksgiving Meeting

The Bertha M. Sayre Missionary Society at First Baptist Church met with devotions on Thanksgiving led by Mrs. Mary K. Yost and Helen Simpson. A White Cross package for Dayton Christian Center was prepared. The day included readings, a solo, and a love gift to Bacone College.

Barbara Gheen Lillian Hayman Marie Roush Esther Circle Racine First Baptist Church Marjorie Grimm Gretta Simpson Bacone College

Wellston adopts water and sewer rate hike despite opposition

Wellston City Council held two special meetings to move an ordinance raising water charges about 20 percent and sewer costs 35 percent to fund sewage system improvements under pressure from the Ohio EPA and bond security needs. Mayor Hayburn and Councilman Dupre questioned sufficiency. federal aid sought. A 5-1 vote approved the measure with Clarence Gray dissenting on the 10 percent charge removal.

Joann Hunter Wellston Wellston City Clarence Gray Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Ohio National Bank of Columbus Edgar Hayburn John Dupre

White House tapes pit JaWorski plan against Butterfield view

Watergate developments show special prosecutor Jaworski urging the tapes be turned over for safekeeping while White House aides and Ziegler dismiss the idea as nonsense. Butterfield testified the Secret Service’s tape system was used and warned that releasing certain tapes could threaten foreign agents and CIA operations.

Leon Jaworski White House Ziegler Jaworski Sirica Central Intelligence Agency Communist Party Leonid Brezhnev Alexander P. Butterfield Federal Aviation Administration Butterfield Technical Services Branch Secret Service United States

Housing Officials Unhappy Over New City Permit Fee

Metropolitan Housing Authority directors criticize Logan city council for a 2000 permit fee to build a five story senior housing complex in downtown Logan. They note other permits cost far less, listing examples such as Farmers and Merchants Bank and Citizens Bank at 50 dollars each. A court hearing discusses the 18 minute gap in a June 20 White House tape involving Haldeman and Haig, with Miss Woods recalling the recording error and Buzhardt describing tone replication with NSA help.

Logan Metropolitan Housing Authority Farmers and Merchants Bank Elm Court Ian Towner Citizens Bank H. R. Haldeman Haldeman Haig White House

Traffic fines issued by Athens County Municipal Court

A list of defendants from Chauncey Albany Athens and surrounding areas faced traffic or related charges. Notable entries include Ronald McManaway with no operator license fined $10, Kathleen O'Toole $25 with license within 30 days offered, and Herman Lanning $230 plus 10 days in jail for intoxication and related violations.

Ronald McManaway Chauncey Genevieve Grinstead Albany Michael Claypoole Franklin Ave Kathleen O'Toole Athens Herman W. Lanning Buchtel

Esther Missionary Circle Meets at Mrs Helen Simpson

The Racine group gathered at the home of Mrs Helen Simpson with song scripture reading and a devotional including a poem and prayer. Vera Beegle and Gretta Simpson reported on visiting shut ins while Vera Beegle presented a program of readings. Mrs Marie Roy offered the closing prayer and refreshments were served by Mrs Simpson.

Racine Esther Missionary Circle Helen Simpson Vera Beegle Gretta Simpson Marie Roy Simpson

Youth Hurt In Accident Near Amesville On Route 50A

Larry George, 16, of 106 E State St, was taken to O Bleness Memorial Hospital after a one car crash on Route 50A two miles east of Amesville at 6 45 a m. He was a passenger in Charles Blair 45 Nelsonville who lost control and left the road. George had face and head lacerations while Blair had facial cuts but was not treated. No citations were issued.

Larry George E. State St O’bleness Memorial Hospital Athens Secems Amesville State Highway Patrol Charles Blair Nelsonville Blair George Secems

Amendment Would Expel No Shows From Congress

Rep Clarence Miller introduces a constitutional amendment to expel any member not present and voting on at least 60 percent of roll calls during a session. He notes 11 percent absenteeism this year, compares it with private industry standards, and cites weak turnout on many votes.

Nixon Senate Wayne Hays Ohio House Administration Committee House Washington, D. C Clarence Miller Congress Miller

Lawn Mower Grand Prix Rapid Run in England 1968

In England in 1968 the Lawn Mower Grand Prix recorded the fastest lawn mower speed to date when the winning machine hit 10.88 miles per hour.

England

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