Chamber Endorses All Four Rhodes Ballot Issues
Athens Chamber of Commerce directors back Governor Rhodes four economic ballot proposals on the November 4 ballot saying they will shape Ohio's future. They argue Issue 2 will foster industrial growth and jobs, Issue 3 funds transportation upgrades, Issue 4 supports housing, and Issue 5 funds city and village improvements. They also support the National Gas Emergency Act and urge less FPC price control.
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James Rhodes
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Ohio
Athens
Chamber
Athens County
City of
U.S. Senate
Federal Power Commission
John Glenn
Robert Taft
Clarence Miller
Deputies Plan Request to Recognize OCSEA Bargaining Unit
Athens County deputies will send a letter to county commissioners next week seeking recognition of the Ohio Civil Service Employer Association as their bargaining agent. They will request an appointment in a few weeks to discuss organizing the deputies and will not present a contract for at least two weeks.
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Athens County
Ohio Civil Service Employer Association
Paul Brown
Gary Elaw
OCSEA
Efan
Scrabbie
Scrubbie
Jerry Adams on Highways Bypass for Athens Traffic
Jerry Adams outlines Athens highway bypass from Stimson Ave to south to ease traffic on Richland Ave. The plan aims to move through trucks from downtown and reduce congestion. He recalls arranging four 1974 1975 meetings with city officials and the State DOT to press for project progress. He says final decision rests with state authorities, while local officials push for action.
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Athens
Stimson Ave
Richland Ave
State Department of Transportation
UA Pledges Reach Over Eleven Thousand At First Report
Athens County United Appeal's first report meeting shows contributions and pledges totaling 11 048 toward a 75 000 goal. Corporate Division led with 4 886 while Tom Evans noted overseas members and an optimistic return. Grover Special Gifts reported 3 662 and Commercial Division pledged 2 500 with stronger pledges than last year.
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Athens
County United Appeal
Bull Barr
Ohio University Inn
Tom Evans
B. T. Grover
Grover
Dave Palmer
Mac Thayer
Split sessions adopted for Federal Hocking schools
The Federal Hocking School Board approved a plan keeping elementary schedules while middle and high schools use split shifts starting Monday. High school 7 15 to 12 15, elementary 9 to 3, middle 12 15 to 2 15. Extra buses and drivers needed, but savings on utilities hoped to offset costs.
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PEG Parker Messenger
Stewart
Hocking School Board
Carmen Scrubbio
Scrubbio
Commissioners Table Resolution on Permits
Athens County Commissioners took no action on a proposed permit resolution for building sewer and driveway connections. Bruce Burns and Joe Kasler led, with opposition from Commissioner Adkins who warned of payroll costs. Burns urged action before a building boom. Other items included solid waste equipment bids, Shafer Street funding split, water bill delinquencies, and smoke detectors in the county jail.
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Athens County Commissioners
Bruce Burns
Joe Kasler
James Edwards
Max Adkins
Jackson County
Hocking County
Burns
Kasler
Health Department
Athens
Jerry Adams
Shafer Street
Ohio Department of Transportation
No Gain In Gas Drilling
Alan Leonard of Columbia Gas of Ohio warned before the Downtown Kiwanis Club that by year end 1976 private citizens could face no natural gas. He cited government price controls as making gas drilling unprofitable and urged reduced thermostat use to curb consumption.
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Alan Leonard
Columbia Gas of
Ohio
Leonard
Kiwanis Club
Ohio State University
Ohio University
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State Department of Education
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