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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1977

Page

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Attacks on Gang of Four Dominate Chinese Life

AP reports in China the campaign against the Gang of Four dominates daily life from factories to schools. Mao era issues are blamed on Chiang Ching and allies, with Hua Kuo-feng supporting the purge and strengthening the criticism drive since Mao's death.

Louis D. Boccardi Associated Press Peking China Gang of Four Mao Tse-tung Chiang Ching Mao Wang Hung-wen Yao Wen-yuan Chang Chun-chiao Peking Arts and Crafts Factory Hua Kuo-feng Hua People’s Daily

Nobel Peace Prize Spotlight Returns to Belfast Movement

The Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Betty Williams and Mairead Corrigan brings renewed attention to their Belfast peace crusade but may intensify factions within the 14 month old campaign as observers weigh potential tensions and unity prospects.

Belfast Northern Ireland Betty Williams Mairead Corrigan

Peace People founders face backlash at home in Northern Ireland

The Peace People campaign led by Mrs Williams Miss Corrigan and Ciaran McKeown is praised abroad for its anti war aims but faces distrust at home amid sectarian division and criticism of leadership. Despite 8000 hard core members threats and abuse persist as violence continues in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland Amnesty International Williams Corrigan United States Europe Belfast Peace People Ciaran McKeown

Columbus AP eligible for discount must obtain tax dept apps

The Associated Press in Columbus reports that eligibility for the discount requires obtaining application forms from the Department of Taxation. Details on the discount process and deadlines were not fully specified in the brief.

Columbus, Ohio Associated Press Department of of Taxation

Dayan vows no land concessions and plans more West Bank posts

Israeli Foreign Minister Moshe Dayan told the United Nations that Israel will not surrender the West Bank or Gaza, plans for 10 new West Bank military posts, and rejects a Palestinian state under PLO. He urged coexistence without partition and refused PLO talks. Egypt warned peace requires withdrawal from all occupied territories.

United Nations, N.Y Moshe Dayan Israel West Bank Gaza Strip Dayan U.N. General Assembly Gaza Palestine Liberation Organization PLO Egypt U.N Esmat Abdel Meguid

Ohio Voters’ Support Asked to Approve School Levies

Ohio boards push for new levies as Monroeville and Southern Local close for lack of funds. Twenty districts face financial trouble with thousands of students at risk of missing classes until January. Cleveland seeks legal change to allow a year-end deficit. Toledo to close Oct. 28 unless funds arrive.

Columbus Ohio State Board of Education Monroeville Huron County Meigs County The General Assembly Cleveland City Cleveland House Asst Pat Sweeney Toledo Southern

Honda Confirms Ohio Plant Deal

Honda Motor Co Ltd will build a 25 million motorcycle assembly plant beside the Transportation Research Center near Marysville Ohio. Officials and Gov James A Rhodes announced the plan which confirms weeks of speculation and notes initial employment of about 500.

Columbus, Ohio Honda Motor Co., Ltd Transportation Research Center Marysville James A. Rhodes Ohio Honda United States K. Kawashima Board of America Honda Inc

Carter Eyes Tax Cut Date for 1978 Action

Treasury Secretary Blumenthal says a tax revision could cut up to 22 billion dollars and might take effect in 1978 or be sent to Congress by month’s end. He cautions no final decisions have been made and timing hinges on the economy.

Washington Carter Treasury W. Michael Blumenthal Blumenthal Administration

Valley Acres Debater Plans Petition to Block City Ordinance

A Hooper Street resident says he will file an initiative petition to block the City Council approved Valley Acres subdivision plans. The move aims to derail the ordinance on Valley Acres by placing the measure on the ballot for public vote.

Hooper Street Valley Acres

Heating bill credits delayed by missing forms

Athens County Auditor Pete Couladis said the office has not ordered or received the forms needed for the Lifeline utility discount program. He noted the process is not yet ready and urged filing delays or calls until forms are available.

Athens County Auditor's Office Pete Couladis

Logan Board adopts 16 page personnel contracts policy

Logan City Board of Education met in special session and approved a 16 page policy governing contracted personnel after eight months of negotiations. Showers likely and windy through Wednesday with cooler temperatures tonight and Wednesday, forecast lows near 40 and highs in the low to mid 50s, and a 70 percent chance of rain. Details, Page 7.

Logan Logan City

Senate panel weighs Panama Canal treaty fact finding trip

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee debated sending members to Panama to inspect the canal defenses as hearings on the treaty continued. A group of Canal Zone residents testified against the pact, accusing U S officials of exaggerating popularity and alleging human rights abuses under Gen Omar Torrijos. They warned ratification could provoke anti U S backlash and argued the treaty splits power between Panama and the United States with shared protection duties.

Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee Panama Frank Church Idaho Canal Zone State Department U.S Charlotte Kennedy Omar Torrijos Torrijos United States Canal Charlotee Kennedy Cristobal Louis Sattorosi Patricia Fulton Pacific Civic Council

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