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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1975
Page
6
A Ohio editorial urges voters to analyze Gov. Rhodes four job-building measures before the November ballot. It argues action is needed to halt economic decline, cautions against whimsy, and says forecasts are uncertain but intent to act should be weighed against costs and future welfare.
Charles H. Byron of Sarasota Florida expresses gratitude to kind motorists and State Highway Patrol after his auto accident. He commends Dr. Main and O'Bleness Memorial Hospital, notes the old building leaks, and advocates a new roof funded by a voter levy to protect the structures and extend their life.
A reader from The Messenger complains about a loud police dog at a fenced enclosure near Wilbur Mender's residence. The writer questions whether it is appropriate sport to scare passersby and says the situation has become embarrassing and intolerable.
The piece discusses the Federal Hocking District middle school housed in the 1898 red brick building, born from centralizing 14 one-room schools in Rome Township. It cites J Louis Winner and Edward Stewart Byron, references Saga of the Hocking, Hal McVey as first principal, and notes the original cost reported as 2800 dollars with heavy timber and donated labor.
Executive secretary of the Southeast Ohio Education Association argues SB 70 would bring orderly collective bargaining for public employees, criticizing Governor Rhodes for not offering a bill and urging lawmakers to recognize public needs and protect the public with lawful procedures.
Robert Wolfe station chief and Albany Elementary School staff demonstrated first aid and emergency procedures for faculty, urging passage of the SEOEMS levy. The Albany principal notes Southeastern Ohio crews have benefited from similar services and warns that such aid could be lost without the levy.
Ohio electric utilities rate poorly in a 2300-person poll by the Ohio Electric Utility Institute seeking a $1 million image campaign. Voters view bills unfavorably, while departments water and gas show better attitudes.
The House and Senate voted to override the President's veto of H.R. 4222, expanding school lunch and related feeding programs, with estimates around 2.7 billion dollars this year. Critics warn of a looming welfare expansion and constitutional overreach linked to a broader child development agenda led by Mondale and Brademas.
A close look at Washington under President Ford shows Hills, a California lawyer and academic, moving from the White House to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission. The piece argues the administration lacks coherent top leadership and relies on informal contacts, with various agencies filling the policy void as officials shift to political roles.
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