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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1974

Page

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Ford outlines 12 point economic program at FFA convention

President Ford told about 10 000 at the Kansas City Future Farmers of America convention that Congress delays on his inflation fight may lead to tougher measures. He listed a 12 point plan including balancing budgets conserving energy and reducing waste while urging voter and citizen action. Ford announced campaign stops in four states to support Republican candidates as he criticized Congress over the program.

Ford Kansas City Congress Sioux Falls S.D Lincoln Neb Indianapolis White House Future Farmers of America U.S Turkey Capitol Hill Gerald Ford

Ohio Regents report shows enrollment gains at most Ohio universities

Preliminary figures from the Ohio Board of Regents indicate a reversal of a two year enrollment decline in the state university system with 225 107 students enrolled this fall up from 220 439 last year. Only Ohio University Athens shows a significant drop. other campuses report increases or stabilization.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Board of Regents Ohio University Medical College of Ohio At Toledo Ohio University At Athens Kent State University Bowling Green State University Kent State Cleveland State University Miami University Ohio State University The University of Akron State University

Housing credit bill signs easier mortgage access

Washington AP reports Congress approved an emergency housing credit bill authorizing up to 7.7 billion dollars for federal purchases of conventional mortgages. President Ford favored the measure in his economic message and Rep. Garry Brown says Ford will sign the bill.

Washington Congress Ford Garry Brown Banking Committee

Steubenville Elks slot machine case has statewide gambling implications

Ohio officials cite four seized slot machines at the Steubenville Elks club as a liquor license violation. The hearing revealed that gambling on permit premises is limited, with charitable gambling allowed only under state law but prohibited by liquor licensing terms, raising broader questions about legalized gambling.

Columbus Ohio Steubenville Elks Club State Liquor Control Commission The Elks J. Fred Rose Liquor Department Rose Ellis Hugo Alexander

House votes to repeal no knock search Law

The House approved repeal of the 1970 no knock law allowing federal agents to search homes without identifying themselves. Sent to the Senate on a voice vote, the measure seeks to curb drug offender crackdowns by permitting unannounced warrants when property risk or agent danger exists.

Washington House Senate Justice Department

Congress Allows End to Seat Belt Interlocks on 1975 Cars

Congress approved a measure allowing automakers to remove mandatory seat belt interlock systems and continuous buzzers from 1975 model vehicles. Dealers and repair shops may disconnect interlocks and buzzers. A brief warning buzzer remains for unbuckled belts.

Washington Congress

Reagan warns of possible 1976 third party surge

Gov. Ronald Reagan says a new majority movement could form to back a third party candidate if the Republican party does not fulfill the Nixon mandate from 1972. He refused to confirm he would run as a third party candidate.

Sacramento Calif Ronald Reagan Republican Party Nixon Reagan

Classified Comics Editorial and Obituaries Highlights

Weather forecast notes clear tonight with lows in the 40s and sunny Thursday with highs in the 60s. The page lists sections including Classifieds, Comics, Editorials, Obituaries, Sports, Television, Theaters, and Women’s pages with details continuing on page 2.

Enrollment Drop Won't Force Rebudgeting at Ohio U

OU President Harry Crewson announced the Athens campus count for 1974 75 was 13 610, down from 15 850 last year with a branch total of 3 955. Officials had budgeted 14 600. He said reserves about 400 000 and frugality will balance the budget despite the third consecutive decline and no layoffs.

Herb Amey Messenger Ohio University Harry Crewson Crewson Athens Creson Ohio Board of Regents

Defendants in Watergate case adopt separate strategies

Defense teams for Ehrlichman Mardian Parkinson and others reveal split tactics as opening statements begin. Parkinson seeks distance from co defendants while Ehrlichman’s counsel aims to separate his client from the rest. Dean to lead prosecutors' case with potential testimony ahead. All five face conspiracy charges and most also obstruction counts.

Washington John D. Ehrlichman Robert C. Mardian Jacob Stein Kenneth W. Parkinson Parkinson Richard M. Nixon H.R. Haldeman Atty John N. Mitchell John W. Dean III Watergate Dean Nixon U.S John J. Sirica Ehrlichman William S. Frates Frates Miami Fla Haldeman California Haldeman-Ehrlichman John Ehrlichman David Bress Bress Mardian

Compromise Sought On Aid To Turkey In Cyprus Talks

Washington leaders seek quick enactment of a Turkish aid compromise with President Ford delaying the cutoff until December 10 to keep Cyprus peace talks alive. Opponents vow to push an earlier cutoff, amid House action and a contested vote. The measure ties to an emergency spending bill and follows Ford’s veto of immediate cutoff.

Washington Ford U.S Turkey Benjamin S. Rosenthal House George H. Mahon Dtex Cyprus Carl Albert Senate White House House Appropriations Committee Rosenthal

Rhodes proposes Ohio River Port Authority for growth

Gov. James A. Rhodes advocates an Ohio River Port Authority modeled on the turnpike commission to finance and build river facilities with tax exempt bonds and no state funding. He notes most river counties qualify for federal support as part of the Appalachian Development Region. A separate Dayton Journal-Herald report says Gilligan campaign urges TV stations to stop Rhodes ads accusing Gilligan of job losses and budget misuses.

Associated Press James A. Rhodes Ohio River Rhodes Turnpike Commission Panama Canal Dayton Journal-Herald John J. Gilligan Ohio Gilligan

Guard Mobilized In Boston Area

National Guard units stood by in armories around Boston after violence linked to school desegregation busing. Gov. Sargent mobilized about 500 guardsmen and placed other units on standby, while President Ford refused federal troop deployment citing state and local responsibility. Local officials and Mayor White voiced mixed reactions to the drastic move.

Boston National Guard Ford Francis W. Sargent Hyde Park Hyde Park High Joseph Crowley Carney Hospital

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