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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1974

Page

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Ohio urged to form housing finance agency to boost building

A joint Ohio Senate House committee heard that 340000 more housing units are needed and a state housing finance agency could issue bonds at about 6 percent and loan at 8 or 9 percent. Lawmakers weigh reconvening for a housing bill as Oct 30 decision looms.

Columbus Ohio Senate House Paul Lydens U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Affairs al Ratner Cleveland Forest City Enterprises, Inc General Assembly

Watergate Defendants Move to Discredit Dean Testimony

Defense lawyers in the Watergate cover-up trial prepare to challenge John W. Dean III as prosecutors continue cross examination. The process aims to undermine Dean credibility by disputing details of meetings and conversations and exposing memory gaps.

Watergate Dean Washington White House John W. Dean III James F. Neal John N. Mitchell John D. Ehrlichman Robert C. Mardian Kenneth W. Parkin Son Senate Watergate Committee

Ford hears oil will sell at world market price in Mexico

At the Mexico US summit President Ford is told by Luis Echeverria that Mexico will market oil at world market prices, with access promised but priced at Arab rates. Ford and Echeverria announce a commission to study temporary Mexican farmworker employment.

Ford Luis Echeverria Mexico Alicia Arellano Magdalena Sonora U.S Tucson Ariz Oklahoma City Okla United States Oklahoma Ohio Henry L. Bellmon Ed Edmondson Bellmon Cleveland Ech Everria Tubac Echeverria Castro Cuba

Kent State guardsmen charges dismissed as jury seated

In Cleveland Ohio AP report charges against four of eight former Ohio National Guardsmen in the 1970 Kent State shootings faced dismissal as jury selection began with two jurors tentatively seated. Judge Battisti delayed ruling until selection completes.

Cleveland, Ohio Ohio National

Ruth Named Jaworski Successor as Prosecutor

Deputy Watergate prosecutor Henry Ruth is picked to succeed special prosecutor Leon Jaworski. Atty. Gen. William B. Saxbe is expected to announce the appointment later this week.

Washington Henry Ruth Leon Jaworski Justice Department Atty William B. Saxbe

Ohio predicts record turnout in gubernatorial vote

Ohio secretary of state estimates about 3.65 million people will vote on November 5, about 73 percent of those eligible. The predicted turnout would set a record for a gubernatorial election.

Columbus Ohio

Kanawha County school bombed after book protest

In Charleston Kanawha County a local school was bombed early this morning with damage described as very light Police said the attack followed the White House push for a constructive compromise to curb violence tied to a school book protest in the county.

Charleston W. Va Kanawha County White House

Weather outlook for Heather region tonight and Wednesday

Heather sees a mild night with lows in the low to mid 40s and sunny skies on Wednesday. Highs reach the mid to upper 60s with pleasant conditions expected. Details on page 2.

Custody Of Tapes At Issue

A federal judge blocked the White House from delivering Nixon presidency tapes and papers while he considers who owns presidential records. Judge Charles R. Richey ruled the White House must retain custody but allow Nixon access for Watergate trial testimony. If illness prevents travel, copies may be sent to California.

Mitchell Haldeman Ehrlichman Mardian Parkinson Dean White House Charles W. Colson E. Howard Hunt Jr Watergate Committee Nixon White House Washington Richard M. Nixon U.S Charles R. Richey Richey Nixon California

Athens Utility Plan Wins Preliminary Federal Backing

Athens earns preliminary approval from EDA Region 5 for a 50 50 funding split on a 1 million east side utility upgrade project. The work covers water sewer and storm lines from Madison Ave to city limits and Home Street. If the full grant is approved the city would cover half the cost with CIC and council exploring funding options. Ohio University landowners Kroger and Holiday Inn project plans are stalled in court.

Federal Agency U.S. Commerce Department Madison Avenue Home Street Kroger Co Holiday Inn 10Th District Court of Appeals Columbus John Summel Ohio University Kroger Ohio Supreme Court Barrett Lavelle EDA Chicago Community Improvement Corporation CIC

Interior Dept sees uncertain oil spill impacts from 10 million offshore acres

The Interior Department warns that predicting spill effects from new offshore leases is uncertain. Draft environmental impact statements admit likely spills and broader environmental and social consequences, with detailed area-specific impacts awaiting separate studies.

Washington Interior Department Interior John C Whitaker

Study Warns On Western Strip Mines

The Interior Department warns proposed large scale strip mining in Wyoming's Powder River Basin would degrade regional life quality. Air pollution and land disturbance could harm plants, animals, humans, and potentially local climate, turning a largely untouched area into an overburdened industrial landscape.

Washington Interior Department Wyoming Powder River

Rhodes Skips Ford Dinner Over Tax Surcharge

Former Ohio Gov James Rhodes will miss a Cleveland fundraiser with President Ford citing Ford tax surcharge as factor in his no new taxes campaign. Rhodes plans a Clermont County event instead. GOP notes he had not committed to Cleveland appearance. Rhodes previously ran with Goldwater in 1964 but diverged locally.

Cleveland Ohio Ford James Rhodes Rhodes James Duerk John Gilligan Gilligan Clermont County GOP Kent McGough McGough Cleveland- Hopkins Cincinnati U.S Barry Goldwater R-Ariz Hamilton Goldwater

Living Costs Up Again Pushes Inflation to New High

Washington reports September prices up 1.2 percent as food clothing and mortgage rates lift living costs. The 12 month rise reaches 12.1 percent, the worst since 1947, though real earnings tick up slightly for the first time in three months.

Washington

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