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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1976

Page

11

Gurney Cleared of Perjury Blames Government

Former Senator Edward J. Gurney was exonerated of perjury after a years long legal fight. He condemned government officials as vindictive while noting he helped defend Nixon during Watergate. The case linked to a fund raising operation run by Larry Williams and illegal contributions. Other defendants received prison terms. A separate Meigs County Cancer Society meeting was set for 7:30 tonight to elect a new director, with a potential move to Gallia County. The Albany Grange Hall hosted a bean dinner on Election Day attended by the Carrie Hall Club.

Orlando Fla Edward J. Gurney United States Gurney Jacksonville Tampa Larry Williams Williams Florida Federal Housing Administration Justice Department Edward Barnes James Groot FHA William Pelski Coral Gables John Priestes Miami Middleport Meigs County American Cancer Society Gallia County

Rhodesia Crisis Deepens as Talks Hit Impasses

Rhodesia and Robert Mugabe pressed for immediate end to antiguerilla warfare and freeing about 600 political prisoners. British envoy Ivor Richard urged release of prisoners while van der Byl signaled only a few names might be released. Trick or Treat set in Middleport Saturday 6 to 7 p.m. for children 12 and under.

Robert Mugabe Nkomo Mugabe Smith Ivor Richard Middleport

Carter Signals Possible Tax Cut During Pittsburgh Interview

In a Pittsburgh radio appearance President Carter suggested a likely tax reduction in the next four years, saying a general tax cut may occur. He denied dictatorial authority and outlined plans to cut unemployment, balance the budget, and steady growth, noting $60 billion in revenue could fund tax relief for lower and middle income families.

Carter Pittsburgh Washington Louis Harris George Gallup National Press Club Gallup Ford Harris Eugene McCarthy McCarthy New York

Ford Carter Fight for Pennsylvania Votes

In Philadelphia the Ford and Carter campaigns pour resources into Pennsylvania as both seek its 27 electoral votes. Polls favor Carter by a small margin while turnout, regional strength, and independents shape the closing days. Independent McCarthy campaigns in Pittsburgh challenging election laws.

Ford Carter Pennsylvania Philadelphia Jimmy Carter Keystone State Martin Hamburger New Jersey Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan Eugene McCarthy Lester Maddox Milton Shapp Pittsburgh Erie Scranton Wilkes-Barre Allentown Easton U.S. Senate Hugh Scott John Heinz William Green

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