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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1972
Page
8
The 109th Ohio General Assembly faces a potential return to the capitol after the November 7 election depending on income tax repeal results and party control. House Speaker Charles Kurfess notes no decision yet as observers weigh the risk to school funding and possible government crises.
Gov John Gilligan's administration warns 54 000 employees that up to 7500 could face layoffs if voters repeal the state income tax in the November 7 election. A memo urges rejection of Issue 2 as austerity impacts departments.
President Nixon defended defense spending against McGovern proposals, calling for peace through strength. He warned against amnesty for draft dodgers, pledged to keep a strong military, and said the Vietnam war is nearing end. He spoke from the White House and then to Camp David before touring campaign stops in Chicago and California.
In New Haven Connecticut Sen George McGovern claims President Nixon and Dr Henry Kissinger have literally been begging for a settlement to the Vietnam war. He reiterates his view that peace talks may continue without immediate end to the conflict and notes ongoing campaign stops with labor and political leaders in Hartford and New Haven.
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