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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1976

Page

6

Hays Collapse from Affair Ends Long Washington Career

Wayne Hays, longtime Ohio congressman, resigns after admitting an affair with Elizabeth Ray. The scandal torpedoes his 28 year career, leads to hospitalizations for him and his wife, and ends his bid for re election amid ethics probes and pressure from colleagues.

George Esper Associated Press Belmont Ohio Wayne Hays Bannock Elizabeth Ray Pat South St. Clairsville Wayne Levere Hays Washington Miss Ray Hays Congress House Administration Committee Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee House Ethics Committee Washington Post Jack Anderson Leonard Peak Anderson Peak The Post Chattanooga, Tenn State Department Barnesville Carol Clawson Martha Judkins Pat Peak Martha Hays

Rubber Talks Pushed in Akron URW Chief Takes Hand

United Rubber Workers President Peter Bommarito travels to New York to assist in Uniroyal negotiations as strikes remain at two of the Big Four rubber firms. Goodrich talks continue in Columbus while 620 Armstrong workers return to the West Haven plant. Bommarito seeks federal mediation to resolve wage issues allegedly carved from the 1973 settlement.

Akron, Ohio United Rubber Workers Peter Bommarito New York URW Uniroyal B.F. Goodrich Goodrich Columbus Armstrong Rubber Co West Haven, Conn John Ong Ong Bommarito U.S William Usery Jr

Ford arms package faces Senate hurdles over Gulf race fear

The $5.9 billion U.S. arms package, largely aimed at Iran, runs into congressional resistance amid worries of an arms race in the Persian Gulf and concerns for Israel's security.

Washington Ford Administration Iran Congress Persian Gulf Israel

Arms package facing congressional resistance over sales totals

The article flags looming opposition in Congress to a sweeping U S arms package totaling billions for Iran Saudi Arabia Pakistan and others with senators pledging resolutions to block much of the deal amid concerns over regional arms races and potential hostage risks. It notes sidewinder and maverick missiles allocations and Kissinger's Tehran visit shaping forecasts.

United States William Proxmire D-Wis Congress House Benjamin Rosenthal Dn.y Saudi Arabia Ford Administration Senate U.S Iran Defense Department Arabian Gulf Israel Pakistan India Henry A. Kissinger Tehran Kissinger

Wayne Hays Resigns as Local Sign Reminds Bannock

In Bannock Ohio residents reflect on Wayne Hays resignation amid a removed highway sign. Locals recall his long service and farm life, with many expressing mixed emotions while hoping the sign could be restored.

Bannock, Ohio Harry Baugh Steve Balint Balint Milwaukee Wayne Hays Elizabeth Ray Baugh Hays Bannock Ohio Red Gate Belmont Buddy Wayne Lillian Santrock Esther Scott Congress Congressman Steve

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