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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1974

Page

9

Petroleum Outlook Reports Weak Gas Supply and Possible Coal Strike

The report notes 1973 petroleum use rose 11.6 percent from 1972 with residual fuel oil stocks lagging 4.5 percent versus 1972 but up 14 percent from last year. Natural gas supply is tightening with FPC warning of possible temporary cuts affecting industries and higher fuel costs. homes remain prioritized for gas as a coal mine strike looms in November.

Hall Curent United Mine Workers Federal Power Commission FPC

Congress urged to withhold Nixon transition funds over Watergate disclosure

A House subcommittee was urged to withhold 450000 of Nixon's 850000 transition money until full Watergate disclosure. Rep. Harrington pressed the move after objections by members about Nixon controlling tapes and papers. Bevill questioned the need for the 450000 amid concerns over public access and record preservation.

Washington House Richard M. Nixon Michael J. Harrington Dmass House Executive Offices Nixon Harrington Ford Tom Bevill D-Ala Subcommittee Bevill General Services Administration Arthur F. Sampson

Empty seats and faiths worth more than seats

A preacher ponders the cost of empty pews versus the value of faithful attendance. He frames 250 dollars per seat as a measure of lost spiritual opportunity and urges congregations nationwide to value the chance to worship rather than the price of vacant space.

Chenault Convicted By Jury Faces Death Sentence

In Atlanta Georgia Marcus Wayne Chenault was found guilty by a diverse jury for the June shooting deaths of Mrs. King aged 70 and church deacon Edward Boykin aged 69 at Ebenezer Baptist Church. The jury sentenced him to death for the killings and ten years for wounding another member. execution set for November 8. His attorney Randy Bacote said an appeal will be filed. Georgia law mandates automatic Supreme Court review of a death sentence.

Atlanta, Ga Marcus Wayne Chenault Martin Luther King Sr Jacob Chenault Edward Boykin Ebenezer Baptist Church Randy Bacote Georgia Georgia Supreme Court

Kentuckian Wins Lottery Top Prize

Allen Mynatt of Fort Thomas Kentucky becomes the first out of state winner of Ohio Lottery s $300 000 top prize He plans wall to wall carpeting and a bathroom remodel for security and to reward his family with a modest splurge His wife says carpeting the home was wanted for five years Julia Schlosser of Temperance Michigan wins the second top prize 60 000 with her husband working as a construction worker to support the family Other Ohioans win 30 000 and several 15 000 prizes while the Mynatts celebrate with champagne at home

Cincinnati Ohio Allen Mynatt Fort Thomas Mynatts Mynatt Ruth Mynatt Western Woods Julia Schlosser Temperance, Mich Toledo Marian Cropper Highland Heights

Area Church News Highlights Holy Day Services and Events

Hillel Foundation lists Holy Day services at Rathner Memorial Chapel 21 Mill St with Mincha and Rosh Hashanah times. Exorcist theme lecture by Jim Williams at 6 30 p.m. Youth Rally at Athens First Baptist Church includes The Masters Voice. Rolling Hills Baptist to hold 1974 Homecoming with morning worship and lawn dinner and activities. Rev Michael R Bingham from England scheduled lectures Sept 13–22 in Athens.

Jim Williams Athens First Baptist Church E. State St The Master’s Voice Rolling Hills Michael R. Bingham England

Religious Leaders Speak at Athens County Events in Ohio

In Athens County the First Apostolic Church hosts 7:30 p.m. lectures on a new Western religious movement described as the charismatic experience. In Columbus Rev Lorrin Kreider leads a 8 p.m. meeting with Lois Harkrider, first female moderator of the General Assembly elected by the United Presbyterian Church in the USA.

Athens County James Hinkle First Apostolic Church Athens Columbus Lorrin Kreider First Presbyterian Church In Scioto Valley Lois Harkrider General Assembly The United Presbyterian Church In the USA

Hymn Sing at Giffin Memorial Church Saturday

Rev Ralph Sampson announces a 7 30 p m hymn sing at Giffin Memorial Church featuring The Singing Messengers Gospel Harmonaires Giffin Trio and Roach Family Singers.

Little Hocking Giffin Memorial Church Ralph Sampson Singing Messengers Gospel! Harmonaires Giffin Roach Family Singers

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