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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1976

Page

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Campaign urges swine flu vaccination despite limited supply

The national effort Roll Up Your Sleeve America promotes swine flu shots through radio TV ads and print materials. Officials warn initial vaccine supply may fall short if everyone seeks inoculation in October, with 20 million doses by Oct 1 and 97 million by December, 130 million by January.

Atlanta America Federal Center For Disease Control CDC Stafford Smith Ford

Ohio poised to immunize swine flu residents risk vaccine supply

Ohio health director Dr. John Ackerman told health commissioners the state is ready to immunize residents against swine flu but questioned if vaccine will arrive timely and be sufficient. He urged maintaining measles containment and schoolchild immunizations while noting 1975 Ohio health trends and public health costs.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio John H. Ackerman Department of Health Ohio Health Commissioners Ohio Department of Health Ohio Influenza Immunization Committee Ackerman St. Louis Cleveland Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators

Ohio House OKs Medicaid funding amid GOP cuts loom

The Ohio House approved a Medicaid funding bill 62 to 33, sending it to the Senate as Republicans warn the plan does not prevent a welfare check cut due next month. Senate Democrats delayed a vote on Gov Rhodes' push to remove Gregory Stebbins from the Ohio Industrial Commission, while bills affecting utility bills advance to the Senate floor.

Columbus Ohio House Senate James A. Rhodes Gregory J. Stebbins Ohio Industrial Commission Senate Judiciary Committee Stebbins The Utilities Commission

Ford Campaign Stop Sparks Boos and Ovation at Michigan

President Ford faced a hostile crowd at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor while rival Democrats assailed his record on the economy. Carter spoke nearby in Dearborn blaming Ford and Nixon for economic woes, with Mondale and Dole campaigning with Rockefeller. Ford defended his stance on trust amid frequent boos, including at the Kissinger mention.

Associated Press Ford Jimmy Carter Washington University of Michigan At Ann Arbor Carter Afl-Cio Detroit Dearborn Ford Motor Co Richard M. Nixon Richard Nixon Gerald Ford Sen Walter Mondale Bob Dole Nelson A. Rockefeller Italo-American Foundation Henry A. Kissinger Michigan Crisler Arena

Republicans Fight On Heirs Tax In Big Tax Bill

House Republicans wage last-ditch resistance to a tax package extending the income tax cut while key Democrats anticipate passage. The measure, approved by Senate and House negotiators, faces a final vote before sending to the Senate and President Ford. A GOP plan to tax heirs on sold inherited property faced deletion.

Washington House Senate Ford Senate House Herman T. Schneebeli R-Pa Barber B. Conable Jr R-N.y Schneebeli Conable al Ullman D-Ore Ways and Means Committee Treasury Ullman

Bishops Move Toward Allowing Women in Priesthood

In Minneapolis AP report the House of Bishops votes 95 to 61 to make church laws apply equally to men and women for ordination. The change could take effect this year if House of Deputies approves, with immediate effect possible to match Canadian practice.

C. Kilmer Myers San Francisco Robert E. Terwilliger Dallas Terwilliger

National Merit semifinalists named from area high schools

Three Athens students and one from Logan are semifinalists in the 1977 National Merit Scholarship Program. The item notes page 3 coverage of student honors.

Fight Area High School Athens Logan

Weather Forecast at a Glance

Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers tonight and Friday. Lows tonight in the low 60s. Highs Friday in the low to mid 70s. Probability of rain 40 percent tonight and 30 percent Friday.

UAW Talks Stall As Strike Looms At Ford

The United Auto Workers dig in for at least a two week strike against Ford Motor Co. Bargainers show no sign of resuming contract talks until next Monday. UAW President Leonard Woodcock voiced low optimism about an early settlement.

UAW Detroit United Auto Workers Ford Motor Co Leonard Woodcock

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