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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1971
Page
5
Ohio Lt. Gov. John Brown and several lawmakers are accused of distributing misleading financial data to justify park closings. Natural Resources Director William Nye says the officials urged illegal deficit spending and failed to pass a permanent budget, delaying park reopenings.
McArthur police investigate the theft of 600 feet of No 9 copper wire that arrived at the Dundas depot and was to be delivered to the Vinton Experimental Forest of the Ohio Division of Forestry.
Columbus AP) Ohio Liquor Director Richard Guggenheim found the state could raise some brand prices under the federal wage price freeze. A prior sale shaved prices, but after the freeze the IRS argued those cuts violated the policy. Prices at May 25 1970 level averaged about $1 higher per bottle. Guggenheim plans no action yet and halted further experimental sales to avoid price freezes.
Mrs Maude Whyte of 516 Chestnut Street Nelsonville was surprised at a party hosted by Mr and Mrs Bernard Carter at 503 Poplar Street. Attending were Mr and Mrs Hod Cope Mr and Mrs Jim Hollenbaugh Mrs Flossie Cope Mrs Bernice Johnson Mrs Mona Bennett Mrs Libby Phillips Mrs Carmen White Mrs Frank McQuire Mrs Margaret Wend Mrs Helen Steenrod plus Bill Fisk Lora Rita Gary and Roger Carter.
Hocking Valley Community Hospital admitted Mrs. George Walker Gore Mrs. Walter Beougher Rockbridge Merle Stump Mrs Wayne Timberlake Fred Campbell Mrs Sheryl Patterson and Mrs Cora Sapp all of Logan. Dismissed Clarence Loper Mrs Leona Thompson Harley Vandegriff Master John Comer Mrs Harold Smyers and son and Mrs Lewis Warner and son.
Ohio welfare director John Hansan argues long term success lies in training and more jobs not the no work no pay approach. He notes a federal training slot expansion to 6 300 in 1972 could aid over 90 000 ADC mothers and 7 000 male heads of household on ADC. He warns refusals cut public assistance.
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Guess Logan Route 3 welcomed a son. Other listed individuals include Mrs. Linda Stage Nelsonville Mrs. Charlotte Bailey Nelsonville Mrs. Joanna Evans Nelsonville Alan Ash Zaleski Edward Sharp Nelsonville Mrs. Laverna Simpson Shawnee Route 1 Mrs. Helen Marshall Amos Hawk Mrs. Ruth Davis and Joseph Carter.
The report discusses potential nominees including Potis and Rita Hauser as possible additions to the Supreme Court. It notes Justice Harlan's retirement ending a 16 year tenure and outlines the conservative-leaning shift and implications for the Court. Separate brief items mention deer-vehicle collisions in Athens County, with details on drivers Ernest Roten and Suzanne Rutter.
The Ohio State UniversityCost of Living Council revoked planned increases in automobile registration fees for students and staff citing a federal ruling requiring prior higher-rate transactions before the wage-price freeze. Other rulings: regular nine monthly faculty raises delayed. promotions and new hires pay at 1971 72 rates. residence hall rates set for 1971 72. most service prices stay at prefreeze levels.
Gov. John Gilligan, addressing about 1,000 Ohio municipal officials, criticized indifference to his proposed state income tax. He urged action by local leaders if the plan cannot gain city support, noting the Legislature’s mixed reception and pending conference committee.
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