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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1974

Page

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U S Pressures Oil Producers as Ford Aims High Price Cellar

President Ford and top aides warned oil exporting nations that rising costs threaten global economies. They urged Western Europe and the United States to unite on energy policy amid plans for a Camp David meeting of major non Communist nations to discuss coordinated steps.

United Nations N.Y Ford Administration Western Europe United States Ford Treasury William E. Simon Henry A. Kissinger Simon Detroit Kissinger United Nation General Assembly Camp David U.N

Byrd Prods Rockefeller Experience Knowledge In Vice President Bid

Senator Robert Byrd says Rockefeller's confirmation hearings should reassure the public that big business oil and banks will not dominate the vice presidency. Lawmakers see little obstacle to confirmation as Rockefeller faces questions on finances and the F14 fighter renegotiation, pledging no New York favoritism.

Washington Nelson A. Rockefeller Robert C. Byrd West Virginia Rockefeller Howard W. Cannon D-Nev Byrd New York Rules Committee Senate

Front runners in 1976 race remain unclear after Kennedy quits

An Associated Press survey shows Henry Jackson and Walter Mondale as leading contenders for the Democratic nomination, with Lloyd Bentsen close behind. Kennedy cited family responsibilities in withdrawing, leaving a wide open field and no clear frontrunner as party chairmen react.

Louise Cook Associated Press Edward M. Kennedy Henry M. Jackson Washington Walter F. Mondale Minnesota Lloyd Bentsen Texas Kennedy Ford Jackson Mondale Bentsen Sen Edmund S. Muskie

Mechem Child's Abductor Had Help, Police Suggest

Cincinnati police weigh the possibility that more than one person aided in the kidnapping of Allison Mechem four-year-old daughter of Taft Broadcasting executive Charles Mechem Jr. A $2000 ransom was reportedly demanded. FBI joined the search as witnesses described a white 12 to 14 year old car and a man speaking to the children before the abduction on Mount Lookout street.

Cincinnati, Ohio Allison Mechem Allison Charles S. Mechem Jr Taft Broadcasting Corp Stephen Bachmeyer C. O. Brown Newark Ohio Mount Lookout Mechem Brown FBI Ron Laker Bob Gilmartin Wkrc-Tv Taft

Frost Hits Ohio Tomatoes Hard in Early Autumn Cold

Frost and freezing weather on the first day of autumn strike Ohio crops, with northwestern Ohio tomato fields said to be virtually ruined. Officials warn the frost may tighten prices for eggs milk and meat as corn and soybean losses rise nationwide. Local estimates vary from quarter to half of the tomato harvest affected, with 6000 tons reported damaged by Libby McNeill and Libby suppliers. The full impact will emerge in coming days as assessments continue.

Columbus Ohio Midwest C. William Swank Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Swank Federation Sandusky County Glenn Maddy Henry County Bob Cole Henry Riechman Libby McNeill Libby Leipsic Putnam County Riechman Eugene C. Whittmeyer Ohio State University

Nixon Hospitalized for Extensive Tests in Long Beach

Former President Richard Nixon is to be hospitalized for at least seven days at Memorial Hospital Medical Center of Long Beach for extensive tests and treatment of phlebitis. Dr Lungren outlined daily written reports and cautioned against speculation on mental health while noting Nixon's fatigue and low spirits.

Long Beach Calif Richard M. Nixon Nixon Memorial Hospital Medical Center John C. Lungren Lungren Pat Julie Nixon Eisenhower Ronald A. Ziegler White House Ziegler

Record $82.6 Billion Defense Bill Heads to Senate Action

The House approved the defense appropriation 293 to 59 as the largest single package in Congress. Despite a 4.5 billion cut from Pentagon requests, the $82.6 billion bill was expected to receive final Senate action today in Washington.

Washington Senate Pentagon Congress House

New Callup Power Sought To Mobilize Guardsmen

The Pentagon plans to ask Congress for authority to mobilize up to 50 000 National Guardsmen and reservists without a national emergency declaration. Officials say the move would speed up calls for help in crises such as last fall’s airlift to Israel.

Washington Pentagon Congress Israel

Fulbright Rejects Ambassador Post to Britain

Senator William Fulbright of Arkansas declined an offer to serve as ambassador to Great Britain after he leaves the Senate next year a spokesman said.

Washington William Fulbright D-Ark Great Britain Senate

Weather Outlook: Warmer Midweek With Showers Possible

Increasing cloudiness and not as cold tonight with lows in the low 50s. Wednesday brings variable clouds and a chance of showers with highs in the low to mid 70s. Details on Page 2.

Refugees Wait For Supplies After Honduran Floods

Refugees in the Aguan and Ulua valleys flock to centers for food and clothing as floodwaters recede after Hurricane Fifi. Hundreds sleep on classroom floors with only limited milk and fruit while blankets and supplies are scarce. Death toll estimates rise with 7,500 to 8,000 dead in northeast Honduras. 5,000 to 6,000 bodies burned or buried in the San Pedro Sula Choloma area.

Tocoa Honduras Aguan Ophelia Perez Fifi Ulua Valley San Pedro Sula-Choloma

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