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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1973

Page

1

Massive Annexation Effort Faces Long Road In Athens

Athens councilman Fred Weber II urges annexation of the remainder of Athens Two to attract outside investment. The plan, discussed since Sept. 10, faces years of political maneuvering and possible deals with service agencies like LEAX Water Distribution Corp. Two paths exist: a rural petition by 50 percent of freeholders or council-initiated action with voter approval. The last major annexation in 1969 used council initiative and would bar a similar move for five years if voters rejected it.

Athens Fred W. Weber II Athens Two Weber Leax Water Distribution Corp County Commission

Watergate Figure Hunts Testimony as Penalty Questions Senate

Democratic Sen Herman Talmadge questions the justice of E Howard Hunts 30 year prison sentence while others linked to Watergate remain free. Hunt begins day two of televised hearings amid fresh Senate suspicions of broader involvement including a 1972 Chilean Embassy break in.

Ate Hunt Talmadge Tal Watergate Nix E. Howard Hunt Sidney Sachs Senate

Kissinger Raises Trade Status Doubts Over Jewish Rights

Secretary of State Kissinger told Soviet leaders at a Washington dinner that Congress remains opposed to MFN status for the USSR due to treatment of Jews and harassment of intellectuals. He noted American concern and the private nature of the talks as Moscow faced skepticism on a new trade relationship.

United Natons N.Y Henry A. Kissinger Moscow U.S Kissinger Andrei A. Gromyko Gromyko Anatoly F. Dobrynin Washington Congress

Havener to Become Warden at Southern Ohio Facility

Joseph Havener, 55, of Denver, Colorado, will become warden of the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility near Lucasville on Oct. 1, succeeding W. J. Whealon who resigned. Havener has been a career development officer with the Denver City and County Sheriff.

Columbus, Ohio Joseph Havener Denver Colo Southern Ohio Lucasville W. J. Whealon Havener

Weather Outlook: Cloudy With Showers and Thunder Possible

Weather forecast calls for a cloudy night and Wednesday with a chance of showers or thundershowers. Lows in the low 60s, highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Details on page 2.

Boyle Incoma in Coma After Stroke Threatens Trial

Tony Boyle, former United Mine Workers president, lies in critical condition in a Washington hospital with a coma after a possible stroke. He 71, faced murder charges in the 1969 New Year’s Eve Yablonski killings and had been moved toward a federal hearing on his removal to Pennsylvania.

Washington United Mine Workers W. A Tony Boyle Joseph A Jock’’ Yablonski George Washington University Hospital Pennsylvania Yablonski

Vinton Teachers Fired a Second Time

In Vinton County, 86 of 113 teachers were dismissed for striking during the third day of the walkout while classes continued. Superintendent Kenneth Christopher reported about 50 percent attendance in the 2,500 pupil district and noted violence claims including a car PA system assault by two police officers at the high school.

Christopher McNickle McArthur

Gasoline and Postal Hikes Targeted as Rates May Ease

Washington reports gasoline prices likely to rise this week while postal rates may follow. Investors note a drop in U S Treasury bill yields, prompting talk that Federal Reserve policy may ease. The Cost of Living Council seeks to raise gasoline by one or two cents, with a two cent air mail and first class postage increase proposed by Postmaster General Klassen, pending Congress approval.

Washington U S. Treasury Edward M. Rooth the Treasury Federal Reserve Board Cost of Living Council Nixon Council E. T. Klassen Klassen Congress Office of Revenue Sharing Graham W. Watt

Regional Rationing Plan Urged For Heating Oil

Interior Secretary Rogers C Morton and energy adviser John A Love urged Nixon to consider regional heating oil rationing this winter, with about 14 or 15 areas managed by government offices to handle hardship cases. They said consumer rationing is not planned now, and warned of real energy difficulties for 3 to 5 years. Morton outlined plans to reduce oil imports by developing the Wests coal reserves, while a Middle East official questioned US strategy on costs.

Gleneden Beach Ore Rogers C. B. Morton Nixon Morton John A. Love Love Colorado Middle East United States

Meat Industry Predicts Substantial Price Drop

Meat industry officials at the American Meat Institute meeting in Chicago forecast a significant price decline in the coming weeks. They caution that previous low prices are unlikely to return and note consumer awareness will influence future meat supply and costs. Jess Harvat, vice president of Swift Fresh Meats Co, cites boycotts as contributing to the price controls seen this year.

Chicago American Meat Institute Jess Harvat Swift Fresh Meats Co Institute Richard E. Lyng Lyng Harvat Earl L. Butz Butz Nixon

Meat prices fall in Ohio as demand drops

Columbus report shows declines in chicken beef and pork as retailers note weakened demand after price ceilings and surpluses. Fisher Foods Cleveland cites 21 cent chicken drop and 7 cent beef drop while others report slower movement of more expensive cuts and rising freezers.

Ohio Columbus, Ohio Fisher Foods Cleveland Heinen Cleveland Stockyards

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