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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1975
Page
4
The Tax Foundation finds Americans work two hours 35 minutes daily to cover taxes, more than for essentials. Census Bureau reports 1974 median household income rose to 11 101 from 10 512 in 1973, a 5 percent gain but a 4.8 percent drop in purchasing power after inflation.
Rising shock in Congress and the Defense Department as Kissinger's final agreement hints at a 6 to 1 U.S. pledge against certain terms. Dovish Senators align with cautious Pentagon brass seeking separate congressional review of Pershing missile language and a broader Israel aid bill.
The piece outlines Capitol Hill discontent with Kissinger's Sinai bargain involving a possible Pershing ground to ground missile for Israel. Senators like Gaylord Nelson challenge the move as destabilizing, while Defense Secretary Schlesinger and Pentagon officials seek veto power over military details amid broader Arab-Israeli tensions.
The Messenger letters defend Governor Rhodes, accusing the veto of Senate Bill 70, which would extend collective bargaining to about 500,000 public employees in Ohio. They urge legislators to override the veto during a 200th birthday year, arguing equal rights for all citizens and criticizing the governor’s stance.
General interest letters are welcome if signed and include sender’s address and phone. The Messenger may condense letters for space readability and reader interest.
A Tax Foundation survey shows average taxpayers in Ohio and nationwide must work two hours and 35 minutes each work day to cover federal, state, and local taxes. The Ohio Public Expenditures Council provides figures: $3.43 billion state taxes in the year ending June 30 and $2.54 billion by local governments in 1974, with sales tax leading at $894.5 million and personal income tax at $481.8 million.
Ohio local governments collected 2.73 billion in property taxes and 470 million from municipal income taxes in 1974. Franchise and corporate income tax brought in 380.2 million. Federal state and local expenditures for 1975 reached 555.1 billion, about 7,792 per US household, with inflation rising. The council notes government and taxpayers face inflation, yet government avoids higher taxes.
The piece surveys GOP rancor toward Rockefeller and Reagan, arguing anti-Rockefeller sentiment remains deep while Reagan's delay harms his nomination bid. It cites Reeves and notes Rockefeller's cosmopolitan image, past conflicts with Goldwater, and potential shifts if he ran as a Democrat or resigned to pursue a bid.
The Associated Press reports Ohio faces a harsh winter with fuel shortages that could trigger mass layoffs and higher heating bills. Deregulation, pipeline plans, and conservation measures are urged, with emphasis on gas shortages affecting industry and homeowners.
Ohio officials warn of a potential energy shortage that could leave 50,000 to 100,000 workers temporarily idle if cold weather returns. Robert S. Ryan, chief of the new Ohio Energy and Resource Development Agency, stresses that energy limits will hit industry hardest as Columbia Gas seeks cuts to large boiler use, with nonboiler industrial consumption also slated for curtailment.
AP reports a planned 17 percent price hike on flat rolled steel by major producers may test market driven pricing. Analysts note industry oligopoly and cautious leaders, with buyer resistance expected to temper the rise. The Council on Wage and Price Stability questions demand responsiveness and price discipline within steel.
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