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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1971
Page
1
Ohio University enters its sixth day of a nonacademic walkout by 900 AFSCME Local 1699 members. Court hearings on penalties were postponed, while makeshift teams keep essential services running and classes in session. The heating plant remains the critical concern as coal deliveries lag and weather warms.
Six thousand dorm residents risk discomfort without air conditioning and hot water as maintenance issues loom. With a court postponement and the contempt charges against Local 1699 President Oscar McGee dismissed, university officials press a court-driven settlement. The timing coincides with Yom Kippur, which begins at sundown today and ends tomorrow.
Washington AP. Senator James B. Pearson argues that protecting confidential sources is essential for free press and that states with such laws show no crime suppression issues. Subcommittee hearings, led by Sen. Sam Ervin, will explore subpoenas, false credentials, and government influence on broadcasting.
In Columbus Speaker Charles Kurfess cautioned he has no 50 votes for any tax measure today as the House plans to reject the Senate tax budget and push for a conference on a sales tax and corporate income tax. He noted GOP divisions and favored reducing new spending while eyeing an interim budget.
Union Carbide shuts its Putnam coal mine in Kanawha Valley, laying off about 200 workers after losing its sole buyer for 50 000 tons a month. Center layoffs at South Charleston Technical Center are anticipated due to research and development budget cuts. T. Kent Webb later says his prior optimism was misrepresented.
London reports show British Irish Republican Army and Northern Ireland leaders opening a second round of talks at Chequers with no clear progress toward a truce. Observers noted continued government pressure and ongoing violence in Ulster as Prime Ministers meet.
Sen. Oakley Collins blasted a Dayton Daily News report alleging he was released from more than 30,000 in tax liens. Lawrence County officials confirmed all taxes were paid in full and denied any erasure or preferential treatment.
Lady Amalia Fleming was convicted and sentenced to 16 months for aiding a would be assassin's jailbreak. Four other defendants including two Americans received 7 to 15 months. Greek soldier Bekakos 13 months. Skelton 7 months suspended.
Saigon reports three day border fighting with six assaults along the South Vietnam Cambodia line. casualties exceed 400 overall. Saigon tallies 230 North Vietnamese killed, many from allied air and artillery strikes. Saigon HQ lists 27 troops dead and 173 wounded.
Washington reports the Navy will press ahead with a new 6,000 mile range submarine missile. The plan excludes a cheaper upgrade to the Poseidon Polaris weapon and seeks funds for development of this first new class of submarine missile system.
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