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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1976

Page

5

Union Leader Reports UAW Ford Talks Slow

DETROIT AP The UAW plans to join Cleveland area picket lines as talks with Ford stall amid a nationwide strike by 170 000 hourly workers now in its 15th day. Ken Bannon says progress is very slow while company sources see possible quick end but remote chances of a breakthrough.

Detroit United Auto Workers Ohio Ford Motor Co UAW Ken Bannon Ford Bannon Leonard Woodcock Cleveland-area Michigan Rouge Dearborn Sterling Heights General Motors

Britain seeks IMF credit as pound hits new low

The British government to request 3.9 billion dollars from the IMF to support the plunging pound after it fell to a record 1.6360 dollars. Chancellor Denis Healey postponed overseas trips, announced a nationwide broadcast, and faced strong media coverage as analysts weigh repayment plans on existing credits. The currency turmoil raises import costs and bets on tourism shifts due to the cheaper pound.

London International Monetary Fund Denis Healey Healey Britain IMF U.S. Federal Reserve Manila Hong Kong the Sun the Times Daily Mail Daily Mirror Bank of England

Historic Photo Display At Hocking Valley Bank

Traveling exhibit of Athens County historical photographs opens in the Hocking Valley Bank lobby Athens on Court Street running until October 15. Organized by Dr. James Y Tong with Ohio University and Ohio Arts Council support. $900 in prizes for best photographs. contest accepts new and old photos from residents. Entries due November 1 with forms available at local sponsors.

Athens County Hocking Valley Bank Court Street Athens James Y. Tong Ohio University Ohio Arts Council Manent Tong Belk Simpson Biehl Safety Service Chapman Jewelers Cunningham Music Jack Neal Floral Logan's Marting’s Oak Room Sharff's Fashion Sports Inc Steppe’s Nelsonville People’s Bank Wilson's

General Telephone Plans Expansion in Ohio

General Telephone Co. of Ohio expands its statewide program by 22 million, raising the five year 1976-1980 budget to 357 million after PUCO talks. Wopat cites improved earnings, recalls 150 workers, and notes rate case delays hinder inflation coping as rural eight party lines and four party lines are phased out by 1980.

General Telephone Co. of Ohio Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Robert M. Wopat General Wopat PUCO

Chauncey Harvest Moon Dance to Close Bicentennial Year

Chauncey Bicentennial Committee hosts an 8 p.m. to midnight Harvest Moon Dance at Chauncey-Dover Memorial Field. Sounds of Music perform with round and square dancing. Admission 2 dollars, includes door-prize entry for a Bicentennial wristwatch. Proceeds fund Chauncey history publication. Tickets from local businesses or committee. Lions Club meets at Mount St Mary Hospital Thursday 7 15 p.m.

Chauncey Chauncey Bicentennial Committee Chauncey-Dover Memorial Field Lions Nelsonville Nelsonville Lions Club Mount St. Mary Hospital

Masla Named To Advisory Position

John Masla associate dean of Ohio University College of Education is named to the academic advisory board of Walden University Division of Advanced Studies in Naples Florida. He joins nationally known educators on the board. Walden offers doctoral degrees while remaining in home communities with a one month summer term for research. The Rev William Hunter of Charleston West Virginia will speak at PH Wesleyan Church for Sunday morning and evening services.

John Masla Ohio University College of Education Division of Advanced Studies Walden University Naples Fla Masla Chauncey William Hunter Charleston W. Va PH Wesleyan Church

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