Johnson Withdrawal Draws Local Comment
Athens residents students and politicians react to President Johnson’s withdrawal announcement. Local officials including Dr. Harry B. Crewson and Wil liam Lavelle express support or caution while citizens on the street predict a possible draft or run. Statements reflect mixed sentiment on peace moves and party impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Robbins
Athens
Johnson
Harry B. Crewson
Athens County
Democratic
Crewson
William Rowland
Republican Committee
Elmer Jones
10Th Congressional District
Republican
Jones
William Hoffman
Raymond Shepard
William Lavelle
Boy treated after bicycle accident on Cable Lane
A 12 year old boy from S May Avenue was treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital Saturday after a bicycle accident on Cable Lane. Jeff Swaim of 99 S May Ave suffered abrasions to arms legs and body. Fire department rescue squad gave first aid and transported him to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. May Avenue
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Jeff Swaim
S. May Ave
Fire Department
Organ Recital by James L. McLaughlin at Memorial
James L. McLaughlin organist at First Christian Church Athens and senior music education major at Ohio University will present a free organ recital Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium. The program features works by Bach Jongen Dupre Distler and Pepping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. McLaughlin
First Christian Church
Athens
Ohio University
Memorial Auditorium
Bach
Jongen
Marcel Dupre
Hugo Distler
Ernst Pepping
New Cycle Helmet and Eye Protection RulesTake Effect Wednesday
Athens Police warned motorcycle operators about Ohio’s new head and eye protection regulations. Law requires hardshell helmet with chin strap and maker label. approved by ASI Snell AMA MA. Eye protection options include goggles prescription, safety glasses, face shield, or windscreen. Vehicles must have rear view mirrors and muffler plates. operators and passengers must have firmly attached seats. handlebars not more than 15 inches higher than seat. no excessive smoke or gas.
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Athens
Ohio
Can Standards Institute
New York City
Snell Memorial Foundation Inc
Sacramento
Calif
American Motorcycle Association
Motorcycle Scooter and Allied Trades Association
Worthington
B. C
British Standards Institution
Ohio University Student Congress Threatens Strike Over Fee Hike
Ohio University faces a student strike threat after the Student Congress endorsed a plan pressuring President Vernon R Alden to present a $30 quarterly tuition increase. The proposal would raise in state tuition to 600 and out of state to 1200, fund the library and university needs.
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Ohio University
Vernon R. Alden
Alden
Ohio U. Trustees
Ohio University Inn
Oscar McGee
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employes Aflcio
Student Congress
Ways and Means Committee
The
Two Resign from Police in Athens Department
Two officers in the Athens police department submitted resignations effective April 15. Larry Coen of Guysville, on a provisional appointment since November, and Mrs. Paul Parsons, a meter maid who joined in June 1966, will depart. Chief Fred James will seek a replacement for Mrs Parsons.
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Athens
Fred James
Larry Coen
Guysville
Paul Parsons
Parsons
Coen
James
Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Admits List
Admission notes list numerous patients at Sheltering Arms Hospital including Mr. and Mrs. Russell David of The Plains, a son. Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson of The Plains, a daughter. several others from Athens Albany Glouster Harrisonville and Millfield. Names include Harry Adams Jr. and Mrs. Clarence McKnight among many.
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Russell Davidson
the Plains
John Wilson
Glenn Hazen
Athens
Vernon Crabtree
Albany
Russell Stanley
James Wolfe
Glouster
Paul Blauser
John A. Brown
Jake Kurtzweigh
Sheryl Loum
Michael Machado
Harry Adams
Harley Ross
Pauline Collins
Jesse Perry
Patricia Mingus
Leonard Haning
Dale Stansbury
Harrisonville
Alexander Poches
Jacksonville
Byron Castor
McArthur
Harvey Roac
Millfield
Clarence McKnight
Coolville
Harry Adams Jr
Robert C. Chute
Elda Parsons
Morris Hatch
Joseph Kelly
Norman Adams
Paul Powell
Walter Moore
Temperature outlook for the week with mixed precipitation
Forecast indicates near normal temperatures from Tuesday to Saturday with high daily temps in the 0s and overnight lows around the 30s. A midweek warmup expected, with possible precipitation totaling about half an inch in one event, and winds remain variable through the week.
Grand jury actions in Gallia include pleas and bonds
In Gallia, Albert Frum of The Plains pleaded innocent to sodomy and was bound over to the grand jury with $10,000 bond. Dana Congreve of Athens pleaded innocent to forgery with $1,500 bond. Donald Brumfield of Gallpolis pleaded innocent to three forgery charges with $3,500 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Albert Frum
the Plains
Dana Congreve
Athens
Donald Brumfield
Summer repair jobs explored by city officials
Mayor Raymond Shepard and Sig Johnson visit the city to map summer repair work on streets sewers and other city services. The tour aims to plan necessary summer projects and allocate resources for maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Shepard
Sig Johnson
Driver Cited After Crash On Route 682 Ramp
State Highway Patrol cited Victor Leroy Hudwell 35 of The Plains for an improper turn after a two car collision Saturday on Route 682 at the Route 33 ramp. Harold Dean Barnhart 34 of Athens Route 2 was southbound when Hudwell turned left into his path. No injuries were reported.
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State Highway Patrol
Harold Dean Barnhart
Athens
Victor Leroy Hudwell
the Plains
Budwell
Barnhart
Hudnell
Miller Plans Area Visits in Perry and Morgan Counties
U. S. Representative Clarence E. Miller of the 10th District will tour Perry and Morgan counties this weekend. An open door session is set for Saturday noon to 2 p.m. at the Crooksville mayor’s office, followed by a visit to the McConnellville Post Office from 3 to 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Clarence E. Miller
Perry
Morgan Counties
Crooksville
McConnellville
Computer Graphics Expert To Speak At Harvard Visit
Dr. Eric Thicoltz director of computer graphics at Harvard University will lecture Thursday at 7 p.m. in Ewing Auditorium on The Role of Cybernetics in Physical Design. The Ohio School of Architecture Design and Planning sponsors the event with illustrated slides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Thicoltz
Harvard University
Ewing Auditorium
Ohio Ae School of Architecture, Design and Planning
Bids Opened For Welfare Wagon And Road Materials
Athens County commissioners opened bids for a welfare department station wagon and asphalt road materials. After a 1963 Plymouth trade-in, bidders included John Gibson Motor City at 1955.25, Kin neer Motors options, and Beasley and Mathews. County will pay vaccine costs for rabies clinics with $1 per animal to pet owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Welfare Department
Health Department
Welfare Department
John Gibson Motor City, Inc
Bob Hess
Ray Rigs
Kinneer Motors
Beasley and Mathews
Phyllis Ross
Bitycote of
Cincinnati
Three Autos Involved In Athens Crash
Athens police investigated a three auto collision at E State Street and Grand Park Boulevard on Saturday. Kathleen Mahafey 18 of 81 Central Ave was charged with failing to stop within an assured clear distance ahead after her car struck Richard Geiber 23 of Brown Hall from behind. Geiber’s car was driven into Larry McNeil 21 of 50 E State St who was rear ended on the impact.
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Athens
E. State Street
Grand Park Boulevard
Kathleen Mahafey
Central Ave
Richard Geiber
Brown Hall
Geiber
Larry McNeil
E. State St
Trial Suit Dismissed in Athens Court
A civil case filed by Mrs. Marvella Stover now of Florida against Donald Pierson of Dayton was dismissed after an out of court settlement. The suit sought 32269 dollars for injuries from a May 1965 traffic accident on West Union Street in Athens.
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Athens County
Eleven Ohio University Students Charged After Disturbance
Eleven Ohio University students were arrested by Athens police for disturbance near Carriage Hill apartments Saturday night. They pleaded not guilty in Municipal Court to disorderly conduct and trespassing, posting $66 bonds each and set to return April 8 for a hearing. Police investigated damage to three cars at Lakeview Manor parking lot with ransacked interiors and stolen gearshift levers and caps.
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Ohio University
Athens
Carriage Hill Apartments
Lakeview Manor
Cartoonist Bob Dunn to headline Ohio high school workshop
Bob Dunn, creator of Little Iodine and They'll Do It Every Time, will demonstrate car tooning June 26 at the 23rd annual High School Publications Workshop by the Ohio University School of Journalism. Dunn, elected National Cartoonists Society president in 1965, has syndicated work through King Features and published books such as Knock Knock. The event runs June 23 29 with about 1 800 registrations and will feature student newspapers and yearbooks, plus three newspapers and a pictorial supplement.
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Johnson
Peggy Sayre
Grand Park
Athens
Cashier
Woolworths
Jay Flannery
Wath Radio
Susan Wardlow
Wilson Hall
Ohio University
Len Guerra
Lincoln Hall
Ohio U
Rockefeller
Fred Abraham
Stiffler’s
Janis McLaughlin
Congress
Ohio
Joe Collins
Albany
Gary Potter
Carriage Hill Apartments
Archie Dailey
Les Cornwell
Cornwell & Son
Steve Gottlieb
Palmer
Katherine Moir
Route 2
Lonnie Fouty
Student Congress
Alden
Bob Dunn
Ohio University School of Journalism
Dunn
National Cartoonists Society
Jimmy Hatlo
Hatlo
King Features
U. S
Rube Goldberg
States
District of Columbia
J. W. Click
Five Accused Of Taking Row Boat For Joy Ride
Five people faced petty larceny charges after allegedly taking a $40 row boat from Dow Lake State Park for a spin. Defendants Alois Zimmerman Douglas Kaufman Melissa Fleming and Steven Luddy pleaded not guilty and posted $43 bonds each for a court reappearance on April 9.
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Paul Kennard
Dow Lake State Park
Alois Zimmerman
Douglas Kaufman
W. State St
Meret Fleming
N. Congress St
Melissa Thomas
Second St
Steven Luddy
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Complete Insurance Service
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