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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1977

Page

2

Ohio Senate weighs bill to curb interstate child custody moves

Speedy action on a bill to stop child snatching by creating a framework for interstate custody disputes could come after hearings on Wednesday. A vote may be taken April 17 to clear the measure for full Senate consideration. In Columbus, House Republicans pressed for time for public scrutiny of Ohio’s multibillion dollar budget.

Columbus Ohio Senate Judiciary Marigene Valiquette House Charles F. Kurfess New Boston

Akron General nurses strike stalls talks over 30 cent pay gap

Akron General Medical Center faced postponed surgery and no new admissions as about 100 nurses picketed amid a deadlocked dispute over starting pay. The hospital offered $5.20 per hour, 44 cents higher than before, which nurses from the Ohio Nurses Association called unacceptable and urged to reach $5.50.

Akron, Ohio Akron General Medical Center Ohio Nurses Association

UMW Campaign in Court Seeks Election Access

In Washington DC a federal suit pits Lee Roy Patterson of Madisonville Kentucky against UMW President Arnold Miller and three union tellers. Patterson says he and allies were denied space in the UMW Journal for campaigning while Miller and rival Harry Patrick have full slates and may share space.

Charleston W.va United Mine Workers Washington D.C Lee Roy Patterson Madisonville Arnold Miller UMW Journal Patterson Miller Harry Patrick

Tris Vote Today in Sleepwear Cancer Hazard Debate

The Consumer Product Safety Commission plans a vote on banning Tris, a flame retardant used in children’s polyester sleepwear. Warnings first arose in October 1975 after tests indicated a possible cancer risk, though large-scale production has continued.

Washington Consumer Product Saffety Commission

San Francisco Gay Softball Opens With Orange Toss

An activist San Francisco gay softball league opened its 1977 season with a ceremonial first ball tossed as an orange to target Anita Bryant who campaigns in Miami to repeal a job discrimination law. Bryant faces 100000 local homosexuals amid city tensions.

San Francisco Anita Bryant

Three Wrecks Reported in County with Nine Injured

State Highway Patrol investigated multiple traffic incidents in Athens County. At Route 33 and Route 550 north of Athens Janet McConnell and Larry Chiki collided. both were hospitalized with injuries. On Route 50 near Coolville Phyllis Perdue and Helen Cremeans were hurt, and Ming Lee injured on ice. all were treated at local hospitals.

HART Patricia Chiki Athens Athens County State Highway Patrol Janet S. McConnell Larry D. Chiki O'Bleness Chiki Larry Chiki Aaron Chiki Bethany Chiki Coolville Phyllis Perdue Vincent Helen Cremeans

Ukrainian egg decorating class at Athens Mall

Residents can learn the art of Ukrainian egg decorating this Saturday at the Athens Mall. Demonstrations using wax, dyes and natural materials will be led by Jan McConnell beginning at 2 p.m. in the main court, East State Street mall. She will also assist attendees in decorating eggs.

Athens Jan McConnell East State Street Mall

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