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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1977

Page

3

Flynt Reflects on Free Speech at Ohio University Speech

Hustler publisher Larry Flynt addressed about a thousand students at Ohio University revealing views on war abortion sexuality and the First Amendment. He argued his pornography carries political overtones while defending his obscenity trial and urging a presidential commission on pornography to study its effects. He also claimed his circulation could rise to five million a month and said he would appeal his convictions.

Robert Ekey Hustler Larry Flynt Ohio University Flynt Cincinnati US Supreme Court Carter Hustler Magazine Hamilton County

Southeast Ohio grows faster than rest of state says Miller

Rep. Clarence Miller reports Appalachian region gains across 13 states with 750000 population rise in five years and 27 percent rise in industrial employment. He cites Census Bureau data showing Ohio overall up 1 percent 1970 to 1975 while several counties declined or grew modestly.

Southeastern Ohio Congress Clarence Miller Appalachian Region Appalachia Appalachian Ohio Lancaster Republican Miller Bureau of the Census Appalachian Regional Ohio Hamilton Cuyahoga Franklin County Appalachian

Secret Indictments Revealed In Athens Court Arraignments

Grand Jury handed down secret indictments last week, revealed during arraignments in Common Pleas Court. Three former residents of the Athens Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center face charges related to a fire, while other arraigned defendants plead innocent to various crimes. Some indicted individuals were not present as they had not been served.

Grand Jury Common Pleas Athens Robert Gravelle Albany Dane Woodard Smith House Samuel Morrow Pickering Hall Lester Kimbrough Carriage Hill Chris Bowman

4-H Adviser Pay Reduced in CETA Hire

Athens County Commissioners reduce the CETA adviser salary to 7000 with benefits while keeping the placement noncommittal to future funding. They deny a 3000 request to rehire and note federal funds have expired. The board also set vehicle and bridge bids and scheduled a May 12 county property auction.

Karen CETA Adkins Hocking Valley Sportsmen's Association

Prosecutor Warns of Jail Liability and Possible Suits

On Tuesday prosecutor Frey warned county officials they face a powder keg of potential lawsuits over jail conditions. He discussed a May suit naming former Sheriff Brown and Assistant Prosecutor Grim, noting Brown’s insurer may cover defense costs and that Grim may be dismissed from the case.

Frey Paul Brown William Grim

Athens County considers 100000 loan for group home start

The 648 Board asked Athens County Commissioners to borrow 100000 to begin construction of a 10 bed residential group home for emotionally disturbed youths serving three counties. The state will pay total building costs. county loan would be repaid by the state.

Athens- Vinton-Hocking 648 Board Athens County Commissioners John Ross Andrea Nielson Nelson Clinical Services Board 648 Board Ross

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