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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1977
Page
2
Joe Clagg a Fostoria firefighter won 40000 in Ohio Lottery Pot O Gold as colleagues watched at the Fostoria firehouse. The 33 year old said the win hasn’t sunk in and plans to keep his job. He and wife Barbara have daughter Angie 342 and expected further chances next week.
The Cincinnati Board of Education asked Common Pleas Court for an injunction to stop a three day strike by teachers and weighed mass firings under Ohio Ferguson Act. The Cincinnati Federation of Teachers called for system shutdowns, while a union leader warned strikers would ignore any back to work order.
Summit County Coroner A H Kyriakides says he will not sign the death certificate for a St Thomas Hospital patient until shown a hospital incident report. He filed suit in Summit County Common Pleas Court charging the hospital with preventing his investigation of the November death and asking contempt against a hospital employee for withholding the report.
Washington lawmakers debate keeping saccharin in diet drinks as the FDA plans a summer ban over rat cancer findings. Representative James G. Martin proposes relaxing a 19 year old law to permit saccharin in foods and beverages, while the FDA says it will restrict use and allow nonprescription drug sales with a warning.
Dr. Marshall Kaplan of Pennsylvania State University proposes a method to retrieve about 3 000 orbiting objects and return them to Earth. He presented the plan to NASA which commissioned the research to study failed satellites and reuse components, potentially saving millions of dollars per craft.
The 1973 U S Cuban antihijacking accord expired today after Fidel Castro said Cuba would end the agreement in response to alleged CIA sponsored terrorism including a jetliner crash near Barbados. Castro hinted willingness to renew if Washington lifts its embargo. Senator McGovern commented on aviation legislation.
Stewart voters will decide in November on renewing an 11.3 mill operating levy to fund about a third of local district income. The board also approved borrowing up to 150000 to cover notes and payroll, and set makeup days for weather closures.
Albert W Lilly principal of Amesville Elementary School will retire at end of current year for health reasons. He serves 31 years in education and seven as Amesville leader. Board also accepts resignations of Douglas Householder and Diane Sands with moves to Shelbyville Indiana and marriage prompting departure.
The Athens County Museum Corp ratified its new constitution and bylaws Thursday night and confirmed seven trustees Brewer Walter Ervin, Mary Grosvenor, Marvin Phillips, Anthony Sargenti, Parker Walker, and Helen Young. The group plans five permanent committees including financial, acquisition, programs, and publicity. Marjorie Stone, executive director, said the aim is to inform about the county’s history and local heritage, with 79 members and dues from $3 to $1,000+. They consider restoring the log cabin courthouse at 118 E. State St and a coal museum project with Hocking Technical College.
The Athens County Association for Retarded Citizens will meet Monday at the AtCo Sheltered Workshop in Athens. A spaghetti supper will be served from 6 to 6 45 p.m. Reservations run until Saturday by calling three listed numbers. A business meeting follows at 7 30 p.m. The program features Dr. Jeannie Heaton of Ohio University and Cindy Kratz of Ohio ARC. New members will be recognized.
Dow Lake boat owners must display 1977 dock tags by May 1 or remove boats. Paul Kennard, manager of Strouds Run State Park, says dock tags are issued at the park office, where a secretary is on duty Saturdays and Sundays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Ohio Civil Service Association will hold a meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the third floor classroom of the Athens Mental Health and Retardation Center within the classifications and appeals unit.
Ohio University faces possible exit from its ambulance squad after a 1978 state law sets EMS standards. Security Police Director Robert Guinn says OU may need to retrain officers as EMTs and buy a new squad vehicle costing at least $20,000. A campus survey will guide whether OU keeps, outsources, or ends campus ambulance service.
Athens High School’s National Honor Society inducted 50 new members in a ceremony led by Brig. Gen. James M. Abraham. He urged integrity and outward leadership, calling inductees tomorrow’s leaders and noting the effort to learn for its own sake.
BUCHTEL residents in the Route 685 area will unite for a highway clean-up project this Saturday. Adults and youths will start at a.m. at the Wayside Inn and work up the hill along Route 685.
The student composers recital no longer tonight but moved to Monday at 8 30 p m in the Ohio University School of Music Recital Hall.
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