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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1973

Page

2

Cochran Investigation Outcome Expected Today

Athens administration readied a final decision on the crash involving Police Chief Charles Cochran and his wife. Mayor Donald Barrett said interview of 10 witnesses wrapped up Tuesday night and a draft administrative ruling was prepared, with action set to fall to Barrett.

Herb Amey Athens’ Administrative Review Board Charles Cochran Donald Barrett Cochran Barrett Phil Goldsberry Gerald Mollica

Glouster Area Man Acquitted in 1971 Bank Robbery Case

A U S District Court jury acquitted 31 year old William Richard Gardner of Glouster Route 3 on charges tied to the August 8 1971 Corning Bank robbery. Three witnesses testified including a bank employee who linked Gardner to the getaway car. the two alleged robbers Palmer and Kerschner deny identifying him. The verdict came after brief testimony in Columbus.

U.S. District Court Glouster Bank of Corning William Richard Gardner Glouster Route 3 Columbus Gardner Corning Greens Run Athens County Sheriff's Department Federal District Attorney's Office Paul Victor Palmer Leonard Elbert Kerschner

Senate hearing on ERA draws applause and jeers

The Senate Financial Institutions Insurance and Elections Committee heard testimony from Phyllis Schlafly and Frank King among others as supporters and opponents clashed over the ERA. Schlafly defended protective rights and criticized ERA as threats to housewives and existing laws while respondents questioned potential national effects and alternatives.

Senate Era Stop Era Senates Financial Institutions, Insurance and Elections Committee Phyllis Schlafly Ohio Afl-Cio Frank King Schlafly Valiquette

Athens Code Enforcement records ruled not public data

Athens County Common Pleas Court Judge Lowell Howard ruled that information held by the Athens Code Enforcement Office in housing complaints is not public. The decision denied The Ohio University Post editors access, balancing citizen rights with efficient government.

Athens Code Enforcement Office Athens County Common Pleas Court Lowell Howard Ohio University Post Donald Barrett Gerald Mollica Harold Shields Howard

Guilty Pleas In Athens County Drink Charges

Three defendants admitted intoxication charges in Athens County Municipal Court on Wednesday. George Burns Albany Lawrence Brooks Athens Route 2 and Richard S Fabian 23 N Congress St pleaded guilty, each fined 25 dollars and costs. Fabian also faced a disturbing the peace count with the same fine. Stephen Siegfried 36 S Congress St posted 33 dollar bond for April 20 arraignment. Other cases: Milo Alltop 51 New Straitsville pleaded no contest to 99 in a 60 zone, fined 50 dollars and costs with 15 day license suspension. Thomas Firestone Akron pleaded guilty to false information and unsafe operation 25 dollars each. Fredrick Jones 24 Chauncey pleaded guilty to driving left of center 10 dollars. Robert Wolford 412 Grosvenor Hall pleaded guilty to shoplifting at Buckeye Mart 100 dollars.

Athens County George Burns Albany Lawrence Brooks Athens Richard S. Fabian N. Congress St Fabian Stephen Siegfried S. Congress St Milo Alltop New Straitsville State Thomas Firestone Akron Fredrick Jones Chauncey Robert Wolford Grosvenor Hall Buckeye Mart

Free hearing test offered at Highlander Motel Athens Ohio

An electronic hearing test by Homer Norvell at the Highlander Motel 420 W Union St Athens Ohio Friday April 20 from 1 to 2 pm. Diagrams and ear surgery visuals explain causes and corrections with Beltone appointments available by calling 453 1103.

Highlander W. Union St Athens Ohio Homer Norvell Union St Beltone Zanesville

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