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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1977
Page
2
Gov. Rhodes announced a statewide program to replace or repair damaged bridges. The Department plans 81 projects in 1977 at about 18.4 million dollars, with a second phase of 64 projects starting 1978 into 1979 81, estimated at 16.6 million dollars.
In Columbus, the Ohio state park rental program resumes May 13, offering gear for rent at ten parks. Novice campers pay 8 dollars per night to use a tent for four, with a gas stove cots lanterns and other basics. Reservations are accepted until September 25.
In a 5-4 decision the Supreme Court held corporal punishment in public schools does not violate cruel and unusual punishment protections. The ruling states that schoolchildren have no legal recourse when spanked or paddled by teachers even if the punishment is excessive, interpreting the Eighth Amendment as applying only to convicted criminals.
Patricia Hearst accepts a guilty judgment on armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. She faces 15 years to life or probation and must return May 9 for sentencing. Bail remains $1.25 million pending appeal of a related bank conviction. The plea ends an 11 count indictment with two grave charges deemed guilty.
President Carter, House Speaker O Neill and former Senate Leader Mansfield will receive honorary degrees at Notre Dame on May 22. UN Secretary General Waldheim and Arthur Burns head the list of others honored while Carter will deliver the commencement address and receive a doctor of laws degree.
Marian G. Batko, 30, an unemployed steel worker, was sentenced to one year of probation by U.S. District Judge John T. Curtin after a federal jury convicted him of mailing a bomb threat to sportscaster Howard Cosell in 1973.
Lindsay H. Crosby 39 son of Bing Crosby was arrested in Durango Colorado for indecent exposure after swimming nude at a motel pool and running nude around the pool area. He told deputies he asked two women if they minded. He was booked on the misdemeanor and released on 300 bond. He recently bought a ranch near Durango.
A Paris apartment fire forced Sophia Loren and her two young children to the roof where they waited in her nightgown and bare feet for about two hours before firefighters rescued them from the 10 story building.
Mexico City AP reports the attorney general's office will usually deport foreigners found with small drug amounts for personal use, while trafficking in larger quantities remains punishable. The policy, started earlier this month, has led to several cases turned over to embassies for expulsion. At least 15 Americans were among those sent out, per the U.S. Embassy.
City Council approved plans to widen East State Street to four lanes with a 10-foot tree lined median. The 5-2 vote drew opposition from Administration and City Planning Commission with critics arguing costs and maintenance. supporters cite boulevard appearance and safety. Extra land for the project is city owned with Ohio University.
The council approved about 20 000 for recreation projects including 3000 to add restrooms at Hangar 1 and roof repairs while delaying final spending on Hangar 1 pending progress on teen center plans. The group also reviewed housing rehab, bike path and sidewalk work funded by 76 000 in Community Development Act funds.
Athens Ohio council gave first reading to an ordinance forbidding tying dogs to meters trash cans or fire hydrants anywhere in the city. Opponents cited enforcement concerns while supporters from the Athens County Humane Society urged action on downtown pet safety.
The Community Mental Health and Retardation Services 648 Board approved 234411 dollars to seven area agencies Monday night and cut funding to the Hocking County Drug Abuse Center. Funds shift to Clinical Services of Nelsonville and Careline to support a three county drug abuse council and match money for federal drug control funds. The board also plans to move offices to Dairy Lane after the residential group home is built. Nelsonville-York High School 1972 graduates will meet at noon Sunday at the VFW Hall for a five-year class reunion planning session.
Daily edition schedule noted with AP credit and prices for daily and Sunday copies. Rates include 15 cents on weekdays, 30 cents Sundays, and subscription options of three months to one year. mailing address in Athens Ohio listed for postal matters.
Athens forum during Earth and Food Week features OU physics professor Roger Finlay and Art Saxe arguing over how to avert hunger amid population growth. Saxe calls for global reform and ending nation rivalry. Finlay favors technology and nuclear power to feed and energize humanity.
Ohio University Southeast Asian students will celebrate Kartini Night honoring Raden Adjan Kartini, a 20th century Indonesian feminist. The Mafilindo Organization hosts a panel, dinner, and performances at First Methodist Church, 6 p.m. Tickets are 3 dollars for adults and 1 dollar for children under 10. Reservations at Athens National Bank or 594-2936.
New Marshfield Constitution Lodge 426 F and A M will confer the master mason degree at a special meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in the evening session.
The Athens Middle School bands for grades six through eight present a spring concert Thursday at 7 30 p m in the middle school auditorium. Each band performs pop rock ballads and folk pieces with a Ohio University student assisting. The seventh and eighth grade bands also perform three contest pieces for the district band competition in Portsmouth on April 30 under Robert McCoy. Admission is free and open to the public.
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