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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1972

Page

4

Pandas Hsing Hsing and Ling Ling Hide From Crowds at National Zoo

Washington AP The pandas gifted from China drew 8000 visitors to the National Zoo but largely hid in their cages Thursday afternoon after a morning public display and formal presentation to Pat Nixon. Park officer Don Grist said the animals slept and relaxed once the public entered, ending a day of high anticipation.

Washington Hsing-Hsing Ling-Ling National Zoo United States China Pat Nixon Mrs. Nixon Don Grist

High-Speed Chase Ends in Crash After Boys Escape

In Columbus Ohio two youths Ross Perry and Rodney Baker escaped Fairfield School for Boys at 9 30 p m. A car theft spree followed with a chase reaching 100 mph on U S 33 north of Lancaster and ending in a Bexley crash. Perry was captured while Baker fled injured and a third car theft occurred near the scene.

Columbus, Ohio Fairfield School Bexley Ross Perry Rodney Baker Cleveland U. S. 33 Lancaster Perry Baker

Republicans Move National Convention to Miami Beach

The New York Times quotes Miami Beach officials and Richard L. Herman of the Republican Arrangements Committee as confirming a switch of the Republican national convention from San Diego to Miami Beach. A formal Washington announcement was expected.

New York New York Times Today Miami Beach Fla Republican Party San Diego Calif the Times Richard L. Herman Republican Arrangements Committee Washington

White House Support Sought for Private School Tax Credits

Two members of the President's Panel on Nonpublic Education expect White House backing for tax credits to parents sending children to private schools. A White House spokesman says Nixon will review possible constitutional challenges before deciding. The four member panel presented its report to Nixon on Thursday as part of efforts to aid parochial schools.

White House Washington Nixon

Jackson Says Race Wide Open in Cleveland

U S Senator Henry Scoop Jackson told a Cleveland gathering of Democrats Thursday night that the Democratic presidential nomination race is wide open and he can win saying he comes closer to the majority than any other candidate.

Jackson Cleveland Ohio U.S Henry D-Wash

Browns Seek Supreme Court Lift of Parochial School Subsidy Injunction

Ohio Attorney General William Brown said he will ask the U S Supreme Court to lift the federal court injunction on state subsidies to parents of Ohio parochial school students. A Columbus three judge panel ruled the subsidy program violates church-state separation. Brown said lifting the injunction would allow funds to private schools to keep them open.

Columbus Ohio William Brown U. S. Supreme Court Brown

Order Prevails In Hamilton Second Ward Rock Incidents

In Hamilton Ohio order prevailed in the black second ward after three prior nights of rock throwing. Extra police were released as no disorders occurred. Three arrests were made on warrants tied to Wednesday night incidents when 9 year old Shawn Burch was hit in the left eye by a missile and remained in fair condition at Mercy Hospital with potential partial sight loss.

Hamilton, Ohio Shawn Burch Mercy Hospital

Antiwar demonstrators arraigned after failed Wright Patterson protest

In Fairborn Ohio about 152 protesters posted more than 7000 in bonds during arraignments on charges from attempting to block Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Most faces were released with charges of disobeying police orders and passive resistance. The demonstrators opposed renewed bombing of North Vietnam.

Fairborn Ohio Wright Patterson Air Force Base North Vietnam

Tenure Debate Highlights Pros and Cons at OU Chapter

Ohio University AAUP panel voiced support for tenure while urging reforms. VP Taylor Culbert warned against locking departments into long term hires, proposing reevaluation after tenure. President Sanford argued tenure protects academic freedom despite critics from lawmakers alumni liberals and some faculty.

Ohio University The American Association of University Professors AAUP Taylor Culbert Edward Sanford Faculty Senate Warren Ruditi OU Federation of Teachers Culbert Sanford Ruditi

Guilty Plea Brings County Jail Term

Several Athens area defendants entered guilty pleas or were found guilty on varied charges. James K. Slaughter, 19, London, pleaded guilty to marijuana possession and received 90 days jail with 75 suspended and a two year probation, fines and costs totaling $200. Patrick Vaughan, 24, Amesville, had a driving while intoxicated charge dismissed but pleaded guilty to reckless operation with a $50 fine and 60 day license suspension. Floyd Allbaugh, 52, Athens Route 2, fined $200 with three days in jail and 60 day license suspension for alcohol intoxication. Miner McCallister, 38, Albany Route 2, convicted of leaving the scene of an accident. license suspended 90 days with possible reduction for completion of driver education. In separate actions, Tobin Taylor, 19, pleaded innocent to assault and was jailed on $100 bond. Keith Reasor, 18, Hamden Route 1, pleaded guilty to failure to stop, fined $25. Laverne Sanders, 46, Millfield, pleaded guilty to failing to yield, fined $10. Leslie Arouh and Donald Horn pleaded guilty to entering a closed area of the Ohio University Convocation Center, fined $15.

James K. Slaughter London Athens County Ohio University Franklin Sheeter Slaughter Athens Patrick Vaughan Amesville Vaughan Floyd Allbaugh State Miner McCallister Albany Sheeter McCallister Tobin Taylor Tupper Pike Tony Piteo Brown Hall Keith Reasor Hamden Laverne Sanders Millfield Leslie Arouh Donald Horn Ohio University Convocation Center

Benefit Set For Youth At Bethel Bartlett Wesleyan

Fund raising for 12 year old Mark Tate injured in a December accident will start at Bethel Bartlett Wesleyan Church. Morning worship at 11 am followed by a noon basket dinner and a 2 30 pm singspiration dedication. Mark son of Dwight and Ellen Tate. Church two miles east of Plantsville.

Mark Tate Bethel Bartlett Wesleyan Dwight and Ellen Smith Tate Mark Plantsville

Energy Policies Revision Asked

Columbia Gas System chairman urges revision of energy policies to fix national gas shortages. Actions include higher producer rates, more federal land for exploration, and a joint US Canadian energy board to expand Alaska and Canadian gas access. Custody rulings listed for several Athens area cases follow.

Federal Power Commission Gulf of Mexico Atlantic Coast Congress FPC Clarke Trans- Alaska Alaska U. S.canadian Energy Board U. S National Environmental Policy Act Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Agency

Chapter Seeks Helpers for Ditty Bags to Veterans Overseas

The Athens County Red Cross Chapter seeks volunteers to make fill or fund postage for Christmas ditty bags sent to servicemen. Quota reduced to 60 from 200, with bags due Sept. 1 and commitments requested by June 1. Call 593-5273 for details.

Athens County Red Cross Zelma McVey Vietnam

Four Ohio University Fellows Named for 1972-73

Four new graduate fellowships at Ohio University honor former faculty members Dr. Donald R. Clippinger Dr. John F. Cady Dr. Anthony G. Trisolini and Dr. Claude E. Kantner Each $2500 stipend and a fee waiver awarded to one recipient per department Criteria include one year of graduate work and at least a 3.5 GPA Recipients include Mary K Salter Kathleen D Glaus Richard Hancock and Stanley A Deetz with selections announced by Dr Norman S Cohn dean of the Graduate College

Ohio University Norman S. Cohn Donald R. Clippinger John F. Cady Anthony G. Trisolini Claude E. Kantner Mary K. Salter Highland Ave Clippinger Ohio University Graduate College Kathleen D. Glaus Minerva Dr. Cady Richard Hancox Charlottetown Prince Edward Island Canada Trisolini College of Fine Arts Stanley A. Deetz West Stimson Ave Dr. Kantner College of Communication Kantner Graduate Fellowship Board

Albany Honor Roll list honors junior high students

Albany Elementary School Principal John Mullins announces honor roll for the fifth six weeks. Eighth grade A students are Linda Rickard Pam Shingler Paul Eschenbacher Mike Beckley and Ann Wood. A grade B list includes Keith Hare Eddie Perrey Billy Ross Tammy Escue Pam Holcomb Denise Radcliffe Mary Love Becky Pidcock Christy Sprague Steve Gillogly Kathy Mayne Bonnie Allen Sue James Tim Wooten Byron Green Virginia Jordan Jeff Stewart Evelyn Williams Carolyn Graves Ben Sams Keith Cunningham Carol Hare Robin Lieving and Teresa Walsh.

Keith Hare Eddie Perrey Billy Ross Tammy Escue Pam Holcomb Denise Radcliffe Mary Love Becky Pidcock Christy Sprague Steve Gillogly Kathy Mayne Bonnie Allen Sue James Tim Wooten Byron Green Virginia Jordan Jeff Stewart Evelyn Williams Carolyn Graves Ben Sams Keith Cunningham Carol Hare Robin Lieving Teresa Walsh

IOOF Serene Lodge 479 Meeting Scheduled

The IOOF Serene Lodge 479 will meet Monday at 7 p.m. at the Athens Grange Hall.

Ioof Serene Lodge Athens

Mrs. Dexter Is Honored With Stork Shower

Mrs. Cash Dexter Faith Lewis was honored with a stork shower hosted by Mrs. Louise Lewis and Mrs. Sue Talbert in Nelsonville. Invited guests included Barbara Lewis Sue Forbes Ruth Bollin Marty Bollin Judy Bollin Helen Knotts Sue Ann Kimletz Maggie Kimletz Ruth Topsail Margaret Gordelle Lenas Six Janet Aurond Mary Belle Jewitt Louise Lewis Sue Talbert Mazie Malone Margie Webb Betty Covert Flora Lauderback Flossie Smith Ethel Beal Barbara Guy and Mrs. McCulley.

Nelsonville Cash Dexter Faith Lewis Louise Lewis Sue Talbert Barbara Lewis Sue Forbes Ruth Bollin Marty Bollin Judy Bollin Helen Knotts Sue Ann Kimletz Maggie Kimletz Ruth Topsail Margaret Gordelle Lenas Six Janet Aurond Mary Belle Jewitt Mazie Malone Margie Webb Betty Covert Flora Lauderback Flossie Smith Ethel Beal Barbara Guy Mrs. McCulley

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