Ohio Appalachian plans good say Appalachian commissioner
John L Sweeney federal co chair man of the Appalachian Regional Commission told about 200 Southeast Ohio Regional Council and US Government Day participants at The Ohio University Inn that Ohio has a solid concept for local development and vocational education He predicted Appalachian funds for highways this year for major and secondary roads with first allocations around May 11 12 Key goal is to design highways and acquire land to build 2350 miles of highways into Appalachian areas by 1972 Large cities would see four lane highways while outlying areas get two lanes Ohio would receive a share of the remaining funds after other states in the region are served and the program aims to stop migration by boosting jobs through mining resources public facilities and other improvements He noted the Appalachia Way location in Ohio depends on Gov James Rhodes and emphasized the program seeks to expand manufacturing and services beyond coal based economy The luncheon featured SEORC administrator Robert Newquist as toastmaster and included university officials and government leaders with the Rev John Williams offering prayers
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Appalachia
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Appalachian Regional Commission
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Athens
Southeastern Ohio Regional Council
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Ohio
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Congress
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James Rhodes
Michigan State University
George Washington
Robert Newquist
SEORC
Albert Giles
George Wilson
Department of Development
John Williams
State Amendments Hotly Debated At Athens Meeting
Wayne Ward and William Lavelle spoke at Athens High School as part of the League of Women Voters candidate forum on State Amendment 3. Ward warned that courts will reapportion if lawmakers delay, while Lavelle criticized the process as a lame duck move inviting gerrymandering, with other amendments discussed and several candidates present.
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William Lavele
Athens County
Democrat Party
Athens High School
League of Women Voters
Jackson Firm Submits Low Sewage Plant Bid
Don King Construction Co of Jackson submitted the lowest bid for the city sewage treatment plant expansion at 816000. Six bids were received. the highest was Christopher Construction Co of Columbus at just over 1 million. The award hinges on federal approval and a 263000 grant covering 30 percent of costs. the project must start by June 1 with the remaining 70 percent financed by sewer revenue bonds.
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Christopher Construction Co
Columbus
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Engiineer
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Visiting Mothers Guests Cadet Review at Ohio University
Ohio University will host its Army Air Force ROTC Review during Mothers Weekend with about 500 cadets participating. The event is set for Peden Stadium at 10 am Saturday, featuring James Cross as acting commanding officer and Vernon Rolden presenting scholastic and leadership awards. The Army ROTC includes roughly 260 cadets with 240 from the Air Force, and an open house in Carnegie Hall starts at 11:45 am led by Col Cecil Helena, commanding officer of the Army ROTC.
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Heating Institute At Ohio University Inn Draws Athens Officials
About 28 administrators and staff from Athens city and county schools attended a heating and ventilating institute at the Ohio University Inn Wednesday night. The program reviewed fundamental heating and ventilating principles with focus on school problems and improvements. Ralph Pollock of Columbus Heating and Ventilating Co led discussions on operation and maintenance and state building codes for adequate heating and ventilation.
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Ohio University Inn
Ralph Pollock
Columbus Heating and Ventilating Co
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