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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1977

Page

2

Drawing shows crowded Beverly Hills Supper Club before fire

A waitress drawing, obtained by The Courier-Journal, depicts more than 1300 people jammed into the Beverly Hills Supper Club Cabaret Room on May 28 when a deadly fire started. The map aids reconstruction as officials lack detailed occupancy plans in state files.

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Racial clashes flare at Boston public beach

Riot police have patrolled Carson Beach for 12 days after clashes between black Columbia Point residents and white South Boston neighbors over access to the public beach. MDC spokesman Michael Goldman called the dispute a clear case of racism.

Boston Carson Beach South Columbia Point Michael Goldman Metropolitan District Commission

U.S. Airlines Seek Budget Transatlantic Fares

Four major U.S. airlines request authority to offer cut-rate transatlantic fares after Laker Airways wins approval for a low cost no-frills New York to London schedule. Trans International and Trans World Airways join the push amid growing competition for overseas travelers.

Washington London Laker Airways Civil Aeronautics Board Trans International Airlines Trans World Airways

City approves street resurfacing plan and pay raises

Athens City Council approved initial steps to fund street repairs on East State Street and Richland Avenue, with bids sped up and $20 000 drawn from revenue sharing. The package also seeks pay raises for mayor auditor and solicitor, though the plan was tabled for further review.

Herb Amey Messenger Citizens Jerry Adams East State Street Athens Mall Richland Avenue Ohio University Inn Adams East State Carpenter Street Evans Street Evans Goldsberry Jack Coon Finance Committee Harry Crewson Crewson

Bloodmobile misses quota at First United Methodist Church

Red Cross report says 80 pints collected at the church compared with a 150 pint target. Volunteers note 244 pints were gathered at a prior special appeal, and 89 donors registered including 12 first timers. Acknowledgments given for multiple two and five gallon awards to donors.

Red Cross First United Methodist Church David Spencer Athens Athens County Gerald Mollica Mabel Ferguson Mack Ellis Darrell Hilen Mary Misner Kyril Snedden Bloodmobile AIR Force B. van Voorhis R.N Vernon Zeger The Plains

Community Center Plans Advance in Athens Proposals Open

Athens City Council hears Chessie System offer to lease the West Union Street passenger depot for a low cost if equipment is relocated for 60 000. Jaycees would supervise and maintain the building if acquired. Teen center plans to be discussed August 10 and a center work session set for August 22. Also Two Athens High School students Charles Kassicieh and Attef Mikhail completed Marietta College environmental studies program funded by NSF.

Cing Valley Acres Charles Hanning Route Hanning City Planning Commission Highland Avenue West Washington Street Ohio Municipal League Civil Service Commission West Side Barrett David Gierhart Dalton Ave Zoning Appeals Board Tom Dunlap Athens Fred Palmer Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Chessie System West Union Street Chessie Palmer Jaycees East State Street Recreation Center Council City Hall Athens High School Marietta College National Science Foundation Charles Kassicieh Victor N. Kassicieh E. State St Attef Mikhail Azmi Mikhail Hickory Hills

Fire Hydrants To Be Flushed In Glouster

The Glouster Water Department will begin flushing hydrants Wednesday morning. The superintendent warns sediment may discolor tap water for a few days and urges residents to plan water use accordingly.

Glouster Glouster Water Department Water Department

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