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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1977

Page

2

Dayton police seek contract parity with Columbus officers

Dayton officials and Dayton Fraternal Order of Police negotiators meet at 7 am to resolve a contract for 479 officers. Officers demand an hourly raise to match Columbus rates, with three years experience. Strike threats loom after March 1 contract lapse. union hints at work actions like ticket slowdowns and sick-ins instead of a full walkout. Last week the city faced 59 hours without fire protection after a firemen strike, with some officers calling in sick.

Dayton, Ohio Dayton Fraternal Order of Police Columbus Ohio

OCSEA Head Resigns After Internal Controversies

Karl E. Stewart resigns as executive director of Ohio Civil Service Association after leadership disputes and pressure from AFSCME. He took the post in 1974 and cites inability to pursue labor goals there. OCSEA staff defections and financial concerns cited by rivals. board to name interim director next Friday.

Columbus Ohio Karl E. Stewart Ohio Civil Service Association Stewart OCSEA American Federation of State Afscme David Ehrhart Fnday

Ohio Power Siting Commission to Hold Nuclear Hearings

The Ohio Power Siting Commission plans two public hearings on the Erie Nuclear Power Plan. Hearings are scheduled for August 22 at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Berlin Milan Middle School in Berlin Heights, with a second day in that location on September 2 for additional testimony.

Columbus. Ohio Ohio Power Siting Commission Erie Berlin Milan Middle School Berlin Heights

First Camp Planned for Ohio Civilian Conservation Office

Ohio opens the Office of Civilian Conservation and aims to run a pilot residential youth camp by December 31, 1977. Director David D. Franklyn will oversee a $5 million program to reduce youth unemployment by training in conservation work across Ohio. Funding includes 1978 79 state funds plus expected National Young Adult Conservation Corps support. the first camp must be in Ohio's 28 county Appalachian region.

Columbus. Ohio Office of Civilian Conservation David D. Franklyn Department of Natural Resources Robert Teater Franklyn Westerville Ohio National Young Adult Conservation Corps Appalachian

Inflation tops concerns in Ohio district survey

Rep. Clarence Miller reports a 15 000 respondent survey in Ohio's 10th District finding inflation as the leading worry among residents. Other priorities include energy welfare national defense crime and unemployment.

Washington Clarence Miller Ohio 10Th Congressional Miller

Reagan Criticizes Plan On Panama Canal Treaty

Ronald Reagan criticized the proposed new Panama Canal treaty noting that withdrawal of U S troops could invite Cuban Castro regime activity and wondering how Panamanians would react if the Senate fails to ratify the pact.

Los Angeles Ronald Reagan Panama Canal California Cuba U.S. Senate

Direct Approach to Rural Study OU Prof Studies Barn Origins

Ohio University geographer Hubert Wilhelm studies barns to trace migration and cultural origins in rural Ohio. He identifies hybrid barns as environmental adaptations, notes two main Southern settlement pockets in Meigs to Lawrence and Gallia counties and Highland to Ross counties, and has cataloged hundreds of barn types from his survey across county roads.

Scott Lavelle Associated Press Hubert Wilhelm Ohio Wilhelm Ohio University Tennessee University Meigs County Lawrence Gallia Counties West Virginia Highland Fayette Clinton Madison Pickaway Ross Old Virginia Military District Athens Messenger Bob Wilson Jr

White Oak Receives Exemption from IRS

Amesville area private school White Oak Learning Foundation gains tax exemption after announcing a racially nondiscriminatory policy. The IRS action confirms the foundation's eligibility for tax exemption.

Amesville White Oak Learning Foundation Internal Revenue Service Foundation

Local Truck Tractor Pull Draws Crowds Despite Delay

A county fair Truck Tractor Pull faced an hour and a half delay due to ground moisture but drew a large crowd. Fifty seven entrants competed across six classes with Dan Patrick of Princeton Ohio winning the 7 000 lb Modified class. Cindy Hughes of Mt. Perry won the Powder Puff event. Multiple locals and sponsors supported the event including Teay Valley Tractor Pullers Inc and area businesses.

Dan Patrick Princeton Ohio Tor Patrick Eric Brooks New Marshfield Cindy Hughes Mt. Perry Cindy Joe Johnson Racine Danny Mansfield Guysville Mansfield Charles Mathews Mathews John Deere John Depoy Coolville Boggs Sales and Service Charley Moore Ford

Grant For Jail Awarded To Athens County

The Civil Preparedness Agency of the Department of Defense awarded Athens County a 134,790 grant for a city county jail. Mayor Donald Barrett announced plans include disaster services facilities and county funds totaling over 500 thousand dollars toward construction. The city will contribute up to 213,000 in public works funds and the county 160,000, with further borrowing planned if needed.

Civil Preparedness Agency Department of Defense Athens County Donald Barrett Barrett

Buchtel Robbery Reported in Athens County

A 74 year old Buchtel man told the Athens County Sheriff that two men forced entry to his home and robbed him of 607 dollars and a 9 mm pistol valued at 150 dollars. One suspect carried a knife and the other a gun.

Buchtel Area Athens County

Fragmented OCR Note From Local Ledger

Incomplete readable text lists a few entries about local accounts and notes. Names and places are unclear. The fragment hints at a ledger update or turnover but lacks sufficient details for specifics.

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