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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1971

Page

2

Athens group outlines independent alternative school plan

Community meeting at United Campus Ministry discusses creating an independent K-8 school in Athens. Eugene L. Beecher proposes using the old Beacon School building in Sugarcreek, pursuing state certification, and offering small, group-based instruction with field trips and experiential learning. Tuition would be sliding scale. aim to start with 15 students this fall and grow to 60, contingent on securing facilities as Beacon School is auctioned August 26.

United Campus Ministry Athens Kinder Beacon School Beecher

Naval Chief Seeks Fourth Nuclear Carrier Task Force

Admiral Zumwalt argues for a fourth carrier task force to guard seas in a conventional war. He cites Enterprise Nimitz and Eisenhower as possibilities and calls for a balanced mix of weapons systems. He aims to persuade Congress of an integrated shipbuilding program.

Columbus America United States Elmo Zumwalt Zumwalt Enterprise Nimitz Eisenhower Congress

Plays Dead by Kidnappers In Hollywood Home

Hollywood AP Charles S Offer 60 chairman founder of Budget Industries Inc was struck by a robber as he collected the morning paper. The two kidnappers tied him and placed him in a canvas bag before driving to a supermarket lot where they believed he was dead and fled. He was treated for head bumps and scrapes at a hospital.

Hollywood Charles S. Offer Possum Offer Budget Industries Inc

Nixon Poised To Win Key Economic Legislation

Washington AP report says President Nixon likely gains the core economic bill he sought from Democratic Congress with Democrats favoring the approach though push for more individual tax relief looms. Labor unions face wage price rent freeze actions amid mixed reactions as Ford rolls back some prices. Treasury notes no decision on Britain's monetary reform meeting. Capitol Hill insiders foresee Democrats seeking more influence on final bill.

Washington Nixon Congress White House Senate House Office of Emergency Preparedness OEP Ford Motor Co Treasury Paul Volcker London Paris Britain Ronald L. Ziegler

Local Weather Outlook for Today and Tomorrow

Sunny warm weather dominates today with highs in the upper 80s and clear skies tonight low near 60. Thursday brings more sun and heat with highs near 90 and a 10 percent chance of precipitation.

Southeast Southwest Rocky Mountain States Northern Plains Upper Great Lakes Plains

Londonderry Gunfight Kills IRA Gunman in Dawn Clash

British troops killed an unidentified gunman during a dawn exchange of fire as they tore down barricades in Londonderry's Bogside district. The man was the 27th death in ten days of turmoil sparked by the IRA's campaign. An activist march from Glasgow to London was planned to protest army brutality.

Londonderry Ireland Bers Irish Republican Army Belfast

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