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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1974
Page
11
Ohio officials across parties praise Nelson Rockefeller as experienced and capable for the Ford administration. Governors, senators, and House members predict swift confirmation, while a few critics voice concerns over spending and abortion.
Buford Pusser, famed Tennessee sheriff and inspiration for Walking Tall, died in a 12:55 a.m. car crash near his McNairy County home. Witnesses described no foul play, though the car burned after leaving U S 64 striking an embankment. Pusser, 36, had just told reporters he might play himself in a Walking Tall sequel. He survived seven assassination attempts during six years in office and had once planned a film to continue his story after the 1967 ambush that killed his wife.
The text specifies a period from July 1, 1973, through June 30, 1974, tied to account number 3s63 UOL O11. No further details appear regarding balances, transactions, or actions within this interval.
Columbus AP reports Ohio state liquor officials face a growing issue after the law lifted the ban on owning or possessing slot machines. They seek a policy to exclude parts of premises from liquor permits while noting gambling rules remain civil, not criminal. Clubs like Steubenville Elks and Chillicothe American Legion have been involved in raids and court cases over charity profits.
Muharem Kurbegovic, a 31 year old Yugoslavian immigrant accused as the alphabet bomber, again refuses to talk to police as authorities prepare to charge him with murder in the Aug 6 Los Angeles International Airport bombing that killed three. The landlady says he spoke with her regularly and was articulate, while police note others have heard him speak.
In Washington on Tuesday 12 words from House Judiciary Committee chairman Peter Rodino formally ended the impeachment process against Richard M Nixon. Rodino filed the panel report as the House voted to accept it, marking the conclusion of ten months of inquiry.
The 22nd annual Ball reunion was held Sunday at the former experimental farm, now Claire Ball family property. Attendees from multiple towns enjoyed a noon picnic, games, and a long list of Ball relatives including Gerald, Nancy, Kathy, Edna, James, Marven, Don, Christine, Susie, Gina, Joni, Angela, James, Tammy, and many others from Columbus Groveport Amesville Athens Logan Carapolis Lancaster. Beech Grove Homecoming at Glouster will open at 10:30 a.m. with Arnold Williams presiding and a noon basket dinner followed by afternoon remarks and performances.
Notice by publication in the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio informs that Doreen Kaye Clark is plaintiff and John R Clark is defendant in a civil action. The case seeks relief and the defendant must respond by a specified deadline as required by law.
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