Ohio State Fair attracts over two million visitors
The 123rd Ohio State Fair runs Aug 26 to Sept 6 at Columbus with over two million expected attendees. Adult tickets cover all events. kids under 12 enter free before noon on weekdays, and 50 cents afterward. The fair features Osmonds KC and the Sunshine Band Tanya Tucker and many others plus a demolition derby and Santa Gertrudis cattle exhibit.
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Columbus
Ohio
Osmonds
KC. & the Sunshine Band
Tanya Tucker
Telly Savalas
Pat Boone
Fifth Dimension
Johnny Cash
Mae Davis
Lynn Anderson
Red Skelton
Ohio Players
John Davidson
Bob Hope
Neil Sedaka
United States
Stalter
Central China Hit By 2nd Severe Quake
A severe earthquake struck central China with a 7.3 magnitude quakes and a mild aftershock hit the southern Philippines. Japanese seismologists report a 7.3 quake in Sichuan as authorities noted prior tremors. Official Chinese news agency Xinhua did not issue immediate word on the latest quake.
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Central
China
Manila
The
Philippines
Szechuan
Hsinhua
Philippines quake toll climbs amid massive homelessness
President Marcos announces 4000 dead and 4000 missing from last week’s quake and tidal wave with about 175000 homeless on Mindanao and Zamboanga peninsulas. Government estimates rehabilitation cost at 134 million over five years as authorities note epicenters in Moro Gulf. Athens School Board debates extra operating tax levy for November ballot.
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National Earthquake Information Service
Golden
Colo
Moro Gulf
Tangshan
China
Philippines
Mindanao
Zamboanga
Athens City School Board
US businessmen seek State help on abroad security
Washington AP US businessmen overseas turn to the State Department for help countering terrorism. Deputy Assistant Secretary Victor H Dikens says security officers at embassies brief firms on police contacts anti kidnapping precautions and contingency planning. Over six months reps from more than 20 major companies met with security staff as program expands worldwide.
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Washington
State Department
Victor H. Dikens
U.S
Dikeos
Argentina
Motion Filed Against Acquittal in Walker Murder Case
Athens County Prosecutor Michael Nolan asks the court to deny Jessie Walker's motion for acquittal after a hung jury. Nolan asserts jurors believed Walker guilty despite reservations about some evidence and notes delays were not state fault. He cites past mistrial and asserts a new jury could convict.
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Athens County Common Pleas Court
Michael Nolan
Jessie Walker
Thomas Lowery
Vanity
Walker
Nolan
Sandra Walker
Dallas Plans Pupil Busing for Desegregation in 1965
Dallas officials launch desegregation by busing about 18 000 pupils in grades 4 through 8 to nonlocal schools and guiding nearly 10 000 more to magnet schools while promising no violence amid a strong advertising drive. About 550 buses carry students daily under tight security as the district faces a 140 000 enrollment and a mixed racial makeup. In Eudora Arkansas officials vow strict discipline after racially charged clashes closed schools last spring.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Arkansas
Eudora
Bennie Kelley
Dallas Alliance
William M. Taylor Jr
Abel White
Reagan Supports Ford Campaign Despite Radio Commitments
Ronald Reagan said he will aid President Ford’s campaign as his schedule allows, aiming to fit in a daily five minute political commentary once back on air. He reflected on his campaign and noted Ohio deserved more attention than California, saying four or five days there might have carried Ohio.
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Los Angeles
Ronald Reagan
Ford
Reagan
California
Chicago Cubs
Ohio
Kansas City
GOP
Five Hurt in Wreck on State Route 160 Near Vinton
Five people were injured in a head on collision on State Route 160 near the Vinton Gallia County line. Drivers from two vehicles were taken to Holzer Hospital with facial and head injuries and broken bones. Names include John H. Hopkins 19 and David R. Grant 20 of Ewington Route 1 and Joseph D. Maple 46 of Gallipolis with passengers Sandy K. Marcum 20 and Mary L. Beckhilmie 22 of Vinton Route 2.
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Vinton and
Gallia County
Holzer Hospital
John H. Hopkins
Vinton
David R. Grant
Ewington
Joseph D. Maple
Gallipolis
Sandy K. Marcum
Mary L. Beckhilmie
Holzer
Hopkins
Grant
Maple
Marcum
Beckhilmier
11 Year Old Boy Struck By Car in Athens Crash
An 11 year old Athens boy, Paul H. Linkous of 76 Mary Street, rode a bicycle south on South Shafer Street and ran a red light at West Union Street, colliding with a car driven by Ronald J. Haning of Albany. He suffered forehead and finger lacerations and was transported to O'Bleness hospital by the emergency squad.
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Athens
Paul H. Linkous
Mary St
South Shafer Street
West Union Street
Linkous
Ronald J. Haning
Albany
O’bleness
Athens Fire Department
Amesville and Coolville Set Kindergarten Sign Ups
Children may register for kindergarten at Amesville and Coolville Elementary Schools from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this week. A child must be five by Sept 30 to enter. Birth certificate and immunization record are required. Start dates are Sept 7 or Sept 9 with notification by letter.
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Amesville
Coolville
Three Injured In Sunday Vinton County Car Crash
A Sunday morning two car collision on Vinton Two Road near Vinton County Road 6 left three people injured. Charles W. Malone Jr., 1, suffered head lacerations and was transported to O'Bleness Hospital. His father, Charles W. Malone, 24, and Donald L. Ray, 21, received head and face lacerations but were not treated. Malone fled left of center and was cited for failure to yield half of the roadway.
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Vinton Two
Vinton
Charles W. Malone Jr
Radcliffe
O'Bleness Hospital
Charles W. Malone
Donald L. Ray
Ray
Malone
Field Office Opened for United Mine Workers in Athens
A new United Mine Workers of America field office opened in Athens with Don Nunley Division 1 board member in charge. The sub district office at 898 East State Street will operate 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with phase contact 592 3441.
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United Mine Workers of America
Athens
Don Nunley
Division 1
E. State St
Man Bites Man on North Court Street
An Athens man Groghan was bitten on the nose during a street argument early Saturday on North Court Street. He was treated at O'Bleness Hospital for nose injuries after a man from a car allegedly bit him. Police are investigating the incident.
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North Court Street
Athens
John P. Googhan
College Inn
O'Bleness
Groghan
Court Street
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