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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1971
Page
5
Widmer, once part of Medina's unit, testified on Wednesday and invoked the Fifth Amendment to avoid possible prosecution later, stating he could be prosecuted if he spoke.
At Fort McPherson AP reports a military judge will decide whether the Fifth Amendment invoking government witness Fredrick Widmer must testify in Captain Ernest L. Medina's court martial. The case hinges on immunity scope as Bailey contests protection against perjury during cross examination.
Three teenage boys, sons of local police officers, were ordered to undergo psychiatric testing after being arrested for killing 13 animals at West Harrison Memorial Park Zoo. They face misdemeanor charges of criminal mischief criminal trespass and mistreatment of animals as investigations continue.
More than half of Finland’s people now live in cities and towns while rural areas steadily shrink. Urbanization reshapes demographics with implications for services, employment, and regional policy.
In the Honest Ballot Association election, Local 18 International Union of Operating Engineers re elected all state union officials for three year terms through September 1974. Key officers John Possehl Charles Rutherford and others across Ohio were chosen, with members from Toledo Cincinnati Cleveland Akron Columbus Dayton and beyond.
Columbus Ohio AP Albert J Shipka of Campbell Mahoning County was appointed to the Youngstown State University board of trustees by Gov John J Gilligan His appointment expires May 1 1980 He is president of the Greater Youngstown Area AFL CIO Council and assistant director of District 26 United Steelworkers of America
The Ohio Highway Patrol defended its random vehicle inspection system arguing it is as effective as compulsory checks. Ohio inspected 1.53 million vehicles in 1970 with a 60.37 percent defect rate and supported by officials who cited federal remarks on evaluating inspection methods.
The Automobile Club of Southern Ohio backs Nixon’s plan to end the seven percent auto excise tax. Executive VP John Irwin called it a long overdue debt to motorists and urged swift congressional passage.
Albany plans clean up week led by Mayor Donald Pratt. Residents are urged to place trash in disposable containers for pickup and to cut weeds on vacant lots. The city will assist with trash collection and curb-side disposal. Elderly residents may call service supervisor Bob Guess at 698-3565 for help.
Athens County savings bond sales reached 64.9 percent of the annual goal by July end with 53 244 in sales for the month The state total hit 61.7 percent last month at 26 2 million The seven month total stands at 199 1 million B T Grover Jr county volunteer savings bond chairman announced A crafts meeting of Constitution Lodge 426 F amp AM will be held Friday at 7 30 p m Dale Hawk worshipful master announced
Mrs. Louis Merrill of Grant Street The Plains was taken to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital by The Plains emergency squad Wednesday evening at 7 15 after a possible heart attack following asthma. She received oxygen at home and en route her condition was reported as fair to good on Thursday. Eskimos have been artists for more than 4000 years.
An Athens contractor Wendell White seeks 4 964 08 in Common Pleas Court against Paul J and Virginia Cain The Cains counter sue for 12500 claiming White breached their written contract The contract was entered on April 5 and allegedly terminated May 16 by defendants, with White seeking judgment for completed work.
The Athens DAV plans a meeting at 8 p.m. Friday at the Post Home on E State Street. Ninth district commander will attend.
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