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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1976
Page
2
Emergency labs operated around the clock as Seattle keeps watch for possible Legionnaires disease linked to the Philadelphia outbreak. 25 000 attendees at the American Legion convention faced health checks, with 28 deaths and 150 hospitalizations reported elsewhere.
The Athens City School System announces a kindergarten orientation next week. During Sept 8 to 10 parents and guardians meet with staff to learn about the school and schedule. The kindergarten bus service begins Sept 13 with details provided at orientation.
Dr. Charles Walker, director of analytical research services at Ohio University, will become assistant principal at Shawnee High School in Springfield. He arrived in Athens in 1967 for graduate work, served as Perkins Hall resident director, then as assistant housing director in 1969, was named director of regents reporting in 1970, and took his current post in 1972.
Senate House conference drops a $500 million energy conservation package from the tax revision bill and plans to reintroduce it in a separate energy measure. Gasoline tax up 0.5 cents for three years to offset losses, with slim chance the energy bill passes before adjournment.
At the Athens County Fair and Parade of the Hills in Nelsonville voters split on tying federal income tax cuts to equal spending cuts. In Athens 72 percent favored paired cuts versus 45 percent in Nelsonville. The eight item poll also shows differing views on nuclear power, Soviet trade, and energy blame between the two communities.
Voters in Nelsonville are evenly divided as residents in both locations oppose a federal subsidy plan that would provide an annual income guarantee for every family. The measure faces strong opposition from across the community.
Patricia E Hays wife of Rep Wayne L Hayes is in Barnesville Hospital for minor surgery and in satisfactory condition after a weeklong stay. The hospitalization follows a pay roll scandal surrounding Hayes and a former mistress Elizabeth Ray. Hayes denies wrongdoing and has not sought re election.
On Thursday 29 year old Jesse Walker was acquitted in the January 26 shooting death of Thomas Lowery. Prosecutor Nolan stated appeals are unlikely as Walker is once in jeopardy. Later Walker reported a highway incident near Route 33 saying two vehicles ran him off the road.
Tri County Community Action Agency may obtain additional Title XX funds to keep day care centers in Hocking and Perry Counties open. Curtis Richardson of the Ohio Department of Welfare said funds depend on surplus funds from other organizations and a formal request by county welfare departments. Patton, CAA executive director, said closing would affect about 70 children and up to 21 staff positions, prompting continued talks with officials to secure matching funds and adjust eligibility rules.
Philadelphia officials call the Connecticut study on nickel carbonyl gas a long shot theory and inconclusive. Dr. Sunderman cites tissue tests from five Legionnaires disease victims showing nickel. city health chief Dr. Polk questions why others did not fall ill.
Dr. James A. Murtha acting dean. Charles N. Foshee becomes director of summer programs and Israel Ward Andrews Professor of Religion has served since 1968. Bert T. Glaze named director of the evening school. Arthur L. Buell moves to Wilmington College as dean. Robert S. Hill appointed director of studies for the MA in liberal learning. New chairs are William P. Brown biology and William H. Hohman chemistry.
The Athens Messenger outlines daily and Sunday sale prices including single-copy, carrier delivery, and mail subscriptions. It lists rates for Ohio and West Virginia residents, mail prices for elsewhere, and confirms post office entry as second class matter.
James C. Allen the District 13K governor from Beverly will visit the Athens Lions Club for a 6 p.m. meeting at The Ohio University Inn next Tuesday. The district includes 50 clubs in 11 counties with about 2 500 members.
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