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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1968

Page

4

FBI probes police interference with reporters at convention

The FBI opened a probe into what Rep. John Moss called unnecessary and violent interference with reporters during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Atty. Gen. Ramsey Clark ordered the inquiry, amid multiple captaincy incidents captured on TV.

Conrad Hilton Chicago Hubert H. Humphrey FBI Washington Atty Ramsey Clark Rep John E. Moss Dcalif Attorney General Chicago Police Department Illinois National Guard

Grand jury adds three cases and several legal actions

Three defendants bound over on breaking and entering at Walter LaRue home. Cheney Tire Service sues William C. Hill for 1015 dollars in Common Pleas Court. Perry County sales tax receipts for July 21 to Aug 3 nearly double last year. Teagardens sue to cancel real estate contract for 40 acres in Hopewell Township. Galapagos tortoises weigh up to 500 pounds and may be 200 years old.

Walter LaRue Jack Crutcher Lancaster Marjorie George Stoutsville Patricia Miller Thornville Common Pleas Cheney Tire Service Inc New Lexington William C. Hill Perry County John D. Herbert Common Pleas Court David Teagarden Dorothy J. Teagarden Glenford Christopher W. Papagorge Mary Papagorge Hopewell Township Galapagos Islands

Albany Community Fair plans finalized for Sept 11 15

The Albany Community Fair Board met to finalize events for the fair September 11 to 15. Activities include pony and horse pulling, tractor pulls, Bob Smart show, bicycle parades, square dance, fireworks, and a Sunday parade with a 14 class horse show. entries and exhibits must be in place by opening day. Tickets sell seven for a dollar. school art and cut flowers have separate deadlines.

Albany Community Fair Board Albany Bob Smart Green Valley Boys Carl McClure Federal Hocking

Master Plan Report Due Dinner Meeting Tonight

A study on reaction to the Southeastern Ohio health services master plan will be presented at a dinner meeting at the Ohio University Inn. Dr. Martin Keller of Ohio State University will report on the study during the Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation event starting at 6 p.m. Pasteurized cow’s milk is not a perfect food for a cat and can cause severe gastric complications. Mr and Mrs Marion McNeil and daughter of Circleville visited Mrs Anna Higgins.

Athens Ohio Ohio University Inn Martin Keller School of Marion McNeil Circleville Anna Higgins

Condemnation suits filed for Athens South Green Renewal

Four suits filed in Athens County Common Pleas Court initiate condemnation for properties in the Athens South Green Urban Renewal project. Urban Renewal director Gloria Snider says 16 final suits will be filed, bringing total parcels acquired to 71 with 18 in court litigation. The project will be sold to Ohio University for expansion after acquisition.

Athens County Newal Athens Brown Common Pleas Worthman

Fireman Quits For New Job In Athens

Athens Fire Department loses Larry D. Jones of Farhill Drive who resigned effective September 15 citing better opportunities and shorter hours. Jones, first hired August 1 1965, rejoined July 1 1967 after a prior resignation, stationed at Richland Avenue. Chief Charles Dalton plans civil service exam to fill two vacancies and will issue applications.

Athens Charles Dalton Larry D. Jones Farhill Dr Jones Richland Avenue Dalton City Civil Service Commission

Midshipman Completes Aviation Session at Corpus Christi

News notes a Midshipman Second Class Kenneth DeVeau finishing a three week aviation session at the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi Texas with nearly 1500 midshipmen from colleges nationwide in attendance. The piece also lists multiple speeding and traffic fines for individuals in Athens Glouster and Parkersburg and notes the Galapagos Islands became a Ecuadorian national park in 1965.

Kenneth DeVeau Burton DeVeau Earich Rd Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Tex

Hunters Littering Hurts Fields, Forests Nationwide

New York reports 18 state fish and game departments say hunters litter more than in the past while others see no change or a decline. Some grounds close due to litter, and most agencies feel improvement is needed though 34 states run anti littering programs.

New York Fish and Game Departments Keep America Beautiful, Inc KAB

Lettuce Cigarettes and Cabbage Taste Mystery

While riding in a taxi Bud Deddens recalls the driver trying lettuce leaf cigarettes. The driver says they taste like cabbage not lettuce. The article also notes the bald eagle is protected by federal law.

Louisville Bud Deddens Deddens The United States

Mechanized Lumberjacks Shake Up Logging Industry

In Portland Oregon Omark Industries unveils a hydraulic powered tree harvester for the pulpwood sector. The machine can fell limb strip bolt logs and stack them in minutes with one operator in a climate controlled cab. This development signals a major shift in logging operations.

Portland Ore Omark Industries

Driver not charged after parking-lot crash report errors

The Messenger corrects yesterday’s story that Robert D. Falkner of 60 Morris Ave. was charged with failure to control his vehicle after his car struck a parked car on W State St. Falkner was not charged by city police.

Robert D. Falkner Morris Ave W. State St Falkner

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