Ohio Workmen's Compensation abuse under review
The Ohio Industrial Commission and AFL-CIO figures show extraordinarily high total disability claims from 1973 to 1975, costing the Workmen's Compensation Fund about $18 million annually. Governor Rhodes orders the attorney general to investigate alleged mismanagement and liberal claim approvals in Ohio.
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Ohio
Rhodes
Ohio Industrial Commission
OIC
William Johnston
Ohio Afl-Cio
Letters total tops four hundred in November at The Messenger
The Messenger printed over 400 letters this year with 47 contributions from 18 communities in November. December needs 36 letters to reach last year’s total of 448. November letters covered Halloween parties election views Thanksgiving and Christmas timing.
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the Messenger
Athens
Gorgia
Tax Issue Divides Groveport District Over Tax Hike
Groveport Ohio residents split over a proposed 13.8 mill tax increase to fund the school system. If approved December 7 the district would reopen schools the next day. otherwise classes stay closed until January 3 1977. The dispute affects 6800 students and has strained families and neighbors.
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David Treadwell
Groveport, Ohio
Groveport
Barbara Groves
Harold
Groves
Harold Groves
Ohio
Oregon
Connecticut
Groveport-Madison
Charles Dean
Steve Drummond
C. Ray Williams
Ohio State University
Will Roger on presidents and the White House
In remarks from 1926 and 1928 Will Rogers jokes about presidential reelection and popularity. He compares politics to a World Series and notes a president’s cabinet choices impact public support.
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Salomon
White House
Massage Parlor Ad Showcases Odd Requests and Banter
A Washington reader chronicles a comic and risqué exchange with Lolita's Geisha House as he seeks a strong masseur for a neck brace. The caller requests a gorilla or a brick‑built masseur, and the operator lobs witty refusals while outlining limits and staff credentials.
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Washington Redskin
Vassar and
Sweetbriar
University of Tokyo
Washington
Masseur Offers Relief Turns Up in Odd Exchange
A humorous exchange features Art Buchwald proposing a masseur or masseuse asking about back and neck relief. The suspect client questions if the service is legit, citing credit cards and the vice squad. Annie is suggested, described as very strong, then the man opts to call the YMCA.
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Masseuse
Vice Squad
American Express
BankAmericard
YMCA
National Cathedral Vandalism Metaphor Reached in 1898 Construction
A columnist argues modernizing efforts on the National Cathedral would amount to cultural vandalism. They compare proposals to remove buttresses, rose windows, and organ loft to wrecking a national architectural treasure in the name of relevance.
Kilpatrick decries prayer book revisions as vandalism
The column argues the Episcopal Church faces demolition of the Book of Common Prayer by proposed revisions. It cites September approvals by the House of Deputies and Bishops, warns of a 1979 convention blow, and urges protest to preserve the tradition. It frames the changes as a grave affront to faith and heritage.
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House of Bishops
Book of Common Prayer
God
Adult Students a Dilemma as Ohio Lowers Age to 18
In Columbus, educators discuss how the 18 year old in high school is legally an adult and should be treated as such. The Ohio Association of Secondary School Principals urges boards to adopt local rules clarifying rights and duties of emancipated minors and adult students versus guardians.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Association of Secondary School Principals
Principals Association
Athens Dystrophy Drive Nets Over $1000 For MDA
Local letters thank Athens residents for the annual March Against Dystrophy raising 1069.21 to aid MDA programs and patient services. The note credits participants including the Sheriff’s Posse, Santa arrival, the Athens Marching Green and Gold, the Athens Chorale, police, and local media for successful event coverage.
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Sheriff's Posse
Ol’ Scrooge
Jim Bussman
Santa Claus
Athen
Athens Chorale
Athens Police Department
WATH
Athens
Court
Washington
Assoc
Athens County 4-H
Kiwanis
Rotary
Sertoma
Jaycees
Student Will Do Shopping Elsewhere
A local note from Karl Harnish of 15 2 C Morris Ave Athens explains students are leaving town for holiday shopping. He contrasts welcoming signs with NO STUDENT CHECKS and says he will let trusted customers handle their business elsewhere during Christmas season.
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the Messenger
Scrooge
Karl Harnish
Morris Ave
Athens
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