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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1977

Page

3

Freezing Rain Causes Citywide Traffic Mess and Crashes

Half an inch of sleet and snow triggers rush hour chaos in Athens as police note nine minor accidents and two salt-truck crashes. Volunteers guide motorists on Court Street while bars host longer lines and motorists exchange details with police.

Athens Court Street U.S. Wester C._L. Colmer Ted Jones Washington State Streets Louie Louden Cheshire Route 1 Smith Street Hill Everett Jarvis Millfield Louden

City Moves Toward Court Over Three Mile Jurisdiction

Mayor Donald Barrett says the city will pursue court action to resolve jurisdiction within the three mile area if County Auditor Pete Couladis and County Prosecutor David Frey do not reconcile their positions. Frey maintains county control without a valid plan. the city insists it has a valid plan and jurisdiction.

Steve Robb Donald Barrett Garry Hunter Pete Couladis David Frey Frey Hunter Couladis Valley Acres Athens Couradis Barrett City) Planning Commission Planning Commission Bruce Burns Clyde Bronson

OSU names first woman VP in 104 years

Kathryn T. Schoen, 55, named vice president for educational services at Ohio State University, effective after June 30. She will oversee continuing education, libraries, archives, and various departments while earning 40,080 a year.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State University Kathryn T. Schoen Schoen John T. Bonner Jr Harold L. Enarson Bohning Enarson Hall Ohio State

Hoover Sheds Light on Kennedy Murder Motives

FBI files reveal J Edgar Hoover suggested communists, possibly Oswald, wanted to kill John F Kennedy to sever ties with the United States and Russia. Notes from an interview with James Manchester show Hoover doubted Oswald’s motives, while other officials questioned the lone gunman theory as more files await release. Burglars burglarized Steppe's Beauticians, stealing $35 and 10 credit cards. a resident reported a lost wallet with $180.

Washington J. Edgar Hoover John F. Kennedy Kennedy Dallas Lee Harvey Oswald FBI Hoover William Manchester Jacqueline Manchester Oswald Nikita Khrushchev Russia United States Sanchez Bella Italy Bella Rome Spain Fidel Castro Castro Soviet Union Texas John Connally Athens Steppe’s Beauticians Inc Columbus Road Jackie Smith Chauncey

Athens High School survey asks parents for input on program changes

The Messenger reports a study committee of teachers, parents, and students is collecting feedback this month via a questionnaire in the district newsletter. Principal Robert Shamp notes last year’s recommendations were partly adopted and public meetings urged broader parent input.

Athens High School Robert Shamp

Public Utilities Commission hearing on Ohio Power fuel practices

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio schedules a public hearing in Case 77-380-EL-FAC to review Ohio Power Company fuel procurement policies and the fuel cost adjustment clause. The hearing begins at 10 00 AM on December 12 1977 at 180 East Broad Street Columbus Ohio. All interested persons may present information. Contact the commission for further details.

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Ohio Power Company Commission East Broad Street Columbus Ohio THE Randall G. Applegate

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