Special Train Planned for Carter Inauguration Visit
Amtrak and WATH radio owner Fred Palmer announce a Washington trip for Athens area residents to see Jimmy Carter's inauguration. The $197 package covers train fare, bus tour, meals, and hotel. Departure is January 19 with three nights in DC. 60 travelers needed. Calls to WATH 593-6651 for details.
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Athens
Jimmy Carter
Amtrak
Fred Palmer
Wath Radio
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Washington, D.C
Palmer
Fire causes $9,000 damage to Athens home
Firefighters responded to a blaze at 9:56 p.m. in a two story home at 209 E. State St. The bedroom was heavily damaged and upstairs smoke and heat damage were reported. No injuries. a pet dog died. victims included two Jones children present in the home. Fireman Robert Canning was treated for smoke inhalation.
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Bill Jones
E. State St
Athens
Richard
Chad) Cooley
Jones
C. M. Gill
Robert Canning
O’bleness Memorial Hospital
Legion Party Saturday at American Legion Post
Children of K T Crossen Post 21 will hold their annual Christmas party Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the American Legion post with Santa Claus, Patterson the Magician, and Perry Downing acting as Santa. The women’s auxiliary will serve ice cream and cake with fruit donated by Kroger Athens.
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Children of
K. T. Crossen Post
American Legion Post
the Legion
Athens County
Santa Claus
Patterson
McConnellville
Perry Downing
Kroger
Athens
Athens Messenger
Associated Press
D&s
Ohio
West Virginia
The
Messenger Co
Johnson Road
TV violence study targets NBC sponsors Chevrolet leads
Washington AP reports a citizens group says NBC aired the most violent TV programs in fall ratings and Chevrolet top sponsor of that violence. The panel, funded by AMA, cites shows like Quest and Starsky and Hutch, while NBC defends its methodology and Corporate reactions follow with GM noting ad placement.
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Washington
NBC
Chevrolet
Citizens
National Citizens Committee For Broadcasting
Quest
Cpc Sharkey
CBS
Chico and the
Citizens Committee
Starsky and Hutch
ABC
Kojak
Police Story
Delvecchio
Serpico
Whitehall Labs
Anacin
American Motors
Sears
Kodak
Schlitz Beer
Proctor & Gamble
General Foods
Burger King
Frito Lay
Mr. Coffee
Campbell Soup Co
Schlitz
American Medical Association
Federal Communications
Nicholas Johnson
New York
Profs Urge Parental Rules On Kids TV Habits
Bowling Green State University professors Leslie Chamberlin and Norman Chambers urge parents to limit children's TV time and choose programs as a family. They warn violence on screen desensitizes youth and suggest discussing content and turning off 10 minutes before end to promote critical thinking.
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General Motors
Chevrolet
Bowling Green State University
Ohio
Leslie J Chamberlin
Norman Chambers
Johnson
Tegrin
Prudential Insurance Co
Bowling Green, Ohio
Leslie J. Chamberlin
Chamberlin
Chambers
Universities Face Tight Budget New Programs
Ohio higher education faces a five year plan urging quality improvements and aggressive recruitment of non traditional students while tight budgets persist The Ohio Board of Regents warns programs must adapt for an aging workforce flexible study options and consolidation of doctoral and professional grad programs to attract non traditional students with little new state funding
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Fred Whissel
Ohio Board of Regents
Board of Regents
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Hocking County
Athens National Bank
James Tong
Bob Wilson
Coolville
Agnes C. Hill
Citizens’ Group
Chevy
Peter Paul Candy
Hallmark Cards
Texaco
Whirlpool
Jean Nate Perfume
Shopper Toys
Green Giant Vegetables
Keebler
Carnation Dog Foods
Efferdent and
Quasar Television
Cpo Sharkey
Mary Tyler Moore
Chico
McLean Stevenson
Doc
Mr. T and
Tina
Phyllis
Bob Newhart
AMA
Richard E. Palmer
Lin
Technics
Itr-Midios
W. Union Athens
Glouster
Bishopville
Carl F. Mathews
Tnc
Worwood
Inningham Music Center
Peime St
Fantastic
Westminster
Autogar Auto Parts
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