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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1977

Page

9

Cleveland names Hongisto new police chief amid walkout

Cleveland appoints Richard D. Hongisto as police chief on Wednesday. Within hours 80 percent of the 1,500 patrolmen join a two day sick call over a contract dispute. Hongisto vows closer officer cooperation, wearing a uniform, and faster courteous service while acknowledging department chaos and repair needs.

Steven P. Rosenfeld Associated Press Cleveland Richard D. Hongisto San Francisco California Hongisto Golden Gate Bridge George Moscone Quentin L. Kopp

Jury pool named for Hocking County Court term

Sixty residents are listed as possible petit jurors for the Hocking County Common Pleas Court in early 1978. The long roster includes Otis Lear Laurelville Bernice Marshall Laurelville Rolland Disbennett Laurelville Dixie Bowlby Susie Bell Elizabeth Thomas Mary Dewey Bremen Sherron Simpson Haydenville Roy Montgomery Marilyn Sparks Diane Marsh Letha Eilcott Jean Lentz Betty Klump Eva Freeman Roberta Myers Clarence Dunn Nancy Hart Patty Ringhiser Cozad Jim Siler Rhonda Rees Judi Strausbaugh Carolyn Beglin Raymond Wallett Ted McVey Charles Johnson Delmar Allison Patrick O Linn Bobby Noe Bruce Underwood JoAnn Shaw Judy Unger Francis Harmon Linda Rife George Johnson Debra Dorris Margaret Hughes Kathy Carney Ovie Lynch Margaret Starner Donna Francis Mabel Smart Clara Phelps Richard Wilkes Judy Bower sock Charles Arnold Ruth Glass Julie Schweitzer Ralph Dickson Delores Stephenson James McLain Wayne Whitcraft Felix Patton Walter Christopher Walton Andrew Avery Robert Moore Virginia Zinn Edward Dalton

Otis O. Lear Laurelville Bernice I. Marshall Rolland Disbennett Dixie L. Bowlby Norwood Ave Susie Bell Colorado Ave Elizabeth Thomas Murray City Mary B. Dewey Bremen Sherron S. Simpson Haydenville Roy O. Montgomery Rodman Road Marilyn S. Sparks Elm Court Apt Diane K. Marsh E Front St Letha L. Eilcott Midland Place Jean A. Lentz Rockbridge Betty Klump Church St Eva Freeman Furnace St Roberta W Myers Wood St Clarence Dunn South Bloomingville Nancy Hart Patty Ringhiser W. Second St Clarence R. Cozad Homer St Jim Siler N. Orchard St Midland Pt

Cleveland police back at work after sick-call strike

The Cleveland Police Patrolmen's Association president says no immediate relapse of the blue flu during ongoing contract talks. About 1,200 patrolmen returned to duty after a two day sick-call protest ended when city leaders promised a fair deal. The city offered a $1,500 raise to $16,520 base pay, while overtime remains a key issue with immediate cash payments sought.

Cleveland Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association William J. McNea McNea Dennis Kucinich

Knowledge of Fireplaces by Louise Cook

Millions of Americans heat homes with log fires and stoves as fireplaces grow in popularity. Census data show 58 percent of new homes in 1976 had a fireplace, up from 37 percent in 1972. Use hardwoods for lasting heat. softwoods start flames but burn fast. Dry wood seasons months before use. look for cracks or saw marks to judge dryness. A standard cord of dense hardwood weighs about two tons and yields heat similar to coal or fuels.

Louise Cook Associated Press National Association of Home Builders Census Bureau

Carney Books Become Scarce Collectible Items

Warren Ohio bookseller Earl S Casterline says Library of Congress surplus works stamped with Charles J Carneys name are surfacing at sales as collectors items He notes a Washington rule change may boost value and that few copies have appeared since June harming supply and boosting prices

Warren Ohio Earl S. Casterline Charles J. Carney Library of Congress Washington Congress Casterline Carney

Wood buying tips explain face cords and moisture

Wood prices depend on location and usage. Buy tightly stacked cords and dry wood to avoid paying for water. A face cord of 16 inch logs equals about one third of a standard cord, suitable for light, occasional heating.

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