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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1973
Page
3
Congressional investigators concluded that the White House asked the Internal Revenue Service to subject political enemies to tax audits or other special attention. The finding highlights alleged attempts to use tax authority for political purposes.
Lana Lyck of Glouster reports a red haired man broke her windshield with a board while stopped at West State and Shafer Streets. Damage is estimated at 175 dollars and police expect no charges. Cecil Newsome of The Plains reports a thief stole a 229 dollar tape player from his unlocked car at Biehl Safety Service.
A roundup of Athens County Municipal Court cases shows multiple DUI charges in Harrison and nearby towns. Defendants include David McComas, Carlos Thompson, William Hoover, and Homer Williams with fines, jail terms, suspensions, and court-ordered conditions varying per count.
Ohio University will not alter its lettuce and grapes purchasing policies after a meeting between OU President Claude Sowle and Athens Citizens to Support the United Farm Workers. Sowle refused to endorse UFW calls and said he cannot speak for all university affiliates on nonacademic matters. He noted student dining choices could influence buying if large numbers choose certain foods.
U S Senator design ate Howard Metzenbaum says the White House enemies list is an invasion of privacy and could influence congressional consideration of Nixon impeachment. He cites the list as aiming to create a one party system and notes IRS scrutiny alongside other names linked to McGovern.
An ad touts a shirtshape blouse described as soft and breathable in a blend of 65 percent polyester and 35 percent cotton, with sizes 8 through 18 and a range of colors. It also references turtleknit novelty fabrics and an easy care 100 percent nylon option in similar sizing.
Partly cloudy and cold tonight and Saturday with lows of 10 to 15 and Saturday highs in the 20s. The Ohio outlook calls for fair Sunday, then a chance of rain or snow Monday, followed by flurries Christmas Day. highs in the 40s Sunday and 30s Monday, lows in the teens to 20s.
Leona Pickard dolls donated to Campus Martius Museum are showcased in a special Christmas display. Pickard, a Glouster native and former Ohio University teacher, is honored as this marks the second year the collection is featured, curator Catherine Remley notes.
Joe Yearwood age 23 of Vincent entered an innocent plea in Athens County Municipal Court to second degree vehicular homicide and speeding charges filed by the State Highway Patrol. The case stems from a November 21 crash on Route 50A east of Route 329 that killed James A. Weil. A hearing is scheduled for January 3.
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