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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1971
Page
5
Athens Countys 421 employers reported slight gains in 1970 with average payroll rising 3.2 percent to 39.93 million and employment up 0.9 percent to 6,658 workers. Mining and contract construction fell while manufacturing payroll rose, and wholesale retail trade led in employment.
Three Athens city leaders were honored by the City Council at its final 1971 regular meeting. Mayor Raymond Shepard and others were cited for a decade of service and contributions during a period of growth. Resolutions praised Shepard for faithful leadership, Robinson for seven years as service safety director, and Tuckerman for ten years on the council.
President Nixon dominated headlines with two surprise announcements at the Bermuda summit, while Edward Heath claimed Nixon pledged not to again surprise him. Heath said commitments were made and stressed a closer Anglo American partnership as Britain eyes entry to the European Common Market. The Bermuda talks mark the third in Nixon’s series with major allies.
Paul Frum 53 The Plains received a 90 day jail term after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated in Athens County Municipal Court. Jo Ann Wittaker 30 Athens Route 3 pleaded guilty to the same charge, fined 200 and costs, seven days in jail, license suspended 60 days. Others bonded or pled not guilty in separate matters involving hunting license, disturbing the peace, and leaving without paying.
Paul Dixon of The Plains near Athens, a Columbia Gas of Ohio service man with 15 years on the job, has finished a week long refresher course at the Columbia Gas System Service Corp training school in Columbus. The program updates crews on advances in natural gas appliances and equipment.
Dr. Wolfgang Mayr of the Institute of Blood-Group Sereologic Investigation reports two new genetic characteristics that can rule out paternity with 99 percent certainty. The finding suggests future paternity testing will be more exact.
In Lima Ohio Judge John Harnishfeger chastised defense attorney Joseph DaPore for delaying pleas in the Lima State Hospital mistreatment case. The judge ordered innocent pleas for 26 of 31 defendants after stating bills of particulars are not required before entering pleas. The court set a date to hear DaPore’s motions. The remaining five defendants had already pleaded innocent.
In Colombo, a coroner attributes the 19 year old's death to a figure-hugging miniskirt as she boarded a train. The restrictive clothing allegedly hindered leg movement, causing a fall that led to fatal injuries.
White House officials assess Vietnam and China policy while noting gaps on Laos Cambodia Chile and Cuba. The review credits Nixon with currency reforms arms talks and Berlin Okinawa deals and cites shifts toward a broader Russian market and new trade policies.
MacGregor outlines plans for revenue sharing with states and welfare reform, noting Mills proposal similarities and possible compromise. He predicts congressional action next year and anticipates a cooperative Democratic Congress. Defense budget rise is expected, with concern over U S military lag behind the Soviet Union.
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