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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1967

Page

3

Goat Blood Temperature Record Highest for Mammals

The normal blood temperature of the domestic goat is 103.8 degrees Fahrenheit, the highest for mammals.

Students Donate Funds To Rescue Workers At Silver Bridge Site

A student initiated a collection at Athens High School to aid Silver Bridge disaster rescue workers. By Christmas break, the fund reached 23.10 dollars from pennies nickels and dimes dropped in a box in the school office, supporting volunteers at Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Silver Bridge Athens Silver Bridge Rescue Workers Fund

FTC says Fairway Manufacturing misrepresented Indian crafts

The Federal Trade Commission ordered Fairway Manufacturing Co. of St Louis to stop advertising curies as authentic American Indian handiwork after finding many knick knacks were made in Japan. The action targets deceptive labeling of crafts distributed as Indian.

Washington Federal Trade Commission Fairway Manufacturing Co St. Louis FTC Japan

OU Union Sets Jan 31 Deadline For Decision

Ohio University non academic staff may receive a step wage increase if the Ohio Employes Compensation Board reaches a decision by January 31. Local 1699 members met at Space Arts building and discussed possible strike action if no agreement is reached. The board probes pay inequities at state universities while university officials have a benefit package in progress. About 150 members attended. the union has 500 members and previously faced a March strike that shut the university down.

Ohio Employes Compensation Board Ohio University American Federal of Afl-Cio Space Arts Oscar McGee Ohio U. Workers University

OU Tuition Increase Approved

Regents vote to raise instructional fees at Ohio University Athens from 130 to 140 per quarter for winter and spring and 135 per quarter for summer starting 1968. Out of state surcharge rises from 190 to 200 per quarter beginning winter 1968. Millett cited a mail ballot authorization and a deficit projected by the Board of Regents staff.

Regents Millett Board of Regents

Bromley Hall Brick Repair Plans Made

A building permit was issued Thursday morning to repair a brick veneer on Bromley Hall. The Congress Street side brick facing bulged about 12 feet above ground and will be stripped up about 10 feet. Bricks will be replaced after angle iron support is repaired. Work is expected to finish next week and a street section was closed for safety. No decision yet on the High Street side bulge in this nine story, 580 student hall.

Bromley Hall Congress Street High Street Ohio

Giant clam shell weigh 57914 pounds found on reef

In 1918 a colossal clam shell was discovered on an Indo Pacific coral reef weighing 57914 pounds. The find highlights the era's maritime natural history and marine life scale noted by observers. The report records the unusually large specimen as a notable zoological curiosity of the period.

Indo-Pacific

Legion auxiliary member honored at Christmas party

Mrs. Lillian Steiff, charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Feeney-Bennett Post 128, American Legion, was saluted at the Thursday Christmas party and dinner at the hall. Games were played and prizes awarded.

Middleport Lillian Steiff Ladies Auxiliary of Feeney-Bennet Post 128 American Legion

National University of Mexico expects 92000 students

Mexico City and branch campuses anticipate 92 000 students next year, up from the current term by a substantial margin, reflecting growth at the national university system.

Mexico City National University of Mexico

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