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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1972
Page
2
The Ohio University Aims and Objectives Committee released its final report detailing general educational aims and budgeting related goals. President Claude R Sowle supports the framework as a first step toward clear university goals and future budgeting influence.
The Athens University committee proposes a broad goal setting process with six year targets, emphasizing quality programs and campus expansion while seeking diverse, capable students. City Council considers bonding to finance capital projects, shifting debt from notes to bonds to free funds for improvements.
Officials outline payroll adjustments since December with misclassified pay hikes, a $50,000 grant for recreation, and $320,000 from 1972 income tax receipts plus a $120,000 carryover. Bond financing could add $100,000 annually 1973–1979. jail upgrades and a city county jail are emphasized. A countywide debris policy shifts to the county landfill, reducing city revenues. Mayor requests OSU cooperation on a broader plan.
The Board of Regents allocates the funds to OU area cities facing high protection costs due to large universities. The city will use the money for police and fire equipment, capital projects, salaries, and training. At council, Thomas Smith urged courtesy at Richland Avenue signals amid gridlock at Canterbury. Mayor Barrett and Councilman Weber noted fines for blocking intersections and traffic violations.
Athens County Municipal Court Judge Franklin Sheeter dismissed assault with a deadly weapon and sodomy charges against Herb Dunkle 21 of 101 Grosvenor St. He faced a Jan. 4 knife assault on a woman on First Street. Dunkle’s attorney said he passed a lie detector test. Accused of carpet theft from Voight Hall Jan. 18 Randolph Hale 19 of Middletown was bound over to the county grand jury after pleading innocent to grand larceny. Judge Sheeter granted a jury trial for David Davis 19 of Ohio University on a barbiturate possession charge. Davis jailed on $500 bond after his innocent plea. William Bobo of Millfield will appear Feb. 8 for a preliminary hearing after pleading innocent to obscene language by telephone, with a $58 bond posted.
Athens Mayor Donald Barrett spoke to the Kiwanis Club on zoning reform and equitable enforcement. He urged county zoning to avoid mixed construction and discussed annexation paths, planning staffing limits, and the need for state and local support for land taxes and street repairs.
Athens code enforcement officer Roy Robinson says all traffic signals on the lower end of E State Street were out Tuesday morning due to electrical shorts. The outage began near the bypass and extended from the Madison Street intersection eastward as city workers raced to repair the faults.
Ohio University will include three specific appointees on all future dean search committees. A woman, a racial minority member, and an active dean will join elected faculty and appointed students to broaden and diversify candidate review and ensure equal opportunity compliance.
Mr and Mrs Joel House of Albany welcome a son. Admitted for care include Leland Stokes Myrtle Emish Lucia Robinson Florence G Kennedy Athens Mrs Carrie Hill Athens Route 4 Perry L Worley Athens Route 1 Mrs Virginia Kim Guysville Mrs Billy Markham Jackson Route 1 James McClain Albany Route 1 George Johnson Guysville Route 1 Mrs Douglas Nye Herbert Young Ralph Williams Mrs Charles Buck and daughter and Grace Hunter kept for observation or treatment.
Athens Mayor Donald Barrett signed a proclamation recognizing the 62nd anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. The observance runs Feb 1 29 with Feb 8 set as Anniversary Day. Present were Susan Gwinn Explorer Post 70 Wally Hunt Troop 77 and Fritz Rauschenberg Pack 71.
Athens County grand jury returned a manslaughter indictment against James Green of Nelsonville in the December shooting death of Tommy Lee Smith, 32. Special Prosecutor John Summel said Green would be arraigned in Athens County Common Pleas Court Tuesday afternoon. other indictments included Harry Breeze of Nelsonville for breaking and entering and carrying a concealed weapon.
Two petitions were filed Monday with the Athens County elections office for local offices. Judge Franklin Sheeter seeks common pleas court. Paul Proutz targets the Athens County Board of Commissioners.
An advertisement promotes FASTEETH Denture Adhesive Powder to improve denture stability. It claims a longer firmer hold helps users eat more naturally and feel more comfortable. It urges regular dental checkups.
The AAA reminds drivers with February birthdays to renew licenses within 30 days to stay legal. It notes personal accident insurance included with membership, offering injury and death benefits in motoring incidents at no extra cost. Contact 89 Columbus Road or 593-7940 for details.
The LE AX Water Distribution Corp board set February 15 as bid opening for the A3 water project serving Whitehall in Athens County. The $642,000 plan, to be financed with a potential Farmers' Home Admin loan, aims to begin after bids and easement progress, with a likely award about 60 days post bid.
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