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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1969

Page

2

Panel Studies American Problems at Ohio University

A Kennedy Lecture Series symposium at Ohio University urged action to avoid a bleak future, labeling white Americans as arrogant and insensitive. Panelists Dr. Thomas A. Wassmer, Dr. Herman Bransom, Rev. William G. Black, and John A. Monro discussed racism, black power, education, and the need for cultural awareness in a tense, era-defining discussion.

America Ohio University Thomas A. Wassmer College of Business Administration Episcopal Theological School Harvard Divinity School Herman R. Bransom Central State University Wilberforce Howard University William G. Black Church of the Good Shepherd Athens Chicago Ill YMCA John A. Monro Miles College Birmingham Harvard College Monro Politan Bransom Africa Davis Black Peace Corps Vista Vietnam

Cosby to Speak at Athens Convocation Center Event

Comedian Bill Cosby will appear Saturday at 8 30 p m in the Ohio University Convocation Center as part of a student sponsored program. The show includes a 30 to 45 minute Cosby segment with audience participation followed by Rhetta Hughes singing for 30 minutes and a final hour of Cosby monologues. Tickets cost 3 to 4 50 dollars.

Bill Cosby Temple University Ohio University Cosby Rhetta Hughes Miss Hughes Greenwich Village New York Times

LEADS Explained At Lions Meet

Dana Ciccone reports Athens Lions Club heard about the Law Enforcement and Automated Data System LEADS. The program screens suspect records and stolen merchandise using a central Columbus computer, enabling rapid checks by officers. Local agencies including Athens County sheriff and State Highway Patrol are moving to install LEADS.

Dana Ciccone Messenger Athens Lions Club Ohio University Inn Columbus Athens State Highway Patrol

River Litterbugs Soon To Draw Fines

Ohio lawmakers pass Anti Stream Dumping Law 107th General Assembly sets penalties up to 500 dollars and 30 days in jail. Enforcement by natural resources officers and local police applies to individuals and governments. Also lists municipal court fines for speeding and traffic violations and notes Mets Oldtimers Game at Shea Stadium on June 28.

107Th Ohio General Assembly Kenneth E. Ackerman Ohio Ohio Department of Natural Resources Ackerman New York Mets New York Shea Stadium

Charge Dismissed In Athens Court

A disorderly conduct charge against Doug W. Faris, 10 W Mulberry St Athens, was dismissed in Municipal Court on defense evidence gaps. Faris cited Jan 19 by Athens police pleaded innocent. $58 bond returned with costs to the state. A deer was killed after crossing Route 50 near the Athens Washington County line in the car of James Burkhart 26. The Kansas City Royals will open their 1969 home season April 8 against the Minnesota Twins.

Frank J. Patala St. Patrick Church Buchtel Chester L. Buck Smith St Athens Lawrence R. Conrad James A. Myers State St James E. Gilchrist North Olmsted Paula M. Wogeman Brookville Henry H. Dean Jr Morris Ave William E. Mattingly Columbus Vascar Doug W. Faris I W. Mulberry St Faris Washington County James Burkhart State Highway Patrol Kansas City Royals Minnesota Twins

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