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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1969

Page

3

Odyssey of Sirhan revolver followed before jurors

Los Angeles AP reports the gun's journey from purchase amid civil unrest to the Kennedy assassination as Sirhan Bishara Sirhan stands trial. Key witnesses recall seeing him at a 1968 firing range and seeking shells that would not misfire, implicating a weapon linked to the 1968 California primary death.

Los Angeles Robert F. Kennedy Sirhan Bishara Sirhan Sirhan Pasadena Westlake Erhardt Munir Sirhan Henry Adrian Carreon East Los Angeles College San Gabriel Valley Duarte Carreon

Kiwanis Pancake Day Draws 1200 Despite Low Turnout

Hundreds feed on pancakes and sausage at the ninth annual Kiwanis Club Pancake Day in the First United Methodist Church basement. Organizer Dale Leach cites parking space as the reason for fewer attendees, with about 1,200 guests from the planned 1,800. Proceeds fund children's civic activities.

Tom Skich Kiwanis Club First United Methodist Church College St Kilwaniss Dale Leach

Mental Health Center Not Closing in Southeastern Ohio

State and local officials deny plans to phase out the Southeastern Ohio Mental Health Center. The discussion reflects a shift toward community treatment centers while preserving custodial facilities and a geriatrics unit. Officials project continued investment and jobs at the Athens facility.

Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction Athens Jack Farrington Ohio Valley Hospital Services Foundation Farrington Janis

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