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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1970

Page

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Ohio counties resist federal food aid in four counties

Four Ohio counties Fairfield Hancock Gallia and Paulding decline federal food stamp or surplus food programs costing nothing but paperwork. About 4000 needy residents in 1000 families lack access as officials claim no need. State officials note a possible future mandate but current laws do not compel adoption.

Columbus Ohio Jack Wood Wood Fairfield Hancock Gallia Paulding Denver White General Assembly

Ohio Senator Collins Honored by Education Principals

Columbus Ohio State Sen Oakley C Collins received a special award from the Ohio Department of Elementary School Principals at their three day annual conference banquet. Dayton conservationist E V Jotter won the outstanding layman award and outgoing President William McDonald of Jackson received a distinguished service award as about 1200 elementary principals attended.

Columbus Ohio P— State Oakley C. Collins Ohio Department of Ironton Republican Senate Education Committee ODESP E. V. Jotter Dayton William McDonald Jackson

Two High Schools Reopen as Racial Tensions Ease

In Ohio Cincinnati area schools begin to ease after student protests with Princeton High returning 250 black students to class Sharonville and Withrow talks continuing. Two white students were assaulted at Hughes High during a protest. Middletown High warns police presence upon resuming Monday. In Vermont former Senator Ralph Flanders dies at 89 after long public career including Federal Reserve leadership.

Ohio Princeton High School Sharonville Cincinnati Withrow High School Hughes High School Withrow Middletown Middletown High Springfield Ralph E. Flanders U. S Joseph R. McCarthy Wisconsin Springfield Hospital Flanders Senate Jones & Lamson Machine Co Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Narcotics Charge Ties Suspect To University Coed Disappearance

Cincinnati man Boyd McQuearry 23 charged with abduction for immoral purposes in the Coed disappearance case, arrested with Celinda Elmore 18 and Alonzo Bud 19 after a Springfield Township traffic stop. Warrant signed by Elizabeth Hegel’s father. Hegel seeks university responsibility suit of 369000.

Cincinnati Boyd McQuearry University of Cincinnati Chicago Hegel

Rail Shutdown Looms After Negotiations Collapse

A nationwide rail shutdown potential rose after talks broke down between railroads and four shopcraft unions. Judge Howard Corcoran planned a hearing to decide on extending restraining orders that have paused a coast to coast shutdown since January 21. Assistant Secretary of Labor W. J. Usery called the gap an impossible impasse.

Washington Howard Corcoran W. J. Usery Miami Beach Fla

Athens West bypass approved local brief

Bob Evans appointed state Easter Campaign chairman. Town of Mason weighing higher garbage removal rates. Athens opens tournament trail tonight with upcoming games and sections for classifieds, comics, and obituaries. Sports television listings follow.

Bob Evans Mason Athens

Senate Passes 35 Billion Education Aid Bill

The Senate approved a 35 billion education aid measure while the House added amendments restricting federal busing orders and legalizing freedom of choice desegregation plans. The bill extends major programs for four years and faces conference with the House.

Washington Senate House Dixie Forces Departments of Health, Education and Welfare Labor Nixon Congress Hugh Scott R-Pa Sam J. Ervin Dn.c Ervin South ESEA Jamie L. Whitten Dmiss Appropriations Committee Jeffery Cohelan D-Calif

Chicago riot defendants await sentences and appeal on wiretap issue

Five of the seven defendants found guilty of inciting riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention may be sentenced today as Judge Julius Hoffman weighs whether illegally obtained wiretap conversations can affect the punishment. Two acquitted defendants remain under contempt sentences.

Chicago Julius J. Hoffman Hoffman U. S. District Court John R. Froines Lee Weiner Froines Weiner Cook County William M. Kunstler Leonard J. Weinglass Kunstler Weinglass U. S. 7Th Circuit Court of Appeals

Demonstrations Follow Chicago Riots Across the Nation

After the Chicago verdict five people were convicted for inciting riots, sparking protests from Boston to California. Police and crowd clashes left injuries, arrests, and damaged property as demonstrators gathered near campuses and government buildings nationwide.

Associated Press Chicago Boston Tremont Street Michigan State University East Lansing Washington, D.C

Visit Today's Auto Show

A daily auto show features a wide range of new and used cars. Prospective buyers are urged to shop the showroom first before purchasing any automobile.

Site of Tuppers Plains church marked by lone evergreen

District Editor Roy Cross reports on the former Presbyterian church built about 1890 and torn down circa 1930. The site is the focus of a historical study with details by staff writer Gail Schnitzer. Local residents seek free legal services via an Ohio State program, per association proposal.

Tuppers Plains Rio Grande Alexander Southwestern Gallia York the Messenger Ohio University Bobcats Virginia Commonwealth Rowl Congdon

Car Fleeing Checkpoint Sought by Multiple Agencies

Authorities seek two occupants of a brown and white Oldsmobile that fled a traffic stop east of Athens. State patrol, sheriff, and city police joined the pursuit with roadblocks on main routes. both occupants believed armed.

Ken Steinhoff Harold R. Sams Athens Athens County Rock Riffle Sams Sheltering Arms Hospital

Two More Helicopters Downed in Vietnam War Front

Allied forces killed 166 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong in sharp fighting. Two U.S. helicopters were shot down, raising the toll to 16 during a 10 day period. Total American and South Vietnamese casualties stood at 39 killed and 40 wounded.

Saigon U.S Vietnam South Vietnam Mekong Delta

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