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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1977

Page

2

Harri Patrick Loses Local 4346 UMW Nomination Vote

Local 4346 in Fairmont West Virginia backed Leroy Patterson 47 to 12 over Harry Patrick for the UMW president post. Patrick is secretary treasurer of the International Board. Arnold Miller received three votes. Donald Nunley, District 6 representative, reported the result.

Harry Patrick United Mine Workers International Board Fairmont W. Va Leroy Patterson Patrick UMW Donald Nunley Arnold Miller

Doctor Pleads Innocent in Child's Disappearance Case

Dr. Stuart Kutler pleaded innocent in Cleveland to aggravated murder in the disappearance of 8 year old Arthur Noske. Judge James McMonagle set bond at 100000 and scheduled a preliminary hearing for Wednesday. Police had searched Kutler's car and his Brecksville home as the boy's mother Ann Noske accused him of beating the child on Feb 7 and disposing of the body.

Cleveland Stuart Kutler Arthur Noske Cuyahoga County Ann Noske Kutler Miss Noske

Couple Bound Over In Kidnapping Case In Ohio

Jessie Coulter and ex-wife Rita Gibran were bound over to a Hamilton County grand jury on kidnapping charges. Gibran, 37, of Utica Michigan, involved in the 15 hour hostage situation at a home for unwed mothers on February 11.

Cincinnati Jessie Coulter Rita Gibran Hamilton County Utica Mich

West Coast receives rain and snow easing drought

Rain and snow from the first storm in weeks drenches the parched West Coast as more systems follow. Forecasters doubt the precipitation will fully make up for the prolonged two year drought that has crippled ski resorts, damaged crops, and prompted California towns to impose water rationing.

West California

Ford hints at possible 1980 presidential bid

Former President Gerald Ford said in a Good Morning America interview that it is possible he would seek the Republican nomination in 1980 if circumstances develop. He urged keeping the field open and noted the party might want him to run.

New York Gerald Ford Ford

Coffee Hearings Open on Coffee Price Question

Washington AP says two House subcommittees begin joint hearings to probe why the average American spends about three times more on coffee annually than in 1975. Lawmakers consider potential market manipulation by coffee-producing countries as a possible cause.

Washington Congress House

Bicentennial Hike Ends in Los Angeles Welcome

Mark Johnson, a 23 year old former Air Force electrician from North Carolina, completed a 9000 mile Bicentennial trek after 418 days on the road. He arrived at El Pueblo de los Angeles State Historic Park and was greeted by reporters, his parents from Ahoskie and his aunt and uncle in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Mark Johnson North Ahoskie N.C

Young Doctor Becomes Britain’s Foreign Secretary

David Owen, 38, a physician turned politician, is named Britain's foreign secretary by Prime Minister James Callaghan. Owen becomes the youngest person in the post since Anthony Eden in 1935, succeeding the late Anthony Crosland who served ten months before his death last Saturday.

London David Owen Britain Anthony Eden James Callaghan Owen Foreign Office Anthony Crosland Crosland

Winter Street Damage Costs Hit Athens Streets

Athens officials report at least 313000 dollars needed to repair winter street damage plus 90000 to 125000 for replacing worn equipment. Finance panel warns funds are scarce as council weighs bonds, tax hikes, and new temporary labor hires for street repairs.

Herb Amey Athens Phil Goldsberry Donald Barrett Joe Johnson Goldsberry Columbus Road Richland Avenue East State Street Carpenter Street

Right Turns On Red Face New Committee Vote

The City Council Transportation Committee proposed banning right turns on red at three intersections College Street onto Washington Street East State onto Stimson and Columbus Road onto Second Street. Chair Greg Hill and Pete Coulards backed the move while Jerry Adams opposed. The council ultimately rejected considering the recommendation by a 5-2 vote.

East State Street Stimson Avenue Council Transportation Committee College Street Washington Street East State Stimson Columbus Road Second Street Greg Hill

Mental Boards Near Separation Moves Forward

Washington County and Athens-Vinton-Hocking County mental health boards near formal separation as the 648 Board approves the document for submission next week. January weather disruptions delayed programs and Title XX reimbursements, with HAVAR expanding to eight members and a new drug education coordinator joining HAVAR.

Garry Goolsby Mental Health Service Washington County Athens-Vinton- Hocking County 648 John Ross Ross Center For Human Development Athens Day Living Center Steve Gottlieb Caroline Athens-Vinton HAVAR Athens Hocking Hocking County Vance Alston Ohio Department of Mental Health and Retardation Youth Services Coordinating Council Sara Dean Health Service Agency

Time to Run film shown for families at armory

A family oriented Billy Graham color feature Time to Run will be shown at 8 p.m. Friday at the National Guard Armory at Carpenter and Court Streets. The story centers on Warren Cole a busy engineer whose work endangers his family. Ed Nelson Randall Carver Barbara Sigel Joan Winmill and Gordon Rigsby star. The event is sponsored by the New Life Assembly of God with Rev. John N. Palmer handling inquiries at 593 8788.

Billy Graham National Guard Carpenter and Court Streets World Wide Pictures California Warren Cole Ed Nelson Randall Carver Barbara Sigel Joan Winmill Gordon Rigsby John N. Palmer New Life Assembly of God

Two Juveniles Cited in Five-Office Bank Break-In

Athens police say two juvenile boys will be charged with the break-in of five offices in the old Security Bank Building on North Court Street last week. They were apprehended Monday and found items including money a camera a calculator and a radio.

Athens Security Bank North Court Street

OU Graduate Is Honored for Addy Awards

Stephen D. Iseman director of public relations at St. Francis College Fort Wayne Indiana and Ohio University alumnus received three Addy Awards from the Greater Fort Wayne Advertising Club. Frank Merrill son of John Merrill Guysville Kentucky made Campbellsville College dean's list with a 3.5 GPA for fall term.

Stephen D. Iseman St. Francis College Fort Wayne Ind Ohio University Greater Fort Wayne Advertising Club Frank Merrill John Merrill Guysville Cambellsville College Kentucky Merrill

Athens City Council Delays Charter Drafting Election and Sewer Break

At the March 7 meeting the council failed to finalize two major measures. A charter drafting commission election ordinance was postponed due to technicalities, while a sewer bill granting a water break to users who do not return water to sewers was sent back for more work. The council did adopt a bus purchase contract with the federal government funded mainly by Urban Mass Transit funds.

Charter Commission William Howe Ellsworth Holden Athens Bottling Co Litton Industries Ohio University Council Environmental Committee Federal Urban Mass Transit

Provost Admits Handling Error Sparks Faculty Debate

Ohio University officials faced a heated Faculty Senate session over the appointment of Dr. Gerald Faverman as vice provost for planning and development. Provost Neil Bucklew admitted a mistake in the process, while President Charles Ping defended Faverman and emphasized the role of the Senate in planning.

Ohio University Neil Bucklew Gerald Faverman Charles Ping Faverman Bucklew College of Osteopathic Medicine Ping Jerry Faverman Joseph Tucker

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