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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1977
Page
2
Senator Harry Meshel introduced a fourth jai alai bill in four sessions to permit the game with parimutuel wagering in Ohio. He voiced confidence the measure will pass this time, aided by new revenue needs and the sport’s rising popularity.
Kenneth Garland won a reversal of his aggravated murder conviction in the shooting death of Robert Schroerlake, ex-wife Doris having started an affair with Schroerlake in 1973 and bearing his child in February 1975. The Miami County jury had sentenced Garland to life, and the Supreme Court allowed the reversal to stand after Garland argued the judge failed to instruct on lesser charges without proof of extreme emotional distress.
In Syracuse an armed man fatally shot a man and wounded a policeman in a second floor apartment where Leroy Cotton, 30, held a pregnant teenager and her infant hostage. The gunman demanded cigarettes and threatened to kill the child if tear gas was used. the child's age remains unknown.
Forensic specialist Moritz Furtmayr says he positively identifies Anna Manahan aged 75 as Grand Duchess Anastasia by matching 17 identical right ear features with a known Anastasia ear. The expert notes that 12 points typically establish identity in German courts.
Miami leader Bob Kunst disputes Anita Bryant's charge that gay activists pressured producers to blacklist her. Bryant challenged a Dade County anti discrimination ordinance while defending a canceled TV prospect amid a bitter public dispute with supporters of gay rights.
Stewart-Federal Hocking Supt Charles Caniford outlines a plan to reduce staff and reorganize programs to trim 136000 from a 436600 year end deficit. Proposed options include not rehiring 5 to 10 teachers and possibly closing the Middle School to save 40000 to 50000 in utilities.
Arlen Saunders will host a scout committee gathering at 3 N May Ave at 7 30 p m on March 7 The Cub Scout committee convenes at 7 30 p m on March 8 at the National Guard Armory on Carpenter Street The cub training session that day has been moved to the Armory Rolla Wagner district chairman says
Sheriff Gary Efaw complains about unequal enforcement after two sheriff cruisers were ticketed for expired meters. City official Phil Goldsberry says policy applies to all vehicles with meters except mail trucks and that deputies used meters briefly during shifts. The meter issue prompts discussion on allocating space for the sheriff's department and offsetting costs against jail housing fees.
Sheriff Efaw and Judge Howard back minor jail improvements to meet last year’s standards. Commissioners consider funding after delays in federal Public Works money. temporary fixes planned while seeking funds for a new jail.
Lorna Allbaugh a 21 year old from New Marshfield Route 1 was injured when her car ran off Route 56 on a slippery spot and rolled into a ditch at 6 35 am She was taken to O Bleness Memorial Hospital by her father for treatment of undisclosed injuries The State Highway Patrol reported no other details provided
Athens County Auditor Ruth Seaman announced that personal property tax returns have been mailed to those who paid the tax last year. The courthouse office accepts returns for payment to the treasurer with a filing deadline of April 30. Taxable items include stock shares mortgage notes land contracts and out-of-state bank funds.
On Feb 23 1977 Columbia Gas of Ohio reported 53 degree temperature 22 degrees above normal and 27.7 percent below normal for the heating season. Total gas sent out 171 224 400 000 cubic feet with 37 976 700 000 remaining. residential and small commercial needs 33 673 400 000. PUCO directs conservation urging 65 degree thermostats or lower at night.
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