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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1971
Page
7
City officials in Athens prepare for final action on raises for elected officials and a plan to split the safety director role into two positions. Third reading set for 7:30 p.m. at City Hall.
A Project Freedom meeting at the Athens American Legion Home seeks public support for a drive to pressure North Vietnam over POW treatment and to secure 5 million signatures. Nine organizations back the effort, with representatives listed, and a goal to involve all Athens County groups. Also noted is Charles N Campbell’s fall quarter dean’s list honor at Ohio University.
Roy Cross reports confusion over Athens flood stage as engineers refuse to set a formal level. The US Army Corps of Engineers and Coast and Geodetic Survey will determine a new gauge, while locals estimate 17 to 25 feet depending on location.
Logan based Tri-County Community Action Agency faced fresh scrutiny as three officials from the federal Office of Economic Opportunity visited to examine allegations against its operations. Director Charles Emmis resigned, withdrew, then again resigned. Robert Maurer serves as interim director. In Penang Malaysia beer consumption totals about 4 million gallons annually.
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