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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1970

Page

2

Bayh Cancels Furman University Talk Over Haynsworth Fight

Senator Birch Bayh D Indiana canceled a planned April 30 engagement at Furman University citing legislative duties amid reports of pressure over his opposition to Judge Clement Haynsworth's Supreme Court nomination. Haynsworth, chief judge of the Fourth Circuit, had urged the school to honor the invitation.

Greenville S. C Birch Bayh D-Ird Senate Clement Haynsworth Supreme Court Furman University Bayh Uni Versity Furman Haynsworth U. S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Richmond

Judges May Get Shorter Trials In New Jury-Only Plan

In Los Angeles Superior Court a pilot program will test selecting jurors without a judge when both sides are ready but no courtroom is available. Presiding Judge Joseph A. Wapner says the plan speeds trials and saves hundreds of judicial hours monthly as Robert C. Nye supervises four chambers for simultaneous juror questioning.

Los Angeles Joseph A. Wapner Robert C. Nye

Connecticut Aims for Nation Leading Dog Housing Facilities

Hartford officials state Connecticut will lead the country in dog housing facilities. Assistant canine control officer Louis Golet says new regulations require humane housing labeled suitable and sanitary with features such as at least 30 candlepower light for eight hours daily, plus bathing tub grooming table hot and cold running water a dryer clippers combs brushes and shears.

Hartford Conn Connecticut Louis Golet

Ex-Coach Bud Wallace Seeks U S Senate Seat in Montana

Misoula resident and former University of Montana swim coach Bud Wallace 37 a sporting goods salesman announces bid for U S Senate seat of Majority Leader Mike Mansfield D Mont Wallace says he has worked behind the scenes in local Republican politics but avoids factional ties He is married with nine children.

Missoula Mont Harold E Bud” Wallace U.S Senate Mike Mansfield D-Mont Wallace University of

Lioness on FiveHour Prowl Found Near Colorado Home

A 170-pound lioness named Lady escaped her cage during a wind storm and wandered for five hours before being located by owner Michael Jurich in a field near his Castle Rock residence. Jurich had purchased the lioness from a Denver dealer five months ago.

Castle Rock Colo Lady Michael Jurich Jurich Denver

Local visits mark weekend in Ohio towns

N Straitsville notes Howard Hammack and family from Cleveland visiting Mr and Mrs Arthur Chedtham. Delia Arnett visiting relatives in Columbus. Jean Williams of Logan visiting Mr and Mrs Pete McQuade.

Howard Hammack Karen Donna Cleveland Arthur Chedtham Delia Arnett Colummbus Jean Williams Logan Pete McQuade

Dusk Closing Forced On Reno Church

In Reno Nevada the downtown St Thomas Aquinas Cathedral began locking doors at dusk due to vandalism and theft. The assistant pastor Rev Frank Capo said items from Christmas trees to newspapers have been taken and the rectory was burgled for 800 dollars in August. A candle offering box was smashed to access coins.

Reno Nev Frank Capo St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral

Bishop Blesses Saint Boniface Shrine at Crediton

Bishop Cyril Restieaux of Plymouth blessed a national shrine to St. Boniface in Crediton Devon and celebrated the first Mass in a new 22 000 pound church. The foundation stone arrived from Fulda where the saint is buried. Boniface died aged 75.

Crediton England St. Boniface Germany Cyril Restieaux Plymouth Devon Bolte Fulda

Pendleton Prison Shootings Stir Racial Tensions In Indiana

Public indifference greets a deadly Pendleton Reformatory shooting where guards fired on inmates during a September confrontation. One man died and 46 were injured as racial tensions rise amid debates over overcrowding, staff training, and prison policy.

L.A. Times Washington Post Pendleton Ind Indiana State Reformatory Indianapolis Reformatory Indiana Corrections Robert P. Heyne Indiana Michigan City George Phend Jason Huceby James E. Durr Gary Phend Edgar D. Whitcomb Riehochets Ku Klux Klan Retha Bliss Mari Evans

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