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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1976

Page

8

Terrorists' Release Follows Arab Style

Algeria freed six OPEC raid terrorists after hostages including Saudi minister Yamani were released. Leaders considered the group’s head Carlos, with reports of travel to a friendly Arab country, likely Libya, while no formal word on the others’ fates emerged.

Algiers Algeria OPEC Vienna Carlos Libya Sheik Ahmed Zaki Yamani Saudi Arabia Jamshid Amouzegar Iran Palestine Liberation Organization Israel PLO Abu Mahmoud Beirut Rome Athens Abu Nidal Dubai Tunesia

Gandhi Blasts U S in Speech at Congress Rally

New Delhi Indira Gandhi accused the United States of trying to destabilize India echoing Chilean tactics. She urged removing American agents at a Congress convention as US diplomats voiced concern and awaited further replies. The speech followed days of anti US rhetoric amid a mine disaster and ongoing rescue efforts.

New Delhi India Indira Gandhi United States Washington Allende Chile Congress Party U.S Gandhi Mine Workers’ Union Chaswala Kalyan Roy Indian Mineworkers Federation Communist Party the Patriot

Unsold SS United States faces sale after two-year search

The government has spent more than two fruitless years seeking a buyer for the SS United States, moored at a Norfolk pier. The liner, built for $79.5 million, is valued at about $7.5 million but requires up to $20 million more to meet safety, operating standards, and conversion costs.

G. David Wallace Associated Press Washington (Ap United States Norfolk Maritime Administration United States Line, Inc U.S W. W. Ventures Charlottesville Caribbean Mediterranean Nicholas Bachko U.S. Lines United States Lines Bachko Atlantic Congress

Mexico Suffers Tourism Blow Over Zionism Votes

TOM WELLS reports Mexico faces a U S Jew boycott of about 30 000 as the country’s two United Nations votes against Zionism spark international embarrassment for President Luis Echeverria and the resignation of Foreign Minister Emilio C Rabasa Mexico earns more than 2 billion yearly from tourism and watches hundreds of rooms go vacant as resorts face economic strain and a looming balance of payments deficit.

Tom Wells Associated Press Mexico City Mexico United Nations U.S Echeverria Emilio C. Rabasa Rabasa Israel Yigal Allon Alfonso Garcia Robles U.N Organization of Oil Exporting Countries Ketter

Meigs Area Holiday Guests Travel Distanced Family Ties

Holiday guests visited from Phoenix Arizona and Largo Florida and other distant towns. Present were Mrs Forrest Bachtel and Mr Chester Tannehill hosting, with Bachtel as soloist at Heath United Methodist Church. Multiple families from Pomeroy Rutland Columbus and Howell Springs shared gatherings and Christmas meals.

Forrest Bachtel Chester Tannehill Phoenix Ariz Bachtel Heath United Methodist Church Bethlehem Jack Horton Larchmont N.Y Florence Horton Dewey Horton Mike Compton Alexandria John Compton Leo Smith Michigan Aaron Zahi Pomeroy Bernard Fultz Florida Paul Haptonstall Lottridge Maurice Ackley Ackley Charles Ackley Burley Church Tuppers Plains Ruby Lockhart Tom Kelley Largo Fla Vincent Dabo Dabo Ann Watson Glenn MacDonald Chillicothe Louisville J.B. Marshall Dale Dutton James Kiehl Saratoga Springs George Kiehl Pittsburgh George Faris Columbus Faris Eva Stout Barbara Shuler Lawrence Milhoan Rutland Vernon Weber Donna Dallas Duane Dennis Weber Dean Weber Howell

Hospital Admits and Discharges List

The record notes admissions including A June Doe Ruth Keirns Terri O Dell in Athens and Andrew J Weisgerber in Guysville. It also lists discharges Dave Steele Mark Darth Nora Wallace Shelly Bateman Julie Pierce Mrs Gregory Dizon and Gerald Stedman with Guy Hickman Eleanor Linda.

A. June Doe Ruth Keirns Athens Terri O'Dell Albany Andrew J Weisgerber Guysville Dave Steele Mark Dearth Nora Wallace Shelly Bateman Julie Pierce Gregory Dizon Gerald Stedman Guy Hickman Eleanor Linda

Glouster Village Council Meets Friday in Athens County

The Glouster Village Council gathers Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Glouster, with group activities at Charles Thomas Lodge IOOF Temple and Coolville Lodge 337 F and AM. Annual inspection at lodge hall. all master masons welcome with refreshments. Charles L. Collins Jr. is master and Russell L. Bailey secretary.

Athens County Glouster Athens County Charles Thomas Lodge IOOF Glouster Coolville Lodge F&am Lodge Hall Charles L. Collins Jr Russell L. Bailey

Local court notes route theft and DWI cases

Roger Altman of Glouster Route 3 faced charges for theft but was dismissed in court with costs assigned to the Village of Jacksonville. Michael F. Muhlhan of Rocky River had a driving while intoxicated charge dismissed on motion. costs to defendant. Jackson area notes include bond forfeiture for John D. Fugett and William H. Wykle for intoxication with fines listed.

Roger Altman Patrick McCall Jacksonville Michael F. Muhlhan Rocky River Wellston John D. Fugett Rt. 4 Jackson William H. Wykle Harley Ave

Busy Bee Class Has Yule Party at Middleport Church

Gifts exchanged and a program of poetry and carols marked the Busy Bee Class holiday dinner at Middleport First Baptist. Guests included the Men's Bible Class, Rev. and Mrs. Peter Grandall and family, and Pete Zwilling. A quartet of Charles White Danny Thompson Pete Zwilling and Rev. Grandall sang. Mrs. Lyons and Mrs. White read. Gifts were distributed and money was presented to Rev. Grandall and family.

Middleport Middleport First Peter Grandall Pete Zwilling Charles White Danny Thompson Mr. Grandall John Lyons Beulah White Grandall

Mrs Hughes Hosts Past Matrons Christmas Party

In MIDDLEPORT the Christmas party for the Past Matrons of Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star was hosted by Mrs Mary Hughes. Mrs Rosemary Lyons Mrs Grace French Mrs Helen Reynolds and Mrs Marie Hawkins gave readings. Mrs Farie Kennedy gave a gift on behalf of the group and a luncheon followed.

Middleport Mary Hughes Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star Rosemary Lyons Grace French Helen Reynolds Marie Hawkins Farie Kennedy Evelyn Lewis

Death notices span Reynoldsburg to Athens with multiple services

Daniel J. Holleran 45 of Reynoldsburg died of a heart attack at home. He was Notre Dame graduate and Korean War veteran, survived by two sisters. Funeral Mass Saturday at St. Pius X Reynoldsburg. burial Shawnee Cemetery. Bernice Smith 70 of Glouster Route 2 to be buried Federal Valley Cemetery after services Saturday. Flossie L. Blackstone McNamee 78 of New Lexington died in Media Pa. survived by son and grandchildren. funeral at St Rose Church. Goldie Fielder Spaulding 81 of Chauncey died at O Bleness Memorial Hospital. arrangements pending. Asa B. Cochran 83 of Athens Route 3 died at home. funeral arrangements pending.

Bogota N.J Thomas D Catherine Caslin Holleran Deville Drive Holleran University of Notre Dame New York Life Insurance Co Ann Morris Newport News Catherine Evans Reynoldsburg St. Pius X Catholic Church Evans Funeral Home Livingston Ave Columbus Shawnee Cemetery Humphrey Funeral Home Shawnee Flossie McNamee New Lexington Flossie L. Blackstone McNamee Manchester House Nursing Home Media, Pa Athens County John Susie Culp Blackstone McNamee St. Rose Catholic Church Altar and Rosary Society William F King of Prussia Pa Gertie Sherwood Goldie Spauldin Athens Goldie Fielder Spaulding Ellis Avenue Chauncey O’bleness Memorial The Jagers and Sons Funeral Home Asa Cochran Asa B. Cochran Hughes Funeral Home

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