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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1972

Page

16

Two Pa Troopers Killed In Delaware County Shootout

State police chased suspects after two motel holdups two miles apart in Delaware and Pennsylvania. Ronald L. Carey 29 of Wilmington died from chest wound at 2:50 a.m. Kington 24 of Wilmington is hospitalized critically with a head wound. Police followed mud tracks to a tank farm and barbed wire fence where a purse and torn clothing were found. Suspects identified as Irving R. Hogg alias Randolph Corposin and Marilyn Bobrolewski both from Toledo Ohio are believed wanted in Michigan for multiple holdups.

David C. Yar Delaware Pennsylvania Concord Ronald L. Carey Holiday Hills Wilmington Del Delaware Division Wilmington General Hospital Kington Tank Farm Irving R. Hogg Randolph Corposin Marilyn Bobrolewski Dobrowlewski Toledo Ohio Michigan

States Increase Higher Education Funding Favors Small Colleges

A national survey by the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges shows 50 states raised higher education appropriations by 24 percent in 1971-72, with two-year schools and state colleges receiving the largest gains. Many large state universities face cuts in staff and programs as budgets lag, including University of California and Washington State University. Hawaii leads per capita funding while New Hampshire ranks last. need for more funding is expected to persist for a decade due to rising enrollments and expanding educational demand.

Washington National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges Association State M.M. Chambers University of Indiana Chambers University of California Colorado State University Washington State University Hawaii New Hampshire Alaska Wyoming Arizona Arkansas New Jersey Massachusetts

Morgan Forms 18th Grange in Chesterhill Ohio

Chesterhill Morgans County organizes Pilgrim Hill Grange No. 2770 with 41 charter members led by Jay Ellis during the Centennial Year Ohio Grange. A Junior Grange for ages 5 to 14 is planned. 747 subordinate Granges exist in 87 of Ohio's 88 counties under State Grange master James Ross. Charter members listed include Jay Ellis and Della Ellis among others.

Chesterhill Morgan County Jay Ellis Pilgrim Hill Grange Ohio Grange National Grange Washington D. C Ohio James Ross New Grange Della

Gunmen Rob Akron Couple in South Side Home

Police say three gunmen burst into the South Side home of Carter Hughley in Akron and robbed him and his wife of more than 50,000 in cash bonds and jewelry. Detective James Schlaker Jr. led the investigation.

Akron, Ohio South Side Carter Hughley Hughley James Schlaker Jr

Policeman Gives Gun For Bible

Arkansas state trooper Lt. Guy J. Downing retires after 29 years by surrendering his revolver and taking a ministerial robe. Bishop Paul V. Galloway placed the robe, and Downing will study at Southern Methodist University to pursue ordination in the United Methodist Church.

Little Rock Arkansas Guy J. Downing United Methodist Church Downing Paul V. Galloway Southern Methodist University

Search For Six Pressed On County Road Robbery

NEW LEXINGTON The Perry County search for six men continues after they assaulted and robbed Edward C. Hutchinson of 600 dollars and four credit cards on County Road 22 near Corning. Hutchinson, 43, said the car blocked the road then six men pulled him from the vehicle and fled in a car. He was treated at Herendeen Clinic and then at Good Samaritan Medical Center for an arm injury.

New Lexington Perry County Corning Edward C. Hutchinson Hutchinson Herendeen Clinic Here Good Samaritan Medical Center Zanesville

McArthur Officials Take Oath At Village Meeting

McArthur village officials received oaths of office at a Tuesday night organizational meeting. Mayor Charles R. Crow and Clerk Earl Cecil were sworn in, with Robert Dodrill and Melvin Partee becoming councilmen. John Summel administered the oaths. Committees were named for finance, street, and other duties. The council will meet January 17 to discuss the budget.

McArthur Charles R. Crow Earl Cecil Robert Dodrill Melvin Partee Dodrill Partee John Summel Athens Crow Clarence Ward Bevis Hall Franklin Eberts Francis Peacock

Hanoi demands end to Vietnamization to free U S prisoners

Radio Hanoi urged Nixon to stop the war and withdraw all U S troops as the only path to release American prisoners. It labeled Vietnamization a continuation of aggression and claimed U S policy must end before prisoners can go home. The broadcast framed Nixon’s choices as decisive for prisoner repatriation.

Hong Kong North Vietnam United States U.S Nixon Vietnam Radio Hanoi

Area Death Notices Joseph Cash dies from injuries in one car crash

Joseph James Leonard Cash 41 of Leon died at Pleasant Valley Hospital from injuries suffered Christmas Day on Route 62 near the Mason Putnam county line. He worked for C C Towing Co and belonged to the Moose Lodge. Survived by wife Crystal Crookham Cash and three children, mother Alta Cash of Buffalo. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. Leon United Methodist Church. Burial Leon Cemetery. Call after 5 p.m. Wednesday at Raynes Funeral Home Buffalo.

Point Pleasant Joseph James Leonard Cash Leon Pleasant Valley Hospital Mason-Putnam County Line Cash C&c Towing Co Moose Lodge Crystal Crookham Cash Sally Ann James Ray William C Alta Cash Buffalo Leon United Methodist Church O. H. Carder Charles Frum Leon Cemetery Raynes Funeral Home Gallipolis Allie Jane Waugh Proctorville Withville James Grubb Mary Corbin Gallia County M. E. Church of Jackson Clarence Waugh Clarence Waugh Jr Columbus G. W

Crown City Man Dies In Mishap

A Crown City man and others were injured in a three car crash on Route 7 near the village north limits. Homer Leroy Phillips, 29, was killed. Richard Call, 33, was seriously injured and two other men were hurt. Phillips and Call were pinned and later transported to Holzer Medical Center.

Gallipolis Crown City Homer Leroy Phillips Richard Call State Highway Patrol Phillips Call Holzer Medical Center

Vocation Units Grow In State

Ohio schools expand career education as 70 percent of districts provide or plan facilities. Enrollment rose 66 percent to 160,555 in four years. by 1974 every district should offer access under a master plan. Nineteen joint vocational high schools operate serving 14,880 students with five more under construction and three funded locally.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Department of Education Martin W. Essex Ment

Ford signals plan for landmark strip mine policy in Kentucky

Gov. Wendell Ford told protesters in Frankfort he aims to shape a landmark policy during his term but avoided pledging a ban on surface mining. He said the state reclamation division should be funded by enforcement rather than permit fees and pledged independent engineers to ensure lawful land reclamation.

Frankfort Wendell Ford Kentucky Ford Capitol Save Our Kentucky Kentucky General Assembly State Reclamation Division

Christopher Appointed To State Education Committee

Supt Kenneth W Christopher was named to a state advisory panel overseeing new programs under Amended House Bill 475. State Schools Supt Dr Martin W Essex announced the appointment and the panel began its duties in Columbus following Monday's announcement.

Coolville Firemen Elected Officers and Year End Report

The Coolville Volunteer Fire Department elected officers for 1971 led by Glenn F. Reed as chief and Robert Root as president. Reed noted 30 fire alarms and the emergency squad 110 runs, plus an appreciation dinner for the Women’s Auxiliary. Marriage licenses listed for Merrill Gobel and Dorothy Kinnison, Thomas Begley and Donna Hoops, Roger Harris and Florence Johnson, Jeffrey Hillis and Cynthia Bolyard.

Coolville Women’s Auxiliary Merrill E. Gobel Lancaster Dorothy Kinnison New Straitsville Thomas J. Begley Donna Hoops Shawnee Roger L. Harris Florence E. Johnson New Lexington Jeffrey L. Hillis Cynthia Kay Bolyard

Marietta Man Named Environmental Affairs Director at Ohio Power

J. W. Ruff, a Marietta resident with 35 years at American Electric Power System, is appointed environmental affairs director of Ohio Power Co. He will oversee all environmental activities from Canton headquarters and coordinate federal state and local regulations.

Marietta American Electric Powers System Ohio Power Co J. W. Ruff Joe Gill Power Company Ruff Canton Gill Appalachian Power Co Tidd Brilliant

Mason Council Sets Two Special Meetings

The Mason town council will hold a special meeting January 14 at 6 30 p.m. to discuss a fire department agreement in response to the department proposal. A second special meeting is set for January 17 at 7 30 p.m. to review proposed street paving with attendees receiving a typed sheet for study.

Mason

Births and hospital notes from O Bleness Memorial

In Athens and surrounding areas, Mr. and Mrs. Fox and others welcomed sons. Admissions include Amy Wheeler and several residents. dismissals list Guy Ervin and others. Local government notes record Roy The Meigs canatlas officers re elected. Charles Karr presides with Clark Chambers and others.

Serificers Roy Meigs Canatlas Charles Karr Robert Clark Martha Chambers Jim Cornell Carl Nelson Lowell Greer Warden Ours

Pay Board splits over aerospace workers salary hike in Washington

The Pay Board failed in its third attempt to cut a 12 percent raise for about 100 000 aerospace workers and set another meeting amid a 10 to 5 split. Labor leaders questioned the board’s power to set a figure, with business members seeking a reduced raise. Public members suggested veto plus standards to guide revision. The dispute involves UAW IAM members at six firms. In a separate action the Justice Department obtained a temporary restraining order blocking an Elizabeth New Jersey landlord from evicting a tenant who refused to pay 195 for a similar apartment, the first such action since Phase 2 controls began last November.

Washington Smith William G. Caples Kenyon College Ohio Caples Virgil Day General Electric Co Ness UAW IAM Justice Department Elizabeth N.J Justice

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