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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1973

Page

8

Bobsledding Experience in Olympic Run at Lake Placid

A reporter endures a half mile on Mt. van Hoevenberg’s bobsled track with speeds up to 65 mph. The piece describes the thrill and fear of Olympic style sledding, quotes veteran driver Joseph McKillip and foreman Floyd Gilmour, and notes world championship prep.

Lake Placid N.Y Mt. van Hoevenberg Adirondack Village United States Joseph McKillip Bob Driver McKillip Austria Innsbruck Floyd Gilmour Brett Lawrence Dan Dougherty Sr Joe McKillip Joe Smith Dan Danny

Shipley Faces NCAA Charges Amid Political Fight

New Orleans Louisiana. Southwestern Louisiana coach Beryl Shipley fights NCAA recruiting violations seen as politically charged. Accusations include arranging illegal entrance exams for prospects. A federal judge barred a Chicago hearing, granting extra time for defense.

NEW York Beryl Shipley Southwestern Louisiana Cincinnati Shipley National Collegiate Athletic Association Nassau Coliseum Uniondale Southwestern Louisiana New Orleans Times-Picayune Alexandria Town Talk NCAA Chicago U.S. District Court Richard Putman William Guste Guste

Ohio swimmers split with Eastern Michigan and Michigan foes

Ohio University swimmers defeated Western 70-43 after a 75-38 loss to Eastern Michigan. Tom Mistak swept diving, Rick Sample runner up on three meters, and Bill Pritchard won the 50 yard freestyle. In hockey, Ohio lost 9-2 to Lake Superior as Brian Teeple made 66 saves.

Eastern Michigan Ohio University Michigan Western Tom Mistak Rick Sample Bill Pritchard Catccers Lake Superior Brian Teeple Lakers Gerry McTernan Mike Barger Ohio Rod Hocktwith

Suburbs urged to fund Cleveland transit bailout plan

Cleveland Mayor Ralph Perk proposed suburbs share 10 to 14 percent of their federal revenue sharing funds to help the Cleveland Transit System. He said an initial 4 million dollars is needed to revive the system with Cleveland, the county, and suburbs contributing the rest. officials largely have their own plans for the funds.

Cleveland Ralph Perk Perk Cleveland Transit System

Ohio Turnpike ends 1972 with strong revenue and debt plan

Cleveland AP reports Ohio Turnpike revenue reached 42 million in 1972 and 18.2 million of debt was retired. Chairman James W. Shocknessy says remaining 154.82 million debt could be erased by 1980, twelve years early.

Cleveland Ohio Turnpike Turnpike Commission James W. Shocknessy Shocknessy

Returned to Order After Parole for Berrigan

Rev. Philip Berrigan has returned to the Baltimore Josephite headquarters but no timetable was given for resuming duties. The 51 year old antiwar priest was paroled December 19 after serving part of parallel sentences for destroying draft records in Baltimore and Catonsville and for smuggling letters at Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary.

Baltimore Philip Berrigan Federal Danbury Conn Catonsville Lewisburg

Weather Safe Finish Choices for Outdoor Surfaces

The guidance notes using spar varnish for weather exposed surfaces while noting outdoor paint generally lasts longer than clear finishes. It contrasts durability and suitability for external use.

Tribune recalls Dewey Defeats Truman headline

The Chicago Tribune, recalling its 1948 miscue, prepared a plaque with a replica front page showing Dewey’s win headline. The gift was offered to the Harry S. Truman Memorial Library in Independence, Missouri, as relations with Truman mellowed from hostile to friendly.

Chicago Chicago Tribune Harry S. Truman Dewey Truman The Tribune Thomas E. Dewey the Tribune Independence

NFL ticket prices under review for postseason games

The Price Commission reviewed postseason ticket prices amid complaints that Washington Redskins vs Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys games were costlier than regular season. An NFL spokesman said no price rise this year over previous postseason rounds and noted differences between conference championships set by Commissioner Pete Rozelle.

Washington Price Commission National Football League Commission Washington Redskins Green Bay Packers Dallas Cowboys NFL Pete Rozelle

Meeting on Color Reversal in PVC Techniques

The Southeastern Ohio Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers will hold its monthly meeting at 6 30 p m in Marietta. L E Ferguson senior chemist Borg Warner Corp will present Color Reversal in PVC Some Causes and Method of Measurement. The paper was first presented in Chicago and rated Best in Division and later published in the SPE Journal September issue.

Southeastern Ohio The Society of Plastics Engineers Marietta L. E. Ferguson Speciality Chemicals Division Borg-Warner Corporation Chicago SPE Journal

Classified Ad Index and Correction Note

A list of classified ad categories such as Florists Greenhouses Hobbies Entertainment and Lost and Found. It notes advertising corrections will be made in the first possible edition and errors not the advertiser’s fault will be adjusted.

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