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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1970

Page

2

Compromise Reaffirms Ohio University Flight Training Plan

At the Ohio University Board of Trustees meeting Claude Sowle remains president after a peaceful compromise over the flight training program. Trustees adopt the 1970 71 budget in full with study of the airport question and potential flight training continuation to be financed within June if needed. The board approves fee increases dormitory rates and a land trade with Athens Mental Health Center and negotiations for county land sale and Stimson Avenue right of way.

Ohio University Board of Trustees Claude Sowle Sowle Trustees Toto the Messenger The Post Trustees Finance Committee

Ohio University Board Takes Action on Athens County Children's Home and Land Deals

Ohio University trustees discussed non monetary items including possible sale of E State Street land to Athens County for a children's home if commissioners approve. A land trade with Athens Mental Health Center was proposed, offering 45 acres near the Convocation Center for 6.5 acres near mental health grounds. Negotiations for Stimson Avenue right of way and selection of architects for Alden Library phase II plus renovations were authorized.

Athens Mental Health Center Athens County Commissioners E. State Street University Stimson Avenue Sowle Ohio University Athens County Trustees Board Administration Committee University Administration Convocation Center Mental Health Center Alden Library Dalton-Dalton Associates of Columbus Chubb Library Granton and Guss of Columbus Carnegie Hall Bob Scott Marietta

LBJ Grandchild Nicole Marie Nugent Named

Nicole Marie Nugent is the latest grandchild of former President Lyndon B. Johnson and his wife Lady Bird. Luci Johnson Nugent and her husband Patrick welcomed the baby on Sunday. they also have a son Patrick Lyndon, due to turn three next June 21. The Johnsons' third grandchild is Luci's sister Lynda Robb's daughter.

Austin Tex Lyndon B. Johnson Nicole Marie Nugent Luci Johnson Nugent Patrick Patrick Lyndon Luci Lynda Charles Robb

British critics honor Vanessa Redgrave and Maggie Smith for 1969 acting

Vanessa Redgrave and Maggie Smith win top acting honors from British film critics for 1969. John Schlesinger is named best director for Midnight Cowboy at the Monday ceremony.

Vanessa Maggie John Schlesinger

Roy Wilkins Undergoes Abdominal Surgery

Roy Wilkins executive director of the NAACP underwent abdominal surgery at University Hospital on Monday and is reported in satisfactory condition. He is 68 years old.

Roy Wilkins University Hospital Wilkins

Kennedy wife to have tonsils removed at Lenox Hill

The office of Senator Edward M. Kennedy says his wife Joan Kennedy will undergo a tonsillectomy Wednesday at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York.

Washington —P Edward M. Kennedy D-Mass Joan New York Lenox Hill Hospital

Trial set Feb for Jim Brown on felonious assault charge

A Feb 2 Superior Court trial is scheduled for Jim Brown the 33 year old former Cleveland Browns fullback now actor. He faces felonious assault battery and leaving the scene charges from an Aug 1 incident after allegedly driving into Arthur Brush 52 and throwing him to the ground and refusing to exchange licenses.

Santa Monica Calif Jim Brown Cleveland Browns Brush Brown

Weather Preview With Snow Flurries Across Regions

National forecast calls for snow flurries in eastern Great Lakes and most of New York on Tuesday. Snow or flurries extend from northern central Rockies to the northwestern Midwest, with rain on northern California and southern Oregon coasts. Temperature data show yesterday 30, today 9, with monthly and yearly departures noted. sunrise and sunset times given along with state and city readings.

Great Lakes New York Rockies Midwest California Oregon

Ohio University approves 60.1 million budget for 1970 71

The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved a 60.1 million dollar budget for 1970 71 with higher student fees and room and board charges. The increase funds academic programs with 61 new faculty hires and raises, while nonacademic areas face cuts. Dormitory and apartment rents rise and the budget projects a 5.5 million dollar net increase focused on academic affairs.

Civil Service Honors College University College Black Studies Institute ROTC Ohio University Press Faculty Senate

Fire Hits Residence In Amesville

A fire at the Ernest Thomas residence on N Franklin Street in Amesville started in a pile of rags in the basement. Firefighters were alerted at 12 25 am when a family member woke to smoke filling the living area and found melted plastic curtains, with most damage from smoke.

Ernest Thomas N. Franklin Street Ames-Bern-Amesville James Dillie

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