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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1974

Page

7

Oil Production Gap Cited Amid Incentive Debate

Industry officials discuss whether higher prices and relaxed controls will spur more drilling. FEO spokesman Gene Carella questions prioritizing profits during an energy crisis as costs rise to 5.25 per barrel for regulated crude. AIpike notes recovery varies with field conditions and economics.

Gene Carella FEO Cost of Living Council Frank N. Ikard American Petroleum _Institute Ikard

Lawyers Seek Exclusion Of Confessions In Mass Murder Case

Houston prosecutors and defense clash as lawyers battle over admitting 17 year old Henley’s police confessions to a six murder indictment set in Harris County. Judge Hatten opens pretrial motions as defense argues lack of counsel and rights warnings. Robert Brooks is linked to at least seven deaths but faces separate trial beginning March 4.

Houston, Tex Elmer Wayne Henley Henley Harris County Charles Melcher David Owen Brooks Brooks

Trial Begins as Henley Faces Murder Charge in Cobble Case

Prosecutors say the US Constitution protects a defendant from self incrimination. Henley shoots Corll in a 1970s party, then aids police to 27 buried victims across three sites. He stands trial for Cobble murder with insanity defense planned. Jury selection could last weeks.

U.S Dean Arnold Corll Henley Corll Brooks Charles Ray Cobble Cobble Hatten

New Nelsonville Council Sets First Regular Meeting

Nelsonville council meets Monday at 7 p.m. in council chambers to decide on repealing a bond authorization and the new water rate approved by the former council. The session also reviews city budget appropriations for the new year amid lobbying from the Board of Trade and local residents over a $2,057,000 water project and higher sewer charges.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Board of Trade Directors

Nelsonville York Board Calls Special Meeting

The Nelsonville York City Board of Education schedules a special meeting for 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Senior High School board room. The board will appoint members to the Nelsonville City Recreation Commission and the Tri County District Joint Vocational School Board. The session is limited to thirty minutes.

Nelsonville Nelsonville-York City Nelsonville City

Stolen Boat Report In Hocking County Area

The Hocking County Sheriff's department handled a boat theft report from Logan Route 2 resident Gary Jarvis aged 15. He said a 10 foot row boat left on the Hocking River January 4 may have been taken due to a broken chain and high water conditions.

Logan Hocking County

Mission Needs Stressed By United Methodist Women

The United Methodist Women met at Mrs. Ralph Hines's home with 11 members and three guests. New president Mrs. Harold Wilson led the business meeting and Miss Mable LeFever conducted the program Prayer and Self-denial, highlighting sacrificial giving split between U S missions and global ministries to youth and peace efforts abroad.

Glouster United Methodist Ralph Hines Spring Street Harold Wilson Ted Rupe Loretta Johnston Sally Williams Mable LeFever United States

Taxpayer Assistance Set For 1974 Filing Season

John R. Abel of the Athens IRS district office announces enhanced help during the 1974 filing season. Assistance hours include Fridays 8 a.m. to 4 45 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb 9 23 Mar 9 23 Apr 6 13 and Mon Apr 15 8 a.m. to 8 30 p.m. at the Matters Building 24 E State St Athens.

John R. Abel Athens Internal Revenue Service IRS Matters E. State St

Titles Issued and Transfers Reported in December

The clerk of courts records 592 titles issued in December with 251 mortgages filed and 225 cancelled. Total receipts of 1526.50 split 1193.25 to county and 333.25 to state. Transfers include Lonnie S. Lemaster estates and multiple parcel shifts in Bedford Two and Syracuse. other transfers listed. In Nelsonville the Tri-County District Joint Vocational Board meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. and the Hocking Technical College board meets at 8:30 p.m.

Logan Hocking County Thelma Keyes Lonnie S. Lemaster Bedford Rena Hershell Lemaster Wilma Hoschar Daisy Dougherty Donna Hayes James Lemaster Etta Mae Miller Edward Lemaster Betty J. Norris Wilma Larry A. Hoschar Betty J Winford F. Norris Donna A Billy D. Hayes Daisy James H. Dougherty James Marvene Edward Bonnie Lemaster Ettie M Charles

Warling To Head TV Board

Kenneth Warling, superintendent of Logan City Schools, was chosen chairman of the Educational Television of Southeastern Ohio board at Nelsonville. The five member panel oversees a quarter million dollar operation serving 21 counties and over 35 districts. Robert Harper and Kenneth Miles were elected vice president and secretary respectively with Fred Good and Howard Nace as other members. Fred Harner of Athens is the general manager.

Logan Kenneth Warling Logan City Educational Television of Southeastern Ohio Hocking Valley Motor Lodge Nelsonville Robert Harper Cutler Warren Kenneth Miles William Stone Belpre City Fred Good Logan Schools Howard Nace New Lexington Fred Harner Athens

Viount St Mary Hospital Notes Admits Numerous Patients

Admitted list includes Kenith Trainer, Miss Lee A Buchanan, Mrs Bertha Braglin, Raymond Humphrey, Mrs Charlotte Smathers, Mrs Betty Deal, Andrew Burchfield, Mrs Florence ONeil, Eugene M Nott, Charles Withem, Mrs Molly Ritchey, John Johnson, Mrs Florence Donahue, William Backus, Mrs Margaret Wend, Mrs Pauline Friend, Mrs Anna Young, Albert Hildebrandt, Mrs Donna Worthington, Mrs Audrey Taylor, John Sheets, Mrs Judy Barber, Gary Markin, Master Michael Dane, Dar Huston, Mrs Ollie Dunn, Mrs Lillian Morgan, John Haffner, Master Shawn Ward and Mrs Naomi Stiff.

Kenith Trainer McArthur Lee A. Buchanan Trimble Bertha Braglin Glouster Raymond Humphrey Nelsonville Charlotte Smathers Athens Betty Deal Jacksonville Andrew Burchfield Florence O'Neil Eugene M. Nott Charles Withem Molly Ritchey John Johnson Florence Donahue William Backus Margaret Wend Pauline Friend Anna Young Albert Hildebrandt Donna Worthington Audrey Taylor John Sheets Judy Barber Gary Markin Michael Dane Dar! Huston Ollie Dunn Lillian Morgan John Haffner Kenith Shawn Ward Naomi Stiff

Beating Death of 3 Year Old Jonathan Workman

In Huntington area a 3 year old, Jonathan Workman, dies after severe injuries from alleged beating for wetting his pants. Witness Dallas Workman testified the boy cried during abuse while McAboy was charged with felonious assault, later murder. Dallas and Della Workman are linked to the case as authorities pursue charges and describe the boy’s critical brain damage.

Strat Douthat Associated Press Huntington W.va Jonathan Workman St. Mary’s Hospital Jonathan Della Workman Fort Gay Wayne County Jackie McAboy McAboy Dallas Virgil Mills Keith Ray

Hikers Injured During Sixth Old Man's Cave Hike

SECEMS aided four hikers on the sixth annual Old Man's Cave trek with two women from Columbus transported to Hocking Valley Community Hospital after falls. Walter Williams of Buckeye Lake suffered compound arm and shoulder fractures and internal injuries while aiding 17 year old Cliffton Cooper who had a fractured skull. Other weekend calls included Robert Horton ill at William Wallace plant and Ralph Wadsworth injured by a fall at Main and Mulberry. Clyde Rose, 89, fell ill at home Sunday.

Logan Hocking County Southeast Columbus Cedar Falls Hocking Valley Community Hospital Falls Esther Barnby Rose Blue Walter Williams Buckeye Robert Horton Union Furnace William Wallace Plant Ralph Wadsworth Main Mulberry Streets Clyde Rose Fourth St

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