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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1976

Page

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Hearst accuses psychiatrist of bullying at pretrial hearing

Patricia Hearst testified at a pretrial hearing for her January bank robbery trial, accusing Dr. Harry Kozol of harrowing questions and triggering tears. Defense attorney Al Johnson described Kozol as an FBI interrogator. Kozol planned to continue examination as Hearst recalled Jan 7 jail exam details and alleged taunts about her SLA ties. Steven Soliah, co defendant, posted bail in Sacramento amid related charges from April’s Carmichael bank robbery where a bystander was killed.

Tim Reiterman Associated Press SAN Francisco Patricia Hearst Harry Kozol Boston Miss Hearst al Johnson Kozol FBI Johnson F. Lee Bailey San Mateo Symbionese Liberation Army SLA Donald DeFreeze Hibernia Bank Trish Tobin Emily Harris Steven Soliah Sacramento Calif

Amtrak Rail Service Set to Start in Athens May 1

Mayor Donald Barrett announced that Amtrak passenger trains will begin serving Athens on May 1. The service will operate on the east-west route from Washington D C to Kansas City temporarily and will extend to Denver after west track improvements.

Amtrak Athens Donald Barrett Washington, D. C Kansas City Denver

Cheryl Weaver to Join National High School Honors Band

Wahama High School student Cheryl Weaver of the White Falcon Band has been selected for membership in the National High School Honors Band. The announcement appears on page 5.

Mason Cheryl Weaver Weaver

Taylor named director of Southeast Ohio EMS in Wellston

William Taylor of McArthur was named director of the Southeast Ohio Emergency Medical Service during a Wednesday night board meeting in Wellston. The selection was announced at this meeting, signaling leadership for regional EMS operations.

Wellston William Taylor McArthur Southeast Ohio Emergency Medical Service

Memorial services mark King birth anniversary nationwide

The 47th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. is observed with diverse memorial services from Atlanta to Hawaii. Classified pages 12 13, obituaries page 8, weather notes predict light snow tonight and Friday with lows in the mid to upper 20s and a 60 percent chance of precipitation. Details, page 8.

Martin Luther King Atlanta Hawaii

Soviet naval buildup near West Africa raises Angola concern

US intelligence says Russia may boost its naval presence off the West African coast within cruising distance of Angola. Four Russian naval tankers reported may enable a larger force than currently located within days’ cruise.

Washington U.S Soviet Union West African Angola

Right-wing Christians push on two Beirut camps amid heavy toll

Beirut battles intensify as right wing Christian forces advance on two Palestinian refugee camps controlling routes to Mt Lebanon. The government cites the heaviest 24 hour toll of the nine month civil war and fears split camps could be overrun if separated, enabling disarmament.

Beirut Lebanon Mt. Lebanon

Vatican Renews Sex Stand and Codes on Homosexuality

The Vatican issued a 6000 word declaration condemning sex outside marriage while distinguishing between transient and insurable homosexuals, urging understanding for the latter and prudence in judging culpability with Pope Paul VI’s approval.

Vatican City Vatican Vatican Statement Sacred Congregation For the Doctrine of Faith Paul VI

Cable TV Petition Filed Against Ohio Utility

The National Cable Television Association and Continental Cablevision of Ohio filed a petition with the FCC seeking action against Toledo Edison for alleged abusive monopoly practices in pole access charges. The filing asks the commission to revoke the utility’s industrial radio license.

Washington Federal Communications Commission FCC Ohio National Cable Television Association Continental Cablevision of Ohio Toledo Edison

Resumption of Geneva Peace Talks Urged in Security Council

The fourth day of the Security Council dispute over the Arab Israeli deadlock saw Russia pushing to return the peace initiative to Geneva with a lead role for the Soviets. Ambassador Malik backed Arab demands for Israeli withdrawal and Palestinian rights, opposing a vague Geneva format without the PLO. The PLO pressed for formal recognition of Palestinian national rights, while the U S echoed that Palestinian Arabs’ legitimate interests must be considered in negotiations. France Sweden and Japan warned of U S isolation on broadening council guidelines to include Palestinian rights while supporting the refugee issue.

United Nations, N.Y Security Council Russia Geneva Cochairman United States Malik U.S Palestine Liberation Organization Israel PLO Shafik el- Hout Council U.N State Department El-Hout General Assembly France Sweden Japan

Ohio lawmakers keep caucuses closed under open meetings law

Ohio lawmakers settled the question of public access by voting to keep legislative caucuses closed, a move backed by the Democratic majority after legal counsel assurances. Republicans offered similar responses. The session also advanced budget reviews and a property tax reform bill, both postponed for later meetings.

Columbus, Ohio Senate Oliver Ocasek Akron Ocasek House Vernal G. Riffe Jr New Boston Gordon Peltier Commerce House Ways and Means Committee John Reimers Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Blast in Frisco Injures Two in Downtown Office Blast

A 42 story San Francisco building suffered a night blast injuring two people and causing about 200000 dollars in damage. The explosion reportedly occurred in a restroom ceiling between the Iranian consulate and Stauffer Chemical offices on the 13th and 14th floors. Authorities traced the device to a false ceiling and warned a newspaper 30 minutes prior.

San Francisco Stauffer Chemical Co Mortimer McInerney Stauffer McInerney Embarcadero Plaza Red Guerrilla The San Francisco Chronicle

Third Time Charm Hitchhiker Robberies In Cincinnati

Duanek Hencheck 18 reports picking up three youths on Coleridge Avenue Pleasant Ridge twice in 45 minutes. A knife was used to steal 75 dollars of stereo tapes then cash same night. Hencheck avoided further harm by stopping to talk and agreeing to give a ride.

Cincinnati Duanek Hencheck Hencheck Coleridge Avenue Pleasant Ridge

Tribute to Chou En-lai as ashes scattered nationwide

China’s Communist leadership paid final respects to Premier Chou En-lai. Ashes were scattered across rivers and soil as Wang Hung-wen presided over memorials in the Great Hall of the People. Teng Hsiao-ping praised Chou’s leadership while Mao did not attend.

Tokyo China Chou En-lai Hsinhua Mao Tse-tung People’s Republic Wang Hung-wen Great Hall of the Tienanmen Square

Sentencing Set For Sara Jane Moore In Ford Attack

Sara Jane Moore could receive life in prison under a special federal law for attempted presidential assassination Judge Samuel Conti presides in San Francisco Moore pleaded guilty saying she would use force when a government “uses assassination” and cited U S involvement in plots against leaders The case follows Lynette Fromme the first defendant under the same law sentenced to life last month in Sacramento California

San Francisco Sara Jane Moore FBI Ford U.S Samuel Conti Miss Moore Congress John F. Kennedy Lynette Squeaky’’ Fromme Charles Manson Sacramento Calif

Morton duties to president probed by FEC

The Federal Election Commission will investigate the White House appointment of Rogers C B Morton as an adviser paid by taxpayers but assigned by President Ford to political duties. Fred Harris filed a complaint seeking full investigation and disclosure. Commissioner remarks and potential staff inquiry follow, with concerns about campaign spending limits and propriety.

Washington Federal Election Commission Rogers C.B. Morton White House Ford Fred Harris Commission Morton FEC Harris Thomas Curtis Curtis Commerce

Dryer Sold on First Call by Richard Jones

Richard Jones of Route 1 New Marshfield sold his bottle gas dryer to the first caller the first night the advertisement appeared. The item shows the common ad claim that you can find a buyer for almost anything quickly.

Richard Jones New Marshfield

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