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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1977
Page
2
Ohio University reports growing freshman and transfer applicants with 21.6 percent and 28.4 percent increases over last year, respectively. OU officials warn of a grim 1980s period for higher education but forecast renewed growth after 1995, citing marketing and recruiting strategies.
A Red Cross official warns the central Union area is hundreds of pints short of needed blood. Athens County Chapter director Lucille Smith cites bad weather and reluctance to donate. Blood types O positive A negative O negative B negative AB positive are urged. The Bloodmobile visits Athens First United Methodist Church Monday 10 AM to 4 PM. Students 17 may donate with parental consent as many schools close for Martin Luther King Jr Day.
Governor Rhodes announced 30 grants totaling 912000 in state and federal crime control funds. The largest 100207 goes to Muskingum County Youth Services Bureau serving six counties to reduce juvenile delinquency. Other grants include 21111 to Athens County for a public defender trial attorney and 5700 to Oak Hill for an updated law enforcement communications system.
Donald Bumgardner, secretary treasurer of the Hocking Conservancy District and former Nelsonville mayor, elected AMHA chairman succeeding John Snyder who resigned December 31. City Councilwoman Phyllis Katz will fill Snyder’s board seat as Mayor Donald Barrett appointed her.
The OU Board of Trustees votes to keep a 10 per student surcharge for the spring quarter as part of a revised 44.6 million operating budget. The increase funds offset state subsidy cuts and over or under estimates, with cost rises and staff savings cited.
Ohio University considers cheaper living plans for dorms and dining. A special Feb 15 meeting will decide room and board rates for 1977 78. Irvine Hall may become a medical school building with an architect hired now for fall use.
City Council will review placing a charter commission on the June Primary ballot and consider funding to cut weeds on private lots this summer. A resolution of appreciation for Lorrin Kreider and a commendation for Thomas Chambers are also on the agenda. The meeting also covers federal anti recession funds and a canceled Murray Auxiliary meeting.
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