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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1969

Page

2

Proposals Outline Major Overhaul of Ohio State Universities

The plan envisions eight regional state universities replacing the current 11, each with a single board of trustees and region-based residency rules limiting trustees. Four year campuses would have vice chancellors, two year campuses directors, and emphasis on eliminating program duplication. Universities would coordinate with K-12 schools, private schools, government, and industry. Communities Rhodes calls for stronger regional development to ease homeowners’ property taxes.

Ohio University Russell P. Herrold Zanesville Duncan Baxter Portsmouth

Ohio Governor Rhodes Backed Plan for Regional Education Reform

The governor proposes a statewide system aligning schools with county districts and regional universities. Universities would assist in transitions, curriculum design, and building utilization. Two year campuses would expand with college prep and vocational programs near industrial parks forming educational parks. Ohio University would join Southeastern Ohio as regional campuses. Opposition grows as bills near committees with Rhodes promising to push initial reforms into law.

Ohio Rhodes

Multiple Fire and Squad Alarms Hit Athens in Three Hours

Athens firemen answered four alarms in under three hours with two fires and two squad calls. Issues included a trash chute blaze at Porter Hall and a grease fire at Sirloin Inn, plus a Be er bottle incident at College Inn and a fainting passenger at Sargent Hall. Bertha Mae Hatfield pleaded guilty to a bad check at Buckeye Mart.

Sargent Hall West Green Ohio University Todd Kessler Hudson Health Center Porter Hall Richland Avenue Bertha Mae Hatfield Athens Buckeye Mart Ramon Noel

National Jaycee Week Observance Planned in Athens

Athens Jaycees discuss observance plans for National Jaycee Week in January 1925. They award the Jaycee of the Quarter to Sheldon Rowan for three months’ projects and announce Bosses Night at The Ohio University Inn with speaker Charles Carraher.

Athens Sheldon Rowan Ohio University Inn Gerald Mollica Charles Carraher

Fire department aids resident taken to hospital

Mrs Betty Weed 46 of 56 Central Ave was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital Friday by the emergency squad after illness at her home 8 07 a m the fire department was called.

College Inn N. Court St Sheltering Arms Hospital Betty Weed Central Ave Armsm Hospital Fire Departmen

Bill Aims to Curb Campus Disruptions in Ohio

A bill introduced by Republican Sens. Harry Armstrong and James Leedy would let university officials remove nonstudents deemed to intend campus disruption. Students and staff could be suspended pending hearings, with possible permanent dismissal. Outside agitators face fines from 100 to 500 dollars and up to six months in jail.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Harry L. Armstrong Logan James K. Leedy Wooster

Fire Call Delays Blamed On Local Telephone Users

Rome Two volunteer firemen blame Stewart telephone users who refused to relinquish lines for an emergency call. Fire Chief Joe Watkins stresses yielding phone lines is required by state law and those who fail to hang up when asked will face prosecution.

Stewart Rome Joe Watkins

Man Found Guilty On Contempt Charge

Bruce Mace 21 of New Marshfield found guilty of contempt of court by County Municipal Judge Franklin Sheeter. Sentenced to 10 days in county jail and a $100 fine for failing to pay for services after keeping horses without food. Arrested December 26 by Humane Officer William B. Matheny.

Franklin Sheeter William B. Matheny Bruce Mace Mace E. Sheridan Sheridan

Russell Named Chairman of Ohio University Psychology Department

Dr. David L. Russell, longtime Ohio University faculty member since 1959, was named chairman of the psychology department. He co authored Applied Psychology and has a background in counseling psychology with a focus on personality and career development.

David L. Russell Ohio University Jesse H. Day College of Arts and Sciences Russell University of Minnesota Wesleyan University Middletown Conn Psychology Department American Psychological Association Macmillan Bowdoin College Brunswick Maine Jean Ohio Athens High School Elmwood Place Athens E. B. Smith Smiths Columbus K. Edward Dietiker Elliott E. Entin J. Benjamin Feallock Barbara A. Lerner James L. Bruning Macalester College St. Paul, Minn

Bottle Cutting Case Faces Jan 28 Hearing

Jesse Wheeler 65 Hastings Rd is charged with assault with a beer bottle after an incident at the College Inn Thursday night. Wheeler pleaded innocent in Municipal Court and is held on $1,000 bond. Robert Wooten 35 Athens Route 1 is hospitalized at Sheltering Arms.

Jesse Wheeler Hastings Rd Robert Wooten Athens Wheeler College Inn Wooten Sheltering Arms Hospital

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Brief Births and Dismissals

Parents welcomed several newborns from Glouster Athens McArthur Guysville Stewart and Athens Route areas. Listings also note dismissals including Jack Hawk Elza McCall Gaylord Peters and others. Eagles to Nominate Athens Aerie 529 to meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday to nominate a vice president and two trustees.

Jack Hawk Elza McCall Gaylord Peters Kenneth Easler Mary Jane West Francis Love Emmett Cross John Rankin Athens Aerie Order of Eagles

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