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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1974

Page

3

Ohioan 65 Begins Impeachment Walk to Washington

Lettie M. Jenks, 65 and suffering spinal arthritis, starts walking from Cleveland to Washington to push for Nixon impeachment. She carries a sign reading Impeach King Richard and plans to sleep at gas stations and restrooms while contacting officials. She funds the trip with $20 and a cart of supplies and keeps in daily contact with her daughter.

Cleveland Ohio Lettie M. Jenks Washington Nixon Jenks Gary Kokitka Easy

Gilligan Faces GOP Scrutiny on Emergency Energy Bill

In Columbus, Ohio, Republicans plan a close look at Governor Gilligan’s emergency energy bill. Senate leaders worry about a new energy czar and office creating extra bureaucracy while House leaders say the request is too expansive. Hearings begin with the House energy committee as bill provisions move through both chambers.

Columbus Ohio John J. Gilligan GOP Senate House Gilligan Theodore M. Gray Gray Charles F. Kurfess R-83 Perrysburg Ing Oliver Ocasek Akron Thomas J. Carney Youngstown House Select Committee On Energy Senate Judiciary Committee Sundry Claims Board State Court of Claims House Transportation Committee Select Committee On Energy William Hinig Ways & Means Committee

Absentees Stop Endorsement for Ohio Secretary of State

The Ohio Democratic Executive Committee failed to endorse a secretary of state candidate due to absentee turnout. 49 of 96 attended, 46 appeared, delaying action as Dennis Shaul's candidacy was discussed but not officially announced. Members and hopefuls including Robert Jaskulski John F Kennedy Beverly Anne Bingle presented before a delayed quorum.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Democratic Executive Committee James Friedman Cleveland Democratic Screening Committee Dennis Shaul Ted W. Brown Shaul Executive Committee William Lavelle Lavelle Friedman Robert W. Jaskulski Garfield Heights John F. Kennedy John J. Gilligan Beverly Anne Bingle

Stolen Car In Hit-Skip Reported In Athens

Athens man Chris Martin reported his car stolen Sunday and later tied to a hit and run at Elmwood Place and Hudson Avenue as it struck two parked cars. Police also investigated six stolen beer bottles from Handy Carry Out and a broken window at Athens Middle School.

Athens Chris Martin E. State St Elmwood Place Hudson Avenue William Rescoe Handy Carry Out W. Union St Athens Middle School

Too Vague Truckers Reject Federal Offer In Akron

Edward Falconer of Waterford Pa was hospitalized after being beaten during a trucker harassment incident. Across Ohio, trucks suffered vandalism and confrontations as drivers voted to continue the work stoppage. In Akron about 2,200 truckers rejected federal proposals as too vague, while others prepared to join the Thursday protest.

Edward Falconer Waterford Warren Falconer Caby Transportation of Cleveland Akron Area Terminal Transportation Co Ohio Streetsboro Ohio 14 Wellington Ohio 18 Vermilion Council of Independent Truckers Frank Ryan Youngstown Steelhaulers of America Northwest Ohio Fraternal Order of Steelhaulers

Fire damages vacant house on Culver Street

Logan firefighters responded to a blaze at 274 S Culver St a vacant house. The fire started on the first floor and was confined by eight volunteer and three regular firefighters. The building owner is John Snider. Offenders include James L Lanning driving while intoxicated with fines and suspensions. Charles E Dickerson cited for fare failing to comply and overloaded load. Jerry L Kline cited for extended load. Charles E Morrison cited for speeding.

Logan S. Culver St John Snider Nickle Plate Road Charles E. Dickerson Carbondale Jerry L. Kline Nelsonville Charles E. Morrison Laurelville

Driver Cited After Mishap in Logan City

Logan City police investigated a two car crash Saturday at 11 45 a.m. at the intersection of South Culver and East Second Street. Eugene F. Bourne 38 of New Straitsville was southbound on Culver Street when a car driven by Dale E. Keirns 20 of 697 East Hunter Street struck his vehicle. Keirns was cited for failure to yield the right of way.

Logan South Culver East Second St Eugene F. Bourne New Straitsville Culver Street Dale E. Keirns E. Hunter Sr Keirns

Arrested In Illegal Entries

Four youths, three juveniles, were arrested by Athens County deputies on Sunday in four breaking and entering incidents. Phil Eugene Miller, 18, of Millfield Route 1, and the three juveniles were apprehended after Miller’s car, found without gas, prompted the stop and officers recovered merchandise from the incidents at Hawk's Cycle Sales Laurey's Grocery in Carbondale Messner's Gulf and the Wayside Inn in Buchtel.

Athens County Phil Eugene Miller Millfield Miller Hawk’s Cycle Sales Laurey’s Grocery Carbondale Messner’s Gulf Buchtel Wayside Inn

Legal firm will not take retainer for Wellston case

WELLSTON The law firm Brownfield Kosydar Bailey and Sturtz of Columbus hired Friday night by the Wellston city school board will charge no retainer fee. The firm will bill the board only for services rendered. LOGAN Theft of a john boat reported to Hocking County Sheriff Saturday valued at 89 dollars. The boat owned by Chuck Amank was tied to a river stump between Enterprise and Landmark Center. the stump was sawed off to remove it.

Wellston Brownfield LOGAN John Hocking County

Saudis May Cut Oil Price Amid Middle East Tensions

Saudi oil minister Ahmed Zaki Yamani said King Faisal could order a temporary cut to oil prices due to the oil shock from war and disengagement talks with Israel. Yamani warned price reductions would be limited while stressing current prices reflect supply and demand, with aims for fair terms.

Saudi Arabia Japan Faisal Ahmed Zaki Yamani Tokyo Yamani

Lawmaker proposes five year tax reduction incentive plan

Bill Hinig from district 96 in New Philadelphia recommends phased tax cuts over five years to entice new and expanded industry activity.

Hinig Philadelphia

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