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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1971
Page
11
The piece recalls a past era of forbidden magazines and whispered curiosities about growing up. It reflects on curiosity, nostalgia, and the thrill of speculating about taboos, contrasted with today’s open media and the faded mystery of childhood days.
Cardinal Carbery urged clergy to pursue unity through a prayerful dialogue on differences. Speaking at the Ohio Pastors Convocation, he stressed open discussion of doctrinal disagreements and patient, honest dialogue as essential to Ecumenical progress. The gathering, by the Ohio Council of Churches, adjourned after prayers for peace.
Berke ley California AP Mario Savio former UC student leader and his wife Suzanne filed as mayoral candidates for Berkeley’s April 6 election joining 13 declared contenders. Savio, 27, biology junior, led the Free Speech Movement in 1964 and re enrolled after a 1965 dropout. The present mayor Wallace Johnson will not seek re election. No reason given for the two filings.
Cincinnati six million people may skip income tax returns under Tax Reform Act of 1969. IRS district director Paul A. Schuster says single filers need $1,706 or more income to file, up from $600. Elderly singles, joint couples, and self employment rules adjust thresholds. refunds advised for those with withheld tax even if not required to file.
Washington reports the economy showing life again amid a sharp rise in January wholesale prices the largest in a year. The Labor Department notes broad gains in food and industrial materials with a four tenths seasonally adjusted rise while the Commerce Department records increases in durable goods orders housing permits and stock prices in December. President Nixon’s adviser calls the news reassuring, but AFL CIO economist warns of continuing price rises and softness in sales and employment.
In Ohio, a bill to be introduced in the House would mandate prison terms for carrying a firearm during a crime. First offenders face one to three years, subsequent offenses two to five years, with sentences starting after the felony term ends and no probation. Lead sponsor Rep. Richard G. Reichel of Massillon, with five co sponsors including one Democrat.
Caltech announces a new Environmental Quality Laboratory headed by President Harold Brown. The unit will research cleaner internal combustion engines and methods to reduce industrial pollution as part of broader efforts to tackle environmental and public health concerns.
Athens earned state recognition in Cities and Villages for the Autumn Trade Festival held last October. Harry B. Crewson notes the town gown synergy as townspeople, students and faculty joined in a six hour event that drew between 7 000 and 10 000 attendees. The piece cites community crafts, a revived sidewalk market and calls for a regular twice yearly festival with a May follow up planned.
Ohio Democratic chairman William A Lavelle accused state delegate selection laws of not being progressive enough. He spoke at a meeting of Ohio's top county leaders where they discussed McGovern Commission recommendations and possible changes to Ohio law. Gov John J Gilligan attended along with Atty Gen William J Brown and other party officials.
Four people were injured Friday afternoon in Athens County accidents. Mabel Simonton and Floyd Perry were hospitalized after a rear impact near Mount St. Mary Hospital. Marion Simonton, Sandra Johnson, and a Parkersburg driver were involved in a chain of events near U.S. 3 and Route 91. A cement truck crash on Two Road 47 and county road 69 sent Linda DeLuca to treatment, with DeLuca cited for driving left of center. An incident on U.S. 83 north of Route 682 injured Ann McLean as Peggy Matone lost control and struck a guard rail. Matone was not cited.
Ohio State University official Albert Pugh says solid waste clean water and rural health are major concerns. Counties build landfills or partner with villages to create disposal programs, transitioning from open dumps to sanitary landfills. Recycling and waste reuse emerge as future methods as streams are targeted for cleanup with state guidance from the Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Water Pollution Control Board.
The Southeast Ohio Feeder Calf Committee met to review last year's call sales and set fall sale dates. Athens County reports 1970 sales of 13 737 calves for nearly $2 million, average $139. Ths highest price per hundredweight set for heifers and steers. Athens sale 689 calves $92 435 average 15 cents above state. Gallipolis 512 calves $49 294, 14 cents below state. 1971 sale dates: Athens Oct 5 at 1 pm, Gath-Falis Oct 12 at 8 pm, and either Oct 26 or Nov 4 at 8 pm.
New York AP reports Natalia Makarova the Russian ballerina who defected has court permission to re enter her Park Avenue apartment after being locked out. An affidavit states she and interpreter Vladimir Rodzenko sublet from Irene Epstein for three months at 400 dollars monthly. A dispute followed Epstein claiming 1000 dollars in damages and unpaid bills. Locks were changed during negotiations.
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