Groundwork Underway To Revive Appalachian Bill After Nixon Veto
Senate and House supporters move to revive the 1.5 billion Appalachian Regional Commission package with four year extension and five year highway programs. ARC co chair Donald Whitehead says veto does not end ARC services despite Nixon calling the broader public works plan inflationary. Existing ARC funds remain available as a continuing resolution keeps the commission operating until Aug. 6.
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Parties Need New Voices Hickel Tells Adelphi Graduates
Walter J. Hickel former Secretary of the Interior and ex Alaska governor told Adelphi University graduates faculty and guests that both parties require a generation of new voices. He warned mistrust of government is rising as the popular will seems ignored.
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House Appropriations Threaten Ohio University Budget
Ohio University faces a bleak 1972-73 outlook as House approved appropriations keep state aid flat. President Claude R. Sowle warns salary freezes and campus cutbacks may be required amid enrollment shortfalls and reduced dormitory revenue. Plans on College Green dorm closings and Ewing Hall demolition are discussed as space and funding pressures rise.
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Athens Senior Citizens Group Adopts Temporary Constitution
The Athens Senior Citizens Group met on the City Hall third floor to adopt a temporary constitution for one year. Gordon Lawrence chaired, electing Nels Wilburg as president and Irene Elliot as secretary, with Mayor Shepard inviting use of the hall as a permanent meeting place. Al Geiger outlined the 100 unit senior housing project awaiting HUD funding in about a year, noting rent based on income and unit size. The next meeting is July 14 on City Hall’s third floor.
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Local forecaster calls warm humid spell with evening storms
It will be warm and humid with vari able cloudiness and a chance of showers or thunderstorms early tonight. Partly cloudy and cooler weather is due later tonight with lows in the low and mid 60s. Friday will be mostly sunny and warm with highs in the 80s. High yesterday 87, low 69. Precipitation yesterday trace inches. total this month 0 inches, normal this month 4.57 inches, total this year 16.45 inches, departure from normal 4.81 inches. Sun sets today at 9 p.m. and rises tomorrow at 6:07 a.m. Barometric pressure 29.99 steady at 9 a.m. Meteorological data from Ohio University Geography.
Brown says Taft premature in running as Nixon surrogate
Ohio Lt. Gov. John W. Brown framed Sen. Robert Taft Jr. as premature to announce a favorite son bid for the Republican presidential primary while noting no firm Nixon backing. Brown spoke in Washington of presidential prerogative and possible Nixon Ohio prospects, and he discussed liaison with Ohio GOP lawmakers and upcoming topics with Attorney General Mitchell. Governor Gilligan’s vice presidential chances and Smithsonian Folklife Festival involvement were also noted.
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Athens Girl Struck on Richland Ave Injures Child
A four year old, Erika Bergdahl, was struck by Dale W Kyle while crossing Richland Ave in Athens. She suffered a broken left leg facial lacerations and head injuries and was taken to O Bleness Hospital in good condition. Police did not cite the driver. The Ohio University Alden Library holiday hours over the Fourth of July weekend were released noting Saturday 8 a.m. to noon Sunday closed Monday 6 to 10 p.m.
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