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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1977

Page

2

IBEW Votes to Keep Working as Talks Continue with C&SOE

Members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers voted to continue working while negotiating with Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. after the contract expired at midnight. The union governs construction maintenance and generating areas at C&SOE in Ohio. The IBEW did not ratify a new pact.

Ohio Union C&soe International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co IBEW

University of Cincinnati becomes state university

The University of Cincinnati joins the state system, gaining 32.5 million dollars in state funding while retaining local autonomy. President Warren G. Bennis hails Ohio’s allowance for university boards to govern themselves as Cincinnati transitions from municipal status.

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Ohio Warren G. Bennis Bennis City University of New York CUNY

Carter Eyes Move Toward Diplomatic Ties With China

President Carter says work may begin this year on a full relations treaty with the People's Republic of China while pledging to protect Taiwan's peaceful life. He expects more details after Secretary Vance’s August visit.

Washington U.S Taiwan Carter China Cyrus R. Vance

Manhunt Hampered as Search Proceeds in Arkansas

Dark clouds hindered air search for two gunmen who killed a town marshal and wounded a park ranger after an apparent kidnapping. A 125 man posse and ground units scoured a 50 mile radius of the Ouachita National Forest amid forecasts of more storms. FBI agent John Kelly warned of possible adjustments if leads stayed quiet.

John Kelly FBI

Wade Wins Wimbledon Women’s Singles Title

Virginia Wade, English player and vicar’s daughter, defeats Betty Stove of the Netherlands to win the Wimbledon women’s singles crown in straight sets 4 6 3 6 1.

Wimbledon England Virginia Wade Betty Stove Netherlands

Hess Granted TV Privilege in Spandau Prison

Rudolf Hess, the 83-year-old former Hitler deputy serving life in Spandau, may now watch color television regularly. He also gets two family visits per month and greater choice of garden time, marking eased restrictions for the last West Berlin inmate.

Berlin Rudolf Hess Hitler Hess West Berlin Spandau

Athens center to reexamine security policy after police critique

AMHRC staff will rewrite ward procedures following Police Chief Ted Jones criticism of center security. Supt. Floyd Sarff says a written policy will govern handling when violent patients arrive by police with city police input and security staff oversight.

Athens Mental Health and Retardation Center Ted Jones Floyd Sarff Sarff Sue Foster Jones Charles W Jarvis West Virginia Highway Patrol Athens County

Checks To Show Increase In Social Security Costs

A 5.9 percent cost of living rise will boost monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income checks, as announced by Ed Peterson, Athens Social Security Office branch manager. The automatic increase follows the 1972 Social Security Law provision based on consumer price changes from early 1976 to early 1977.

Ed Peterson Athens

Notable concerns at center address patient risk and community safety

Cremeans states few major incidents at the center with about 475 patients and notes violent acts in town are rare yet possible. He cites six major incidents yearly and estimates 25 community acts per center incident while Chovnick stresses balancing patient care with public safety.

Dr. Foster Ohio Cremeans Harry Chovnick Chovnick Jarvis Jones

Registrar Athens County to open Saturdays on trial basis

Mrs. Cleo Gold reports state order requires her Athens County deputy registrar to open Saturdays for license plate sticker sales. John Hazlett of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles confirms the instruction. office hours remain 9 to 5 weekdays with provisional noon to 2 p.m. Saturdays during trial.

Athens County Cleo Gold John Hazlett Bureau of Motor Vehicles Columbus Gold Hazlett Raitz Service Columbus Road

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