OU officials warn CPB veto hits WOUB operations
Ohio University's WOUB radio and TV would run a leaner schedule with less funding after President Nixon vetoed two-year CPB support. Welling says federal share drops from about 14 percent to a smaller level, hampering expanded local programming and equipment improvement in Southeastern Ohio.
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Welling
Nixon
Woub-Tv
Tom Price
Messenger
Ohio University
Congress
Corporation For Public Broadcasting
CPB
Joseph Welling
the Messenger
Woubam-Fm-Tv
WOUB
State of
Ohio
University
Southeastern Ohio
Public Broadcasting
Public Broadcasting System
National Public Radio Networks
PBS
NPR
Athens
Athens Planning Commission tackles apartment project and new action committee
At a Monday meeting Athens Planning Commission discussed Dr. Marvin Phillips property off Pomeroy Road as a potential 120 unit apartment development with 1 to 3 bedroom units and a required layout plan. The panel also moved to reestablish the Positive Action Committee to meet federal development guidelines and appoint members including local officials and educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Crites Messenger
Marvin Phillips
Pomeroy Road
Athens City Planning Commission
Dr. Phillips
Athens
Athens Veterinary Clinic
Phillips
Commission
Donald Barrett
Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley
Barrett
John Millar
Soil and Water Conservation District
Allen Locke
W. Washington Street
Athens Middle School
Millar
Locke
Checks Advised On Tax Accounts
The Ohio Society of CPAs urges periodic Social Security account checks to catch errors in the mammoth 200 million records. They warn undetected mistakes after 39 months may be irreparable, especially for those who change jobs often. Parents should obtain and register children’s Social Security numbers to avoid IRS reporting issues. Taxpayers earning over $9,000 will see higher take home pay as the 468 cap is reached, with higher earners crossing thresholds by mid year. The note recalls the 1930s one percent tax on the first 3
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Ohio Society of Cpas
CPA
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Cpas
Athens County Plants for Tax Shift to New State Income Tax
Athens County Farm Bureau President Carl Crabtree reiterates support for the new Ohio state income tax. The county will gain 2,388,820 in increased state funds this year with higher aid for education, local government, and welfare. Education funding rises to 3,505,456, local government aid to 127,202, welfare expenditures to 3,539,521.
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Athens County Farm Bureau
Carl Crabtree
Ohio
Athens County
Crabtree
Auxiliary Officers Are Chosen in Rome Two Fire Dept
The Rome Two Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary elected Wanda Thomas president Janie McPherson vice president Bernice Rasmussen secretary Margaret Bennett treasurer and Pearl Brown chaplain. The group supports the firemen's festival and welcomes volunteers and bake goods donations. Members from Guysville and Stewart invited to attend July 24 meeting at the Stewart fire hall.
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Stewart
Rome Two
Wanda Thomas
Guysville
Janie McPherson
Bernice Rasmussen
Margaret Bennett
Pearl Brown
Rome
Ohio Supreme Court declines Alexander School case
The Ohio Supreme Court refused to hear Leo Morris's bid for back pay after termination from Alexander School District in 1969. The Athens County Common Pleas Court had upheld the school district’s decision. Robert Buck appointed assistant prosecuting attorney for Meigs County at $200 monthly.
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Ohio Supreme Court
Leo Morris
Alexander
Morris
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Pomeroy
Robert Buck
Webster and Fultz Law
Meigs County
Bernard Fultz
Athens Commissioners Sign Contract For County Health Building Architect
The Athens County Commissioners signed Earl Hayes as architect for the new health building after June 26 negotiations. Hayes will receive nine percent of total costs, about 18180 dollars, with limited site visits and no extra charges for prior work. A lease with the Athens County Fair Board and a 50 year term with renewals are still pending.
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Athens County
Earl Hayes
City County Health
Hayes
Claire M. Ball Jr
Athens County Fair Board
Fairgrounds
James Edwards
Ohio Eskimo Association Planned
Plans for forming the Ohio American Eskimo Association to affiliate with the National body. An organizational meeting is set for 1:30 p.m. July 23 at Nellie B. Rose's home in Huntsville Route 2. Attendees should write names and addresses for a picnic lunch. Albany postmaster announces indefinite extension for substitute rural carrier applications.
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Ohio American Eskimo Association
National American Eskimo Association
Ohio
Nellie B. Rose
Logan County
Huntsville
Rose
Ball Will Seek 18 Indictments in May Grand Jury Session
Athens County Prosecutor Claire M. Ball will seek 18 indictments in the May Term Grand Jury including three against Michael Lewis Warner. The cases include charges of concealed weapon assault with a dangerous weapon and attempted escape stemming from an incident in Athens County Common Pleas Court. The docket lists defendants such as Jerry Lanning Sam LaHugh Victor Hudnall Stanley Hudnall and others for breaking and entering forgery larceny marijuana cultivation property rape and related offenses.
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Athens County
Claire M. Ball
Michael Lewis Warner
Warner
Jerry Lanning
Sam LaHugh
Victor Hudnall
Stanley Hudnall
Carmen Artino
Mark Grattan
Scott Lane Cowdrey
Bruce Nolan
Mark Burton
Richard Groves
John Dawson
Steve Roosa
James Williams
SBA Office Sets Mark For Lending
The Columbus District Office reported a record SBA lending year ending June 30 with 472 loans totaling 33 432 528. Jackson County led with nine loans worth 689 000 followed by Athens County with six loans totaling 593 000. Other counties included Gallia Perry and Vinton with smaller totals. POMEROY The emergency squad responded to William Boring's Pagetown residence where he was ill and transported him to Veterans Memorial Hospital in Pomeroy.
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Columbus
The
Small Business Administration
Frank D. Ray
Ohio
Jackson County
Athens County
Gallia
Perry
Vinton
Pomeroy
William Boring
Pagetown
Boring
Veterans Memorial Hospital
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