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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1968
Page
3
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A jury was seated in Athens County Municipal Court this morning on charges of carrying a concealed weapon against Wayne Allen Davis of Cleveland. Davis is accused of having a loaded revolver in his possession after a narcotics raid on Palmer Street on March 1. Under state law, arrest on a concealed weapons charge is a misdemeanor. Possession and sale of narcotics charges against Davis remain pending in Common Pleas Court. A prior jury was unable to reach a verdict and was dismissed with nine voting for acquittal. retrial likely in Common Pleas Court.
Athens County volunteer savings bond chairman B T Grover Jr. announced increases in Freedom Shares to 4 percent and series E savings bonds to 4.25 percent. Purchases are limited to 350 dollars per quarter and 1350 dollars per calendar year, with the higher rates applied to the latest interest payment to preserve bond life.
A crash on Route 33 near the Athens city limits led to a traffic citation for a 4-year-old Athens woman Virginia Harris Williams for failure to yield. James Russell Thomas, 26, of Nelsonville, drove north while Williams pulled from Dover Two Road 231. Thomas' wife Loretta reported arm pain but received no treatment. Ohio University library hours updated for July Fourth weekend. Citizenship Day noted with Truman’s 1992 proclamation.
A 1960s era report outlines an education institute initiative led by Russell A. Milliken. It discusses aims to expand study in Vietnam era topics and model high school science and engineering training with new programs and partnerships. It mentions Hue and Can Ph\u00e1 areas and ties to Givers or GFE projects.
John H. Perce owner of the Kozy Korner in Chauncey received a seven day suspension from the state liquor control department. The punishment runs from July 27 to August 3 for allowing a minor on the premises and employing a minor to handle and participate in the sale of intoxicating liquor.
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