City income tax extended and six ordinances pass
City council approved six ordinances in a rapid session. The main item extended the 1 percent city income tax indefinitely. No opposition appeared. Other actions included fluoridation debate, street light fees, urban renewal measures, water line extensions, and bond counsel contracts. An emergency squad responded to a medical emergency with one resident declined aid.
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Council
Harry Crewson
Richland Ave
Squire, Sanders and Dempsey
South Green
James P. Cumley
Chicago
New Jersey Man Cited For Speeding
David Fitz Randolph of New Market New Jersey was charged after an accident on Route 33 near Nelsonville. He fell asleep at 12 30 p m while driving south and skidded 50 feet into a guard rail, charged with conditional speed.
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David Fitz Randolph
New Market
N. J
Nelsonville
Randolph
City Fluoridation Plan Advances to Second Reading
Athens council approved the second reading of a fluoridation bill to raise fluoride in city water by a 5 2 vote with two dissenters. A third reading is set for July 20, and final action may await referendum on the November ballot as opponents organize. Richard Nelson spoke in favor, citing Grand Rapids experience, while locals applauded.
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Howard Romine
Edgar Tuckerman
Richard Nelson
Ohio University
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Nelson
Athens
William Biggs
James Collins
City County Health Department
Athens High School
Planning Commission Rejects Rezoning Plea
The planning commission rejected Carl and Thelma Conrath’s nine acre Blackburn Road rezoning request from single to multi family housing citing spot zoning and opposition from area property owners. Mayor Raymond Shepard urged building consensus with opposing neighbors before any apartment plan. The panel also agreed to cooperate on a regional planning commission and postponed final action on Emerson Ball Route 50W subdivision rules pending legal advice.
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The
City Planning Commission
Carl
Thelma Conrath
Blackburn Road
Conraths
Raymond Shepard
Commission
Conrath
Emerson Ball
Ball
Athens
Three Traffic Accidents Reported By City Police
City police reported three traffic accidents today. Three drivers were arrested and one man sustained minor injuries. Walter Ackerman, 54, is identified among those involved.
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Walter Ackerman
Rich
Region planning plan accepted by Athens County commission
Athens County commissioners voted to accept a regional planning commission proposal pending advice from Prosecuting Attorney Homer Gall. John Cline abstained while James Edwards and John Law approved. The panel also agreed to vacate County Road 6 at White's Mill for Route 682 extension to Richland Ave.
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Athens County
Homer Gall
John Cline
James Edwards
John Law
White's Mill
Ohio Department of Highways
Richland Ave
Athens Boy Hit By Car
Robert Powers Jr., 11, of 23 Hanlin, was struck by a car while crossing West Union Street near Court at 3 10 p m Tuesday. He suffered facial abrasions and possible leg injuries. Driver Charles Holland of 11 N McKinley faced no charges. The boy, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Powers, was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital by the fire department for observation.
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Robert Powers, Jr
Hanlin
W. Union St
Charles Holland
N. McKinley
Robert Powers
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Fire
Assault charges filed after July 4 scuffle
William Frey and Linda Lee Whited face assault and battery charges in Municipal Court after a July 4 incident. Each alleges being struck in the face and clothes torn during the scuffle and posted 32 bond each for a July 12 hearing.
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William Frey
S. Shannon
Linda Lee Whited
W. Union
Applicants Discussed By County Board
Athens County school board members met in a closed session Tuesday night to screen 10 applicants for the county superintendent position to follow T. C. Porter. Three interviews are planned for Friday night with a public vote possible at Saturday's meeting.
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Athens County School Board
T. C. Porter
Porter
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