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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1971
Page
4
Pentagon sources forecast a slower withdrawal pace in July August and September with major North Vietnamese attacks possible south of the DMZ. By December 1 US troop strength expected near 175,000, about 9,000 below Nixon’s target, while overall strength stands around 239,500.
Mrs. Bill Lawson and Cheryl visit her mother in Charleston W V. Cheryl stays with her uncle and aunt in Poca. Harold Gillogly family join Bernice McKnight’s in Columbus for a weekend. Picnic at Serpent Mound for Mendal Jordan’s birthday with Crabtree, Jordan, Jordon and Starkey families. Lavern Jordan birthday celebrated at Ida Dennison’s in Salem Center. Denison returns home with group for a few days.
The Environmental Control Department enforcing Chicago’s horn noise ban was asked if wedding motorcades may honk. The official reply: horn sounding is allowed only if the wedding is an emergency.
Willard W. Prewett a 51 year old lifeguard from Saugus was arraigned on charges of extorting 525000 from Pan American World Airways Trans World Airlines and American Airlines by making bomb threats. FBI said threats were made June 15 22 and 29 with demands totaling 525000.
The Attorney General's opinion continues as 20 blocked releases largely involve geriatrics. The Athens Mental Health Center is under a Governor's Task Force on Mental Hygiene subcommittee investigation with visits planned July 15-16 and a report due by August 1.
A 1970 insurance study shows 54 000 passenger car fatal accidents versus 12 400 commercial vehicle crashes. Health tips urge regular checkups and habit changes from the Heart Association to guard heart health.
Cleveland Municipal Judge George Pillersdorf begins a six month term and promises at least 25 dollar fines for offenders in traffic accidents. He vows a tough stance on repeat violators and drunk driving, backing police efforts amid rising violations.
The town of Yellow Jacket in Colorado earned its name from thousands of wasp nests plastered on canyon walls. Earlier, the Rico to shipping point route crossed a river 40 times over 40 miles before bridges existed.
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