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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1976

Page

13

Lawyer Optimistic on Sparing of Mercenary

The attorney for Daniel Gearhart the American mercenary sentenced to die in Angola says he is hopeful Neto will spare Gearhart after conferring with Angola's justice minister. Cesner notes humanitarian considerations despite the revolution and mercenary issue and cites letters urging clemency. Gearhart, 34, fought for the government and argues he fired nothing harmful during capture by Cuban troops.

Washington Daniel Gearhart Angola Gearhart Robert Cesner Columbus Ohio Dulles International Paris Sheila Cesner People's Revolutionary Tribunal Agostinho Neto Diogenes Boavida Boavida Neto Kensington United States Acker State Department Department Chutes Maryland Soldier of Fortune Magazine Central Intelligence Agency Dulles International Airport

Girl Scouts Return From Camping Trip

Glouster Senior Girl Scouts ended a Father’s Day trip with stops in Sandusky and Cedar Point then toured Ford Auto Plant in Dearborn Michigan. They visited Columbus attractions including Country Dinner Playhouse to see Bob Crane in Beginner’s Luck and held a surprise party for Nancy Kamento.

Glouster Sandusky Cedar Point Deerborn Mich Ford Auto Plant Columbus Country Dinner Playhouse Bob Crane Farrell's Nancy Kamento Christopher Inn State House Cathy Angle Tammy Vess Kathy Kamento Lesa Moore Kathy Fleischer Mary Jane Yerian Joan Moore Glenna Gamwell

State Patrol Aims at Visibility in Ohio

Ohio patrols place cars along highways to deter speeding and aid drivers. Capt. Robert W. Dunbar says visibility prompts drivers to slow down and consider their actions. CB operators report patrol locations, aiding rapid response for breakdowns and accidents.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio Robert W. Dunbar Dunbar

Methodist Unit Holds Meeting in Reedsville

The Reedsville United Methodist Women met at Mrs. Lorraine Wigal's home with Mrs. Mamie Buckley as co-hostess. Readings were shared, a Bible quiz conducted, and a prayer offered.

Methodist Unit Reedsville United Methodist Women Lorraine Wigal Mamie Buckley

Community notes record 19 calls and upcoming events

A committee of Patty Martin, Sandy Cowdery, and Dorothy Riebel was appointed to arrange a nursing home visit. Refreshments were served. Guests included Mrs. Leona Ruth, Mrs. Verna Rose, and Mrs. Eileen Bibbee. A game with prizes occurred, with Mrs. Buckley winning the door prize. No meetings are scheduled for July or August. A white elephant sale is planned for September with the venue to be announced.

Patty Martin Sandy Cowdery Dorothy Riebel Leona Ruth Verna Rose Eileen Bibbee Buckley

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