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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1971
Page
3
McBee Products Vice President Joseph Ellis says the Athens plant faces collapse due to rising technology costs and competition. He cites 175 threatened job losses if staffing policies do not change and 107 additional jobs at risk.
Litton's McBee unit seeks price and efficiency gains to fund new product development. A potential plant move or Manning policy changes in Athens could cut 107 to 175 jobs, saving about $806000 annually, as the firm struggles with aging profit and rising competition.
Athens Kiwanis heard from Athens High School representatives Roger Watson and John Goodwin about Buckeye Boys State at Ashland College. Watson, senior class president, described the program as a rapid fire practical legislative course and a hands on experience with 1 406 peers, while Goodwin called it a fraternity emphasizing government lessons.
Mr and Mrs James Williams of Athens welcome a daughter. Admissions include Ferrel Rife Myrtle Figley Keith Moody and others from Albany Athens Glouster and Powhatan Point. Discharges include Randy Emmons and son, William Carter and Okey Myers.
The Chauncey Christian Youth Fellowship hosts a cookout at Debbie Anderson’s residence on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Members should bring their own supplies as plans for August activities are discussed.
Chauncey village council accepted the resignation of James Leiber after he said he is moving from the village. Leiber chaired the recreation committee and sat on the finance and beautification groups. Abdella had resigned three weeks earlier. Thomas Kranyik was appointed to Abdella’s unexpired term. Council to elect a new president soon. Bills totaling 3,548.79 were approved for general water sewer and street funds.
The body of Ronald FE. Graham, 30, described by police as a black nationalist, was found near Baldwin Reservoir on Cleveland's East Side. He had been shot in the head and chest, and investigators say they had been searching since July 4 after a tip to his sister.
Mary Spears seeks a divorce from August a Spears charging gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Brenda Cochran seeks a divorce from Patrick Cochran with child support and custody requests. Rose Ann Helser divorce granted from Paul L. Helser. Eleanor Yarger seeks divorce from Billy Yarger. Several couples divide property in Reading Township and Bearfield Township with specified parcels and owners listed.
Southeastern Ohio students named on Ohio State University's spring honor roll and straight-A list. Glenford Derr Mary Woolery Patricia Woolery John Morrow plus thirteen other named students from Logan Gallipolis Wellston PhD areas listed with street addresses and routes.
The Pentagon has ordered more than 500 paperback copies of The Pentagon Papers from Ban Tara Books Inc. The first shipment was due today with the Pentagon and Central among the first to receive copies.
San Juan Puerto Rico Gov Luis A Ferre withdrew his invitation to Fidel Castro to visit Puerto Rico after a Cuban broadcast reported Castro had rejected it.
Dr. Charles Randall from Ohio University spoke to the Rotary Club about the Sky Lab concept. He described NASA plans, zero gravity experiments, cost savings from using Apollo hardware, and a 28 day crew stay with a ten year life for the lab.
Robert Boggs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen McVey of Athens, has re-enlisted for three years and is assigned to Ft. Benning Ga as a company finance clerk. He entered service Oct 24 1970 and trained at Ft. Knox Ky and Ft. Benjamin Harrison Ind. He will reside in Columbus Ga after a 30 day furlough with his wife Carol Quivey set to begin her junior year in college there.
A telephone cable cut in Lancaster disrupted about a quarter of toll lines between Athens and Columbus Monday afternoon and part of Monday evening. General Telephone Athens commercial manager Kenley Krinn said the cable was accidentally cut and repaired by 8:30 p.m. Monday.
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control reviews an application to transfer a Athens County liquor permit from Charles H. Milligan doing business as Fairview Inn Alexander Township to Beatrice Milligan at the same address.
A Fourth of July carry over sparked a fire call at 10:48 p.m. Monday for Athens firemen at 3 Hocking St. A Roman candle was ignited and placed in a yard, but no damage occurred.
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