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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1972

Page

3

Chauncey Girl Hurt In Mishap

A 14 year old Chauncey girl suffered a broken arm when she drove into a car on Route 278 in Hocking County near the Athens County line. Kathy Davis was northbound at 1 p m when she collided with George Wilkins of Columbus. She was treated at Mount St Mary Hospital. No citation was issued.

Chauncey Hocking County Athens County The Highway Patrol Kathy Davis George Wilkins Columbus Mount St. Mary Hospital

Ohio to speed sales tax refunds for auto buyers

Ohio Tax Commissioner Kosydar announced a plan to accelerate refunds of sales tax paid on new cars and trucks purchased between August 15 and December 10, 1971 after the federal excise tax was repealed. Average refunds run about $200 per vehicle, with $8 sales tax refund per unit. Claims must be filed by the dealer who remitted the tax, and 25 staff were reassigned to clear the backlog to process current claims.

Columbus Robert J. Kosydar Ohio Ohio Department of Taxation Kosydar Denaer

Center splits into new Ohio mental health departments

The Athens Mental Health Center joins the new Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation as Ohio reorganizes its largest state agency. Dr. Kenneth D. Gaver becomes head of the new department, now with 14 600 employees across 20 mental hospitals, six institutions for the mentally retarded, and three forensic psychiatry facilities. Bennett J. Cooper leads the separate Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.

Athens State Department Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction Ohio Kenneth D. Gaver Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction Mental Health Division of Forensic Psychiatry Psychiatric Criminology Bennett J. Cooper Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Administration On Aging Office of Business Office of General Administration John J. Gilligan

There’s Still Time To Enlist In Naval Reserve

DECM James R Buck says men with July and August induction notices may still enlist in the Naval Reserve up to 10 days before reporting. Recruiter Buck notes good pay schooling travel and challenge for qualifiers at Naval Reserve Center Parkersburg W Va or Navy Recruiting Station Athens N Court Street Fridays 2 to 4 pm. Sea anemones resemble flowers but are carnivorous animals Capt Bill Gray says at Miami Seaquarium using petals as stinging tentacles.

Naval Reserve DECM James R. Buck Chief Buck Naval Reserve Center Parkersburg W. Va Navy N. Court Street Athens Miami Bill Gray Miami Seaquarium

Whealey Backs McGovern for President in 1968

Athens Democrat Bob Whealey praised George McGovern's nomination, noting a long support since the 1960s. He highlighted McGovern's moral tone and linked national issues to a perceived moral crisis, including U.S. role in Indochina, drugs, and crime.

Bob Whealey Congress George McGovern Athens McGovern Senate Whealey McGovern Club

McGovern Secures Democratic Nomination For President

McGovern clinched the Democratic nomination amid howls of support from volunteers and party backers. I W Abel warned of labor opposition while Ribicoff predicted a great victory. Wallace dismissed third party plans. Mrs McGovern celebrated with her daughter as cheers echoed in the hotel hall.

Hall Charles Snider Dolph Briscoe Texas Wallace Organized Labor McGovern I. W. Abel United Steel Workers Union Jackson Ribicoff Democratic Senator Nixon Illinois

4.20 Farms Get Money From U S

The Athens County ASCS issued 110000 dollars to 420 farms in this year’s set aside program. Irvin Wolfe noted 467 county farms are registered and remaining payments should go out within two weeks. Farmers missing payments are urged to contact the county ASCS office. Payments offset income loss from cropland taken out of production.

Athens County U. S. Department of Agriculture Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service Irvin Wolfe ASCS

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