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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1977
Page
2
Preliminary results indicate over 80 percent back Mayor Ralph J. Perk's crusade against pornography. Homosexuality and sadism questions drew seven to one against those practices. About 13,000 ballots were counted, roughly four percent of the 280,000 forms delivered, as ballots were checked under ultraviolet light for official premarks.
The Ohio House Energy and Environment Committee endorsed a resolution urging the use of Ohio contractors for the Piketon uranium enrichment plant near Portsmouth. It asks President Carter and the Energy and Research Development Agency to encourage Ohio hiring when contracts are let, with Rules Committee to assign a floor vote. Sponsored by Rep. Ike Thompson of Cleveland.
City attorney disputes a 1947 ordinance alleging sprinkler requirements for assembly venues after the Beverly Hills Supper Club fire. Albert Root calls reports of building violations inaccurate noting revisions since 1947 and its removal of sprinkler needs. The 1947 law was researched by NKU law students for Cincinnati attorney Stanley Chesley, who represents victims’ relatives.
Wilford G. Allison, 30, of Akron, is bound over to Franklin County Common Pleas Court on a felony inciting to violence charge after a Fourth of July Capitol steps melee. He remains free on a $1000 bond and faces a municipal court jury trial on a misdemeanor disturbing a lawful meeting related to the Klan confrontation. no trial date set.
The Justice Department probes major steelmakers including Jones & Laughlin U S Steel Bethlehem Steel for possible price fixing of hot-rolled sheet steel. Civil investigative demands were issued to several firms, with others confirming receipt. The product under study is key to automobiles and appliances.
Jane Young 55 wife of Texas congressman linked to last year's sex scandal was found shot in bed at her McLean Virginia home. Police said the wound in her temple and a nearby .22 pistol indicate self-inflicted death. she died at Arlington Hospital after emergency care. Rep John Young reported the incident.
Western diplomats report a breakthrough as the United States and Soviet Union accept a procedural proposal from nine neutral nations to shape a Helsinki follow up. Belgrade seeks an agenda for a fall conference to review European cooperation and security accords signed by the USSR the United States Canada and 32 European states.
Athens Youth Center Committee plans a fall opening of a teen drop in center in hangar No 1 at the old Ohio University airport east state street now city recreation property The project needs equipment funds and staff and relies on donations and support from the recreation committee civic groups churches and individuals The group includes students and school staff and aims to involve youth in planning and operation while reviewing washroom facilities and supervision options.
Detroit AP reports two nurses Nar cisco and Leonora Perez were found guilty on three counts each of poisoning patients and conspiracy at the Ann Arbor Veterans Administration hospital. They face possible life terms. Defense seeks appeals citing few grounds. nurses express shock at verdict and mistrust in the justice system.
Athens police report seven of 22 stolen Western Union money order checks cashed. Five issued at the Athens National Bank Richland Avenue branch totaled 1500 dollars and were cashed by the same person claiming need for school. Two others were cashed in Cleveland and Columbus. A man attempting to cash one at Hocking Valley Bank on Court Street fled after a bank teller, wife of an Athens officer, recognized the checks. Authorities notified merchants and banks after the theft.
At a regular meeting Wednesday night the Athens County School Board authorized the payment of 8178.98 in bills. The board discussed a November conference and will decide at the next meeting whether to send a delegate. EMR supervisor Lynne Hungerford announced she will not return this fall after accepting a job in Iowa and thanked the board for her tenure.
Cecil Rose told the sheriff Wednesday that burglars stole about 1150 in property from his home on Route 1 Nelsonville after returning from a Kentucky trip. Missing items include a pistol shotgun coin collection and six knives and the house was ransacked. Police note the loss occurs as families face ongoing threats.
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