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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1965

Page

2

Ohio House OKs 625 Million School Subsidy Amid Cries

The Ohio Senate Education Committee schedules hearings on a amended bill to earmark 625 million dollars for state and local school funds. The House approved a bill boosting per pupil support and granting 200 dollar pay raises for 90,000 teachers and certified staff over protests that state aid is insufficient. Hearings begin today as long caucuses push forward other actions including a statewide police and fire pension fund.

House Ohio Senate Police and Firemen’s

Weight loss story of Happy Humphrey Cobb in Augusta

William J. Cobb once weighed 802 pounds and lost about 200 pounds in three years through a dieting program. Now 39, he reports improved mobility including crossing his legs, sleeping lying down, and wearing store bought clothes, after volunteering at the Medical College of Georgia unit following a heart attack in 1962.

Augusta Happy Humphrey Happy William J. Cobb Atlanta Constitution Cobb Macon Medical College of Georgia

Child Slain As Gun Fires Accidentally

In Waynesville two boys 15 and 12 mishandled a .22 rifle at a home. The weapon, owned by the 15 year old’s father, discharged as Theresa Mc Keever 12 returned home from an errand, killing her. The boys said they did not know the gun was loaded.

Waynesville Theresa McKeever Here Byron Kennard Sr Gary Praeter Frank Butler Praeter

Georgia Florida governors weigh Kemp extradition over old murder case

Charlie Kemp, a 62 year old Florida resident and former Georgia inmate, faces potential extradition after an old Bibb County murder conviction resurfaced. He escaped in 1939 and now lives under bail in Florida amid concerns over legal obligations and his ability to stay in Florida. Fort Myers residents protest possible extradition.

Atlanta Charlie Kemp Florida Georgia Kemp Bibb County Kemps Carl E. Sanders Haydon Burns Fort Myers Sanders Hubert Bentley

National president of Future Homemakers named

Mary Louise Driscoll age 17 from Buckingham Virginia is elected national president of the Future Homemakers of America after defeating Sonya Fox 17 from Cornersville Tennessee. A Rutland get acquainted session for football players and boosters is set for Saturday 6 to 7 p.m. at Rutland High School gym with new coach Charles Smith attending.

Philadelphia Mary Louise Driscoll Buckingham Mass Homemakers of America Driscoll Sonya Fox Cornersville Tenn Rutland Rutland High School Charles Smith

Airman Survives 3000-Foot Parachute Jump In Florida

Airman Andre Guillet parachuted from 3000 feet after main chute failed. Reserve opened partially, yielding a small canopy. Initial reports said bruised and shaken, later found to have a vertebra fracture. Spokesman called landing near perfect. He was hospitalized with expected release next week.

Florida Andre Guillet Air Commando Guillet Hurlburt Field Elgin

Woman Finds Lost Money Recovered From Car Crash

Mrs Florence Vendor of Kensington Connecticut found two boxes containing 1330 dollars in cash and checks along U S 6 Mansfield. Police traced the funds to Corey Creek Country Club. Jack Marsh club secretary treasurer confirmed the money fell from his car and praised the reward to the finder.

Mansfield Florence Vendor Kensington Conn U.S Corey Creek Country Club Jack Marsh Vendur

Hartford Mail Carriers Faced Dog Attacks

Hartford postal workers reported 19 dog bites in eight months with most incidents a sneak rear attack. Postmaster John F. Heneghan notes carriers were frequently the victims, despite the use of dog repellent spray by mailmen last October.

Hartford, Conn Hartford John F. Heneghan

Arizona Desert Rock Hunt Fatal for Cheryl Ebeling

Cheryl Ebeling, 19, died of dehydration after hiking with husband Richard in the Chandler Osberg desert. The couple abandoned a stalled car six miles from Osberg and walked toward Chandler in 105 degree heat. her body was found beside a shrub the next morning.

Chandler Ariz Cheryl Ebeling Richard Ebeling Phoenix Osberg Cheryl

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