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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1973
Page
2
Athens County Sheriff Brown asks for 334 354 for 1974, nearly triple the current 121 170. He plans 11 new field deputies at 9 000 yearly, higher pay for 9 deputies and 3 dispatchers, a records clerk, a darkroom, and 2 600 for training, plus use of the county garage for storage.
Athens County Engineer Gerald Hann declares no weed spraying has occurred this year. He refutes reports he will stop mowing roadside weeds, citing areas where weeds and poison ivy require spraying for control. Commissioner Helen Baker challenges the defense as discussions continue.
VA administrator Donald E Johnson said damage to records in the St. Louis area fire will not affect 13 million veterans and dependents. Backup files and regional offices cover essential data for benefits, including possible future claims and basic eligibility. The center houses older records, while Austin Texas and Washington hold master index files. Local officials discussed weed spraying and a public meeting at Athens City Hall.
Athens County Prosecuting Attorney Michael Nolan reports the grand jury arraignment hearing, expected today, is postponed as the visiting judge could not attend. A new date will be set tomorrow.
The Stewart Rebekah Lodge hosted Friendship Night with attendees from Glouster including Bernice Lowery Eunice Lamborn Sophia Vegso and Virginia Moore. Fifty seven persons from all district lodges attended as the Athens Lodge presented a program themed The Little Red School House with refreshments served.
Yesterday high 80 and low 62 today with 62 at 9 am. Precipitation 0.03 inches yesterday and 1.48 inches this month, below 4.57 inches normal. Year total 22.77 inches, 0.77 inches below normal. Sunset 8:55 pm sunrise 6:16 am. Sea level pressure 30.06 inHg at 9 am. Data from Ohio University geography department.
The Drug Enforcement Administration plans tighter no knock search rules while not abandoning the practice. Federal agents face investigations and civil suits from Collinsville Illinois families after raids in April and June 19 incidents. Damages include $1 million claimed by the Giglottos and related suits by the Askews Meiners and Johnsons.
An Athens SECEMS report details a Millfield tractor overturn that injured Ernest Howard who was working at riding Stables. He, freed from under the tractor, was rushed to O''Bleness Memorial Hospital with possible broken ribs. Three others were hospitalized after illnesses, including Scott Swarts and Margaret Gilkey who died early Monday.
In Columbus BMI president Henry M. O Neill Jr announced first quarter sales exceeding 12 million dollars driven by canned Lipton Iced Tea. BMI also plans to acquire Royal Crown Bottling in Lexington Columbus and Cincinnati adding over 7 million dollars in volume. A bicycle valued at 50 dollars was reported stolen from 442 Richland Ave Athens.
O Bleness Memorial Hospital lists visiting hours 11 a.m. to 8 30 p.m with maternity limits two visitors per patient per hour. Birth announcements include daughters born to Ander son Castricone Stufflebean. Admitted roster includes Athens residents Steven Robertson Darreil Howe Harold Robert Meister and others. Several patients discharged or transferred to University Hospital in Columbus.
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