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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1968

Page

2

Fortas Defends Lectures While Refusing to Answer Congress

Abe Fortas told the Senate Judiciary Committee that the Constitution allows him to lecture on Supreme Court issues but forbids answering Congress about specific cases. He emphasized judicial independence, drawing criticism from Sen. Strom Thurmond and others as opposition to his Fortas Thornberry nominations grew with 18 Republicans planning to oppose.

Washington Abe Fortas Senate Supreme Court Congress Fortas Senate Judiciary Committee Fort Warren United States Homer Thornberry Johnson Thurmond Fertas Judiciary Committee Fortas- Thornberry Howard H. Baker Jr Rtenn Baker Thornberry

Weather summary for Athens area overnight rain and temps

Rain in Athens overnight cooled the morning temperature to 71 degrees after a humid 96 high yesterday. The overnight low was 69 with 0.26 inches of precipitation and the Hocking River level at 2.88 feet and falling.

Athens Hocking

Baldness Treatment Clinic Appointment Notice

Do not be ashamed or afraid to visit for a private consultation about hair loss. The Erickson method is not effective for male pattern baldness, so others may not help. See H. M. Lile at Sunset Motel Athens Ohio on Sunday July 21 for private consultations and appointments with limited hours.

Erickson H. M. Lile Sunset Motel Columbus Road Athens Ohio

To Pay Now Or Later: Major Question for Athens Officials

Athens officials face choosing between paying the Hocking Conservancy District assessment now or over 23 years with high interest. A lump sum by Monday would save about 10 percent, reducing the city’s burden from 141 807 to 127 627 dollars, while a 95 year payoff could cost nearly 100 thousand more. Government plans also affect Route 33 bypass funding and bus operations, with capital improvements and street repairs under consideration.

Athens Hocking Conservancy Raymond Shepard Robert J. L. Lee Lee Shepard Ohio Department of Highways Marietta Council Columbia Avenue Roosevelt Drive Corpus Christi Tex James Morton Morton Tad Grover Gaylord Ray Robert Sutton Conservancy District Stimson Avenue Hocking Stimson Mill Street

Sheltering Arms Hospital Admits and Discharges

Admitted Harriet Angelos John Bush Mrs Gustavus Smith Jim Sweeney Franz L Woodruff Athens Cecil King Athens Route 1 Michael West Athens Route 2 John Carsey Guysville Route 1 Mrs Raymond Davenport Millfield Route 1 Mrs Jerold McDaniels Millfield Route 1 and Mrs Paul parson Shade Route 1. Dismissed Marvin Bolin Cecil Castle Eugene Facemyer Mrs Ray Golden Mrs Benjamin Hutchins Lenna McLanahan Mrs Cecil McGlone Mrs Terry Wingo and Robert Youngman. Divorce decree Roses Nogrady versus Cody. She charged gross enmity her maiden name Rosetta Amer was restored.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Harriet Angelos John Bush Gustavus Smith Jim Sweeney Franz L. Woodruff Athens Cecil King Michael West John Carsey Guysville Raymond Davenport Millfield Jerold McDaniels Paul Parson Shade Marvin Bolin Cecil Castle Eugene Facemyer Ray Golden Benjamin Hutchins Lenna McLanahan Cecil McGlone Terry, Wingo Robert Youngman Cody Rose Ta Amer

Three Hurt in Route 13 Crash Near Chauncey

Three people injured in a two-vehicle crash on Route 33 north of Chauncey. Driver Robert B. Hall 42 of Albany Route 2 left of center and struck Katherine E. Colbert 35 of Glouster and passenger Kay West 26 of Glouster. Colbert treated for whiplash and possible neck fracture. Hall possibly fractured right leg. Investigation ongoing.

Chauncey Highway Patrol Robert B. Hall Albany Katherine E. Colbert Glouster Colbert Kay West Hall Athens County Rosemary Kayser Guysville Gordon Rex Boram Parkersburg Kayser Boram John L. Barnes Millfield Fawnee Kay Spires Athens Spires Barnes Auto 10 Sheltering Arms Hospital

Students and Teachers to Present Free Concert Series

Ohio University Chamber Music Institute brings 26 high school musicians and 26 secondary music teachers for a series of free public concerts. The first 9 30 a m Saturday performance is in Music Hall Auditorium with additional Saturdays through mid August and a special Sunday August 4 concert at 7 30 p m in Galbreath Chapel. The program includes Purcell Bach Gabrieli Fenzel Handel Haas Susanto Telemann Biber Loeibler Rossi Scheidt Corelli. The institute is supported by the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Ohio Arts Council and the university School of Music. Kenneth Holland calls the program unique in music education.

Ohio University Chamber Music Institute Music ‘Hall Galbreath i Chapel Ohio Kenneth Holland National Foundation On the Arts and the Humanities I Ohio Arts Council University School of Music Purcell Bach Gabrieli Fenzel Handel Haas Susanto Telemann Biber Loeibler Rossi Scheidt Corelli

Traffic Fines and Guilty Pleas Listed

A garbled list shows several defendants from Jacksonville and elsewhere paying fines or admitting guilt. Names include Jerry McGiane Alois Zimmerman Falmer Ric egraing and Helson Melchior with varied charges and suspended costs.

Alois Zimmerman John McCulley

Vo School Slowdown Ends After Trade Dispute

Work resumed today at Tri County Vocational High School and Technical Institute after a jurisdictional dispute between carpenters and roofers. Hall Construction Co. spokesman said everyone is working. Carpenters withdrew over roofer duties, other trades walked off in sympathy. roofers and landscape crews continued.

Nelsonville Tri- County Vocational High School Hall Construction Co

Athens Fire Department Starts Radio Alarm System

The Athens Fire Department introduces a mobile radio alarm network for off duty and volunteer firefighters. Each member gets a portable monitor, with location relayed by the dispatcher in about ten seconds, replacing the old 15 minute alert by telephone.

Athens Fire Department Seakay Charles Dalton City Hall

Ohio University Receives Grant for Mental Retardation Unit

The U S Public Health Service awards Ohio University 149223 to form a mental retardation evaluation unit serving Athens and six surrounding counties. Dr Albert H Shuster notes nine staff including a psychologist and social worker will operate on the Athens campus with no new construction. The unit will deliver direct community and patient services and assist research while offering comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to guide treatment and placement.

U.S. Public Health Ohio University Fomal Health and Education Ob Albert H. Shuster Athens Hocking Jackson Lawrence Meigs Gallia Vinton Shuster Appalachian Demonstration Ohio

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