IOC to Discuss Olympic Boycott Standoff at Montreal Games
The IOC met in Montreal to decide sanctions on 27 African nations that walked out of the opening ceremony and on others whose athletes were already drawn. Possible actions include expulsion, suspension, or withdrawal of Solidarity Program aid as the committee warned that athletes who compete must obey IOC rules.
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Montreal
International Olympic Committee
IOC
Zambia
Spain
Nigeria
Egypt
Uganda
Ghana
Kenya
Upper Volta
Olympic Committees
Olympic Movement
Solidarity
Guyana
South America
New Zealand
South Africa
Nelsonville HOL Team Sweeps Baltimore in Doubleheader
Nelsonville Heart of Ohio League stays atop standings with 2-1 in 10 innings and 6-1 wins over Baltimore. Mitch Wright earned the opener win, John Corby scored the decisive run in the tenth, while Ken Cartmill and Max Pitts led the nightcap with two hits each. Nelsonville, now 13-3, hosts Chillicothe next at Crabtree Field.
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Baltimore
Nelsonville
Mitch Wright
Mike Deely
Fairfield County
Wright
Deely
John Corby
Gary Oliver
Corby
Max Pitts
Ken Cartmill
Pitts
Cartmill
Dusty Moran
Larry Dailey
Chillicothe
Crabtree Field
City Recreation Girls Little League Thriller Highlights Batting Feats
Chauncey upends East A 18-14 as Teresa Grant belted a grand slam and Jackie Malone homered. Morrison A beat East B 14-9 with Kris Kroner on the mound as Angela Mollica went four-for-four. The Plains beat West A 11-6 with Jennifer White winning. East A top Morrison B 7-4 as Kim Isele allowed four hits and Essman had four hits. East B over Chauncey 8-6 with Beth McCune winning. Little League Lions blank Logan's 3-0 as Hube Cooksey and Steve Bruning held to three hits. Rotary 11-9 over Page Chevrolet. James Schanzenbach doubled twice and Paul Ellis homered for Page. Medics 18-11 over Kasler's in slugfest. Weisenbach six hits, Cline homer. Logan's 20-1 over Jaycees. Stenson won. Rotary 27-3 over unknown. multiple hitters noted. Lions forfeit over Page Chevrolet in another game.
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Chauncey
East A
Athens
Teresa Grant
Jackie Malone
Jodi Kranyik
Kim Isele
Morrison A
East B
Kris Kroner
Angela Mollica
West B
the Plains
West A
Jennifer White
Marlene Bush
J. Jeffers
G. Charney
Morrison B
Denise Essman
Tommy Goldsberry
Mary Ellis
Beth McCune
Jenny Little
Bruning
Logan's
David Koch
J.L. Adams
David Downey
Chad Cooley
Tommy Hawk
Logan
Rotary
Page Chevrolet
James Schanzenbach
James Geiger
Dave Weisenbach
Paul Ellis
Page
Kasler
Wally Cline
Billy Sams
Dave Moorehead
Ray Finnearty
Bill Foster
Todd Grubb
Cline
Charie Ley
Bedell
Jaycees
Craig Mehr
Matt Stenson
Brett Henry
Kirstan Thomas
Jim Geiger
Phil Slater
Geiger
Wally Kline
Lions
Graham Is Westchester Winner
David Graham of Australia shot a final round par 71 to finish 72 holes at 272 and win the Westchester Classic by three strokes, earning $300,000.
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Graham
Westchester
Harrison
N.Y
David Graham
Australia
Rankin Wins Columbus Classic by Five Strokes
Judy Rankin captured the LPGA Columbus Classic by five strokes with a final round 67 to finish at the top. Patty Bradley and Stacy have tied for runner up, while JoAnne Carner finished fourth at 211 after a tough final day on the Columbus course.
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Columbus, Ohio
Judy Rankin
Patty Bradley
Stacy
JoAnne Carner
Eoon Tas Tan
Shawnee Rates to Increase in Ohio Bell Plans
Ohio Bell announces Aug 13 rate hike after PUC approval. Shawnee and Somerset see basic unlimited one party rate rise from 6 to 8.90 dollars with measured service option and 36.50 to 41.50 installation charges. The changes impose 20 cent per call after three directory assistance calls and nine cent per call beyond 30 for measured service with exemptions for handicapped users and certain facilities.
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Lexington
Ohio Bell
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Shawnee and
Somerset
Shawnee and Somerset
Ken Wilson
Circle to Attend Playhouse Circle Plans August Picnic
Oakdale Friendship Circle met in Norma Carter’s home with devotions by Geneva Jewell from Timothy. A trip to the Country Dinner Playhouse was planned for Aug 4, meeting at Glouster park at 10 am for transportation. Peggy Gatchel to collect funds, expenses covered by treasury. Lunch for 11 members and guests followed. gifts and contests awarded to Teresa Moore, Martha Harry, Peggy Gatchel, and Linda Hooper, who also won the door prize. August meeting will be a family potluck picnic at Glouster park. Mr and Mrs Doyle Post and Agnes are visiting Rhoda Hanning in town.
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Glouster
Oakdale Friendship Circle
Norma Carter
Geneva Jewell
Timothy
Glouster Park
Peggy Gatchel
Treasury
Gina Hooper
Debbie Carter
Teresa Moore
Columbus
Martha Harry
Linda Hooper
Southern Board Hires Teachers and Resigns Two Staff
The Southern Local School Board accepted two resignations, Gary Martin and Joan Foglesong. It hired six teachers across New Straitsville Moxahala Shawnee and Corning, plus a fulltime custodian and substitute bus driver. The board approved non routine bus trips for 1976 77 and purchases of several office and typing equipment. The New Straitsville Lions Club was granted gym use and contracts were given for senior class adviser Ruth Burgess and guidance director Mary Ellen Wright.
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New Straitsville
Senior Citizens Have Day at Athens County Fair 1976
The Athens County Fair Board set Wednesday August 11 as senior citizen day with free gate admission and reserved seating for seniors. July 31 is the deadline for entries including livestock and hand crafts. Camping spots rise to 5 per night, with registration beginning the Saturday before the fair.
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Athens County Fair Board
Fair Board
Fair
Doris Bennett
Fees Set For Booths At Parade Of Hills Festival
Nelsonville sets booth fees for the Parade of the Hills Festival beginning August 15. Out of town exhibitors pay 75 dollars plus power arrangements with Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. Local groups pay 50 dollars. A 15 dollar charge applies to table setups used for ticket sales during the festival week. Concession Committee members are Jimmy Pierce and Beaver Davis.
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Nelsonville
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Jimmy Pierce
Beaver Davis
Eagle Scout NESA Charter Granted For Kootaga Area
The Kootaga Area Boy Scouts Council earned a National Eagle Scout Association charter with Col Barney Cochran of Athens named chapter president. Formed in 1972 NESA offers ongoing involvement for Eagle scouts amid a 25 member group and a membership drive. Calls to 422 4507 provide information about the Eagle roundup and NESA program.
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Kootaga Area Boy Scouts Council
National Eagle Scout Association
Jack Marinaro
Col
Barney Cochran
Athens
Kootaga
Queen Barge At Odds and Sheriff Sale of Real Estate
Public auction set for August 18 in Athens County Ohio on property in Canaan Township with 4.27 acres, appraised at 46500 dollars and minimum bid 31000, sale to satisfy a court action involving Elizabeth Cobban and others. Sheriff Paul E. Brown and attorney C. Walker Mollica & Gall listed. Also notes bids and terms of sale.
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Elizabeth Cobban
Athens
Ohio
Hickory Hills
Athens County
Paul E. Brown
Nancy Blake
C. Walker
Mollica & Gall
Philip Debold
Waterloo
Frank Conti
Athenstown
Hocking River
Paul E. Borwn
Charles W. Gatehel
Margaret F. Gatehel
Gloustertown
Glouster
Lot No 14
Auto Workers Open Talks With GM In 3 Year Pact Round
DETROIT AP The United Auto Workers begin negotiations with General Motors to set three year contracts covering about 680 000 U S and Canadian workers The talks start with a ceremonial session led by UAW President Leonard Woodcock and GM labor relations VP George Morris Similar meetings follow at Ford Motor Co Chrysler Corp The drive aims to replace current pacts expiring mid September and extend to more workers than any other industry deal this year
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Detroit
United Auto Workers
General Motors
UAW
U.S
Leonard Woodcock
George Morris
Ford Motor Co
Chrysler Corp
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Steve
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Galion
Rhoda Hanning
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Kermit Berry
Colorado Ave
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Eagle Charter
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Betty Blake
Steamboat Company
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Blake
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Richard L. Coe
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Jane Allgood
Alto J C Hewett
Marjorie Mullins
Michael Nolan
Auto Union
State of Ohio
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Sncrat
Marjone Mullins
Federal National Mortgage Association
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the Athens Messenger
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New York
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