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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1977

Page

4

Court Ruling Only A Temporary Victory

In Lucasville Ohio Judge Timothy Hogan ruled double celling at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility unconstitutional but allowed the prison to continue housing inmates two to a cell pending remedy. He noted overcrowding and possible expansion needs while the state appeals the decision.

Joe McKnight Associated Press Lucasville Ohio Kelly D Chapman Chapman Southern Ohio Correctional Facility State of Ohio U.S. District Court Timothy Hogan Cincinnati Hogan Roland Reaves Richard J. Jaworski Arnold Jago Jaworski Old Ohio Penitentiary Columbus James A. Rhodes

Cause or Result in Teenage Sex Debate with Mrs Shriver

A columnist and Eunice Kennedy Shriver clash over whether birth control or standards drive teenage sexuality. The piece argues teens need accurate contraception access without sacrificing family standards, noting many teens lack birth control use and that families alone don’t prevent sex.

Boston Eunice Kennedy Shriver Adolescnece

Preservation of the Athens State Mental Hospital barn urged

Letters to the editor thank the 648 Board Director John Ross Chairwoman Sarah Dean and Ohio Department of Mental Health official Alton for a courteous public hearing on preserving the dairy barn. Citizens have 90 days to craft a proposal. a meeting tonight at 7:30 in the Agricultural Extension auditorium will gauge opinions and seek sponsorship.

the Messenger Athens State Mental Hospital John Ross Sarah Dean Alton Ohio Department of Mental Health State Hospital Athens Agricultural Extension Fairgrounds

Paris Adventure of Professor McGuire in a Daydream

In Paris, McGuire narratives unfold from the Eiffel Tower to Air France and the Champs Elysees. The tale follows a mock mission with an MP and a threatened film confiscation, ending with lunch reservations and a joke about Baron Rothschild.

Paris Don McGuire Eiffel Tower U.S McGuire Air France Professor McGuire Champs Elysees Mr. McGuire Baron de Rothschild

Too Much Government in New York State Politics

William J. Buckley discusses Perry B. Duryea urging corporate presidents to advise on legislative reform. The piece critiques cross state business, mobilizes against job losses claimed by New York, and suggests a constitutional amendment to curb out-of-state operations. Duryea argues New York faces economic pressures from mobile companies.

Assembly of the State of New Perry B. Duryea New York Mr. Duryea New York State

New York Faces Economic Drain and High Taxes, Conservatives Say

Regional imbalance pushes manufacturing to adjacent states with 55 percent leaving New York. Critics argue New York’s taxes and welfare costs fuel the outflow while Good Government scandals and Medicaid waste erode efficiency.

New York City Comptroller’s New York Cleveland Moynihan Walter Lippmann State Assembly

Welfare Chief Faces Tough Ohio Budget, Looming Crises

Kenneth B. Creasy takes over as director of public welfare in a department hit by a tight budget and past budgetary struggles. Senate leader Oliver Ocasek praises his potential and a rare letter of congratulations signals possible legislative cooperation. Creasy inherits staff losses, a trimmed request, and the recent death of former director Raymond McKenna as he names Gene Noggle as new assistant director.

Columbus Ohio Kenneth B. Creasy Creasy Senate Oliver Ocasek Akron Raymond McKenna Kwegyir Aggrey Ken Creasy Ocasek McKenna Delaware County Public Welfare Aggrey Rhodes Department Charles E. “Gene” Noggle Toledo

July 21 in history highlights and notable births

On this date in 1954 France surrendered North Vietnam in a Geneva armistice. In 1588 Drake attacked the Spanish Armada. 1831 Leopold I became Belgian king. 1861 Bull Run Creek battle opened Civil War. 1873 Jesse James robs Rock Island Express for 3000. 1918 Allies retook Chateau Thierry. 1930 Veterans Administration established. 1972 Seville train collision killed 76. Isaac Stern, 57, birthday. Thoughts of the day from Dickens.

France North Vietnam Geneva Sir Francis Drake English Channel Leopold I Belgium Holland Bull Run Creek Virginia Jesse James Adair Iowa Chateau-Thierry U.S. Veterans Administration

Will Rogers on irrigation and government water projects

Will Rogers argues that taxpayers should not fund water for newly irrigated land via government dams while fertilized old land also benefits, noting both require resources. He challenges public funding for vast irrigation schemes and questions equity in supporting new farmland through public money.

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