Citizens Group Calls Local Action Key to Fair Housing
Athens residents heard that federal and state fair housing laws alone won t solve discrimination. Robert Eagle urged local action, a proposed Athens human relations commission, and an organized citizens group to end housing bias. other reports covered group activities and relations with city officials.
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Citizens Group
Ohio
Robert Eagle
Athens Citizens For Fair Housing
ACFH
Eagle
Athens Human Relations Commission
Christ the King Church
Louise Berry
Earl Berry
ACFA
Joseph Tucker
Robert Blessing
Humid Day With 94 Degree High In Overnight Report
The day reached 70 under overcast skies after a 65 degree low. Thursday marked a humid high of 94. Rainfall in the last 24 hours totaled .04 inches according to U.S. observer C. L. Colmer.
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U.S
C. L. Colmer
Athens County Civilian Labor Force Report
Athens County's civilian labor force numbered 22,300 in June with 21,650 employed and 650 seeking work. Of the unemployed 275 were women. The unemployed represented 2.9 percent of the workforce. One-tenth of employed residents traveled to nearby counties. within the county half were in government, and one twelfth in manufacturing. Men seeking work included many construction-related trades. several occupations had openings. Among women seeking jobs, two fifths trained for clerical or sales, with many under 35 and needs in teaching and nursing.
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Athens County
Bureau of Employment Services
Athens
Bureau
Athens Man Receives Navy Commendation Medal
Lance Cpl. Bruce L. Higgins of Athens Route 5 has earned the Navy Commendation Medal for heroism during a December reconnaissance mission in Da Nang that was ambushed by Viet Cong. He has extended his Vietnam tour by six months and is authorized to wear the combat V.
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Lance Cpl
Bruce L. Higgins
Brewster Higgins
Athens
Higgins
da Nang
Volkswagen Inspection Count and Scrap Roof Incident
A factory describes the repeated inspection of a Volkswagen and notes a roof smashing into a metal lump for scrap. The text emphasizes tiny faults prompting detours from acceptance and hints at strict quality checks.
Guard Unit Returns To Athens After Cleveland Disturbances
Nearly 90 officers and men of the Athens unit of the Ohio National Guard returned Thursday after a two day call up for Cleveland disturbances. Capt Ed Robe said the unit had been assigned to Cleveland duty. This was the fourth activation this year including training and past calls for Ohio University disturbances in May and the May floods.
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Athens
Ohio National Guard
Cleveland
Ed Robe
174Th Artillery
Robe
Ohio University
Hot Time At Teen Center In Summer
Athens Teen Center director Eugene Brundige appeals for fans donations to cool the cafeteria space for summer dance programs. The center here plans a fall opening with new constitution and bylaws, and orders for pool tables ping pong and table games. Last Monday night attracted 350 teens with a performance by the Leftovers from Ohio University Upward Bound. Next Monday the Royal Colony from Nelsonville will perform.
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New Teen Center
New Teen Center Board
Ohio University
Royal Colony
Nelsonville
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