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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1972

Page

4

Lang Chi North Viet Plant May Take 18 Months to Restore

Intelligence analysts estimate North Vietnam will need up to 18 months to restore its largest bombed power plant at Lang Chi. Several other major plants could regain half capacity in three to six months, based on May and June air attack assessments. Principal targets were seven plants around Hanoi and Haiphong supplying over two thirds of 230000 kilowatts. Lt. Gen. George Eade led the briefing.

Washington USS North Vietnam Hanoi-Haiphong George Eade Air Force Eade Lang Chi Hanoi U.S Unong Bi Haiphong Uong Bi Thai Nguyen Hon Gai

Udall Calls for Limits on U S Growth to Curb Resource Use

Former Interior Secretary Stewart Udall told about 500 at Mount St. Joseph Institute of Futurology that the United States must restrain growth over the next 30 years to slow technological and scientific expansion. He warned of an energy crisis and high consumption, but voiced optimism due to the environmental movement.

Cincinnati U.S. Interior Stewart Udall Udall Institute of Futurology College of Mount St. Joseph Roger Hilsman Columbia University Yale University United States

Lancaster Honored By OVST

The Ohio Valley Summer Theater salutes Lancaster with a one act night titled The American Dream. City residents may buy half price tickets on honor nights with proof of residency.

Lancaster Ohio

Censors' Return Sought In Ohio Prison Mail Case

Huron County Sheriff John Borgia asked Gov. Gilligan to reinstate censoring inmate mail after reports of obscene and threatening letters. He noted several examples and argued citizens’ rights deserve protection while Gilligan defends recognizing inmate rights. Borgia cited letters sent to women and a threat to a housewife.

Columbus Ohio Huron County John Borgia John Gilligan Citizens’ Task Force On Corrections Gilligan Borgia

Wilder Play Delivers Bright Start and Disastrous Finish

OVST's triple bill opens with Thornton Wilder's The Happy Journey to Camden and Trenton, lauded for strong performances led by Michele Frankenberg and James K. Viront. the middle piece Lovers in the Subway and the finale The American Dream falter amid pacing issues and weak acting, though Feagan and Ginsberg shine in spots.

Ohio Valley Summer Theater Thornton Wilder Camden Trenton Pa Kirby Kirbys Ma Kirby Michele Frankenberg Staunch

Charlie Brown Comes Back for Three OVST Performances

Ohio Valley Summer Theater brings You're a Good Man Charlie Brown to the Patio Theater in Athens with the original cast for a three show run on Aug 5 at 2 00 pm and Aug 7 8 at 8 30 pm. Directed by William Mayhew the production follows Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang in lighthearted backyard antics. Tickets available through the Ohio University Box Office Kantner Hall or by mail and phone.

Michael Sostarich Jay Alan Ginsberg Les Feagan Charlie Brown Athens Ohio Valley Summer Theater Patio Charles M. Schulz William Mayhew Ohio University Southeastern Ohio OVST Kantner Hall

Ohio Public Expenditures Council May Disband

The Ohio Public Expenditures Council faces potential closure due to declining revenue and funding. Executivedirector Charles Calhoun says operations may halt. lawmakers including Speaker Charles Kurfess and Senate leaders urge the council to continue its governmental research and data provision.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Public Expenditures Council Ohio Statehouse Charles Calhoun Ohio House Charles Kurfess Perrysburg Legislative Service Commission Senate Theodore Gray Piqua Anthony Calabrese Cleveland House A.G. Lancione Bellaire Calhoun Kurfess General Assembly

Women Decide Not To Combat Smut

Cincinnati AP The American Lutheran Church Women voted against forming a committee to fight pornography. Dr. Carl Reuss head of the Commission on Church and Society told about 4 000 delegates that a national convention would consider a fall resolution. He warned laws cannot legislate thoughts, but called for remedial approaches to limit access to inappropriate material. Mrs Edward Bauman of Warren Ohio was elected president with officers Mrs Mervin Hokenstad Garretson S D first vice president Mrs Carl C Larsen Wittenberg Wis second vice president and Mrs Grecknagel Toledo Ohio secretary.

Cincinnati American Lutheran Church Women Carl Reuss Commission On Church and Society National Lutheran Convention Reuss Edward Bauman Warren Ohio Mervin Hokenstad Garretson S. D

Dowlers Tour Base with Thunderbirds Photograph

Mr and Mrs Lawrence H Dowler of New Marshfield received a photograph of the U S Air Force Thunderbirds during a visit to Lockbourne Air Force Base. Their son T Sgt Richard Dowler, a 10 year Air Force veteran, is a Thunderbirds crew chief. another son MSgt Eddie Dowler serves at Pope Air Force Base and AIC Howard Dowler is stationed in Guam.

Lawrence H. Dowler New Marshfield U. S. Air Force Thunderbirds Lockbourne Air Force Base Dowlers Richard Dowler Air Force Msgt Eddie Dowler Pope N. C AIC Howard Dowler Guam

Lions Club Gives $300 For Alexander High Track

The Alexander Lions Club contributed 300 to fund a new track at Alexander High School. President John Gabriel presented the check to football and track coach David Snipes at a Lions meeting. Wesley Thomas serves as the grading contractor.

Alexander Lions Club Alexander High School John Gabriel David Snipes Wesley Thomas

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