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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1977

Page

10

Kent arrests echo protests at construction site

Police briefly occupied the construction site on July 22 with no arrests then. On July 12 authorities arrested 193 demonstrators for violating a court order to clear the site. Tuesday saw only three arrests as protesters bypassed roadblocks or waited in stores and motels. Sheriff promised no more arrests tonight if 24 others named in warrants answer in Ravenna.

William Whitaker Coalition Sheriff's Department Portage County Canfora

Village faces budget shortfall as levy reappears

Mayor Donald Hiler warns funds from an inheritance tax are almost gone and village must raise money. Rotarians push a weekend appeal while residents offer to cover street lights. Voter apathy contributed to the crisis as 291 of 800 voters turned out previously. The levy returns in November. borough hopes constituents act. Nelsonville York PTO to hold Friday yard sale at York Elementary School cafeteria in Buchtel from 9 am to 3 pm. donations welcome with pickups available by call.

Donald Hiler Rotary Club Hiler J. Kermit Smith Nelsonville — York Pto York Buchtel

Miner Held in Sabotage Attempt on Pipeline

A 26 year old miner was arrested after explosions along the Alaska pipeline north of Fairbanks. Larry Wertz faced charges of malicious destruction of property with $100000 bail. Investigators said detonators and wires were found at the site and officials called it an amateurish sabotage attempt. The pipeline remained in service and Prudhoe Bay oil was heading to Valdez.

Fairbanks Alaska Larry Wertz Elliott Highway Wertz George Pollitt Pollitt Prudhoe Bay Valdez Larry Talbert State Department of Public Safety Talbert

Cambodia blamed for deaths of thousands under communist rule

U S officials testified before a House subcommittee that Cambodia’s leaders are responsible for tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of deaths since 1975. They cited executions, famine and disease, and said the regime rejected aid and systematically violated basic human rights. The officials urged action and condemned Khmer Rouge policies as among the world’s most repressive.

Washington Cambodia Carter Charles H. Twining U.S Foreign Service House Richard C. Holbrooke Holbrooke Twining

Family of three pleads guilty after grand jury case

The Sacramento Bee reports transcripts from the Madera County Grand Jury describe Mrs Schoenfeld and her two sons as good kids and Eagle Scouts drawn into a bizarre plot. The interview cites blame on movies and TV for shaping morals while noting sealed evidence and public discussion restrictions awaiting pleas.

Schoenfeld Sacramento Bee Madera County Grand Jury Redwood City Tribune

Kitty Returns to Dodge City in Gunsmoke Star Event

Amanda Blake known as Miss Kitty from Gunsmoke rode into Dodge City aboard a Wells Fargo stagecoach as gunfighters and riders greeted her among tourists. At the Long Branch Saloon she donated one of her TV dresses to the Boot Hill Museum in a ceremony.

Dodge City Kan Miss Kitty Amanda Blake Boot Hill Wells Fargo Long Branch

Close look urged on cancer risk of curing meats

A senior Agriculture Department official says nitrite used to cure bacon hams hot dogs and other meats may pose cancer risks. Nitrite prevents botulism and adds color but can form nitrosamines when heated or digested, which authorities warn may be highly potent carcinogens.

Washington Agriculture Department

Just Another Dish Valued at $1750 in Art Exchange

A Northbrook Illinois man found several decorative dishes in his attic and learned one is valued at 1750 dollars. The Bradord Exchange offers a free report on how to spot, buy, and price rare collector plates with opportunities in still low priced rates. Mail request by next Saturday for the free copy.

Northbrook Exchange Bradord Exchange Bradord Place Ilinois

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