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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1971
Page
3
The Ohio University Board of Trustees will hold a special 2 p.m. meeting at the Columbus Athletic Club to consider raising student fees. OU President Claude R. Sowle will propose a fee hike, though he did not specify the amount. Any increase would take effect this fall.
Representative Clarence E. Miller and Marvin Esch introduced the Vietnam Veterans Act of 1971 to fund education for eligible veterans. The bill would pay up to 1000 dollars per school year to institutions for tuition and supplies and provide a 175 dollar monthly subsistence allowance with extra for dependents. Miller says the measure aims to expand opportunities for returning Vietnam veterans and address rising costs and unemployment.
Ohio's jobless rate rose to 5.9 percent in June, surpassing the national 5.6 percent. The rise follows a May to June jump in the civilian labor force driven by summer students. unemployment increased from 215000 to 273000 while the workforce grew by 98000. Manufacturing employment held firm and nonmanufacturing rose 0.6 percent. weekly earnings for production workers reached a record 170.98 dollars. Court notices include Patricia A. Wilson vs Arthur E. Wilson for neglect of two minor children, Lydia Mahaffey vs William Mahaffey alimony with no children, and Faith Barnhouse vs Oakley Barnhouse neglect with no minor children.
Bill Dodd, 26, of Athens, sustained injuries after the left front wheel detached from a General Tele truck and the vehicle struck a guard rail on U S Route 33 near Shade. He was taken to O Bleness Memorial Hospital. West Virginia police arrested William Wamsley and William Kerwood on intoxication charges. they paid fines and were released.
Athens Jaycees president Charles Williamson presented $100 to the Athens Senior Citizens Club at its bi monthly meeting in City Hall. He urged local groups to support the seniors as guests from Chauncey joined the gathering and a booth at the Athens County Fair was discussed. The program featured gospel group The Revelations and readings by Mrs. Williams and others. Refreshments followed. next meeting set for Wednesday August 11 at 2 p.m.
State Democratic Chairman William Lavelle expresses optimism that Senate Democrats and Republicans will maintain bipartisan momentum after House passage of a tax bill. He criticizes Republican John Andrews for urging opposition and argues voters chose the legislators who backed the bipartisan budget plan.
A two car collision on E State Street near Avon Place Thursday at 7 50 a m left Beverly Dixon 18 of Stewart with a citation after her car was rear ended by Donald R Young 22 of Athens Route 4 Both vehicles had moderate damage Young was cited for failure to stop within an assured clear distance In a separate report Point Pleasant police arrested Carl Robinson and Roy McDade on assault and battery charges filed by Mary McDade
Barbara A. Dahl, 43 Ohio Ave., Athens, a math and statistics student at Michigan State University, earned at least a 3.5 grade average in the spring term. Also listed are several marriage license entries for Jackson area residents and a note that Hungary has 35,000 artesian wells.
At the Athens Mental Health Center farm in Hebardville, an open gate allowed several Holsteins to wander onto railroad tracks where a speeding train struck them. Two cows were killed outright and buried this morning, according to farm manager Charles Gall.
The Ohio Sun dry Claims Board recommends 3600 compensation for Carriel Boggs of Phoenix Arizona for loss of hands due to employee negligence at Gallipolis State Hospital in 1933.
Ohio Secretary of State Ted W. Brown warns that residents must register by September 22 to vote in the November 2 election. The law requires re registration if you move, change your name, or skip two consecutive years of voting. Registration closes 40 days before election day to allow processing and card assembly.
Kenneth E. Keirns, 26, was cited for driving while intoxicated after his car left State Route 13 about 1.4 miles south of Chauncey. The vehicle struck a fence, rolled over, and settled on the west berm. Keirns suffered a head abrasion and back sprain, treated and released at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital.
The Athens Fire Department emergency squad went to the Mill Street Apartments at 5 46 p m when resident Judy Shaefer 28 fell ill She declined aid and was treated on scene The odor of smoke from a trash burning container drew firemen from 215 W Washington to 225 W Washington at 8 20 p m Wednesday
A Red Cross first aid course led by Miss Charlotte LaTourrrette will run Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at 132 N. Congress St. The class is open to anyone over 13, requires at least 10 hours, and issues a three year certificate upon completion. Students should bring cloth strips, the Red Cross first aid book, and a prepared supply list.
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