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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1976

Page

7

Moynihan Honorary Degree Sparks OSU Controversy

Ohio State University faces a dispute over awarding an honorary Doctor of Laws to Daniel Patrick Moynihan. Critics say his writings promote racist stereotypes while supporters note the university president and student newspaper back the honor. Moynihan, in New York, comments on the controversy and his readiness to accept honors.

OSU Moynihan Columbus United Nations Daniel Patrick Moynihan Ohio State University All African Columbus Women’s Union Harold L. Enarson the Lantern New York Democratic Party

Local Court Dockets Include Fines For Noise And Unpaid Licenses

The report lists multiple defendants with ages and addresses from Logan, Union Furnace, Nelsonville, and nearby areas. Fines range from 5 to 30 dollars for offenses including unnecessary noise expired license plates speeding intoxication and dis orderly conduct.

Timothy F. Staley Church St William C. Morris Logan Tony M. Sprouse Union Furnace Thomas P. Weiland Warner Ave James E. Ealbarger Erick W Green

Mine Road Improvement Starts in Meigs County Area

Improvements to and resurfacing of roads serving Southern Ohio Coal Co mines began this morning. Funding totals 610,000 with federal 480,000 county 75,000 and company 55,000. Works cover County Roads 1 1A and 27 and a Route 143 to Athens County line link, all county funded except the last.

Pomeroy Southern Ohio Coal Co Wesley Buehl Meigs County Athens Buehl

Weather outlook and temperatures for Southeast Ohio Monday June 7 1976

The report notes high yesterday 80 and low today 47 with humidity around 68 percent. No precipitation yesterday. month totals 0.66 inches, year total 12.44 inches, departures -2.30 inches. Sun set 8:53 pm, rise 6:03 am. Forecast: clear skies tonight, near zero precipitation Tuesday, warm rest of week with 85 to 90 degree highs by Friday. Regional forecasts show sunny, warm, with highs upper 80s for Lake Erie areas and lighter winds.

Ohio University Geography Department C. L. Colmer Ohio the Fair Lake Ene Shore

Mayor to discuss role of Community Relations Commission

Mayor Donald Jarrett is expected to attend a June 23 meeting of the Community Relations Commission to discuss the commission's role. Also at the meeting William Fredericks will discuss helping integrate international students into the community. The open meeting begins at 7 30 p.m. at City Hall.

Donald Jarrett Community Relations Commission William Fredericks Ohio University City Hall

Two Nelsonville Men Earn Muskingum Degrees

Two Nelsonville area men were among Muskingum College graduates on May 30 in New Concord. Steven Franklin Mount earned a bachelor’s degree summa cum laude and spoke at commencement as speaker U.S. Sen. John Glenn Jr. also attended. Steven W. Nixon also earned a bachelor’s degree and is the son of local residents.

Nelsonville Area Muskingum College New Concord Steven Franklin Mount Howard Mount Nelsonville Steven W. Nixon Harry Nixon James Theisen Corning James Fred Mount St. Mary Hospital Corning Flossie Luster Theisen John Theisen J. T. Coal Co Bethany United Methodist Church Fraternal Order of Eagles United Mine Workers of America Gladys William John New Lexington Richard Paul Crooksville Jack Janice) Thompson Junction City Glenn Janet) Carro Frank Bernadell) Standish Cecil Eloise} Woods Wiley-Van Fossen Oakfield

Midwest Steel Office Burglarized. Money Stolen

Pomeroy police investigate a break in at the Midwest Steel Corp office on East Main Street. Intruders gained access through a rear window and stole between 300 and 400 dollars before ransacking the office. The theft occurred over the weekend and was noticed when employees arrived today.

Pomeroy The Midwest Steel Corp East Main Street

Births and deaths noted across Athens and surrounding areas

The notice lists several births in Athens including a son for Mr. and Mrs. John Radcliff and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Michael White with multiple names from Athens and nearby towns. It also reports deaths and obituaries for Corning resident James Theisen and Chillicothe resident Dewey F. Scheeler, plus a Glouster death of Velma Embrey Parker, with details on families, churches, and burial arrangements.

O’bleness John Radcliff Athens Michael White Nelsonville

Methodist Sponsoring School Mission at Otterbein College

The West Ohio Conference United Methodist Church sponsors a two session School of Christian Mission at Otterbein College Westerville July 6 9 and July 9 11 with Bible study on the Gospel of Mark and topics People and Systems and Southern Africa Dilemma for Christians. Registration deadline is June 21 forms available from the local United Methodist Women officers. Revival in Harrisonville features Tony Maple guest speaker at Zion Church of Christ Route 143 services 730 p.m. nightly through Friday hosted by Mike Girton.

West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church Christian Mission Otterbein College Westerville Africa United Methodist Harrisonville Zion Church of Christ Tony Maple North Terrace Church of Christ Zanesville Mike Girton

Vandalism and theft reported in Logan weekend incidents

Police logged vandalism theft and breaking and entering over the weekend. Ricky Addington reported motorcycle tag theft at 1:46 a.m. Sunday. A porch post was knocked loose at Mildred Schultz’s home at 12:21 p.m. Sunday. The Athens Messenger office at 84 E. Main St. was broken into between Saturday noon and Sunday 7:15 p.m. Judy Sinnott said the building was ran sacked with rear doors broken.

Logan Ricky Addington Furnace St Mildred Schultz Judy Sinnott

Senior Activities Planned in Pomeroy Meigs County

Senior Citizens in Pomeroy at the junior high building host a week of events including a Marietta trip from 6:30 am Tuesday, cards and bingo on Wednesday, physical fitness and sing along on Thursday, art and bowling on Friday, and a daily lunch program. Jim Harder notes Meigs County leads in Golden Buckeye registrations with a state goal of 60 percent. unaffiliated residents should register by June 21 at the Pomeroy center or at the regatta booth.

Pomeroy Meigs County Pomeroy Junior High School Marietta Jim Harder Senior Citizens Center

Emergency runs report from Athens fire squad incidents

Sunday calls show three ambulance runs in Athens area. Lynne Kittel, 18, from Foster House, injured by broken glass at Athena Theater. Jeff Barnes, 21, from Dairy Lane, cut on head during transfer to O'Bleness. Charles Dunlap, 42, Glouster, transported from department headquarters to O'Bleness Hospital by patrol after illness.

Athens Raymond Lester Brooks Sugar Creek Dover Athens County Sheriff’s Department Coolville Sheriff's Department Richland Plains and Chauncey-Dover Golden Wings CB Club Robert O'Bleness Hospital Robert L Dottie Ann Giffin Brooks Connett Salem Church Robert Eugene Roberta Ruth Regena Robin Lou C. C. Brooks Pauline Giffin Cutler Lowman Giffin Vore Ridge Com State Highway Patrol

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