Rio Grande College adopts quarter system in 1973
Rio Grande College switches from semesters to three quarterly terms starting fall semester 1973. Fall runs Sept 5 to Nov 20, Winter Nov 28 to Feb 22 1974, Spring Mar 5 to May 17 1974. Tuition per quarter is 570 dollars, total 1710 per year, with District Trustee Scholarships up to 1000 dollars potentially covering remaining costs.
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Rio Grande College
Koby
Gallia
Jackson
Meigs
Vinton
Rio Grande Community College Board of Trustees
Vinton County
Community College District
Rio Grande
POW Says Group Not a Peace Committee in Vietnam Camp
Army Spec. 4 Michael Branch of Kentucky testified that his unit did not act as a peace committee but attempted to harass North Vietnamese guards. Branch and eight others faced accusations of collaboration with the enemy at the Plantation camp. His lawyer announced a $1 million damage suit.
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Newport
Peace Committee
Army
Michael Branch
Highland Heights
Livestock Committees Named by 4-H Club at Hocking Center
Union Furnace 4-H Club at the Hocking Youth Center named project committees led by Jim Mays. Sheep committee includes Rick Michel Roger Davis and Steve Nichols. Beef cattle committee lists John Skinner Janet Skinner Crystal Davis Jim Mays Mike Thrush and Vicki Acker. Swine committee features Kathy McDaniel Jack McClain and Lynn Chute. A demonstration by Scott Vermillion covered market lamb feeding and related ration data. Refreshments were provided by Pam Conkle Mickey Nixon and Steve Nixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Furnace
Union Furnace Livestock 4-H Club
Hocking
Jim Mays
Rick Michel
Roger Davis
Steve Nichols
John Skinner
Janet Skinner
Crystal Davis
Mike Thrush
Vicki Acker
Kathy McDaniel
Jack McClain
Lynn Chute
Bromley Hall Theft Reports Missing Jacket and Goods
Police say a Bromley Hall room theft occurred Thursday afternoon with items including a stereo camera binoculars and hunting knife totaling 345 dollars taken from Calvin Kanemaru 405 Bromley Hall between 1 30 p m and 3 30 p m Kay Anderson 123 Truedley Hall reported a jacket with cash and IDs lost early Thursday at Magoo's Bar on N Court Street Guy The note then shifts to unrelated court and military matters involving Branch Guy and several POWs with accusations and proceedings at Fort Knox and in Indianapolis plus charges about singing the North Vietnamese anthem and other wartime incidents and a series of legal actions and other local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bromley Hall
Athens
Calvin Kanemaru
Kay Anderson
Truedley Hall
N. Court Street
Misconduct Charges Considered By Officer
Washington AP senior U S naval officer held prisoner in North Vietnam weighs filing misconduct charges against fellow POWs potentially marking first such actions. Eight enlisted men were accused of aiding the enemy. Stockdale sought legal advice in March. Navy keeps details confidential while Pentagon sources say two officers may face charges. additional Air Force officers under scrutiny but unlikely to be charged.
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Washington
U.S
Navy
James B. Stockdale
Stockdale
Pentagon
San
District 17 sees faster job growth than Ohio average
State Senator Harry Armstrong notes District 17 gained 2 525 workers from 1971 to 1972, a 2.3 percent rise, while unemployment eased to 6.3 percent. Gavin electric power complex boosts Gallia and Vinton counties, with further growth expected in 1973. District 17 includes Athens Gallia Hocking Lawrence Meigs Pickaway Ross Vinton and parts of Fayette Jackson Washington counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Armstrong
R-17
Ohio
Ohio Bureau of Employment Services
District 17
Armstrong
Gavin
Gallia County
Vinton County
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Lawrence
Meigs
Pickaway
Ross
Vinton
Fayette
Jackson
Washington
Wellston Considers EPA Ban Relief and City Projects
Wellston City Council explored whether the Ohio EPA building ban is binding after Mayor Edgar Hayburn said a solicitor found it not binding. The move aims to lift the restriction in time for summer construction while approving three emergencies: police cruiser funding, water plant boiler, and sale of a 1962 pickup. The panel also discussed alley parking, lake maintenance, and follow ups with Rep. Clarence Miller and EPA officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellston
Ohio Enviromental Protection Agency
Edgar Hayburn
Henry Willard
EPA
Hayburn
John Dupre
U.S
Clarence Miller
Dupre
Miller
Ira Whitman
Lonnie Leonard
Max Downard
Downard
Delbert Frazee
Burgess and Niple
Hamden
Scott Thompson
Lake Wellston
Mount St Mary Hospital Admission and Discharges
Mount St Mary Hospital reports admissions for Mrs. Lucy Root Athens William Bachus New Straitsville Mrs Beatrice Hillyer Murray City Mrs Violet Butler Wellston Russell Klinebriel Nelsonville Route 2 and discharges for Mrs Helen Smathers Mrs Helene Telley Mrs Ruth Keating George Archer Mrs Robert Andrews Clarence Kelly.
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Mount St. Mary Hospital
Lucy Root
Athens
William Bachus
New Straitsville
Beatrice Hillyer
Murray City
Violet Butler
Wellston
Russell Klinebriel
Nelsonville
Helen Smathers
Helene Telley
Ruth Keating
George Archer
Robert Andrews
Clarence Kelly
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the Messenger
Athens, Ohio
Fri
Herman L. Koby
Scott Vermillion
Pam Conkle
Mickey Nixon
Steve Nixon
Bromley
Guy
Branch
Indianapolis
Ind
Marilyn
Hagedorn
Fort Knox
South Vietnam
Republic
Nixon
James A. Daly Jr
New York
Robert P. Chenoweth
Portland
Ore
King D. Rayford Jr
Detroit
John A. Young
Chicago
Abel L. Kavanaugh
Denver
Alfonso R. Riate
Bell Gardens
Calif
Frederick L. Elbert
Brentwood
N.Y
Pomeroy
Thomas Marshall
Morgantown
Don Collins
Trimble
Trailblazers 4-H Club
Burr Oak Lake
Valley Bank
Corner Stimson & Palmer
John J. Lavelle
Earl F. Mathews, Inc
Robert S. Mathews
Weam
Buckeye
Animal Friends
Route 50
PT Plait
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