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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1977

Page

2

Cincinnati Fire Victim Dan Barker Dies at 29

Dan Barker of Southgate Kentucky has died at General Hospital as the 162nd fatality from the Beverly Hills Supper Club fire of May 28. Barker, 29, had been in critical condition since the blaze five miles south of Cincinnati. His wife Karen, 24, is in fair condition at St Luke Hospital. Janice Popp of Latonia remains in critical condition among those hospitalized.

Cincinnati Dan Barker Southgate Beverly Hills

Cyanide found in smoke from Beverly Hills fire

The Courier-Journal and Times report cyanide detected in smoke from burning foam-rubber padding in chairs at the Beverly Hills Supper Club. Tests by a Cincinnati laboratory indicate cyanides were present in the Memorial Day weekend blaze that killed 162.

Louisville, Ky Beverly Hills Courier-Journal and Times Cincinnati Southgate

Huey Newton to Return for Murder Trial in U S

Black Panther Party founder Huey Newton now 35 in exile in Cuba will return to the United States to stand trial for murder. His attorney Charles Garry said Newton intends to come back in a few weeks, citing threats from underworld figures and alleged government complicity as his motive for fleeing.

San Francisco Black Panther Party Huey Newton Cuba United States Charles Garry Newton Havana Garry Underworld Panthers

Ex-Speaker Carl Albert Hurt In Hit and Run Incident

Former U S House Speaker Carl Albert, 69, was released from McAlester Hospital after overnight treatment for cuts and bruises from a weekend hit and run. Authorities charged 81 year old Sampson Benjamin with leaving the scene of a personal injury accident.

Mcalester Okla U.S Carl Albert McAlester Hospital Albert Sampson Benjamin

First Lady Continues Latin America Tour Plans

Washington AP reports First Lady may meet with Cyrus Vance after a seven nation tour of Latin America. She plans a rest day and discussion with Vance as he heads to an Organization of American States meeting on Grenada in the Caribbean.

Washington Cyrus R. Vance May Latin America Vance Organization of American States Caribbean Grenada

Johannesburg violence and Spain bombings amid tense elections

In Johannesburg two black youths opened fire on four whites in a department store warehouse, killing two and wounding one as tensions rise ahead of Soweto anniversary. Police seized two youths but arrests were not confirmed. In Spain five bombs exploded two days before democratic elections, killing one and injuring others in Baracaibo Vitoria and Valencia sites.

Johannesburg South Africa Soweto Madrid Spain Baracaibo Vitoria Valencia

Bridge Too Far Preview Funds Ryan Internship at OU

Columbus students and supporters preview the Joseph E. Levine film A Bridge Too Far to raise funds for the Ryan foreign correspondent internship at Ohio University. Celebrities attended the outdoor ceremony after an air show and parachute display, with donors paying 50 25 or 15 dollars. The first interns include Michelle Horak in London and Dan and Bill Coy in Moscow and Amsterdam.

Herb Amey Columbus Ohio University Joseph E. Levine Continent Cinema Levine Kathryn Ryan Cornelius Ryan College of Communication Ryan John Wilhelm William Goldberg Jack Ellis Mrs. Ryan Richard Richard Atten Charles Ping

Large loan center advertises big loans backed by equity

The ad touts offering substantial loans and flexible terms with emphasis on high loan amounts. It presents monthly payments for multiple term lengths and APR figures, highlighting the ability to use equity and back sizable loans while still serving small-loan customers.

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East Flagpole Damaged at Vandals Hit Elementary School

Vandals caused about 325 damage at East Elementary last week breaking the top two sections of a flagpole and a window while soaping other windows. Police reports also note thefts at a bank and residences including a chain saw, wheel rings, and a gas cap.

East Elementary School Security Bank N. Court St Karen Mitchel

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