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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1977

Page

3

Architects Propose Market Lane in Downtown Alley

Architects Paul Laseau and Geoff Nishi propose a Market Lane alley linking Court Street theaters and OU venues to boost downtown foot traffic. They say development could raise property values and complement the Athens Mall, depending on energy from public officials and private owners.

Court Street OU Patio Forum College Street Market Lane Nishi Athens Mall East State Street

Ruling May Be Negated By New Legislation on Sabbath Rights

In Washington, Sen. Jennings Randolph vows to seek a new Civil Rights Act amendment after the Supreme Court's 7-2 ruling that employers need not grant sabbath days off if seniority systems or lack of statutory language prevent it. Randolph, a Seventh Day Baptist, pushes to restore religious accommodation despite the court's decision.

Washington Congress Supreme Court Jennings Randolph D-W.va High Court Randolph Byron White Church of God Thurgood Marksall William Brennan Larry Hardison Worldwide

Summer Youth Program Planned At New Marshfield School

The Tri County Community Action Agency launches a three week summer recreation for youths from low income families ages 8 to 13 at New Marshfield School from 10 a.m. to 3 45 p.m. daily. The highlight is a trip to Marietta and a ride on the Valley Gem steamwheeler.

New Marshfield Tri-County Community Action Agency Haydenville Shawnee Marietta Valley Gem

Motorcyclist Hurt in Wreck on Route 689

Paul Mitchell, 22, riding north on Route 689 half a mile south of Route 346, ran off the road on a curve, struck a ditch, and was hospitalized at O'Bleness Memorial with undisclosed injuries.

Paul Mitchell Mitchell O'Bleness Memorial Hospital

School Vote Set For Tuesday In Nelsonville York District

The Athens County Elections Board opens Saturday 8:30 to noon for poll workers to pick up supplies for the Nelsonville York School District special election on Tuesday. Absentee voting applications are due by Saturday.

Athens County Elections Board Nelsonville York

Court Names Lawyer To Represent Clumm

Thomas Eslocker, one of the attorneys for convicted murderer William Clumm, was appointed to serve without pay during appeals. Clumm was found guilty of aggravated murder for killing his wife Francine and was to be taken to the Ohio Penitentiary by Athens County. Eslocker and co counselor Claire M. Ball Jr. said they will not abandon the case, which could be appealed to the state Court. Original trial fees reached 8500 with court costs 2067 and prosecuting office costs 1300 to be paid from respective funds.

Thomas Eslocker William Clumm Clumm Francine Ohio Penitentiary Athens County J Eslocker Claire M. Ball Jr Crumm

Ohio student to perform ERDA summer research at Oak Ridge

Lisa Wei of Ohio University will conduct a summer research project at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee for the Energy Research and Development Administration. Seventy-eight students nationwide were selected for placements across six ERDA labs via Oak Ridge associated Universities. She will work in the biology division and receives a weekly stipend and travel allowance.

Lisa Wei Ohio University Oak Ridge National Laboratory Oak Ridge Tenn Energy Research and Development Administration ERDA Oak Ridge Associated Universities Miss Wei Oak Ridge Lab Canterbury Drive

Coulter Found Competent for Trial in Hostage Case

Jessie Coulter, accused of holding eight people hostage for 14 hours at the Catherine Booth Home, is ruled competent to stand trial by Common Pleas Court Judge Thomas Nurre. Despite manic depressive psychosis testimony, Coulter faces charges including kidnapping and felonious assault. trial set for August 8 with $1 million bonds for him and his ex wife Rita Gibran.

Cincinnati Jessie Coulter Common Pleas Court Thomas Nurre Michigan Coulter Catherine Booth

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