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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1968
Page
3
Athens city council moves to purchase buses and take over Athens Bus Lines to cut costs. The plan, discussed in special sessions, awaits three readings with no service interruption during transition. If adopted by Wednesday, the city could assume control in early July, with The Plains route replaced.
About 110 students from 29 high schools in 28 counties began the second annual Upward Bound on the Ohio University campus. Dr. Vernon R. Alden welcomed attendees at Seigfred Auditorium as the six week program begins with classes, independent projects in math science or French humanities, and guidance counseling.
An advertisement promoting Carter's Pills claims to wake up slowed lower digestive tract muscles and stimulate peristalsis for temporary relief of irregularity. It touts millions of satisfied users and a price of 49 cents, urging readers to try the laxative for a smiling, comfortable day.
City council heard two speculative plans for the former Athens High School football stadium area. One plan adds a large pool near McCracken Hall to seat about 1500, with recreation facilities and parking. A shuttle bus could transport visitors to downtown, and an outside escalator to Church Street was probed at an estimated 75000. Small claims suits were filed in Athens County Municipal Court against local businesses, totaling 95.60, 85, and 45 dollars.
A three car collision on Columbus Road near the city limits produced no injuries and resulted in citations for Larry E. Vasko and Sue A. Bolin for failing to stop within an assured clear distance. Jerry W. Frum stopped behind a turning truck, leading to the rear impact sequence.
Athens firemen were called at 7 38 p m Monday to an automatic laundry at 351 Richland Ave where an electric motor on a washing machine overheated causing slight damage.
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