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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1977

Page

6

Amin Missing After Weekend Death Plot

Kenyan and Ugandan sources dispute a report that Ugandan President Idi Amin is missing after an assassination attempt. Officials in Nairobi and Kampala differed, with some denying the claim while Uganda police and army reportedly searched nationwide. The Nairobi Nation cited Vice President Mustafa Adrisi confirming the disappearance.

Nairobi Kenya Idi Amin Uganda Kampala Amin Entebbe Radio Mustafa Adrisi Ba Coates Radio Uganda Ministry of Information

Space Shuttle Enterprise May Fly Solo Missions by 1980

NASA officials say the Enterprise shuttle is a good passenger and could begin ferrying astronauts and material into space by 1980 after its first manned test flight atop a Boeing 747. The next manned flight is planned for June 28 with free flights possible by late July, and a March 1979 orbital launch target if tests go well.

Edwards Air Force Base Calif NASA Desert Test Site Donald “Deke” Slayton Slayton Air Force Gordon Fullerton Fred Haise Jr Llnear Astronaut Corps Cape Canaveral Fla Earth California Florida

No Clues in Scout Murders

Locust Grove Oklahoma AP report on the three Girl Scouts killed at Camp Scott during a summer camp trip. No murder weapon or suspects identified as Mayes County DA Sid Wise says investigation continues with federal and state agents assigned outside the local area.

Locust Grove Okla Mayes County Lori Lee Farmer Doris Denise Milner Tulsa Michelle Guse Broken Arrow

Woman On Farm Is Topic in Glouster Meeting

David White led discussion on farm topics in Glouster with Anthony Sargenti answering questions for a group sending materials to the state Farm Bureau office. Gail Brawley announced a Farm Bureau Camp July 29 to 31 at Ross County Fairgrounds with a $10 unit registration due by July 11. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Henry, both hospital patients, attended as members. Mrs. White and Mrs. Richards served a buffet lunch after the meeting.

David White Glouster Anthony Sargenti State Farm Bureau Office Gail Brawley Farm Bureau Ross County Fairgrounds Harry Henry O’bleness Memorial Hospital Mrs. White

Banking School Instructed By Six Area Men

Six area men served as instructors at the 24th annual Ohio School of Banking hosted on the Ohio University campus. The week long session drew 290 attendees with 39 bankers and educators teaching, including C. R. Hubbard of Peoples Bank Nelsonville, Robert L. Reese of Hocking Valley Athens, and Ohio University doctors Douglas K. Adie Fred Picard Harlan Patterson and Harry Crewson.

Ohio School of Banking Ohio University C. R. Hubbard The Peoples Bank Nelsonville Robert L. Reese Dent Hocking Valley Athens Douglas K. Adie Fred Picard Harlan Patterson Harry Crewson

Good Luck Club Entertained by Glouster Garden Club

Members of the Good Luck Garden Club of the Athens Mental Health Center were entertained by the Glouster Garden Club at a party in the social rooms of the Glouster United Methodist Church. Mrs. Mizicko of Athens directed the event with the Glouster therapy chair. Popcorn favors and a gift were given. Mrs. Mizicko, Mrs. Cokonougher, and six Athens guests attended along with 20 visiting and 10 host club members at a plated lunch.

Glouster Good Luck Garden Club Athens Mental Health Center Glouster Garden Club Glouster United Methodist Church Betty Mizicko Athens Glouster Club Lillian Cokenougher Mizicko Cokonougher

Teen Night at City Pool Schedule

Teen recreation nights begin at 8 30 nightly at the City Swimming Pool on East State Street. Admission is 50 cents for ball frisbee and horseshoes. Sponsored by the City Recreation Department. Another city recreation activity at 9 30 a m at Baker Center. Information contact city recreation office at 592 2423.

East State Street City Recreation Department City Recreation Ac Baker Center City Recreation Office

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