Hancock Plaque Placed At Former John Hancock High School
A bronze memorial plaque for John Hancock High School was dedicated in Ellis Hall during a Saturday ceremony before the alumni reunion at the Hocking Valley Motor Lodge near Nelsonville. Alumni president Alton Hope spoke, and Miss Mary Connett unveiled the plaque. The school opened in fall 1917 at Ohio University under President Ellis, training teachers and operating until 1924 with seven graduating classes and about 260 alumni.
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John Hancock High School
Ellis Hall
Hocking Valley Motor Lodge
Nelsonville
Alton Hope
Mary Connett
Ohio University
Ellis
Ohio
Swine flu vaccine readiness targets adults first
U S health officials say enough swine flu vaccine will be ready this summer to inoculate millions of adults after Labor Day with younger Americans’ shots delayed for further side effect studies. Experts note adult doses can be adjusted and produced now.
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Washington
U.S
Saul Krugman
New York University
Krugman
Center For Disease Control Advisory
Federal Health Advisory Committees
CDC
Food and Drug Administration
Bureau of Biologics
Theodore Cooper
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Cooper
Ft. Dix
N.J
Ethics Commission Threatens Legal Action in Ohio
Ohio ethics officials warn of legal action beginning next month unless over 1 000 public officials comply with the ethics law disclosure. Notices went to 465 current officeholders 406 former officials and 221 candidates about July 9 deadlines.
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Ethics Commission
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio
Jerome Baclmann
Commission
Judicial Branch
Bachlmann
State Board of Education
Senate
West Point Cadet Faces Honor Code After Hours Pizza
Rep. Downey argues a first year cadet buying pizza after hours in a sweatsuit could be charged with an honor code violation for disguising identity, while wearing a cadet uniform would only violate regulations. The Senate subcommittee heard testimony on service academy codes as Lt. Gen. testified.
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Washington
West Point
Thomas Downey
Dn.y
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee
Downey
US Naval Academy At
Annapolis
James R. Allen
Air Force Academy
Naval Academy
Colorado Springs
Holiday at Home Sixth Revival Planned for July 4
Logan Jaycees announce the sixth revival of the Holiday at Home celebration at Hocking County Fairgrounds. Gates open 10 a.m. with giveaways entertainment games and bingo ending with a fireworks display. Admission 25 cents until 7 p.m. then 50 cents for adults.
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Logan
Logan Jaycee
Hocking County Fairgrounds
Ohio University honors six area students in Chimes initiation
Six Ohio University students from the region are among 48 initiated into OU's chapter of Chimes, a national junior honor. Two area members are David Crowell of 51 Fairview Ave Athens and Roy Harbour of Gallipolis. Other initiates include Beth Ann Henderson Jenny Samaan Martha Stricklin and Kim Dunsmoor.
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Ohio University
Chimes
David Crowell
Fairview Ave
Athens
Roy Harbour
Gallipolis
Beth Ann Henderson
Cable Lane
Jenny Samaan
Pleasantview Drive
Martha Stricklin
Madison Ave
Kim Dunsmoor
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Rubber Talks Stall as UMW, Firestone Seek Breakthrough
In Cleveland chief federal mediator James Searce joined United Rubber Workers and Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. in stalled negotiations over a strike that has idled 60,000 UAW workers since April 21. General Tire escaped the strike, with URW members working day by day. a court order ended picketing at Akron General’s plant.
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Cleveland
United Rubber Workers
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
U.S
James Searce
UAW
Firestone
Goodyear
Goodrich
Uniroyal Tire and Rubber Companies
General Tire & Rubber Co
URW
General
Akron
Rabies Clinic Saturday at Meigs County Humane Society
Meigs County Humane Society holds a rabies and distemper clinic for dogs and cats Saturday from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at the county highway garage on Rock Springs fairgrounds. Dr. Dan Notter will attend. Leashes and carriers required. Spaying and neutering discussed. Rabies shot $3, feline distemper $4, canine triple shot $5.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Humane Society
Fairgrounds
Rock Springs
Dan Notter
Gallipolis
The
Humane Society
VW Restriction On Ports Eased for VW Plant Reach
The Pennsylvania Senate eased a rule requiring Volkswagen to use the Port of Philadelphia for its Western Pennsylvania plant supplies. The 33-15 vote allows use of other ports if cheaper land freight rates or existing agreements apply, aiding the Baltimore port which recently signed a parts-handling deal.
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Harrisburg
State Senate
Volkswagen
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Senate
Baltimore
U.S
David Brown
Milton Shapp
Shapp
House
Chrysser
New Stanton
Westmoreland County
Smoke scare at Chiccalini's Pasta Palace investigated
Athens firefighters were alerted to smoke at Chiccalini's Pasta Palace at 4 W State St after a report of smoke. They found no smoke on arrival, but bystanders said a car drove past the building sending smoke that may have entered the restaurant.
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Athens
Chiccalini
State St
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U.S. Center For Disease Control
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Charles Dougherty
Fryer Parts
Dood
Richland Ave
Vom
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del Monte
Monte
Debbie
Hunt Club
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