Two Suspects Captured in Washington County Robberies
Two men believed responsible for two Washington County hold ups Thursday night were captured in Athens County after an all night search. A State Highway Patrol plane spotted them in a ditch in eastern Athens County about 10 45 this morning. Deputies pursued across Washington and into Morgan Counties before the capture. The holdups included a Smiths Oil Co service station attendant robbed at Marietta for 75 dollars and 400 dollars in food stamps coupons and cash taken from a Pikwik food mart in Beverly.
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Washington County
Athens County
Athens
Morgan
Washington Counties
Smith's Oil Co
Marietta
Beverly
Morgan County Sheriff's Deputies
Stockport
Chesterhill
Vinton County
Amesville
State Patrol
Thomas Hooper
Albany
Soviet Rejected Sale of Weather Computer for $13 Million
The Commerce Department rejected the export of the Cyber 76 computer to the Soviet Union after a two year review. Officials warned the machine’s capabilities could support military research and operations, despite Soviet claims it would be used for weather forecasting. Control Data Corp. may appeal.
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Soviet Union
Washington
Commerce Department
Control Data Corp
United States
Duane An
Police Officer Resigns After Short Nelsonville Term
Pv. Larry Champlin resigns after less than two months with Nelsonville Police. Citing lack of manpower and poor administration he leaves effective next Thursday. He joined April 26 after a Friday night incident on West Columbus Street left three injured. He will join Athens Mental Health and Retardation Center staff.
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Nelsonville
Larry Champlin
Champlin
Richard Morgan
West Columbus Street
Police Science Technology
Hocking Technical College
Athens Mental Health
Water Ski Show Planned at Lake Snowden July Fourth
A professional water show by the Cajun Lake Skiers will take place at Lake Snowden on July 4 from 2 to 3 30 p m for the Margaret Creek Conservancy District. Admission is 150 for adults, children under 12 free. Performances include kite flying pyramids barefoot and doubles skiing and clowns. Lake Snowden lies off Route 50 West east of Albany.
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Water Skiiers
Lake Snowden
Cajun Lake Skiiers
Margaret Creek Conservancy District
Albany
Southern Studies Board weighs closing district schools
In a special session the Southern Local Board discussed closing district schools if the 10 mill levy fails. A June 30 financial analysis from the state auditor will be requested to verify a possible closing date. The board also hired several staff and accepted resignations as it considers funding options and state rules.
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Racine
Bobby Ord
Janice Deem
Portland
Nancy Cross
Jeff Browning, Jr
Ray Proffitt
Marilyn Powell
Ord
Salvation Army near goal in Athens Meigs fund drive
The Salvation Army has raised about three quarters of a $7,000 goal to support local services in Athens and Meigs County. Lt. Dan Griffin noted $4,928.50 received from businesses, individuals, and a countywide mail appeal as of now. A special board meeting is set for July 5 at 5 p.m. to review applications for a position.
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Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation Inc
William A. Harmon
Hospital Drive
Salvation Army
Athens
Meigs County
Dan Griffin
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Ken Romine
Conestoga Trailer Court
O’bleness Memorial Hospital
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First United Methodist Church
Carroll Chesser
Alan Fate
Dwane Bader
Bader
Larry Barber
Charley Moore Ford
E. Carpenter St
Armitage Road
Gary George
E. State St
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Sohio
Court
State Streets
Southern Studies
Army
Athens City School Board
Earl F. Mathews
bearanceSi Cunningham’s
Sun
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U.S.A
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Eseien
Barbeque Grill
Chromacolor II
Zenith
Sylvania
Automotive Dept
Cunningham Music Center
Stimson & Palmer
Ohic
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