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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1973
Page
4
Mayor Donald Barrett says plans to poll city employees about union interest are advancing smoothly. He met with Council 53 AFL-CIO representatives to finalize election details and will meet again Friday to resolve eligibility of four labor foremen and set election mechanics.
Charlotte Demolet Balding was named temporary welfare director for 60 days by the Athens County Commissioners after a closed meeting. They also awarded bids for medical equipment to Wendt Bristol Co and The Typewriter Shop and for furniture to Athens Office Supply.
The Ohio State Patrol investigates a Route 56 crash near Waterloo Two that sent 7 year old Kilkenny to Children's Hospital in Columbus. Gregory Chaney 17 was driving the other vehicle. Kilkenny was treated at Mount St Mary and transferred to Columbus. A second wreck on Route 691 near York Two injured Walter Clowes 38 when securing chains failed causing a steel coil to shift and the truck to hit an embankment.
Clarence M. Kelley was confirmed 96 to 0 as FBI director promising to resist political pressure. The Kansas City police chief turned FBI veteran vows independence and to honor Hoover era traditions while pursuing public disclosure and reform.
COAD chairman Anthony Mele announced a $400 805 ACTION grant to fund Southeastern Ohio foster grandparent programs through June 1974. The money will hire senior citizens in institutions serving underprivileged youths, supporting 160 foster grandparents and improving care quality across Athens Carroll Gallia Guernsey Harrison Hocking Lawrence Muskingum Perry and Tuscarawas Counties.
The Senate approved making election day a national holiday by voice vote and passed the bill 71 to 25 sending it to the House. Senator Humphrey argued the holiday would boost turnout while Byrd’s October election proposal was dropped due to conflicts with Jewish holidays and student residency rules. The federal election date remains the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
Squad members responded to a 2:22 p.m. incident at 810 East State Street when Miss Alicea Woodson, 25, Nelsonville, fainted and cut her chin after a fall. She was transported to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital.
John Ward a 12 year old Messenger carrier from 11 Eden Place shows outdoor hobbies fishing and riding while earning money on his route. He has saved about 130 dollars since last June and bought fishing equipment. His parents Robert and Christie Ward praise the job for teaching money skills and responsibility. John is an Athens Middle School pupil with mostly A grades and a conduct badge.
The 37th Division Veterans Association will install officers at 7 30 p m Friday during a meeting at the American Legion home. Refreshments will be served.
OU will continue recognizing AFSCME Local 1699 despite the rival OGELA formation. Six weeks of silence ended with a decision based on court rulings and majority employee support, with about 850 of 950 members remaining with Local 1699. Ward Wilson noted neutral study of legal developments and the majority wish.
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