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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1973

Page

5

Teamsters Win 33 Month Wage Pact For Truckers

Washington AP Jimmy Hoffa influence loomed as the Teamsters agreed a 33 month contract with the trucking industry granting wage increases of 95 cents per hour and boosted fringe benefits for 400000 drivers. The pact awaits rank and file ratification as Fitzsimmons seeks a strong showing at the 1976 convention. Hoffa plans a Detroit local bid and a pardon request to lift activity restrictions from Nixon era terms.

Washington Jimmy Hoffa Teamster Union Hoffa Teamsters Frank E. Fitzsimmons Fitz Fitzsimmons Detroit

Drug Agencies Lose Leaders as Merger Creates Empty Top

Washington AP reports BNDD chief John E. Ingersoll and DALE head Myles J. Ambrose resign as federal drug agencies merge into a new Drug Enforcement Administration with no confirmed chief. White House acting head expected. Senate confirms permanent leader. Ingersoll cites White House push to reorganize.

Washington Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Office of Drug Abuse Law Enforcement Nixon White House Drug Enforcement Administration Senate BNDD John E. Ingersoll DALE Myles J. Ambrose Bureau Richardson Ingersoll

Preteen Children Now Join Alcoholic Ranks

Los Angeles AP report details rising underage drinking with children as young as 9 to 12. Dr. Morris Chafetz warns of 450,000 child and teen alcoholics and growing AA programs for the young. Raul Elias notes a 700 percent rise in youth alcohol offenses over four years.

Los Angeles Morris Chafetz The National Institute On Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse Alcoholics Anonymous Here Chafetz Raul Elias Alcohol Planning Council East Los Angeles

Grandad Helps Them Race Mini Cars in Backlot

Grandad Frank Nuzum of Minneapolis hosts a toy car race for his grandsons Tom and Timmy Lande who brought VW Baja Bug and dune buggy model cars. The boys, ages 12 and 10, race on Abex lot with dad Al Lande assisting.

Grandad Tom Timmy Lande Frank Nuzum Elliott St Minneapolis Abex Nuzum al Lande Timmy Dad Granddad

Groundbreaking for Athens SSA and recruiters set for Tuesday

Groundbreaking ceremonies will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday for new Social Security Administration offices and military recruiters buildings. Hoon Construction Co. will develop the Columbus Road site beside Athens Credit Union. Rep. Clarence Miller and Mayor Donald Barrett will turn the first shovel as the structures, to be finished by October 1, 196?, shift some operations from Marietta to Athens.

Social Security Administration Columbus Road Athens Credit Union Hoon Construction Co Clarence Miller Donald Barrett

Golf Classes Still Open In Athens Recreation Offer

Registration for adult and student golf classes remains open. Classes meet Mondays 6 30 to 8 30 p m at the E State Street recreation center east of the pool. Fee is 2. Contact Harold Kessler at 592 1628 or the city recreation office at 592 2423 for details. Ohio University's Chess Club resumes weekly sessions Saturdays in Baker Center Room 204 with boards provided.

Athens City Recreation Department E. State Street Recreation Center Harold Kessler City Recreation Office Ohio University Baker Center Room

Driver Cited After Collision in Athens County

Athens police cited John Edgar Fenton 18 of Williamstown West Virginia for driving left of center after his car collided head on with Cynthia Lee 17 of 10 Lancaster Street at Woodward Avenue near Ellis Drive at 1 50 p m Thursday. No injuries reported. Fenton pleaded guilty Friday in Athens County Municipal Court and fined 10 dollars plus costs.

Athens John Edgar Fenton Williamstown W. Va Cynthia Lee Lancaster St Fenton Woodward Avenue Ellis Drive Lee Athens County

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