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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1977

Page

3

Wolman and O Grady Debate Death Penalty At OU

At Ohio University Copeland Hall the debate centered on capital punishment with Wolman arguing executions are not murder and O Grady countering the deterrent claim. They discussed social class impact, cost, and the new Ohio Criminal Code limits on capital offenses.

Noreen Neary Benson Franklin County Copeland Hall Ohio University Criminal Justice Program Wolman Supreme Court O'Grady O’grady Bob Wilson Jr Civil Liberties Union of Ohio

Cyclist on Red Rig Roars Through Athens High Hall

Witnesses describe a cyclist in red entering near the gym, revving a varoom sound, performing a wheelie at the cafeteria, and fleeing after accomplices opened doors. Rumors say a quarter horse last year and a motorcycle this year. what next remains unclear.

Athens High Varoom

Ohio Valley water quality grants workshop set in Chillicothe

Communities in the Ohio Valley Regional Development District are invited to Chillicothe on April 7 for a water quality grants workshop. Speakers include EPA officials, Ohio EPA staff, EDA, HUD, ARDC, and Farmers Home Administration representatives.

Ohio Valley Chillicothe Clark Alexander OVRDC Mike Mullen Federal Epa Chicago Tom McClain Ohio Phil Lavelle Economic Development Administration Herbert Talladere Housing and Urban Development Don Davis Appalachian Regional Commission Ralph Voorhis Farmers Home Administration

Career Exhibit Showcases Career Education Materials

More than two dozen companies present career education materials for all grade levels at Hocking Valley Motor Lodge on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. keynote Jack Gibbs of Fort Hayes Center notes career ed as broader than vocational or occupational education. Elmore emphasizes programs helping students develop interests aptitudes and abilities. Contacts: Elmore 593 7817 or 1 800 282 4401.

Hocking Valley Motor Lodge Jack Gibbs Fort Hayes Columbus Bill Elmore Seo-Resa Elmore Athens

Sheriff Fires Deputy Over Absenteeism Violations

Athens County Sheriff Gary Efaw dismissed Deputy J. B. King for excessive absenteeism and multiple department rule violations. Efaw said King received a three day suspension earlier and cited ten violations since January.

Athens County Gary Efaw Efaw J. B. King King

Amplifier theft tied to Wreck at Magoo's Bar

Athens police recovered an amplifier stolen from Magoo's Bar on North Court Street after a traffic accident near Congress and State Streets. Frank A. Hotlosz, 21, of 58 W State St, charged with theft and DUI. faces preliminary hearing and fines.

Magoo North Court Street Athens Ron Esposito Mill St Congress State Frank A. Hotlosz State St Hotlosz

Self teaching chemistry text by OU faculty

Two Ohio University faculty members Claude Houk and Richard Post published a paperback titled Chemistry Concepts and Problems. It bills itself as the first programmed self paced chemistry text and covers general chemistry topics. Houk serves as associate professor and director of general chemistry, while Post co directs learning resources and works on instructional development.

Ohio University Clifford Houk Richard Post John Wiley & Sons Inc New York Houk Montana State University Post Montclair State College Syracuse University Ohio Board of Regents

College Enrollment Falls Nationwide in 1976

National Center for Education Statistics reports a 0.7 percent drop in fall enrollment to 11.21 million full and part time students, the first decline since 1951. Ohio University bucks trend with about 5 percent increase, while OU’s freshman class rises 16 percent.

Chronicle of Higher Tion Ohio University Garland Parker University of Cincinnati

Callers Brace for Carter Radio Talk-Through Odds Skewed

Amid a CBS Saturday call-in program over two to four hours the public expects heavy volume. General estimates show five to six million attempts with only 35 to 40 speakers possible. Most callers face busy signals as CBS operators handle about 1 200 calls at the White House. A seven second delay guards against abuse. Also reported a theft of a chain saw from a car at Buckeye Mart in Albany.

President Carter CBS Radio CBS White House

History of Folk Music in Southeastern Ohio

Dr. James W. Scholten discusses the evolution of folk music in the Southern Highlands including Athens County. He notes fiddle origins, use in social gatherings, Protestant views, and the later rise of string bands and a folk revival as radio and phonographs reduced live performances.

Eric Scott Messenger James W. Scholten Ohio University Southeastern Ohio Scholten Southern Highlands Athens County Appalachian Scot Highland Ohio

Students Help Heart Fund Balloon Sale For Athens

The Athens Middle School Student Council plans a Saturday balloon sale for the Athens Chapter of the American Heart Association. Students work 9 30 a m to 3 p m at shopping centers and in downtown Athens donating balloons. Last year Athens students led ten county groups in sales for the Heart Fund.

Athens Middle School Athens American Heart Association Heart Fund Presbyterian Church

Columbia Gas Ohio Daily Situation Report March 2 1977

On March 2 1977 the average temperature in Columbia Gas of Ohio operating area was 32 degrees one degree below normal. Heating season temperatures are 25.7 percent below normal. Gas send out reached 1 107 900 000 cubic feet bringing season total to 178 554 400 000 and 30 646 700 000 cubic feet remain. Residential small commercial and plant maintenance require 26 206 700 000 cubic feet. Utilities expect to meet residential needs if conservation continues thermostats kept at 65 degrees or lower at night. PUCO directed this notice.

Columbia Ohio Columbia Gas PUCO

University of Akron Expert to Head School Psychs Workshop

Dr. Edwin Wagner of the University of Akron will headline an in service workshop for school psychologists next Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hocking Valley Motor Lodge. Wagner developed the hand test to reveal personal feelings and thoughts hindering happiness and problem solving, with the SEO SERRC coordinating the event.

Edwin Wagner University of Akron Hocking Valley Motor Lodge Dick Anderson Southeastern Ohio The Seo-Serrc

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