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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1977
Page
2
A quarry blast at National Lime and Stone Co. near Carey Wyandot County used 40 000 to 50 000 pounds of dynamite. Debris flew up to a mile, crater measured 100 by 80 feet and 50 feet deep, shock felt to Detroit. No injuries reported. Sheriff Kauble noted the 3 46 a m EST detonation.
US District Judge Robert M. Duncan ordered Columbus and state boards to file racial balance plans for the 1977-78 school year within 90 days. Appeals by March 18 allowed, but remedy planning proceeds during the appeal. The ruling found officials responsible for black students’ exposure to segregation.
An apparent arithmetic error stalls final bid decision for a $400000 Le Ax Water Distribution project. Six bidders include Mara, Prater H F McClory Co Columbus. Karr Construction Columbus. L R Skelton Construction Co Columbus. Wilson Construction Co Huntington WV. Engineering estimate was a year old. Project to double water plant capacity over about one year amid Le Ax system expansion.
Scouts will incorporate a new symbol on printed materials and contest communications. Mrs Clara Reho and Miss Gaitten are listed for a job interview and will compete in Saturday events as part of chapter activities.
Firemen reported a blaze in a motel room at the Spartan Inn on Albany Road costing $225 per month to Beverly Whan’s room. In Nelsonville, the Class of 1947 will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Lloyd Gibbons home 491 Washington St to plan its 40th reunion.
FMC Corp officials say crews are on duty around the clock after a spill in SOUTH CHARLESTON West Virginia. EPA District 3 in Philadelphia is referenced as seeking permit actions while lawmakers push for stronger river protections. The report includes local church meeting notices in MIDDLEPORT Heath United Methodist Church with Thursday evening plans.
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