Ohio River pollution worries Ohio University expert warns of acidity in Hocking Basin
Geology Prof. Maid A. Ahmad says unreclaimed strip mine land in Athens Hocking Perry counties fuels acid drainage in the Hocking River Basin. He cites sulfate absorption rising from 300 to 500 tons daily 1955–1965 and 1000 tons daily in 1970, proposes vegetation-based reclamation and potential tourism boosts if water improves.
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Suppression Hearing Hears Unlawful Entry Claim in Marijuana Case
In Athens County Common Pleas Court, three Rock Riffle Road residents Wayne Owens Caroline Owens and John Lycow face suppression of evidence from a March 4 1971 search. Lawyer William Lavelle argues no warrant was obtained and the fire scene prompted entry. Judge Lowell Howard will rule after further research on marijuana as felony or misdemeanor at arrest.
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Athens County Common Pleas Court
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Sheriff's Department
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James Deardorff
Athens
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Olbers
Lowell Howard
Howard
Michael Nolan
Ohio
Disabled Vets Get Ree Tags For Free Plates
Free passenger license plates are available to disabled veterans receiving extra allowance for anatomical loss of use. Eligible veterans from World War I through Vietnam may apply via C Donald Curry, Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Columbus. Births and incidents follow with local police notices and a hospital callout.
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Red Cross Urges Donations For Athens County Disaster Relief
The Athens County Red Cross pleads for funds to support the national disaster budget exhausted by West Virginia floods. Shelters aid over 1,000 flood victims in 15 communities with food, clothing, shelter, medical aid, and repairs to more than 2,000 damaged homes. About 1,500 are fed daily, four Red Cross Jeeps distribute clean-up kits and water, and disaster vans provide snacks and coffee to outlying areas. Over 400 injured, 20 still hospitalized in Buffalo Creek Valley. 62 volunteer nurses and 11 staff plus civilian volunteers assist recovery. The Athens Chapter's ACLU meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. at Luthern Church.
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Buffalo Creek Valley
Red Cross Seeks Funds for West Virginia Flood Relief
Mrs. Zelma McVey of the Athens County Red Cross urges donations to aid flood relief, noting money for repairs and relief, checks payable to the American Red Cross with designation for West Virginia flood relief, mailed to 132 N. Congress St., Athens, and the chapter can help contact relatives in flood areas.
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Athens County
American Red Cross
West Virginia
N. Congress St
Athens
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