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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1971

Page

3

Earth Conference I Tackles Strip Mining Effects at Ohio University

A conference on energy production impacts with emphasis on strip mining will be held at Ohio University April 4 and 5. Open to public, industry and press, Earth Conference I is organized by the Ohio Basin Region Student Council on Pollution and the Environment and the Athens Ecology Group.

Ohio University Ohio Basin Region Student Council On Pollution and the Environment SCOPE Athens Ecology Group AEG Edward Dobson David L. Guthrie Dobson America Ohio Guthrie

Red Cross Seeks Funds to Aid Disaster Victims

The American Red Cross appeals for urgent contributions after multiple disasters this year. California earthquake relief alone has drained ten million dollars from the disaster budget, with further costs from North Carolina tornadoes and floods in Nebraska and Michigan. Checks to the Athens local chapter may be sent to 132 N. Congress St.

American Red Cross California Tims Red Cross Charles McVey North Carolina Ohio Indiana Nebraska Michigan N. Congress St Athens

Mescaline Possession Charge Filed At Ohio University

Ohio University student William H. Gore of Brown Hall was bound over to the grand jury on a mescaline for sale charge after arrest by university security. Gore pleaded innocent in Athens County Municipal Court and waived preliminary hearing with bond set at $5,000. A second OU student Donald Tingle 18 of Gamertsfelder Hall faced a marijuana case continued to March 16.

Ohio University Cleveland Grand Jury William H. Gore Brown Hall Athens County Gore Donald Tingle Gamertsfelder Hall

Saturday School Session Planned

Athens City School Supt. S. T. Henderson announced a Saturday session at Chauncey Elementary School to meet the state minimum of 175 school days. The Chauncey school has been closed six days this year due to snow furnace breakdown and a flood.

Athens City S. T. Henderson Chauncey Henderson

City School Board Set For 200000 Advanced Draw

Athens City School Board will consider a 200000 advanced draw from the county auditor at its 7:30 p.m. meeting at the high school. T. Henderson will present a Nation's Schools plaque honoring Athens High for May design and community education provisions.

Athens City School Board

O Bleness Memorial Hospital Notes Read Many Athens Residents

A list of local patients and residents appears in the O Bleness Memorial Hospital notes including Janice Savage Roger Bennett II Nada Bodo Timothy Robert son Mary Langston and Mrs Raymond Webb from Athens Route 1 Darlene Sapp The Plains Franklin Coon Millfield Eleanor Exline Glouster and other area names such as Franc is Polley Mecel Mosier Carl Efaw Rosetta Moore Deanna Howard and additional entries from nearby towns.

Janice Savage Roger Bennett II Nada Bodo Timothy Robertson Athens Mary Langston Raymond Webb Darlene Sapp the Plains Franklin Coon New Marshfield Ralph Easler Millfield Eleanor Exline Glouster Francis Polley Buchtel Mecel Mosier Carl Efaw Rosetta Moore Deanna Howard Martin Keirn Ermine Chafins Gene McComas John Warner Robert Hart Terry Boland Grove Williard Charles Multas Sharon Kay Brown Cloyce Martin

Terry outlines ecology issues and solutions at Ohio U

Messenger student reporter Kathy Mauro covers Mark Terry who argues ecology is a discipline not a religion. He cites existential philosophy and physical anthropology, warns about oil limits, stresses water value, and urges home action or joining Nader's Raiders. He highlights OPIAG's goal to raise 2 million dollars in Ohio for research and legal action.

Kathy Mauro Messenger Mark Terry Terry Ohio University Baker Center Nader Raiders Ohio Public Interest Action Group OPIAG Athens

Stadium Purchase Keeps Yankees at Old Bronx Home

New York mayor John Lindsay announced the city would purchase and renovate Yankee Stadium, the 67 000 seat home of the Yankees and Giants, for 24 million dollars and lease it back to the Yankees to prevent relocation to New Jersey. Yankees president Michael Burke supported the plan at a City Hall briefing.

New York Yankee Stadium Ruth New Jersey John V. Lindsay Bronx Arena Baseball Yankees Football Giants Yankees Yankee Michael Burke Lindsay City Hall

Magazine to Run Two Editions in English and French

The Consumers' Association of Canada will publish separate English and French editions every two months, instead of one bilingual issue. CAC president Jean M. Jones cites expansion into French speaking communities as the reason for the change.

Toronto The Consumers’ Assn. of Canada Jean M. Jones CAC Canada

Earth Action Week Planned By Ohio Public Interest Action Group

Ohio University audience heard Donald Ross of the Ohio Public Interest Action Group urge public concern for pollution. He cited Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River, announced Earth Action Week April 18 to 24, and urged fundraising and volunteer car washes, marches, and campaigns to press pollution controls and corporate accountability.

David Lawter Donald Ross Ohio University Ross Ohio Public Interest Action Group OPIAG Lake Erie Cuyahoga River Ohio Society America Union Carbide

Albany Route 1 Man Awarded 39700 For Land Take

Donald M. Mace of Albany Route 1 received 39700 from Ohio for 5.06 acres taken by highway projects on Route 50 in Athens County and Route 124 in Jackson County. The settlement covers 35500 for land and structures and 4200 for damages to the residue.

Ohio Donald M. Mace Athens County Jackson County Mace

Ace Hurler Adds Weight In Mets Camp

The New York Mets told Gary Gentry to gain mass over the winter. He went from 165 pounds to 192 by spring, with manager Gil Hodges predicting he could resemble Frank Howard but with a better arm.

ST. Petersburg Fla New York Mets Gary Gentry Gil Hodges Frank Howard Washington Howard

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First National Bank Nelsonville O’bleness Memorial Hospital Wellman & Sons Nu Tone BankAmericard Welco LC Wellman & Sons Lighting Center, Inc Richland Athens, O Yanks Athens Ecology Club Smart Saskatoon Saskatoon High School Marting Donmoor Boys
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