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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1972

Page

2

Voting Count Method UK'd By SUSAN CRITES

Athens County Elections Board resolves counting method for May primary ballots. Computer cards will be counted at Ohio University's Clippinger Laboratory while paper ballots, including Democratic Presidential delegates, are counted at the precincts. Six workers per precinct will handle paper ballots and two will transport card ballots to the center. Additional travel costs may be submitted for reimbursement, possibly totaling about 2 million statewide. The board also approved two school levy requests and seeks poll worker applicants with pay by check.

Susan Crites Athens County Elections Board Ohio University Clippinger Laboratory William Lavelle William Hoffman Ed Robe William Howe Ted Brown Howe Brown General Assembly Athens City Trimble Local

Racine Board Approves $628 966 Budget

The Southern Local School Board approved a yearly budget totaling 628966.50 on Monday night. The plan funds administration 25216.50 instruction 361000 auxiliary agencies 45000 janitors 25000 special services 1000 supplies 38650 materials and maintenance 6100 equipment replacement 11100 contract and open orders 24900 fixed charges 86100 capital outlay 5800 plus federally funded lunch program 71000 and bond retirement 30200.

Racine Southern Local School Board

Deer Struck by Car Is Spotted Then Walks Away

In Reedsville on Route 124 a car driven by Denzil Jameson swerved to avoid a deer but hit another deer. The struck deer was knocked down, then got up and ran into the woods, no injuries reported.

Reedsville Denzil Jameson Jameson

Six Men Arrested at G and G Cafe in Pomeroy

Six men were arrested and charged with disturbing the peace at the G and G Cafe on West Main Street Saturday night. Billy McDaniel Paul Parsons Robert Scarberry William Parsons Don Blankenship and Wedsell Phillips were charged by Pomeroy police and will appear in the mayor's court Wednesday night.

Pomeroy G and G W. Main Street Billy McDaniel Paul Parsons Robert Scarberry William Parsons Don Blankenship Wedsell Phillips Pomeroy Mayor's Court

Brush Fires Reported in Meigs County

Two brush fires were reported in Meigs County on Monday. The Pomeroy Fire Department responded to Spring Avenue at 3:32 p.m. and the Middleport Fire Department to Vine Street at 6:30 p.m.

Pomeroy Meigs County Spring Avenue Middleport Vine Street

Local cooling trend continues into tonight

The forecast shows temperatures dropping to the low to mid 30s tonight with upper 40s to mid 50s expected Wednesday under partly sunny skies. National outlook calls for rain in the northeast coast, portions of the Midwest, and the Pacific Northwest with snow in parts of the Northeast.

Midwest Pacific Northwest

Trustees Approve 1972 73 OU Budgets and Fees

Ohio University trustees approved a 1972 73 general operating budget of 45 028 697 and a dormitory cafeteria budget of 13 839 000 for next year. They also authorized a student fee increase, new faculty salary ranges, a lease process with Muskingum Area Technical Institute, an architect for the Zanesville Campus, new notes for Convocation Center debt, and amendments to the prior budget as part of the open budgeting process led by President Claude R. Sowle.

Claude R. Sowle Trustees

Ohio University Trustees Back Full Athletics Participation

The Ohio University Board of Trustees backed full intercollegiate participation including MAC membership. Motion by William Morris and seconded by Jody Phillips approved, with Fred Johnson noting it signaled no criticism of President Claude R. Sowle. Budget shows gains across major areas and a $10 quarterly student fee rise for undergraduates.

Ohio University Board of William Morris Jody Phillips Fred Johnson Claude R. Sowle Morris

University approves regional lease and budget adjustments

The board backs a lease with Muskingum Area Technical Institute to build on 33.07 acres beside OU Zanesville and awaits final trustee approval. Faculty salary scales rise across ranks from 1972 to 73. Feinknopf firm chosen to design Phase II at Zanesville. Bond issuance planned at 6.125 million to replace notes for Convocation Center.

Athens Muskingum Area Technical Institute Feinknopf Feinknopf, Macioce and Schappa Columbus University Zanesville

Ohio University expects approval for 1.5 million in capital projects

OU officials report a Senate bill advancing 1.5 million for university capital improvements this year and no expected House opposition. Funds would renovate Lindley Hall, acquire the Messenger building for journalism, improve facilities across campuses, and complete prior 1969 projects including math building expansion and library phases. Completion dates span April to next January for various projects.

Ohio University Martin Hecht OU Board of Trustees Ohio Senate Hecht Lancaster Zanesville Hocking Alan Geiger Lindley Hall Messenger OU School of Journalism Chemistry President Street Memorial Auditorium Bentley Hall University Geiger Chubb, Gordy Carnegie Halls Albany Alden Thompson Little Graduate College Norman Cohn Little

OU library to hold up to 1.3 million books after Phase II

Funds of 60 611 were approved, vs 36 179 the prior year as Little notes library capacity will reach 1 200 000 to 1 300 000 books after Phase II. Cohn predicts graduate enrollment will level off near last year’s figures with 100 doctorates and 600 masters. He outlines graduate dean duties and aims to recruit women and minorities to OU for graduate study.

Little Said Cohn

Casto Bids Farewell After Nine Years on OU Board

Columbus native Casto Jr. attends his final regular Ohio University Board of Trustees meeting and receives a resolution of appreciation. His nine year term ends before the May 23 Chillicothe meeting, as Gov. Gilligan selects a replacement.

Don M. Casto Jr Columbus Ohio University Board of Trustees Casto Chillicothe Board of Regents John J. Gilligan

Ohio University Trustees Invite Presentations on Agenda

Ohio University officials invited requests from individuals or groups to make presentations at trustees meetings. Athens High School senior Solveig Overby earned honorable mention in the 25th American History Contest. Loyal Tillotson of Perry High School won the contest after a large finalist pool.

Ohio University Board of Trustees Athens Solveig Overby Angel Ridge Road Ohio University Ohio University Fund Charles M. Overby Loyal Tillotson Perry High School Lake County Tillotson Duncan Baxter Baxter Secretary of the Board of Trustees Robert Mahn

Window Break At Fisher's Department Store

City police investigate an attempted breaking and entering at Fisher's Department Store on Main Street. A rear window was broken around 11 p m Sunday but entry was foiled. The report also notes a burglary at Midland Oil Co garage Monday or Tuesday, with a large battery and two 24 inch pipe wrenches valued over $100 stolen. Deputies Boyd Williams and Carl Welling handled the probe Tuesday.

Point Pleasant Fisher’s Department Store Main Street Richard Bromley Sharpsburg Athens County Midland Oil Co Boyd Williams Carl Welling

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