Ohio offers rewards for major crime information
Gov. Rhodes announced a state program to pay rewards up to 10000 for tips leading to arrest and conviction in murders rapes and robberies. A 500000 pilot in Cuyahoga County funds the effort under the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration. Ashby G. Leach may learn today if he can serve as co counsel in his kidnapping trial after he threatened to defend himself.
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Columbus
Ohio
of Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Cuyahoga County
Rhodes
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Cleveland (Ap
Ashby G. Leach
Leach
Deaf mute Hunt to face burglary trial in March
In Chillicothe Ohio James Robert Hunt acquitted of murder last fall will stand trial March 28 for burglary. Court officials said proceedings were delayed due to backlogs. Meanwhile a fire destroyed his parents home and investigators probe arson as a possibility.
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Chillicothe
Ohio
James Robert Hunt
Ross County Common Pleas Court
Hunt
Robert Harper
Concord Township Volunteer Fire Department
Senate poised to repeal Byrd chrome ban despite UN move
The Senate moves to repeal the Byrd amendment after the House passed the measure 250 to 145 to allow U S companies to buy chrome from Rhodesia, despite a UN ban. Rep Clarence from the tenth district opposed repeal as Senate again signals support and defeats efforts to weaken the bill. A final vote was expected today.
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Washington
Senate
House
U.S
Rhodesia
United Nations
Clarence
Rita Hayworth Placed Under Temporary Conservator
A California court named a temporary conservator to manage Rita Hayworth estate amid reports of grave disability due to mental illness. The petition, filed by the county counsel, cites Dr. James Miner from Hoag Memorial Hospital. Hayworth, real name Margarita Cansino, was recently hospitalized and has since left the hospital.
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James Miner
Hoag Memorial Hospital
Miss Hayworth
Margarita Carmen Cansino
Hoag Memorial
Newport
Automakers Cleared in Fleet Price Conspiracy Case
General Motors Chrysler and Ford were found innocent of conspiring to raise fleet prices in a class action by 34 states. US District Judge Frank McGarr ruled plaintiffs failed to prove Sherman Act violations for fleet programs in 1970, and dismissed the charges.
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Chicago
General Motors
Chrysler
Ford
Frank McGarr
Marshall to brief panel on Teamster pension probe
Secretary of Labor Ray Marshall says he will brief a House subcommittee in private on the government investigation of a scandal ridden Teamster pension fund. He notes the 1 month inquiry is under way and panel members pressed for an open accounting at hearings.
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Washington
Ray Marshall
House
Teamster
Hijacker Arrives in Zurich After Five-Country Odyssee
Italian hijacker Luciano Porcari landed in Zurich aboard a Spanish airliner he seized to gain custody of his two daughters. The Boeing 727 carried 29 hostages from Turin, Italy, and briefly stayed on the ground before resuming toward France. Porcari, 36, toasted hostages with champagne and was described by one as a dangerous man.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Turin
Italy
France
Luciano Porcari
Iberia Airlines
Sanjay Gandhi Escapes Unhurt After Campaign Shootings
In New Delhi AP reports Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's son Sanjay escaped unharmed when shots were fired at his jeep after his first campaign for a seat in the Indian parliament. The 30 year old leader heads the youth wing of Congress amid ongoing family influence.
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New Delhi
Indira Gandhi
Sanjay
Congress Party
Gandhi
Jawaparlal Nehru
Athens Jaycees Present Senior Citizens Housing Plan Proposal
Architects present a 105 unit senior housing project near Stimson and Elliott in Athens. Associated Estates would manage with the Jaycees owning a small stake. Mid-State Development Co proposes another project nearby. Both seek state or federal rent subsidies. zoning variances discussed with the Board of Appeals.
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Athens
Jaycees’ Senior Citizens Housing Project
Stimson Avenue
Elliott Street
Kurtz Street
Mid-State Development Co
Cleveland
Jaycees
Associated Estates Corp
Sible
Mid-States
Associated Estates
Zoning Board of Appeals
Zoning Board
Jaycee
Voinovich
Dayton Mental Health Center Shakeup Prompts Resignations
Dr. Paul McAvoy resigned as acting commissioner of mental health and deputy by Timothy Moritz after a visit to Dayton Mental Health Center. McAvoy will join Franklin County Mental Health Board. March 25 is his official departure. Moritz declared a health care emergency citing dirty facilities and ordered changes. Fred Slanina was removed as acting superintendent. Concerns rise that Dayton district offices may be abolished.
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Garry Goulsby
Dayton Mental Health Center
Paul McAvoy
Department
Timothy B. Moritz
McAvoy
Franklin County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services Board
Messenger
Moritz
Dayton
Dayton Daily News
Slanina
Paul Lozanoff
Children's Hospital
Sagamore Hills
Division of Mental Health
Adams and Hunter Seek Council and Solicitor Posts
Adams and Hunter announce runs for city council and solicitor posts. Adams first won a seat in 1973, signaling long public service. Hunter, newly declared candidate, highlights local governance experience and future plans.
Campaign Activities Reach Across Athens and Surrounding Areas
The Blackburn Hill Church of Christ conducts a Campaign for Christ in Athens involving 42 students from 21 states, covering The Plains Chauncey Nelsonville Albany and nearby regions during mid semester breaks. Local political news notes Adams former council member and Garry Hunter Republican attorney in the Athens solicitor race with petitions and new candidacy details. A federal questions session is set at the Athens post office with Rep. Clarence E. Miller staffer assisting public inquiries.
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Athens
Campaign For Christ
Blackburn Hill
Church of Christ
S. Blackburn Road
The
Plains
Chauncey
Nelsonville
Albany
Cam
General Assembly
Adams
Council
Ohio University
Karen
Morris Ave
Garry E. Hunter
Art Marinelli
Rick Taylor
Rep
Clarence E. Miller
Athens High students win eight Skill Contest awards
Athens High School students earned eight places in Skill Contests at Pickaway-Ross and Tri County JV Schools. Winners include Janet Shields first in Stenography II and Mike Ellis second in Account Clerk II. DECA district winners include Randy Davis first in display and Rita Grim third in food service. A Mason lodge meeting follows Thursday at 8 p.m.
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Athens High School
Ohio Office Education Association
Pickaway-Ross Joint Vocational School
AHS
Janet Shields
Hudson Ave
Mike Ellis
Morris Ave
Rhonda Reichard
Grand Park Blvd
Linda Smith
the Plains
Ken Zimmerman
Athens Route
Jani Kern
Charles St
Tri-County Joint Vocational School
Distributive Education Clubs of America
Randy Davis
Rita Grim
Old Coach Road
Joe Essman
Eden Place
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Fred Slanina
Christ
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University of Toledo College of Law
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