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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1977

Page

11

Praise Lord Pass Bullets In Octave Feud

In Octave Arizona a clash centers on the Octave mine between miner C O Carlson and the Hallelujah People led by Brother Jack Oliphant. Carlson barricades the mine road. the group, from Tampa Florida, seeks a holy town with a lake and vineyard. Authorities note potential criminal risk and a possible body in an old shaft.

Jules Loh Octave, Ariz Rik Mane Brother Jack Jack Jack Oliphant Jesus Denay Tampa Fla Rhenium Corp Octave Carlson Alec Haynes Weaver Gulch Arizona Yavapai Curly Moore

Drought relief plan meets mixed reviews in Congress

President Carter faces scrutiny over 5 percent loan charges for drought water purchases. Udall and Jackson praised urgency but warned of issues. Meeds urged loans and grants totaling 844 million dollars for farmers, businesses, and drought areas. Carter proposed using federal land for grazing while environmentalists warn of overuse.

Washington Carter Henry M. Jackson Senate Committee On Energy and Natural Resources House Cecil Andrus Congress Lloyd Meeds D-Wash House Interior Midwest

Trusted killer sought in Birmingham boy’s abduction and death

Police hunted a so called trusted individual in the abduction and murder of 11 year old Timothy King in Birmingham. A detailed profile described a white collar professional aged 20 to 35 who preys on boys aged 10 to12 and may be triggered by snowfall. The killer is suspected in multiple Detroit area child slayings and is described as well educated and intelligent.

Birmingham Mich Timothy King Detroit Werner Spitz Wayne County Livonia Spitz Marian King King Oakland County Jerry Tobin

Desai Sworn India Prime Minister After Election Victory

Morarji Desai 81, longtime anti-Gandhi opponent, takes oath as India's fourth prime minister. He signals end of special ties with the Soviet Union, pledging no country gets privileged relations, as Janata party gains 270 seats in the 542 member Parliament.

New Delhi India Morarji Desai Indira Gandhi Soviet Union Desai Ashoka Janata Party Congress Party Gandhi Congress Y.B. Chavan Jayaprakash Narayan Janata Congress For Democracy Sikh Party Jagjivan Ram Gandhi Desai Ram H.N. Bahuguna

Ohio Meat Inspectors End Plan Faces Court Challenge

Ohio meat processors sue to block Agriculture Director Stackhouse plan to end state inspections March 31. Rep. John E. Johnson disputes the move amid debate on a bill aligning state and federal rules. The bill, passed 95 to 0 in the House, would raise retail sales thresholds and shift inspections.

Columbus Ohio Rhodes C. William Brownfield 10Th District Court of Appeals Franklin County Common Pleas Court Ohio Meat Processors Association Ohio House John E. Johnson Orrville Agriculture John M. Stackhouse Stackhouse Johnson Congress Wayne County House Sionsors Senate

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