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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1972
Page
3
Washington DC John W. Scott master of the National Grange issued a statement denying farmers bear the blame for rising food prices. He cited two questions readers want answered: why prices rise and where farmers’ higher pay ends up if not with higher producer prices.
Sesame Street officials urge Congress to back CPB financing, arguing the show demonstrates the path to success: identify need, find talent, and provide money. The House committee advances compromise rules for CPB funding, board representation, and a two year $180 million plan with at least 30 percent to local stations.
Mrs. Beard maintains she did not write the Anderson memo though she later said she wrote the Merriam request on June 25. She rejects claims of authorship while noting information in the document she didn’t know. Doctors limit attendance as Sen Hart announces a break. hearings resume Wednesday with Geneen testifying.
A Hamilton County grand jury resumes hearings today into the mass jail escape from the six story county courthouse jail. Thirteen of 24 escapees remain at large as the panel continues testimony from subpoenaed witnesses including Arthur Tarpley who provided escape details after his arrest. The probe focuses on jailbreak methods, not jail conditions, with indictments expected against several escapees.
Newport Police Court Judge Ben Sampson ruled Saturday that the Newport Church of God must reduce noise during revivals. Fireman Leon Lucas complained the church violated a city ordinance against loud and unnecessary noise. The church argued it has a constitutional right to worship ceremonies.
Debris from the December 1967 Silver Bridge collapse that killed 46 people will be demolished starting April 15. Demolition will begin on the Ohio side before moving to the West Virginia side according to state highway officials.
O'Bleness Memorial Hospital lists births for Mr and Mrs Willard Fuller Athens a son and several Athens and region residents as admitted. Discharges include John Dowler Harold Pierce Eldon Barrows and others with transfers noted for Mrs Mingus to University Hospital Columbus.
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