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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1977
Page
2
W A Tony Boyle former United Mine Workers president returned to the Delaware County Courthouse for pretrial motions in his retrial on charges he ordered the murder of union rival Joseph Yablonski and his family. The 76 year old appeared before Judge Domenic D Jerome in a courtroom near where he was convicted in 1975. The hearing was recessed until 10 am Wednesday with no details on issues aired.
Standard Oil of Ohio has converted some self-service pumps back to full service in Cleveland area stations but says it is too early to abandon self-serve. A Sohio spokesman notes drivers show little interest in self-serve begun earlier this year yet the company aims for 40 percent of sales from self-service by year end.
President Carter earns praise from key Democrats for proposing a major welfare reform, saying the current system should be scrapped. He will consult with all 50 states before submitting formal legislation and aims to outline objectives this week.
Roone Arledge, head of ABC Sports since 1968, named president of ABC News. Frederick S. Pierce, ABC Television president, announced the move Monday. Arledge will replace William Sheehan, who becomes senior vice president and will report to Arledge.
Anna Kashfi, Marlon Brando's first wife, filed a 2 million civil suit in Los Angeles Superior Court alleging Brando denied her access to their son Christian Devi, 19. Kashfi claims visitation rights granted in January 1974 were violated amid ongoing custody disputes.
Comedian impersonator George Kirby, 52, released on bail after arraignment on drug charges in Clark County Jail. He is alleged to have attempted to sell about a pound of heroin to an undercover federal agent during the raids that led to nine arrests last Friday. he did not enter a plea.
Actress Carol Channing testified leading to the convictions of Dwight Dean and J B Elliott in a non jury trial over a $30 000 mink coat stolen from a hotel suite last December. Judge James A Perrott delayed ruling on grand larceny or receiving stolen goods until June 2.
In Paris the United States and Vietnam began negotiations to establish diplomatic relations. Richard Holbrooke and Vice Foreign Minister Phan Hien led their delegations at the Vietnamese embassy, with sources predicting a speedy agreement and no protracted talks.
In Northern Ireland, workers returned to factories shops and offices amid a general strike call by Protestant leaders. The Belfast Telegraph put Belfast turnout at 80 to 90 percent with near total work in Londonderry, while some Protestant areas showed about 60 percent. Police and strikers clashed amid a tense day.
A survey shows Athens City School District voters favor moving sixth grade to elementary schools by a 3 to 1 margin. The board advisory committee voted 16-11 to keep sixth grade at the middle school, with bond plans and new construction eyed over the next 8 to 20 years, costing between 3.5 and 10.7 million dollars depending on placement. A decision is due in about a month.
Gov James Rhodes proposes 17.2 million for Ohio University for 1977 79 to ease dormitory debt by removing five dorms Parks Wilson James Howard and Scott from the system. Funding also covers osteopathic medicine buildings Grosvenor Irvine Halls and Irvine conversion with other campus improvements planned.
Ohio University's College of Education will host a 4 day workshop for pupil transportation directors and supervisors in Athens July 11 to 14. A $20 000 grant from the Ohio Department of Education supports ready access for districts previously unable to participate and the session will cover management safety and finances among other topics.
Mayor Donald Barrett vetoed a city council ordinance that would waive sewer charges for industries using city water in finished products. The measure aimed at Athens Bottling Co. and similar firms. Barrett called it special interest legislation and urged a broader bill requiring affected businesses to install safeguards.
The special prosecutor in the Lawrence Grey case billed the city $1 100 and Randy Smith was paid 40 per hour for prosecution. The Grey charge was dismissed April 22 by Judge Joseph Ralston due to a faulty affidavit. Norman Cohn, a private citizen, brought the charge.
City council reports overtime budget for sanitation near exhaustion with only $300 unspent of $5,800 annual allotment. Five of nine workers logged 29 overtime hours in a two week span as repairs on a 1972 packer truck with 200000 miles require $5000. Delegations raise speeding and school zone safety concerns on Richland Avenue and at nearby schools.
East State Street between Madison Avenue and Home Street will stay brick pavement this year after officials found bricks beneath asphalt sound. Low spots will be patched temporarily with asphalt and later repaved in brick when possible. Legislation requested by the Ohio Department of Transportation to define widening plans stalled as Holden Crewson and Couladis blocked quick adoption, scheduling a special City Hall meeting for further study.
The Plains High School Class of 1952 schedules a 25 year reunion May 28 at the Sportsman in Athens. Cocktails begin at 7 p.m. and dinner at 8. Interested members not yet contacted may call Mary Jane Bowlby at 385-4909.
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