OU marks Kent State tragedy anniversary with vigil
About 250 people gather on Ohio University’s College Green for the second anniversary memorial service for four Kent State students shot by National Guardsmen. Rev. Tom Jackson leads prayers, urges a silent march through Athens, and a 24 hour vigil continues with updates on campus war news.
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Athens
Kent State University
Susan Crites
Tom Jackson
Ohio University College
National
Memorial Auditorium
Kent State
Dick Gregory
West Portico
Suit Against Barstow Estate Proceeds Despite Death
A civil action seeking 75000 dollars for auto crash damages remains active in Athens County Common Pleas Court though defendant William Barstow died in 1968. The case, filed by John England, targets Barstow’s estate with administrator Paul Gerrg appointed, while appeals by Samuel Erskine were dismissed for lack of standing and remanded for further action.
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John England
Guysville
Barstow
Common Pleas
John Bolin
England
Erle Bridgewater
Samuel Erskine
Bolin
Fourth District Court of Appeals
Gordon B. Gray
Erskine
Years Of Work Go By Unseen
Gene Thibideau is a 48 year old blind man who for 24 years has walked a daily newspaper route in Holbrook delivering to 92 homes. He navigates with careful steps from street slopes and a sewer cover as markers no guide dog or helper accompanies him.
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Chicago, Ill
Gene Thibideau
Holbrook
Thibideau
Illinois School For the Visually Handicapped
Jacksonville
Rotarian Talks by David Ladd on Australia Study
David Ladd son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Ladd Ladd Ridge Road spoke to Circleville Rotary Club about studying in Australia on an undergraduate Rotary scholarship. He is pursuing a PhD in biochemistry at the University of Michigan.
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David Ladd
Ralph Ladd
Ladd Ridge Road
Circleville
Weather Summary for Ohio University Area
Yesterday high 60 and low 39 today with 70 percent humidity at 9 am. Trace precipitation yesterday and 0.53 inches this month, 15.48 inches this year, 1.30 inches above normal. Sunset 8:26 pm sunrise 6:25 am. Pressure 30.27 inches rising. Met data from Ohio University Geography Dept and U S Observer C L Colmer.
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Ohio University
Driver Denies Charge in Athens County Court
Charles Miller 24 of Youngstown pleaded innocent after being cited for unsafe operation when his car struck a pole on W Union Street. He posted 68 dollar bond and has a May 15 hearing. Cornelius Sharpe 18 of Millfield Route 1 was cited for improper passing after colliding with Paul Dunlap 46 on E State Street. he pleaded guilty and was fined five dollars plus costs.
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Youngstown
Athens County
Athens
W. Union Street
Miller
Union
S. Court Street
Cornelius Sharpe
Millfield
Paul Dunlap
Charles St
Ray’s Freeze
E. State Street
Sharpe
George C. Scott Seeks a New Image
Hollywood AP reports George C. Scott wants to alter his image after his Hallmark Hall of Fame role as a policeman in The Price to air May 3. He says personality shows whether or not he tries to.
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George C. Scott
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Kent State observes second anniversary of deadly 1970 protest
Silent marches and antiwar speeches mark Kent State University observances for the 2nd anniversary of the May 4, 1970 killings. Wounded student Tom Grace urged violent revolution while others called for end to the war and questioned U.S. policy. A noon rally by Vietnam Veterans Against the War featured speakers including Jennifer Dohrn. civil rights and peace figures joined the event.
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Vietnam Veterans Against the War
VVW
Kent Johnson
Jennifer Dohrn
Grace
Syracuse
N.Y
U.S
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Harvard University
Elizabeth McAlister
Harrisburg Seven
Emil Mazey
United Auto Workers
Mazey
Memorial Gym
Ohio National Guard
Nixon
Ward
Commons
Vietnam
Kent
Center For Peaceful Change
Official count continues after Athens primary results
Athens County Board of Elections works through disputed ballots and voter intent as it conducts the official count with Ohio University computer center staff. Noble County delays totals while officials anticipate no change to Tuesday outcomes, including Humphrey and Whealey wins.
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Hubert Humphrey
Bob Whealey
Athens
Clarence E. Miller
Lancaster
Athens County
Ohio
Elections Board
Ohio University Computer Center
Athens County Elections
William A. Lavelle
Ohio University
Diamond National Corp
Edward Robe
150 Students Join Athens Clean Up Campaign
About 150 Ohio University students joined Reck Distributing Co’s cleanup effort in Athens on Wednesday night. They loaded city trucks with 35 cubic yards of trash, focusing on Vore Ridge Court Street Union Street and Columbus Road areas in a heavy trash sweep. Ronald Bretz of the Athens service-safety office provided the figures.
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Reck Distributing Co
Athens
Ronald Bretz
Athens Service-Safety Office
Ohio University
Bretz
Vore Ridge
Court Street
Union Street
Columbus Road
Pre School Clinic Planned May 15 at Waterloo Elementary
Waterloo Elementary sets May 15 registration in the gym for children entering kindergarten or first grade for the 1972-73 year. Five by Sept. 30 for kindergarten, six for first grade. Immunization not scheduled. bring birth date proof and immunization records. Principal Incarnato notes phone registration via 664-2222 and PTO will provide refreshments.
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New Marshfield
Waterloo
Larry V. Incarnato
Waterloo Pto
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