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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1977

Page

2

Dover man increases Ohio lottery total to 115000

Thirty-year-old Arthur Reichman from Dover reports he has won 115000 in two weeks after adding 40000 on a second Pot O Gold appearance. He and wife Nancy have not decided whether to buy a house or pursue more winnings, planning to decide after next week's contest. Reichman works as an order filler at a Massillon grocery warehouse and remains the top winner among six contestants, earning another chance for up to 250000.

Cleveland Arthur Reichman Dover Nancy Reichman Massillon

Auditor halts Ohio investigations on fraud and abuses

State investigations into workers' compensation fraud abuses in mental hospitals and prison crimes end Saturday after State Auditor Ferguson ruled the probes were improperly conducted. He also warned against using Highway Patrol funds for non highway duties affecting the governor and Statehouse security.

Columbus Ohio Thomas E. Ferguson Ferguson Department of Highway Safety Robert M. Chiaramonte Highway Safety Department

Kent State march recalls 1970 shooting anniversary

In Kent Ohio demonstrators march from a 400 strong rally toward the Commons and Student Center chanting Remember May 4. The protest grows to about 2000 with speakers including Dean Kahler, as plans emerge to present eight demands to the university to relocate a planned $6 million building near the 1970 shooting site.

Kent Ohio Kent State University Dean Kahler National

States Band Against GM in Cleveland Fight

Ohio Attorney General William J. Brown says 23 states plan to pool resources to challenge General Motors over substituting Chevrolet engines in priceier cars. He predicts Ohioans will reject GM's proposed consumer settlement. Brown called the engine switch the most flagrant abuse of consumer rights he has heard.

Cleveland Ohio William J.brown General Motors Corp Chevrolet Brown

Moon Arrested At Bard College For Trespassing

The Rev Sun Myung Moon, leader of the Unification Church, was arrested on trespassing charges after an apparent sightseeing visit with 10 followers to Bard College in Bard NY about 100 miles north of NYC. Campus security said behavior was inappropriate and evasive responses prompted the action.

Barrytown N.Y Sun Myung Moon Unification Church Moon Bard College New York City College Leon Botstein Bard

Strike Support Shrinks in Northern Ireland

In Belfast militant Protestants vow to press a four day strike amid waning backing. Rev Ian Paisley of the United Unionist Action Council says the strike must continue as Ballylumford power station workers weigh joining the stoppage. Paisley claims the power men back the council after meetings with union leaders.

Belfast Northern Ireland Ian Paisley United Unionist Action Council Ballylumford Paisley

OU Fund Sells Land to Engle

The Ohio University Fund Inc sold 300 acres in Meigs County to McArthur Fund as part of disposing of surplus property. Proceeds were used to reduce notes on the fund, with notes of earlier land along Lee Two Road and Richland Avenue. The highway project will cross university land not owned by the fund.

Ohio University Fund Inc Meigs County McArthur Fund Ellis The University Lee Two Richland Ty Richland Avenue

Port Authority Bill Introduced by Ohio Rep. James

Legislation to promote port authority development was introduced in the Ohio House by Rep. Ron James. The bill would allow private firms to partner with public port authorities to own and operate waterports marinas warehouses airports and other facilities.

Ohio House Ron James Proctorville James

Athens High School Class of 1939 Reunion Notice

Athens High School's Class of 1939 plans a July 23 reunion at Athens Country Club. The reunion committee seeks missing members Anna Mae Baker Franklyn George Smith Humbert Stemple Marjorie Tompkin Marie Tucker Imogene Wyatt and Isabel Young. Contact Florence Elkins White at 36 Sunnyside Drive or call 592 1616 with information.

Athens High School Athens Country Club Anna Mae Baker Franklyn George Smith Humbert Stemple Marjorie Tompkin Marie Tucker Imogene Wyatt Isabel Young Florence Elkins White Sunnyside Drive

Red Cross First Aid Course Offered Next Week

The Athens County Red Cross sponsors a standard first aid course for the general public. Classes run two four week sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 30 p m beginning May 17. No materials needed and at least 10 persons are required per class. Call 593 5273 to register.

Athens County Red Cross

Ohio U Trustee Named Dean W. Jeffers Appointment

Governor Rhodes appointed Dean W. Jeffers of Columbus as an Ohio University trustee. Jeffers, 61, leads Nationwide Insurance Group and chairs the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce. He holds various posts including Ohio Bell director and trustee roles at Springfield College and Ohio Dominican College.

Dean W. Jeffers Columbus Ohio University James A. Rhodes Jeffers Nationwide Insurance Group Ohio Bell Telephone Co

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