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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1973

Page

3

Indictments Weakened as Infant Death Ruled Natural

An Athens County grand jury found no foul play in the death of 17 week old Nasir Ali Biu, son of Ohio University students from Nigeria, after tissue studies by two toxicologists. Prosecutor Michael Nolan called the death natural, noting 75 tests per study and initial suspicions dismissed.

Athens County Nasir Ali Biu Adam and Hadija Ali Biu Ohio University Nigeria Michael Nolan Nolan

Block Addresses Banquet at Ohio University

Kaiser Broadcasting executive Richard C. Block spoke at Ohio University School of Radio TV’s banquet during Communication Week 73. WOUB-TV News Director Eric Land won the Jesse Zousmer Award. Avco Broadcasting’s James D. Shouse Award went to Robert Cooper. retiring professor Robert L. Coe received an honor award. Thirteen top students were recognized, and the university was praised for its broadcast training program. The text mentions infant phenol barbitol traces in a liver, deemed not fatal, and the grand jury indicted 11 persons.

Richard C. Block Kaiser Broadcasting Co Ohio University School of Radio-Tv Woub-Tv Eric Land Jesse Zousmer James D. Shouse Avco Broadcasting Co Robert Cooper Robert L. Coe Radiotv University

Worker Survey Conducted In Crooksville Area

A U.S. Bureau of Census survey of workers holding more than one job is conducted in the area from May 6 to May 12. The survey is led by Mrs. Patricia Hinkle of Crooksville Route 2.

Patricia Hinkle Crooksville

Suspension Modified for Roaring 20s Liquor Lic Suspension

Ohio Liquor Control Commission shortened suspension for Roaring 20s Inc at 120 W Union St from April 28 to June 30. Pomeroy police cited Ralph Ross 24 for squealing tires and running a stop sign on 14 counts. Arraignments pending for Stephen Shepard 21 and others on charges including burglary grand larceny and drug related offenses.

Columbus Ohio Liquor Control Commission Roaring 20’S, Inc W. Union St Pomeroy Ralph Ross Mason Pomeroy Police

Athens Police, officials laud actions in Richland Avenue shooting

City officials released commendations for Athens police the night of a Richland Avenue shooting praising the cool headed operation and officers Ted Jones Michael Frye Tom Douglas and Joe Krolow for their roles. The report notes four secret indictments returned by the grand jury.

Athens Richland Avenue Phil Goldsberry Goldsberry Ted Jones Michael Frye Jones Frye Ptl Tom Douglas Joe Krolow Richland

Auto Fire Dousing Demonstration Planned for Vinton EMTs

McArthur Fire Chief Lloyd Gill will conduct a demonstration on extinguishing small automobile fires for Vinton County Emergency Medical Technicians at Wyman Park on May 22 starting 7 30 p m. The group has met monthly since June 15 1972 and may receive ambulances after their first graduation anniversary. Alumni association in Glouster Jacksonville Trimble and Hollister hold final May banquet planning meeting May 26 at Glouster High School cafeteria.

McArthur Vinton County Lloyd Gill Wyman Park Emergency Service Organization Vinton County Organizination Glouster Jacksonville-Trimble, Hollister Glouster High School

Middleport Man Admits Nelsonville Drug Charge

Jeffrey Russell of Middleport pleaded guilty in Athens County Municipal Court to possession of marijuana from a Nelsonville drug raid two weeks earlier. He received a $200 fine and 90 days in jail with 75 days suspended for one year of good behavior. Other charges were dismissed or continued for companions and unrelated cases. Jack Matthews of Ohio University will speak at a USC comparative literature conference May 9 to 11 on Archetypal Themes in Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man.

Jeffrey Russell Middleport Nelsonville Athens County Russell Jerry Sullivan Mari Jack Matthews Ohio University University of Southern California, Los Angeles Abdelhadi A. Salim Grosvenor Hall Deyanvia Alcaraz Crook Hall Carpenter Hardware Debbie Rosenfeld Joel Berman Moore St Krogers

Art Thesis Shows In Seigfred Gallery At OU Ohio

Ohio University's School of Art opens spring MFA thesis shows in Seigfred Gallery featuring two to four second year graduate students running through June 8. Public viewing on weekdays.

Ohio University School of Art Seigfred

Senators To Hear Barrett In Ohio Liquor Review

Barrett chosen to represent mayors of comparable cities testifies before an Ohio Senate committee on liquor control procedures. He will seek aid for Athens and discuss local licensing and hours while expressing local sentiment on liquor measures. Also, Ohio University Chamber Orchestra plans a 8 p.m. Recital Hall concert led by Music Director Adrian Gnam with Ernest Bastin and Harold Robinson featured.

Athens Donald Barrett Ohio Senate Barrett Statehouse Ohio Municipal League Senate Ohio University Chamber Orchestra Adrian Gnam Paul Young Ernest Bastin Harold Robinson

Mauldin Cancelled Appearance at Ohio University

Cartoonist Bill Mauldin’s scheduled address at Memorial Auditorium in Athens Ohio at 8 30 p m Tuesday has been cancelled due to bad weather in the west. College of Communication Dean John Wilhelm announced this morning that Mauldin is in Omaha Nebraska where all flights are grounded. His appearance will be rescheduled.

Bill Mauldin Ohio University Memorial Auditorium College of Communication John Wilhelm Omaha Neb Mauldin Wilhelm

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