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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1977

Page

5

Legal Pot Aids Light Medical Use In California Case

Robert Randall, diagnosed with glaucoma, is legally entitled to use marijuana as medical necessity after a court ruling last November. He receives 60 joints weekly at no cost, with the University of Mississippi growing the drug and Howard University dispensing it in Washington, D.C. Randall says the weed helps him see and slows his condition, though it cannot cure glaucoma. He reports weekly hospital visits for supply pickup and continues public lectures urging legalization for medical and social use.

San Francisco Robert Randall United States Randall National Drug Abuse Conference Washington University of Mississippi North Carolina Howard University Washington, D.C

Town to Pipe in Shows Town to Pipe in Shows

Essex California, a 50-person town isolated by mountains and distance, will get a translator to relay Los Angeles TV signals at no cost. Emcee executives say the move is partly publicity and a public service to bring TV to a town that cannot afford the $ several thousand translator price. Most residents favor the project though some prefer life without television.

Los Angeles Johnny Carson Charley's Angels Fonzie Essex Hills Las Vegas Electronics, Missiles and Communications Emcee Patrick Loughboro Walter Mary Smith Loughboro Smiths Costa Mesa Calif

Trailer Controversy Over Governor Rhodes Security Post

The Ohio safety director and aides defend using state funds for a 15 foot trailer command post at Governor Rhodes Upper Arlington home. Former director Cook disputes patrol use for private property, while auditors push legality and funding from general revenue. The item mirrors broader security cost debates amid Rhodes tenure and election board activity in the region.

Columbus Ohio James A. Rhodes Arlington Rhodes Department Donald D. Cook Cook Robert Chiaramonte Bexley Chan Cochran Upper Arlington Chiaramonte Ohio Mobile Leasing Co Lancaster Robert Hughes Safety Department Thomas E. Ferguson Ferguson General Revenue Fund

Hearst Given Probation After 1974 Robbery

Patricia Hearst earns five years probation for the May 16 1974 Mel's Sporting Goods shooting while being ordered to restitution to store owner Bill Huett. Huett remains bitter over the lenient sentence noting his store damage and civil suit. The judge cited compassion for Hearst's parents and wealth as factors in the leniency.

Los Angeles Patricia Hearst Mel Superior Court E. Talbot Callister Huett Miss Hearst Sam Mayerson al Johnson America Randolph Catherine Hearst Johnson Good Housekeeping Magazine Hearst William Emily Harris Leonard Weinglass Harrises

Blue Birds Elect Officers In Nelsonville Group

Morning Star Blue Bird Group 15 met to elect officers led by Mrs. Rita Neel. Elected were Coleen Riley president Natalie Monk vice president Deanna Neel telephone committee Tracie Steenrod flag bearer LeAmber Flowers Rachel Flores Alisa Blair Amy Ackison Amy Hollenbaugh. They made book markers and hanging planters with Mrs. Jamie Steenrod assisting.

Nelsonville Morning Star Blue Bird Group 15 Coleen Riley Natalie Monk Deanna Neel Tracie Steenrod Rachel Flores Alisa Blair Amy Ackison Amy Hollenbaugh

Public Utilities Commission hearing on Ohio utility costs

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio schedules a public hearing in Case No. 76-535-EL-FAC to review the Fuel Cost Adjustment and procurement policies of Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company. Hearing set for May 16, 1977 at 10:00 A.M. at 180 East Broad Street, Columbus. Public may attend and present information. contact the commission for details.

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Ase Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company Commission East Broad Street Columbus Ohio

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