Dedication planned for Athens flood project near Convocation Center
The relocated Hocking River dedication is slated for 11 30 a m Saturday near Ohio University Convocation Center. Speakers include Vernon R Alden former OU president Fred Johnson OU trustee Clarence Miller congressman William Starnee Army Corps of Engineers David Meeker ODNR acting for Gov Gilligan and Kenneth McIntrye presenting to R V Oakley. Also on program are Robert Mathews Rev James Grooms Athens Mayor Donald Barrett ROTC Pershing Rifles and Athens High School Band.
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Ohio University
Vernon R. Alden
Athens
Hocking River
Alden
Fred Johnson
Clarence Miller
William L. Starnee
Army Corps of Engineers
David A. Meeker
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Donald Barrett
OU Pershing Rifles
ROTC
Athens High School
Editor Against Advocacy Writing
Akron Beacon Journal editor argues reporters should present facts without advocacy and let readers decide. He cites a roller rink incident where a charged assault case ended with dropped charges after a full account showed the policeman attacked the girl.
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Albert Fitzpatrick
Akron Beacon- Journal
School of Journalism
Kent State
Fitzpatrick
Reseeding Planned for Hilltop Excavation Site
Eagle Construction of McArthur will reseed and mulch about two acres of hilltop used for fill for the Stimson Avenue bridge and Harmony Road extension project in Athens Ohio. Engle Construction began filling in February and the bridge is not due for completion until summer 1973.
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Eagle Construction Co
McArthur
Athens Hill
Stimson Avenue
Ronald Sharrett
Eagle Engineer
Ohio Department of Highways
Engle
Harmony Road
Sharrett
Engle Construction
William Harmon
Max Farley
State Highway Department
Division 10
Athens
Mill Street
Ohio University
Farley
Esophageal Voice Demonstrated by Two Victims of Cancer
Harry Johnson and John McVaney both lost their vocal cords to throat cancer and now communicate using the esophageal voice learned with speech therapists at Ohio University. Johnson, 58, took a year to learn, McVaney, 71, uses a mechanical artificial larynx, and both can speak clearly enough to telephone. Ohio University offers treatment facilities for laryngectomees in Athens after throat operations.
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Harry Johnson
John McVaney
McVaney
Johnson
Union Carbide
Ohio University
American Cancer Society
Ohio University Speech
Athens
Man Admits Driving Drunk In Athens County Court
Russell Thomas, 32, Reynoldsburg, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in Athens County Municipal Court. Judge Franklin Sheeter fined 200 dollars and costs, sentenced seven days in jail, and suspended his license for 60 days.
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Russell Thomas
Reynoldsburg
Athens County
Franklin Sheeter
Thomas
Sheldon Lake
Chillicothe
Alan R. Piscitelli
Munhall
Peter Rich
Dayton
Athens
Ptl
Charles Misner
Deadline June for Homestead Tax Reduction Applications
Eligible taxpayers must file by the first Monday in June for real estate tax relief. Criteria include age 64 by Jan 1 1972 and household income under 8000, ownership by purchase agreement or life estate, and residency limits to the dwelling and one acre. Athens County Auditor Ruth Seaman urged June 5 deadline and offers mail requests.
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Athens County
Ruth Seaman
Abbie Hoffman to join panel after Chicago Conspiracy Trial
Abbie Hoffman, among the Chicago Eight, is due in Athens Monday to take part in a discussion after the film Chicago Conspiracy Trial. The showings are at 2 PM and 7 PM in Baker Center Ballroom with Hoffman joining a community panel after the second screening.
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Abbie Hoffman
Chicago
Athens
Baker Center Ballroom
Hoffman
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First National
AREA
Nelsonville
Roger Schaefer
Ronald Hunt
John Summel
Glenn Smith
Wendell Brown
Black Students For Political Awareness
Lester Marks
John Burns
Jaynes Furniture Store
E. State St
Price
Balt
AMERE
Cheon
Becks
Marting
Marting’s Cosmetics
Chanel
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