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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1969

Page

10

Hunger Strike Hits Fifth Day At Marietta College

About 100 students remain on a hunger strike over the suspension of student body president elect Earl Maiman. They stage 24 hour picketing and daily rallies, with some losing weight while Vita Min pills supplement their diet. The protest followed Maiman’s suspension after alleged inflammatory remarks.

Marietta College Jane Janerone Earl Maiman Scranton Washington County Common Please Frank E. Duddy Jr Freedom of Speech Committee

Free Speech Row Spurs Marietta College Protests

College officials say students misread a round table remark by Duddy alleging opposition to criticism. Duddy vows commitment to freedom of speech as Ray Anderson backs action. Protests continue with hunger strike and a $1 crumb banquet to fund Earl Maiman’s case as students resume classes after a court-ordered suspension lift.

Duddy Ray Anderson Earl Maiman Marietta College Frank E. Duddy Jr Free Speech Committee Maiman

Ohio counties risk airport funds in staggered offer

Ohio reports indicate Paulding and Hocking counties have not accepted $100000 each to build local airports. Officials warn either action or surrender of funds, with possible redirection to other authorities if counties decline.

Columbus Ohio Paulding Hocking Division of Aviation Legat John Cornett

Area Death Notices From Several Communities

Multiple death notices announce the passing of Henry F. Stephens in Pleasant Valley Hospital, Caroline B. Lehman of Athens, Mildred Tinkham of The Plains, Anthony Charles Weber of Chesterhill, and Anthony Gibbs of Athens. Details include ages, residences, church affiliations, survivors, funeral arrangements, and burial locations across Cedar Grove, Logan, The Plains, Chesterhill, and Athens.

Point Pleasant Henry F. Stephens Cedar Grove Pleasant Valley Hospital Effie Lathey Virginia Alloy Baptist Church Lathey Beulah Slate Mammoth W. Va William Cleveland Mae Walker Radford Crow-Hassell Earl Perkins Fairplain Cemetery Ripley THE Plains Mildred Tinkham Mount St. Mary Hospital Plains United Methodist Church D. M. Bryson Plains Cemetery Johnson Funeral Home

Lakin State Hospital Receives Federal Grant For Expansion

A Hill Burton grant of 99000 dollars was approved in Washington DC to Lakin State Hospital. The funds will expand psychiatric facilities and broaden rehabilitation services.

Point Pleasant Lakin State Hospital Washington D.C

Amesville Rural Life Sunday Service Planned

The Amesville Community Rural Life Sunday Service will be held at the Presbyterian Church on May 18 at 7 30 p m. Participants include members from the Methodist and Presbyterian Churches the Grange and the Order of Eastern Star.

Amesville

Eastern Board Hires 13 People and 3 Resignations

Reedsville Eastern Local Board of Education rehired thirteen staff including five coaches such as Billy Kincaid and Dan Wright and accepted resignations from three personnel. Also rehires five bus drivers and new contracts for cooks custodians and a mechanic. Board set secretary position deadline and approved land lease with Hunting Oil and water line work.

Reedsville John Hansley Francis Benedum Benedum Gertrude Zumbach Rubal Caldwell Riverview Virginia Walters Riv Erview School Lester Manuel Grace Weese Chester Jane Young Eastern High School John Reibel Hunting Oil Co Ohio University C. O. Newland Keibel Roger Henry Bahr

Two Shot Third Man Is Jailed in Gallia County

In Gallia County two Ewington men, James Sprouse and Clayton Snyder, suffer gunshot wounds and are treated at Holzer Medical Center. Bill Stewart, 68, is jailed on charges of attempting to wound with a dangerous weapon after an early morning shooting outside the Stewart home observed by Mrs. Stewart. Sheriff Denver Walker notes the trio argued prior to the incident.

Gallipolis Ewington Holzer Medical Center Gallia County James Sprouse Clayton Snyder Bill Stewart Denver Walker Stewart Sprouse Snyder Walker

Logan appoints Michael R. Smith patrolman in city

Logan announces the appointment of Michael R. Smith 23 of 36 E. Hunter St to the city patrol as of Friday. He will begin in service training and attend the next basic course after working as a clerk at Nick's Wine Store and teaching in Logan City Schools. Smith fills the vacancy from John R. Stallsmith. Logan now has 10 officers.

Logan Michael R. Smith E. Hunter St Roy Kelch Smith Logan High School Morehead Ky.) College John R. Stallsmith Nick’s Logan City Logan Clay Products

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