Ohio University Chief Blames Riots for Recruitment Dip
OU President Claude R. Sowle said last weekend’s student rioting caused incalculable damage to the university’s recruitment gains. He cited $500 to $1,000 in damage downtown and at the College Green, and noted security costs may reach $40,000.
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Sowle
Ohio University
Claude R. Sowle
Baker Center
Fred Whissel
Athens
College Green
Cutler Hall
Chubb Hall
University
Paul D. Bosack
Sargent Hall
Edward M. Collyer
Brown Hall
Robert H. Heiderman
Bryan Hall
Michael E. Mulligan
N. Congress St
Timothy T. Pangburn
Grosvenor Hall
Ted Jones
The
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Free Hearing Test Set for Athens Ohio at Highlander Motel
An advertisement promotes a free electronic hearing test by Homer Norvell at the Highlander Motel 420 W Union St Athens Ohio on Friday May 17 from 1 to 5 pm. Anyone with hearing trouble is urged to attend and learn about ear health, with options to schedule another time via Beltone Zanesville at 453 1103.
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Athens
Ohio
Highlander
W. Union St
Homer Norvell
Union St
Beltone
Zanesville
Alexander Levy Seeks 11.7 Mill School Levy Renewal
Alexander School District voters will face an 11.7 mill operating levy this November combining a 6.7 mill renewal with an additional five mills for operating expenses. The board cites inflation and rising salaries as the need, with about 120000 more dollars expected to fund pay raises and building needs.
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Robert Ekey
Alexander
Ray Brooks
Brooks
Downtown Athens Fire Suppressed and District Budget Notes
Firefighters extinguished a trash container fire at Court and Union Streets with a booster hose, reporting no city property damage. Police logged the call at 3 18 a m with no downtown crowds observed. Lakeview 38 saw a heating unit smoke issue extinguished with $25 damage noted and costs listed. The district plans about $20 000 next year for pay increases and budget items. Alexander Local School Board set next year’s calendar starting Aug 27 and ending May 23.
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Athens
Court
Union
Lakeview 38
Brooks
Alexander
Lea Turner
Greg McDaniel
John Mullins
Matthew Grueser
Larry Darst
Mervin Nelson
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Donald Barrett
Student Workers Union
Duncan Sanitation
Seward
Alexander Levy
Lee’s
Athens National
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