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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1974

Page

3

Gun Democrats Split Over Earmarked Funds Change

Collins claims funds were removed by the administration before any review and predicts an amendment to restore them. He recounts a 30 minute disappearance of the bill and says Gilligan ordered the cut, while aides deny a caucus change. Ridley seeks confirmation from Columbus.

Collins Richley Ridley Columbus Gilligan Robert Tenenbaum House Representatives Tenenbaum

Truck Smashes Pole In Three Pieces In Wellston Crash

Wellston police investigated a single vehicle crash on Number Eight Pike west of Wellston. Roger K Saltsman 21 and Tim Burroughs 19 were injured with minor cuts. Saltsman treated at Holzer Medical Center. Property damage reported on Edgar Hayburn property. Break in and theft of tools and goods valued over 350 dollars. ongoing investigations include tape player theft and Craig Lumber Co break in.

Wellston Roger K Saltsman Pike Edgar Hayburn Holzer Medical Center Tim Burroughs Dwight Bowling Craig Lumber Co

Bypass Route Chosen with Higher Costs and Safe-Drive Concerns

Commissioners select Line C for a two lane bypass near Route 682 and Route 56. The project faces delays to start as engineering and federal impact statements may take years. Line C costs about 20 000 more than Line A and relocates one family versus two for Line A.

Harry Crewson Crewson Hann

Elementary Is Closed After Bomb Threat Prompted Evacuation

In Nelsonville light, Poston Elementary pupils were bused to Nelsonville Elementary after a bomb threat at 8:20 a.m. evacuations occurred and the Athens County Sheriff's Department searched the school. Sheriff Paul Brown ordered no occupancy for 24 hours.

Nelsonville Poston Athens County Sheriff’s Department Paul Brown

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