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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1972

Page

2

OU Hearings Delayed Pending Federal Court Action

The Ohio University suspension hearings on House Bill 1219 were paused as 77 involved receive stays while a federal court considers an ACLU suit. Referee Edward Johnston granted the stays. key figures include OU President Claude Sowle, Regent Chancellor John Millett, and Judge Joseph Kinneary.

Tom Price Messenger City House Ohio University American Civil Liberties Union Logan Edward Johnston Columbus Federal District Court John Summel Claude R. Sowle Ohio Board of Regents John D. Millett Sowle Johnston Board of Regents Fedral District Court Joseph P. Kinneary ACLU Millett Kinneary Sixth Federal Circuit Court Lindley Hall University Air Force College Green Lindley

Student and two residents injured in Athens interchange crash

Ohio University student Jeanne L. Warner 23 of Dayton was hospitalized after a two car collision at Route 33 bypass and E State Street. Harry Manring 58 and Florence Manning 48 were treated for bumps and bruises then released from O'Bleness Hospital. Police cited John Holbert 21 for improper backing after his truck hit Richard Lamprey 33.

Fire Department Walter Jones Phil Laughlin Jeanne Warner N. Kinley Ave Messenger Roy Cross E. State Street Route 33 E. State Athens Medical Center Jeanne L. Warner Ohio University Dayton N. McKinley Athens Hudson Health Center Miss Warner Warner Manring Florence Manning O’bleness Hospital Athens Fire Department John Holbert Parkersburg Richard Lamprey Verona St Bromley Hall Congress Street

IRA Attacks Spark Fears of Backlash in Northern Ireland

In Belfast clashes with the IRA escalate amid injuries to Protestants and kidnappings. Police warn the IRA seeks a Protestant backlash. a British soldier dies in a Crossmaglen attack as tensions rise across Northern Ireland. Ends publication note follows.

Belfast Northern Ireland Irish Republican Army IRA Crossmaglen Irish Republic Britain Ulster United Kingdom Turf Lodge Ulster Defense Force

Weather data snapshot with temperatures and rainfall

Yesterday high 72 and precipitation 0 inches. Today low 47 with 9 am temp 64 and humidity 51 percent. Month rainfall 2.29 inches versus 4.02 normal. year total 17.24 inches, 1.37 inches below normal. Sun sets at 8:38 pm, rises tomorrow at 6:13 am. Sea level adjusted pressure 30.05 at 9 am.

Rosser Hymns Featured and New Publication Promised

Sam Rosser of 27 S. May Ave. has a hymn included in a new James B. Vaughan Publishing Co. book and has a contract for What Other Story Is There To Tell with Tennessee Music and Printing Co. Cleveland to appear in January 1973. Earlier his I Find No Fault In Him was published by a Tennessee firm and singer Kurt Davis praised Rosser’s hymns after visiting Richland United Methodist Church. Also notes several land transfers: Sunday Creek Coal Co. to John Greenflees for 2.33 acres in Corning and the Forgrave to Murry transfers of five acres in New Lexington and Pike Township.

Rosser James B. Vaughan Publishing Co Cleveland, Tenn The Tennessee Music and Printing Co Cleveland Tennessee Kurt Davis Richland United Methodist Church Sunday Creek Coal Co Nelsonville John Greenflees Glouster Corning Robert L Alma J. Forgrave David D Patricia A. Murry New Lexington Pike Township

Appeals Court Upholds Flag On Pants Verdict

The Fourth District Court of Appeals upheld the jury conviction of Gary Kasnett, an Ohio University student who wore the American flag on the seat of his jeans. The ruling confirms the verdict and the underlying conduct in the case.

Ohio University Fourth District Court of Appeals Gary Kasnett Stu Kasnett Athens County Franklin Sheeter

Athens County Democrats reelect leaders in uncontested race

William Hoffman of Nelsonville and Lenora Sickels of New Marshfield were re elected chairman and chairwoman of the Athens County Democratic Executive and Central Committees. Max Adkins was named central committee vice chairman and Mrs Sickels became vice president of the executive committee. Mrs Mildred Nora Perry and Alexander Prisley were elected secretary and treasurer of both committees.

William Hoffman Nelsonville Lenora Sickels New Marshfield Athens County Democratic Athens Ohio Max Adkins Sickels Mildred Nora Perry Albany Alexander Prisley

Penny Wolfe Honored With Party

Syracuse eighth birthday celebration for Penny Sue Wolfe honored with a yard party hosted by Mr and Mrs Art Wolfe. Games and prizes awarded to Scott Hayes Malcolm Guinther Jr and Tina Pierce. Numerous friends and relatives invited including Kim and Clyde Sayre Cindy Wolfe Vickie Arnold Neda Guinther Jerry Moore Denise Persons Reva Persons Denise Deem Sandra Foley Robbie Cunningham David Lawson Marvin Teaford Eddie Wolfe Angie Hubbard Eric Lipscomb T C Chapman and Brenda Teaford.

Syracuse Penny Sue Wolfe Art Wolfe Scott Hayes Malcolm Guinther Jr Tina Pierce Kim Sayre Clyde Sayre Cindy Wolfe Vickie Arnold Neda Guinther Jerry Moore Denise Persons Reva Persons Denise Deem Sandra Foley Robbie Cunningham David Lawson Marvin Teaford Eddie Wolfe Angie Hubbard Eric Lipscomb T. C. Chapman Brenda Teaford

OU Chorus Delights Kiwanians With Classical Selections

The Ohio University Girls Chorus performed religious and secular works at the Athens Kiwanis Club dinner. Highlights included The Prayer of St Francis of Assisi and Whitsuntide. The group will present a recital next Monday in the School of Music Recital Hall. Plans for the spring festival at the old airport over Memorial Day weekend were discussed to raise funds for city recreation.

Ohio University Girls’ Chorus Athens Kiwanis Club St. Francis of Assisi Louis White Randall Thompson Zoltan Kodaly School of Music Ohio University East State Street

Duke Grants MS Degree to Russell J. Baird in Durham

Duke University in Durham awarded a Master of Science degree to Russell James Baird, son of Mr and Mrs Russell N Baird of Athens.

Durham N.C Duke University Russell James Baird Russell N. Baird Athens

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