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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1977

Page

2

Kidnap Charges Filed Against Youngstown Man

A 29 year old Youngstown man Archie Nelson was charged with four counts of kidnaping after allegedly holding a young mother and three children hostage last weekend. Bond was set at 25000 on each count with a May 26 hearing and public defender appointed. Nelson also faces armed bank robbery charges in Cleveland with a 100000 bond. Flynt case notes in Columbus as Calandra reports discriminatory grounds and appeals.

Youngstown, Ohio Youngstown Frank Kryzan Archie Nelson Kryzan Nelson Cleveland U.S Jack B. Steepy

Plan to curb government spying faces early weakness

The Carter administration and two Democratic senators prepare to unveil a bill to keep the government from illegally spying on citizens. Senator Birch Bayh says it is a significant step toward congressional control of intelligence, but he notes weaknesses and aims to strengthen safeguards for Americans' rights before passage.

Washington Carter Senate Birch Bayh D-Ind

Sirhan Seeks Talks With LA Supervisors Over Kennedy Killing

Sirhan Sirhan, serving life at Soledad Prison, asks to meet with Los Angeles County Supervisors Baxter Ward and Kenneth Hahn to discuss the Kennedy assassination. The request came through his attorney as the supervisors opened hearings into unsolved aspects of the case.

Los Angeles Sirhan Sirhan Sen Robert Kennedy Sirhan Soledad Los Angeles County Baxter Ward Kenneth Hahn Godfrey Isaac

Copters to Be Checked After Pan Am Building Crash

Emergency inspections urged for about 80 Sikorsky S-61 helicopters after a landing gear collapse caused rotor blades to kill five people and injure eight. NTSB recommended action to the FAA following Monday's crash atop the Pan American building in Manhattan.

New York National Transportation Safety Board Federal Aviation Administration NTSB Washington Pan American Manhattan John F. Kennedy International Airport Madison Avenue

Scots hail Queen on jubilant first day tour

Queen Elizabeth II began her Scottish jubilee visit amid a festive crowd projected by police at 100000 along her coach route. Protests were rare with a single Independence banner visible from a balcony as the monarch marked 25 years on the throne.

Glasgow Scotland

Barrett Defends City Right of Way Development Approach

Mayor Donald Barrett defended the city right of way along East State Street amid a beautification plan. He criticized the conduct of local businessmen and their spokesman attorney Joseph Vanity at the Monday council meeting, calling the approach peculiar.

East State Street Aea Donald Barrett Barrett Joseph Vanity Vanity

Four Alexander High graduates lead class of 1977

Theiss Scott Wood and Haseley top Alexander High School’s 1977 class with perfect or near perfect grades. Graduation is Sunday at 8 p.m. at the high school. Theiss earned a 4.0 and has an Annapolis Naval Academy appointment. Scott and Wood also excel with multiple honors and activities. Haseley, with 3.93, is active in Beta Club and Student Council.

John Theiss Tami Scott Ann Wood Susan Haseley Alexander High School Theiss Miss Scott Miss Wood Miss Haseley John S. Theiss Athens Mathematical Association of America Daughters of the American Revolution James F. Wood Albany Luther Haseley Athens Route 5 South America America Buckeye Girls State Alexander Wood

Athens County real estate tax deadline extended to July 20

County commissioners extended the second half real estate tax deadline in Athens County from June 20 to July 20 at Treasurer Richard Coe's request noting incomplete first half collection and related tasks. A Rep. Clarence Miller aide will visit the Athens Post Office Thursday 10 AM to noon to answer federal questions. The Athens Messenger is published daily except Saturdays.

Athens County Richard Coe Clarence Miller Athens Athens Messenger The Associated Press U.S Messenger Publishing Co Route Jabreon Road Ohio

Petitions Against Median Stripped From City Council

Fourth Ward Councilman Greg Hill failed to present petitions opposing the East State Street median strip after they were turned in with more than 150 signatures. A sponsor said the petitions should join the formal record, but Hill argued no vote on the median occurred at the May meeting.

Barrett Fourth Ward Greg Hill East State Street Hill Hes Ruth Teagarden

Hobbyists to Organize RC Model Airplane Group

A meeting at 7:30 p.m. on May 26 will organize an association of radio controlled model airplane hobbyists. The gathering occurs at the R. L. Shellman residence, 471 Longview Heights, with information available by calling 594-6975 or 593-635 after 5 p.m.

R. L. Shellman Longview Heights

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