Trustees Approve OU Portsmouth Scioto Tech Merger
The Ohio University board of trustees unanimously approved the merger of OU Portsmouth with Scioto Technical College amid other measures. They also endorsed easements for Athens city bicycle paths and roads, a six year capital plan, and air conditioning contracts for Bentley Hall while phasing out the architecture school. President Claude Sowle’s salary discussion was postponed, and a 7-1 vote upheld continuing non-UFW lettuce purchases for dining halls amid labor concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Whissel
Ohio University
Portsmouth
Scioto Technical College
University
Athens
City of
Shafer Street
West Union Street
Claude Sowle
Sowle
Dorothy Johns
Fred Johnson
Johnson
General Technical College
Board of
Regents
William Morris
Morris
Jody Phillips
Charles E. Holzer
Holzer
United Farm Workers
UFW
William Kircher
Afl-Cio
Kircher
Quotes from Claude R. Sowle on higher education at OU
The Messenger collects five years of Ohio University President Claude R. Sowle statements. He discusses the need for optimism and trust in higher education, the university’s functions for training and broader education, public service, and avoiding disruptive demonstrations. He also notes Appalachia ties and protecting university operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Claude R. Sowle
the Messenger
Athens Kiwanis to Host First Annual Bicycle Rodeo
Children competed for prizes in a safety themed event on East State Street part of the Athens Recreation Festival. Winners across age groups were named for overall rodeo and race events with Thunder Chicken performing as grand finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Powers
Sandy Folson
East State Street
Athens Kiwanis Club
Fronternal Order of Police
Athens County 4-H
Hocking Valley Hostel Club
Modern Woodmen of America
Ray Skinner
Kiwanis
Athens
Sturbois
Loren Kaneshinge
Darren Wilson
Wayne Bayha
Jim Olinger
Tammy Goldsberry
Robin Garrett
Amy Isele
Margaret Summer
David Biddie
Bill Squibb
Fred Bush
Tim Daugherty
Forecast: Fair Tonight With Warmer Tuesday Ahead
Fair tonight with lows in the low to mid 50s. Tuesday will be partly cloudy and warmer with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Yesterday's high 81 and low 55, humidity 87 percent at 4 p.m. today 9 a.m. 68 percent. Precipitation yesterday none. this month 4.3 inches, normal 4.02 inches. year to date 18.51 inches, 2.12 inches above normal. Sun sets 8:40 p.m., rises 6:11 a.m. Barometer 30.39 inches. Data from Ohio University and C L Colmer.
Resignation at Ohio University Shocks Faculty and Leaders
The sudden resignation of Ohio University President Claude R. Sowle draws calls for renewed understanding across campus. Administrators note the pressures of leadership and funding, while the majority of faculty quietly support him and officials praise his abilities and dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sowle
Taylor Culbert
Ohio University
Sowle Resigns As OU President After Student Demands
Ohio University president Dr. Sowle resigns effective this summer amid a wave of student demands for minority program reforms. A coalition delivered 51 demands while Sowle cited irreparable harm to recruiting and said he could not think about future plans. Trustees released a supportive statement, urging closure and unity as Sowle finishes his fifth year after a career in law and academia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penson
Sowle
Morris
Ohio University
Northwestern University
Northwestern
University of Cincinnati
College of Law
Navy Opens Back Pay Claims For 1972 Active Duty
Ex servicemen who served on active duty from October through December 1972 may file back pay claims above five percent of their salary for that period. A court ordered reinstatement of the scheduled raise during those months. The Navy Recruiting Command offers assistance via local stations to veterans from any branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
U.S. Navy Recruiting Command
Athens Festival Declared Record Success by Chairman
The Athens third annual Recreation Festival ended Sunday with record crowds at the old airport. Proceeds will fund city recreation programs. the event, sponsored by Citizens for Recreation Facilities, was one day shorter but already shows 40 percent more from Gooding Rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Jack Ellis
Ellis
Citizens For Recreation Facilities
Gooding
Task Force Compiling Grease Notes
City task force on grease control prepares a portfolio of technical grease trap design operation and maintenance information. Public information includes restaurant grease problems and guidance from the Plumbing and Drainage Institute at the Code Enforcement office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plumbing and Drainage Institute
Also Mentioned on This Page
Athens, Ohio
Branch Technical College
Richland Avenue
Convocation Center
Recreation
Ross County
Ou-Chillicothe
Ohio Board of Regents
Bentley Hall
School of Architecture
Faculty Senate
Ed Sanford
Appalachia
Kim Isele
Denise Raze
Debbie Martin
Mary Malcom
David Biddle
Linda McLaren
Denise Fraze
Brent Kessel
Danny Trevis
Steve Culbertson
Fred
Ohio University Dept. of Geography
C.L. Colmer
U.S
Edward Penson
Dwight H. Rutherford
Tnc
John D. Clark
Emogene Davis
W. Stimson
Jack
Wellowville
Rie
Farley
Ecret
MON Thin
Putnam Howe Drive
Belpre, Ohio
DIAL
Columbus Road
Perkins Pancake House
George Arnold
Mgr
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!