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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1969
Page
17
Sirhan Sirhan was sentenced to death after a jury convicted him of first degree murder. A mercy plea letter from Edward Kennedy was read in court, urging compassion and life. Prosecutors indicated appeals to the State Supreme Court and possibly the U.S. Supreme Court.
The state funeral of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower cost the U S government 259734 dollars. The five day rites included 76297 for the train to Abilene and 4000 for platform lumber. Civilian overtime totaled 31000 while hotel costs and meals reached 3300.
Vienna's municipal watchdog dogs are raised to state-owned police status and will receive 12 Schillings daily for food, up from five Schillings. The move elevates the living standard of the city’s canine units.
Ferguson said arrests followed a two year FBI probe into a ring operating in at least 10 states. A 49 year old Trent was charged with transporting a stolen tractor trailer and a $16,000 check was deposited in a realty firm co owned by Trent and James Stuckey. Calandros faces four indictments for conspiracy and receiving stolen property with items recovered including 40 vehicles.
An OCR readout lists categories from a classified section including auctions employment services real estate vehicles and farm supplies. The fragment outlines subsections such as help wanted auctions insurance building materials boats and real estate for sale with numerous numbered entries.
Bradford Auction Co. Prhare 640-3871 of write in Racine Ohio. The brief notice lists contact for auction inquiries and location.
On account of death, Ray Smith will sell personal property at his residence two miles north of Tuppers Plains on State Route 7 near Bethel Church. Items include cherry and walnut furniture, sewing machine, glass cupboards, lamps, dishes, books, a deep freeze, power tools, and other old articles. Bradford Allerton Co. of Bo one Ohio handles the sale. Not responsible for accidents. Cash only.
Historical public notices include appointments of executors in Athens County and a sheriff sale of property in Dover Township. Document lists probate details, creditor deadlines, court dates, and terms of sale. also bids for a county road grader with specifications and delivery timelines.
Apollo 10 astronauts test the Lunar Excursion Module in lunar orbit. Thomas Stafford Eugene Cernan and John Young describe the dark lit lunar surface and plan descent for the next day. They note minor comms issues and confirm systems functioned during a two hour rehearsal in the LEM.
Oakland Park firefighters battled an abandoned nightclub blaze at Por ky s to drill large fire tactics. They handled more than 100 caller reports from the public while coordinating a training exercise.
A $860 000 project to build Jenkins Memorial Health Facility near Wellston Jackson County wins federal aid. The Appalachian Regional Commission approves $150 000 with $250 000 Hill Burton funds plus a $350 000 Be Jenkins Trust gift and $110 000 loan. The 40 bed long term facility serves Jackson and Vinton Counties and eases overcrowded area hospitals.
Farm auction announced at Robert M Mart farm four miles off Route 50 with directions past Barnhill's Service Station. Sale includes household goods farm equipment two trucks a Huntsman camper and stock cattle plus a dairy and farm tools. Auction held with noon lunch, not responsible for accidents. Contact Sheridan Auctioneer Amesville Ohio 448-2033.
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