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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1977

Page

2

Ohio Miners Return to Work in Eastern Ohio

Eastern Ohio mines reopened as the last miners of Local 1360 at Consolidation Coal Co. Franklin 25 near Cadiz voted to resume work. They will settle disputes with the company in court after midnight shift return.

Ohio Bellaire United Mine Workers Union Consolidation Coal Co Franklin 25 Cadiz UMW District 6 John Guzek Guzek Consolidation

Harlon Carter Elected NRA Executive Vice President

Sixty three year old Harlon Carter won the NRA helm in a surprise vote at an all night meeting. He pledged to end internal strife and strengthen the Institute for Legislative Action while reaffirming the pro gun control stance.

Cincinnati Harlon Carter National Rifle Association Carter NRA Border Patrol Federation For Maxwell E. Rich Institute For Legislative Action ILA

Bellow Ex-Wife Seeks Share of Nobel Prize Payment

Susan Glassman Bellow filed suit claiming Saul Bellow understated income at their 1968 divorce and seeks increased payments. Courts upheld earlier rulings. Illinois Supreme Court refused to hear appeal. She previously settled for 115000 lump sum and 250 monthly support, now seeks higher income via 461303 figure including Nobel prize.

Chicago Saul Bellow Susan Glassman Bellow Illinois Supreme Court Bellow

Trailer break ins reported at Chauncey and County Road 68

McLean of the Green Enan Trailer Park in Chauncey said Sunday someone broke into his trailer but nothing appeared stolen. Thomas Sleetman reported a break in at his house on County Road 68, the fourth such incident he has endured.

McLean Greenenan Chauncey Athens County

Athens County Secures $8000 Sewer Study Grant

City-County Planner Bruce Burns announces virtual approval of a pre-application for an $8000 sewer study grant. Funds come from HUD via the state, with Athens County contributing $4000 in services. The study could start July 1 when money becomes available on a reimbursement basis.

Athens County Bruce Burns Department of Housing and Urban Development Burns

Motorcycle Mishap and Thefts Highlight Campus and City News

A 21 year old, Terry L. Dillie of 120 Spreading Oaks, suffered bruises when his motorcycle overturned near West State Street after hitting a curb. Dan Farson reported a $300 motorcycle theft from a street location. Barbara Jean Williams earned an arts master’s degree in biology at Rice University Houston. Norton urges trimming OU capital funding for 1977 79 while Gov Rhodes unveils a 642 million statewide plan including 17.2 million for OU dorms.

Terry L. Dillie Dan Farson Bryan Hall Itments Barbara Jean Williams Col Dudley A. Williams Graham Drive Rice University Houston Tex Norton General Assembly James Rhodes University

Gunmen seize train and school in Dutch hostage crisis

Two groups of armed South Moluccan extremists hijacked a train with about 100 aboard and seized an elementary school with 130 teachers and students in northern Netherlands. No contact had been made by midday, and the gunmen’s demands were unknown.

Groningen The Netherlands Hans Uffing Uffing

Young Urges Boycott in South Africa Visit

Ambassador Andrew Young defended non-violent tactics in solving southern Africa's racial issues during a fresh stop at the University of Zambia in Lusaka after a two day South Africa trip. About 1,500 students filled the venue with cheers and hostile reactions as Young emphasized peaceful action despite provoked jeers and comments.

Lusaka Zambia Andrew Young South Africa Southern Africa U.S United Nations Johannesburg University of Young

Begin Admitted to Hospital for Observation

Israel's likely next prime minister Menahem Begin was admitted to Ichilov hospital's cardiac section for observation after reporting not feeling well. Doctors said there was no evidence of a heart attack, and Begin, 63, had suffered a heart attack in late March and spent three weeks hospitalized.

Tel Aviv Israel Menahem Begin Begin Likud Shlomo Laniado Ichilov Hospital

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