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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1972

Page

3

Kurfess Campaign Swing Highlights Tax Debate at OU

Ohio House Speaker Charles Kurfess urged support for Claire Ball Jr. at an OU social hour and campus talk, stressing earmarked funding, possible tax reform, and stronger Republican control. Ball backed earmarking for education and local aid while critiquing the governor’s plan to shift higher education costs to students.

Amey Messenger Ohio House Charles Kurfess Claire M. Ball Jr Ohio University Kurfess Nelson Commons South Green Athens John Gilligan Ball Harry Crewson Baker Center State House Gilligan Claire Athens County Athens City County Board of Elections Ohio

Man Alters Plea In Athens Court On Marijuana Charge

Timothy McCurdy of Athens withdrew a request for a jury trial and pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana in Athens County Municipal Court. Judge Franklin Sheeter set sentencing for November 9 and kept bond at 500 dollars. Several others pleaded guilty to traffic and theft related charges and were fined with costs.

Timothy McCurdy Athens Athens County Franklin Sheeter Cecil Smith Matthew Disley Springfield Basil Mantle Guysville Smith

Night March Protest Sways Through Rain in Athens

Night marchers gathered in downtown Athens on Halloween in a candlelight event organized by the Ohio University McGovern Committee drawing about 350 from Memorial Auditorium to West Green. Police reported a quiet city and no incidents while rain limited mischief. one hospital transfer noted for William Herb to St. Joseph's in Parkersburg with room 204.

Vietnam Athens Ohio University McGovern Committee Memorial Auditorium Concert Hall West Green Charles Cochran William Herb Cook Drive O’bleness Memorial

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