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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1969

Page

5

Ohio University president outlines drug abuse plan

Ohio University President Claude Sowle released details of the university plan to combat drug abuse and responded to criticisms by Harry McIlwain. The plan, prepared by Dr. Richard Dorf and approved by Sowle, aims to educate, counsel, and discipline students while involving security and residence life offices in enforcement. Police and courts would handle off campus cases, with educational programs to follow.

Ohio University Claude Sowle Ohio Democratic Party Harry McIlwain Sowle Athens County Claire M. Ball Jr Athens Raymond Shepard McKwain University of Cincinnati Life Office of University Judiciaries Discipline Office Gating Dorf Cincinnati Democrat

Ohio University forms advisory council amid protest plan

Eleven members of the President's Advisory Council at Ohio University were named by President Claude R. Sowle. The panel will study a proposed nationwide moratorium of university classes to protest the Vietnam war, supported by antiwar groups and some lawmakers. Members include four faculty, two undergrads, one graduate student, and four administrators.

Athens Ohio Ohio University Claude R. Sowle Sowle Stanley Grean John G. Jewett Lowell B. Howard Robert L. Daniel Margaret Rigg London Walter Justice Columbus Grean Jewett Howard Senate Daniel Miss Rigg Cutler Justice Black Studies Institute Council Robert E. Mahn

Carthage Gap Home Destroyed By Fire

A defective chimney blamed for a house fire in Carthage Gap destroyed the Tucker family home on Tupper Road. Coolville Troy fire department arrived after a delay in alarm transmission as Mrs. Tucker saw smoke in the kitchen and flames on the wall.

Arthur Tucker Tupper Road Carthage Gap Coolville Troy John Coen Tuckers

Fire scene reports no injuries in village home blaze

Neighbors with volunteer firefighters fought a house fire that damaged the first floor and storage area but left a cellar intact. The blaze likely started in a chimney with a metal lining as a stove burned wood. The wooden bridge hindered access, but water was supplied with a wet pumper and tanker. No insurance covered the house or belongings. The report also lists university council appointments and personnel changes including Marcus Lohr II’s military transfer and several university administrators and students noted for future roles.

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United Appeal drive opens in Athens Oct 6

The 1970 United Appeal campaign in Athens County starts Monday Oct 6 with a $60,000 goal set by ten agencies. Thomas Evans Jr. says the drive has five divisions and contributions scale by income with hours pay for hourly workers and a percentage of income for salaried staff. The kickoff at The Ohio University Inn at 8 am marks the first pledge cards to be distributed to campaign reps.

Athens County United Appeal Thomas Evans Jr Evans Ohio University Inn United Apeal

Four Criminal Appeals Set Before Fourth District Court

Four criminal cases are scheduled for the Fourth District Court of Appeals convening Thursday led by Judge Gordon Gray. Ohio v Michael David Edgecombe and Ohio v Harvey Niles Salsky stem from a October 1968 raid on a Guysville farmhouse with appeals over search warrants and probable cause. Wayne Allen Davis also appeals a July conviction for concealed weapon citing missing court reporter, invalid warrant, and questionable records. Ohio v John Frank Yeltz seeks review of drunken driving with defense asserting rights advisement and insufficient cause. Additional cases include Donald K Carew v Joan Carew custody dispute, Lillian Sayre v Emma Murphy license suspension, Fannie Barnett v Knowlton Construction negligence, and Bob Hess Inc v William Mills repossessed car sale.

Fourth District Court of Appeals Gordon Gray Ohio Michael David Edgecombe Harvey Niles Salsky Edgecomb Guysville Common Pleas Wayne Allen Davis Davis John Frank Yeltz Donald K. Carew Joan Carew Mr. Carew Lillian Sayre Emma Murphy Alvin M. Cole Sion Fannie Barnett Knowlton Construction Co Bob Hess, Inc William Mills

Revco D S to Move Discount Drug Center Oct 5

Revco D S Inc will relocate its discount drug center from 16 S Court St to 44 S Court site formerly Blackmore's Restaurant on October 5. The store will feature a complete facelift with new lighting and display fixtures and be open six days a week from 8 am to 9 pm, closed Sundays and holidays.

Revco D.S., Inc Discount Drug Center S. Court St S. Court Blackmore’s

Town Okays Beer Sales In East Texas Township

Gun Barrel City voters approved beer sales for off premises consumption by a 29 to 11 vote. The newly incorporated town near Cedar Creek Lake derives its name from Gun Barrel Lane, the main street.

Gun Barrel City Tex East Texas Cedar Creek Lake

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Ken Steinhoft Federal-Hocking McIlwain Cincinnati OU Council Alexander Marc Lohr Fort Dix N. J Fort Lewis Wash Marcus D. Lohr II Co. C Usatc Infantry Charles L. Madison Falconer New York Robert L. Savage University George Klare College of Arts and Sciences Thompson Little William A. Boram Headquarters For Work Shoes Wolverine Acme Justin Hartley Goldberg’s Store Glouster, Ohio Ronald Stover Jane F. Stover Nelsonville Appeals Court Salsky Area Pomeroy and Shade General Telephone Operators Velome Hig Ronnie Pandler Bankamericard North Court Street
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