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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1972

Page

2

Trial Stalled in Ohio University Lindley Hall Protest

The second day of the second trial of antiwar protesters arrested over the Lindley Hall sit in stalled for about 90 minutes as defense and prosecution discussed offers. Judge Sheeter and OU officials weighed House Bill 1219 effects on defendants Helene Schwartz and Pamela Smith amid ongoing appeals and potential plea talks.

Herb Amey Ohio University Lindley Hall Gerald Mollica John Summel Claude R. Sowle Robert Handelman Handelman Helene Schwartz Mollica Stimmel Sowle Pamela Smith Miss Smith Miss Schwartz

Trial recounts overheard testimony in Lindley Hall protest case

Witnesses debated orders to arrest Lindley Hall demonstrators with Burns and Stimmel offering plans from a strategy session. Stimmel described the choice to arrest as opposed to delaying action. Burns testified about a dispersal message read to the crowd and met a witness outside Lindley Hall. The trial panel of jurors was seated with several challenges among them.

Nolan Burns John Stimmel Lindley Hall Sheeter Stimmel Sowle

Alexander Official Moves to Shut Lighthouse Christian School

Alexander School Superintendent Ray mond Brooks filed Juvenile Court complaints against parents of Lighthouse School students in Meigs County. Lighthouse, non accredited and under chapel leadership, operates without state funding or teacher certification, claiming it provides a superior education.

Fred Whissel Athens County Apostolic Lighthouse Christian School Alexander School Raymond Brooks Meigs County Albany John Pollard Lighthouse School Supreme Court Brooks State Department of Education Ohio Pollard Lighthouse Bishop Pollard Alexander District Alexander Meigs Otis Knopp

Weather Outlook Showers Possible This Weekend

Local forecast calls for cloudy tonight and Friday with a chance of showers. Lows in the 50s tonight, highs in the mid to upper 60s Friday. Extended outlook shows showers likely Saturday, ending Sunday, then partly cloudy Monday with 60s to low 70s highs.

Upper Great Lakes mid-Atlantic New England

Clothing fire damages Nelsonville apartment and threatens bar

A fire started by clothing near a gas heater caused extensive damage to Hazel Maffin's Nelsonville apartment and left Jack's Bar and Grill in the same building with smoke and water damage. Firefighters arrived at 12:56 p.m. and also tackled gymnasium heater smoke at Nelsonville York High School.

Nelsonville Harper and Chestnut Streets Hazel Maffin Clarence Hall Maffin Jack Dave Neiman Nelsonville-York High School

Ball Urges Expanded Aid for Ohio's Elderly

Athens County Prosecutor Clare M. Ball Jr. Republican candidate for the 91st District State House seat spoke at a District 12 World War I Veterans meeting in Marietta. He urged more Medicare coverage for long term care eyeglasses dental care and prescription drugs plus expanded housing meals transportation and elderly service programs funded by federal and state sources.

Athens County Clare M. Ball Jr Marietta Ball United Appeal

Deadline Set for Christmas Gift Drive at VA Hospital

Athens County Red Cross plans a November 10 cutoff for gifts to be mailed to relatives of veterans at the Chillicothe VA Hospital. Items must be new and nonbreakable, with a focus on belts ties scarves and men’s accessories for gifts to relatives. Deliver to 132 N. Congress St. call 593 5273 for details.

Louise Berry Athens County American Red Cross Chillicothe

Labor Unions Endorse Crewson for Ohio House Seat

Athens area candidate Harry B. Crewson gains endorsements from four unions United Transportation Union Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Brotherhood of Railway and Airline Clerks and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. He advocates higher minimum wage hour limits safety laws and expanded services for seniors while highlighting tax reforms and protection for pensioners. A separate notice covers Pomeroy Carleton Church Homecoming Sunday with activities and speakers.

Clarence R. Rundt Co-operative Legislative Committee Railroad Brotherhoods and Railroad Unions State of Ohio Crewson United Transportation Union Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Brotherhood of Railway and Airline Clerks The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Ohio University

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