Bike-A-Thon To Rid Cancer Society Drive At Athens Fairgrounds
Young riders from Athens area join the American Cancer Society Bike-A-Thon at the Athens Fairgrounds this Sunday. Parade starts at 12 30 p m led by Mayor Donald Barrett with rides from 1 p m to 5 p m. Participants collect pledges per mile and earn a society patch plus five awards. Bi cycling enthusiasts should bring own bike and brochures are available at The Pedaler Baker Center or county schools.
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Ohio University to trim 2.3 million from 1973 74 budget
President Claude R. Sowle announced a contingency plan to cut 2.3 million from OU spending if enrollment dips below projections. OU reports about 16 000 students on the Athens campus with 4 300 at branch campuses and will seek Board of Trustees approval for any cuts while pursuing property sales and dormitory space leasing.
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National and Local Weather Forecast Summary
Central nation rain and New Mexico Colorado snow flurries. Florida and Northwest showers. East and Southwest warmer. Northwest colder. Local: clear with dense fog late tonight. lows upper 50s to low 60s. Thursday partly cloudy. highs 70s to 80s. Extended: showers possible Friday to Sunday. cooler by Sunday.
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Alexander Board Approves Bus Purchases and Staffing
Alexander Board of Education awarded contracts for two International bus chassis from John Gibson Motor City Inc and two Carpenter bodies from Standard Hardware McArthur. Roberta Watkins was hired as sixth grade teacher and Carolyn Matheny and Virginia Hamill as substitute secretaries. The board approved the next fiscal year property tax rate set to keep retirement funds funded despite valuation changes.
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Gasoline Tank Falls From Car on Pomeroy Road
A gasoline tank fell from a car driven by Harry Santon of Huntsburg Ohio onto Pomeroy Road. Athens firemen responded at 6 29 p m and flushed the gas from the road to prevent hazards.
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