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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1973
Page
4
Ohio University President Claude R. Sowle invites public comments on the biennial aims statement outlining the university mission. The plan emphasizes a rigorous learning environment, faculty and staff evaluation, diversity in recruitment, targeted enrollment ranges, and expanded programs across main and regional campuses.
Michael Lewis Warner appeals convictions from a nine charge robbery kidnaping at Athens Stop-N-Go in 1972 and sues Athens Police Chief Ted Jones and Prosecutor Michael Nolan. A writ of replevin asks for two rings and a billfold taken during investigations to be returned. Nolan advised items cannot be returned until final disposition. Items held by Common Pleas Court. Names listed Patterson and Whaley.
Three persons were injured and two cited in traffic accidents Wednesday and Thursday morning. John G. Parser, 18, Norwalk Conn, injured on Route 50 near Route 329. Charles B. Ratigan, 43, Athens Route 2, cited for driving while intoxicated after a crash on County Road 22 east of Route 682. Howard Beebe, 16, Beachwood Estates, injured in a creek crash on County Road 16. Joseph R. Halter Jr., 22, Canton, cited for conditional speed on Route 50A east of Route 329. Edward Martin, 57, Athens Route 2, involved in a second collision with no injuries.
Dr Karl Ahrendt, distinguished professor of music at Ohio University, won first prize in the 1973 Roth Composition Competition for his orchestral work Montage. He led the OU School of Music as dean from 1950 to 1967 and was named Distinguished Professor in June last year.
Six people were killed and 82 injured in September as 152 traffic accidents were investigated by the Athens post of the State Highway Patrol. Improper speed caused 66 accidents, with failure to yield 23 and driving off the roadway 20 as other top factors.
Mason County Board of Education discussed arranging bus transportation for seventh to ninth grade teams if funds exist to pay drivers. Council member Ray Fields questioned the lack of lower grade team buses and the need for parental cars. Superintendent Withers to consult Wahama Principal Zell on feasibility pending money.
Rio Grande College associate professor John A. Reynolds returned from a five day conference on cooperative education at Northeastern University Boston Massachusetts. The event at the Center for Cooperative Education attracted participants from 40 small to medium sized colleges nationwide. The U S Office of Education partially sponsored the conference and aids funding for the center.
Alec Blair of Jackson, former Ohio American Legion commander, will speak at the Athens chapter of the 37th Division Veterans Association 33rd anniversary dinner. The event honors the 134th Field Artillery Battalion and 166th Infantry Regiment inducted into federal service just before World War II, at K T Crossen Post 58 on West Union Street. Registration starts 2 pm with a 4 pm cocktail hour, 5:30 pm memorials, 6 pm dinner, and a 9 pm record hop for Legion members.
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