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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1968

Page

5

Accused Says He Has Attorney

Wilbur Robertson, 25, of Los Angeles, held in Athens county jail on a breaking and entering charge after entering the Karnes home in Amesville Sept. 27. He pleaded guilty in Municipal Court Sept. 30 with bond set at 1500 by Judge Franklin Sheeter. Robertson, who says he is an electrician, claims to have eaten Karnes family food and to have traveled from New York to California previously. Campbell of Columbus, an American Civil Liberties Union representative, has spoken with him since Monday. A fundraiser to aid his defense is underway as he remains bound over to a January grand jury. Robertson reports no strong ties to Athens or Cincinnati and notes his parents in Los Angeles do not know his whereabouts.

Columbus Wilbur Robertson Los Angeles Robertson Amesville Donald Karnes Karnes Franklin Sheeter Campbell American Civil Liberties Union Athens New York California Sheriff's Department Washington County Marietta Cincinnati Joe Parks

Athens High students organize a Free High School

Athens High School students plan a Free High School with courses in social problems education and philosophy. An organizational meeting is set for 7 30 p m Thursday at the Cellar Door 18 N College St. Phil Satcher says graduate student guides will lead informal discussion groups to foster creative thinking and student input on learning. Call 993 6853 for information.

Athens High School Phil Satcher Sarchet

Zoning Board Meets Tonight Over Landlord Variances

The Athens Zoning Board of Appeals will hear four landlord requests for zoning variances at City Hall at 7 30 tonight. They’re among forty university approved landlords accused of renting to more than three roomers in zones limited to three or fewer.

Athens Zoning Board of Appeals City Hall University

Transfer Of Funds Studied

Athens County commissioners study shifting budget funds to boost judges salaries. President James Edwards and John Law discussed with auditor J. W. Whaley. County common pleas and probate judges earn about 20 000 dollars yearly. a May bond issue raised judges pay about 1 300 dollars. State law previously barred raises during terms. the bond uplift covered June 1 but not other officers.

Athens County James Edwards Commission John Law J. W. Whaley

Four OU students volunteer to teach at Athens High

Four Ohio University physical education majors Roger Tresch Linda Tanhammer Robert Blanke and Joan Agenbroad volunteer as open-lab instructors at Athens High School with unscheduled gym time. Tresch and Tanhammer teach gymnastics Blanke fencing Agenbroad swimming in the new program.

Ohio University Athens Robert Burson Roger Tresch Linda Tanhammer Robert Blanke Joan Agenbroad Tresch Miss Tanhammer Blanke Miss Agenbroad

Doctor to discuss Cancer Cell Cycles at seminar

Dr. L. D. Samuels of Children’s Hospital Columbus will present a public seminar on Cancer Cell Cycles October 24 in Room 221 Morton Hall. He has conducted cancer research and work in other medical fields.

L. D. Samuels Childrens Hospital, Columbus Morton Hall Dr. Samuels

Ohio University zoologist to join national science education institute

Dr. Weldon L. Witters of Ohio University's zoology department was chosen to participate in a National Institute in Evaluation of Science Education in Cleveland this week. The event is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, National Science Teachers Association and the Ohio Academy of Science. A Cleveland man forfeited 100 dollar bond in Athens County Municipal Court on Wednesday. Robert L. Blain faced petty larceny charges for stealing a suitcase from Cleveland woman Alfreida Graves, pleaded innocent and posted bond Sept. 29.

Weldon L. Witters Ohio University National Institute Cleveland the Institute Is Sponsored By The National Science Foundation, National Science Teachers Association and Ohio Academy of Science Athens County Robert L. Blain Alfreida Graves

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