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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1972

Page

2

Brown Promises Sheriff Reform in Athens County Race

Paul E. Brown the Democratic nominee for Athens County sheriff pledges tougher crime investigation and preventive strategies. He faults incumbent Harold Shields for weak reporting and slow follow up and calls for expanded training intergovernmental cooperation a joint jail plan and neighborhood policing to cut crimes and improve public safety. Brown cites past law enforcement work and a long political run including a 1949 murder case breakthrough and other investigations.

Tom Price Brown Messenger Athens County Armstrong Guysville Sheriff's Department Sheriff’s Office Athens the Messenger Shields

Dead Deputy Educators Against Drugs plan in Athens County

Michael Nolan, Athens County assistant prosecutor, outlines a DEAD program to slow youth drug use using peer leaders. Starting in county schools, with federal funds sought, the plan includes student leaders, panels, brochures, membership cards and buttons to spread drug abuse awareness. The project aims to expand regionally if funds permit.

Michael Nolan Athens County Nolan Nelsonville Jack Lawry State Administration of Justice Division Lawry

Ball and Crewson Back Income Tax in Ohio Campaign Forum

The 91st District candidates Claire Ball and Harry Crewson clashed on welfare and education funding, with Ball defending earmarks for education and local government and Crewson warning against repealing the tax. They also diverged on welfare reform, equal rights, and a state lottery while addressing job access and economic concerns in Athens.

Herb Amey Ohio Claire M. Ball Jr Harry Crewson Ball Athens County Crewson Athens Ohio University Jerry Adams Ball and Crewson Social Security Administration

PEPI Week Proclaimed In Ohio Public Information Drive

Mayor Donald Barrett proclaims PEPI Week to promote Physical Education Public Information in Ohio. The event aims to inform the public about sound school physical education programs and may involve Ohio University physical education majors. The Athens County Humane Society schedules a meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday in Athens.

Donald Barrett PEPI The Ohio Association of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Ohio Ohio University Athens County Humane Society Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co S. May Avenue Athens

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