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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1968

Page

3

Bond Issue Backing OU Building Plan Favored

Ohio Universitys accelerated building program could gain 1.7 million if voters approve State Issue One on November 5 a constitutional amendment to authorize revenue bonds for capital projects at higher education mental health parks and more The plan would not tax general property or income tax and would use existing funds for debt service while highway bonds would be paid from highway revenues The measure endorsed by both parties and many groups sets borrowing caps across sectors including highway water pollution higher education parks and airports with allocations totaling 500 million for highways and 320 million for higher education to sustain growth and capital construction

Ohio University Vernon R. Alden Dr. Alden Ohio General Assembly State of Afl-Cio

Three Aided By Squadmen Three Aided By Squadmen

Fire department emergency squad aided three people over Thursday and Friday. Mrs Zane Grey, 21, of 9 Mound Street, was taken home after illness near Chubb Library. no treatment given. Ohio University coeds Jody Thomas, 18, at Bromley Hall, and Ellen Linch, 17, at Lindley Hall, were taken to Hudson Health Center with illness and possible ankle injury respectively.

Fire Department Zane Grey Mound St Chubb Library S. Court St Ohio University

Backing Of State Issue Topic At Two Meetings

State Issue One promoting highway bonds and statewide land improvements drew support at two Ohio Department of Natural Resources meetings. Proponents cite 120 million for pollution control, water management, parks, and recreation, plus job creation and wider access to lakes, rivers, and parks. Official comments highlight tourism, education aid, and new facilities like police academies.

Ohio Department of Natural Resources E. State Street Division of Forestry and Reclamation Division of Wildlife General Assembly Department of Natural Rsources Ohio George Billy Ohio Division of Wildlife District 4

Three Variances Granted By Zone Board In Athens

The Athens Zoning Board of Appeals approved three temporary variances and postponed one more. It extended until June 30, 1969 for William Johnson, Charles G Russell, Goff Dunfee and others to operate houses with more than three roomers. Mrs Poling’s case was held until Nov 7 to prove by affidavit nonconformance prior to the 1960 ordinance. Ohio University landlords among 40 violators.

Athens Zoning Board of Appeals Opal Poling

Light Rain Measurable in Athens Early Friday

A light rain that began Friday in Athens measured .03 of an inch by 9 a.m. according to U. S. Observer C. L. Colmer. The temperature rose to 65 after an early low of 63, with Thursday's high at 82. CRIMINAL ACT Until 1961 anyone in England who survived a death by own action attempt was liable to criminal punishment.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer England

Hospital Expansion Tops Five-Year Health Plan

Athens Insiders say expansion of Sheltering Arms Hospital will be a top priority in a proposed $40 million five-year public health program covering Hocking Gallia Jackson Lawrence Meigs and Vinton Counties. The plan seeks $20 million from Appalachian federal funds with rest from other sources.

Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital Jack Farrington Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation Farrington Ohio

Sheltering Arms Admits and Dismisses Notables

Sheltering Arms admitted Mrs Robert Yeats James Cansky Athens Mrs Frank Barnhart Amesville Route 1 Buster Curtis Guysville Route 2 Mrs Charles Smith Millfield Virginia Kim Guysville Norman Myers Trimble. Dismissed William Markins Patrick McIntorf Mrs Katherine McAfee Cindy Turner James Turner Mrs Gary Coon Frank Talbot. Found in 1798 Mammoth Cave in Kentucky was discovered in 1798.

Robert Yeats James Cansky Athens Frank Barnhart Amesville Buster Curtis Guysville Charles Smith Millfield Virginia Kim Norman Myers Trimble William Markins Patrick McIntorf Katherine McAfee Cindy Turner James Turner Gary Coon Frank Talbot Mammoth Cave Kentucky

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