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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1972

Page

2

Shields Campaign Talks Record And Aims For More Deputies

Athens County Sheriff Harold Shields defends an excellent past record while urging added personnel and equipment. He envisions state action to set maximum workweeks and minimum staff, potentially expanding the force to 19 and creating a Hall of Justice with county and city offices. Shields cites improvements, addresses the Cecilia Armstrong murder case, and contrasts his 24 years of law enforcement experience with his opponent’s background.

Tom Price Athens County Sheriff's Department Harold Shields Shields Sheriff's Department Athens County Ohio General Assembly Roe Hall of Justice Ohio University Cecilia Armstrong Armstrong Paul E. Brown Sheriff’s Department Athens George Bateman

Athens County voter rolls rise as election workers prep

Athens County Elections Board director William Howe says at least 2772 Ohio University students registered to vote in the county. The board prepares for election operations amid ongoing registration updates.

Athens County Elections Board William Howe Howe

Weather and voter registration notes in Ohio college town

Local forecast calls for cloudy skies with possible rain or snow tonight and near 40s daytime temperatures. Ohio University reports large student voter registration shifts, with thousands of OU students registering to vote in Athens County and work crews typing registrations ahead of the election.

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Streambanks Erosion Bill Approved for Ohio River

Congressman Clarence Miller announces final approval of an amendment to the Omnibus Rivers and Harbors Bill. The measure authorizes Army Corps of Engineers bank protection along the Ohio River from New Matamoras to Cincinnati and requires lands easements and maintenance by local interests. The bill calls for evaluation of erosion causes and new protection methods with recommendations to Congress.

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