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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1977
Page
2
In Canton, a 17 year old candidate has thrown a hat into the county race while other notices show a public interest in local governance and court deliberations. The report notes campaign activity, eligibility questions, and potential appeals affecting the municipal scene.
A government and private sector push funds a 1978 energy project near Piketon. The plan, backed by the Energy Resource and Development Agency, funds a citrus and hydroelectric study with 3 Gem companies contributing. Details mention a 21 district distribution and a prototype plant.
James Rinses in four state posts as a new appointment to the Sale Accountancy board marks the first woman named to the board. George Apolzon joins Lorain County Community College as a five year trustee. Rev Jock E Watkin gains a seven year term as public representative on the Bedding Advisory Board. Bert L Wolsten reappointed to a five year term on Cuyahogs Community College board. Donald G Bow takes an eight year post on Underground Parting Communniwn. Dr Robert D Arthur receives a five year Ohio Board of Opnogy seat.
At University Hospitals Cleveland computers monitor spinal procedures to detect brain wave changes from electric shocks to the lungs. Since 1972, 75 operations used this method, four showed potential danger and in two cases surgeons adjusted techniques to avoid paralysis.
An explosion at Pyrofax Gas Co. in a Gainesville residential area injures a truck driver and a police officer as flames and flare-filled skies alarm residents. Police and firefighters evacuate about 100 people while the blaze is brought under control.
Greenfield Ohio man Frederick Dean Hamilton, 19, faces murder charges after a Friday night exchange of gunfire at Tucker County jail in Parsons. State police Trooper Bruce Brown, 25, died from chest wounds. Cpl. Marshall Davisson was wounded but released. Autopsy to determine exact cause of death.
Two masked men armed with a shotgun and dynamite hijacked a commuter bus in Nagasaki. About 16 passengers and the driver were held at a service station as 200 riot police boxed in the vehicle. The assailants called themselves The Aso Red Army Commando. A child was released unharmed.
Residents discuss a proposed Court Street Halloween event with questions on safety and crowd control. City officials and students weigh enforcement plans as retailers and the Athens Flower Shop voice concerns about property damage and traffic impacts.
Opponents urge stronger action while council seeks environmental protection. Holden calls for more specifics and EPA stance. Hil seeks a conditional approval requiring impact statements. County officials study stand as debate over mineral rights and zoning continues.
Georgia Monks Messenger Supten reports the Children’s Group Home board weighs converting a Dairy Lane historic barn into its home. A January meeting discussed site options, state and local agency involvement, and possible traffic and funding hurdles. An ad hoc committee will attend the Oct 25 negotiation.
Democrat Vada Poston and Republican Margaret Topping, both longtime in city finances, run for city auditor. They cite need for better financial reporting, closer budget cooperation, and move toward computerization of the city income tax office. Each advocates longer range planning and department cooperation as central to city government. Both plan door to door campaigning and media outreach.
The Beacon School Tax Levy Committee introduces speaker and slide presentation options to inform the public about Beacon School and the AtCo sheltered workshop. Betty Cremeans coordinates talks. the hot line 592-4628 offers levy answers and printed materials are available from Cremeans or Ronda Rieser.
Ohio University's Council for Exceptional Children will hold its annual Jail and Bail fundraiser Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to p.m at the College Gate. Proceeds fund a learning disabilities conference in May.
Box Office at Memorial Auditorium opens 1 to 4 PM Monday through Friday for tickets to the Bob Hope event at the Invocation Center. Public access listed for purchase during stated hours.
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