Rutter firing upheld by 2 1 vote in Athens Civil Service
The Athens Civil Service Commission, by a 2 1 vote, upheld the firing of ex policeman John Spencer Rutter by Service Safety Director Phil Goldsberry. Commission chairman Ronald DeVeau dissented, urging a 50 day suspension instead of termination.
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Smith Accuses Ball of Inconsistency Over ERA Vote
Democratic candidate Jane Smith accuses opponent Claire Ball of inconsistent judgment after Ball voted for ERA ratification but later supported a state bill limiting sex discrimination power. Ball defends staged vote changes as conformity with federal law and reiterates no ERA shift. Storm windows and doors ads follow.
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Unemployment Backslide in Hocking Valley Amid Hiring Push
In the Hocking Valley unemployment remains high with 40 more claims than last week and 100 more than a year ago. Logan reports 57 initial and 195 continued claims while Athens shows 54 initial and 283 continued for a total of 589 for the week ending Oct 19. Local job openings list clerks, sales staff, servers, laborers, drivers, and other positions. Pomeroy fire crews stood by at the Princess Patcoal mine as an unused tipple was burned on Route 33, preventing spread to nearby hills.
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Glouster Records Local Hospital Transfers and Divorce Rulings
Glouster saw multiple EMS runs to Mount St Marys hospital with patients Dale Hayborn and Wilbur Drake from Glouster, and later William Wagner to O’Bleness Memorial Hospital after an incident. The report also notes Deborah Hettinger’s divorce in Hocking County and Paul Hettinger’s conviction for extreme cruelty.
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Miller Releases Fair Poll
Southeastern Ohio fairgoers in a poll by U S Rep Clarence Miller blame government mismanagement for the energy crisis 38 percent while 29 percent blame oil company schemes and 19 percent cite overuse and misuse. Majorities favor easing anti pollution rules and oppose busing for racial balance.
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Ohio Weather Forecast Unsettled Through Friday
Unsettled weather continues over Ohio through Friday with mix of clear and cloudy skies and scattered showers. Tonight’s lows near 40, Friday highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. weekend highs in 60s and lows in 40s.
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OEA Lobbyist Urges Teachers to Deepen Political Involvement
John H. Hall of the Ohio Education Association told Athens Education Association members that teachers must engage politically to influence education funding. He described the OFA as a powerful education-focused lobby and defended endorsements after studying candidates’ stances on aid to education. Hall cited the state income tax as key to funding and predicted rising education support as tax revenues grow. He spoke at an ABA dinner in Baker Center.
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