No Big Issue Edwards Seeks Fourth Term for County Board
Democratic Athens County Commissioner James Edwards defends his record in a Messenger interview as he seeks re election against Republican Fred Weber II. He cites ongoing projects like the City County Health Department building and The Plains water sewer system and emphasizes honesty and duty over big issues. Edwards, 61, recalls 12 years of service including courthouse and road improvements and the new children's home cottages while stressing the aim to fund projects without tax increases.
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Tom Price
Messenger
Athens
James Edwards
Fred Weber II
Athens County
Edwards
the Messenger
Weber
Plains
Harold Rose
Court House
Judge Jones Hears Athens Court Cases Today
Judge Roger Jones handled 25 cases in Athens County Municipal Court in Judge Franklin Sheeter's absence. Several defendants faced fines or jail terms, with some awaiting further hearings and others pleading guilty or no contest to various traffic and theft charges.
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Roger Jones
Athens
Franklin Sheeter
Athens County
Sheeter
John S. Wells
William Callaway
Lee Kenny
Guysville
Kenneth E. McClain
Robert C. Martin
Jack D. McNally
Amesville
Kim C. Nagle
Cincinnati
Sharon Cremeans
John Villars
Judith Mathews
Peace Ridge Rd
Richard H. Lehman
Craig Dickens
Mound St
Damon P. McManaway
Glouster
Karen B. Dean
Hudson Ave
John R. Hultgren
Read Hall
Gary L. Fagan
Joneswood Dr
Michela J. Christie
Park Lane Estates
Weather Summary for Local Area October 30 1972
Partly cloudy and cool today with highs in the mid 50s to low 60s. Tonight cloudy with a chance of rain and lows in the 40s. Tomorrow cloudy with rain likely and highs in the 60s. National forecast calls for rain and snow flurries across the central nation Monday. Data from Ohio University geography department.
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Great Lakes
Great Plains
Hill Campaigns To Enforce Rights Across Ohio Universities
Ohio Board of Regents member David G. Hill vowed to push every state university to enforce civil rights laws, even delaying budgets and curriculum advancement if needed. He spoke at Ohio University during an Affirmative Action Workshop with federal and state officials stressing flexible goals over quotas.
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Ohio Board of Regents
Athens
David G. Hill
Cleveland
Board of Regents
Ohio University
U.S. Citizens Advisory Council On the Status of Women
National Women’s Equity Action League
Federal
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Office For Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Women’s Division
Ohio Bureau of Employment Services
Leonard Hamilton
HEW
Hamilton
County Officials Approve Elections Fund After Review
Athens County Commissioners approve a partial $11,883.12 funding for the County Elections Board to cover May primary bills and upcoming election costs. Funds come from delinquent tax collections, with an expected county share of about $11,000 to $12,000.
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Athens County
Athens County Board of Elections
Election Board
William Howe
Elections Board
John Law
Jack White
Jim Edwards
Howe
Jim Whaley
Whaley
Messenger
Basil Jeffers
Jeffers
OU To Conduct Opinion Survey on University Goals
Dr. John M. Peterson announces a major six year goals survey for the Ohio University community. Over 2000 questionnaires will be mailed to students faculty administrators parents civil service personnel alumni townspeople and officials to rate goal statements from a 1500 page aims document. Results remain confidential but respondents will receive a majority tabulation for comparison.
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Peterson
Crewson Endorsed by Nelsonville Mayor in Ohio House Run
Athens City Council member Harry B. Crewson, Democratic candidate for the 91st District seat in the Ohio House, receives formal backing from Nelsonville Mayor Donald W. Bumgardner. Bumgardner cites Crewson’s leadership and stance on pollution abatement and taxes as reasons for support.
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Athens
Harry B. Crewson
House of Representatives
Donald W. Bumgardner
Nelsonville
Crewson
Southeastern
Ohio
Columbus
Trick Or Treat Night Tue In Athens Observed 6 To 7 30 PM
Athens residents are reminded Beggars Night will be observed Tuesday from 6 to 7 30 p.m. Police will be especially observant during the period and parents are asked to be watchful of young hobgoblins.
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Athens
Ball proposes state aid to lure family doctors to southeast Ohio
Claire M. Ball Jr. the 91st District candidate advocates using state medical school tuition grants to attract students into family medicine. In return each one year grant requires a year of service in a physician shortage area. Ball says the low cost program would boost medical care in rural parts of the state.
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Claire M. Ball Jr
Ohio
Ball
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