Voters urged to approve two Athens County levies for ment aged care
The Beacon Shining with two levies would renew a 0.35 mill support for Beacon School and Sheltered Workshop and add a half mill for expanding services. The extra funds replace expiring federal grants and offset inflation while maintaining six bus routes and growing enrollment from 12 to 45 at the Beacon School and 30 at the workshop.
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Medics Little League thanks Kerr for free Reds Astros passes
The Medics Little League in Athens praises R Kenneth Kerr for providing 25 free stadium passes to a Reds versus Astros game. The youth enjoyed their first major league experience while Athens players behaved as gentlemen amid some unruly spectators. The letter also urges support for Beacon School funding and the accompanying tax issue on the ballot.
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Houston Astros
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Offer Dr Crewson A Permanent Ohio University Presidency
John L Weber argues Dr Harry B Crewson should be named president of Ohio University for five years rather than an interim period. A longtime Athens resident and OU faculty member, Crewson is praised for understanding campus and community needs and for guiding academic growth amid debates over facilities and permissiveness.
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Ohio University
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Athens
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John L. Weber
Endorsement for County Mental Retardation Programs Levy
Will Rogers voices support from Athens League of Women Voters for a county operating levy benefiting the Beacon School and ATCO Sheltered Workshop. He notes voters resist political messaging and favors funding in a year marked by public skepticism, dated April 27, 1932.
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CHA Local Defends Its Endorsements
Martin Kirkendall of CWA Local 4375 defends endorsements by the union after a September vote of 31 in favor from 34 attendees. He cites endorsements for Kent Bumpass and Gov. Gilligan and notes union involvement in General Telephone rate matters and strike procedures. The letter argues political activity is part of American labor life.
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Athens
Smith Trails in Attorney General Race in Ohio
Republican challenger George Smith argues he raised key issues in the attorney general contest with incumbent William J. Brown as the November 5 election nears. He promotes sharp criticisms of Brown's tenure, citing a recent news conference in Franklin County.
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Mike D'Angelo
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John W. Brown
Toledo
Franklin County Grand Jury
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Ohio race highlights charges and cash debates in Smith Brown contest
An Ohio gubernatorial battle features Smith charging Brown with inflated budgets and legal missteps including the Four Seasons Nursing Homes case. Brown’s team counters with federal funding offsets and claims of fiscal prudence as both sides claim the other trails in private polls.
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Ohio
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On This Date In History 1517 to 1864 Highlights
Historical snippets note Luther nailing his theses in 1517 and Dutch evacuation of New York in 1674. Royal charter for King's College in 1754, Nevada statehood in 1864, and birthdays for Chiang Kai-Shek and Barbara Bel Geddes are listed with context.
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Germa
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Nevada
China
Chiang Kai-Shek
Barbara Bel Geddes
Has The Nation Found Nixon Guilty
The Watergate trial edges toward a verdict on Nixon guilt amid political talk and public debate. Some say guilt is clear while others argue animus influenced the outcome and question whether a different leader would fare better.
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Public mood shifts on Nixon impeachment and Ford pardon
The piece argues history may overlook Watergate while focusing on Nixon's broader flaws. It notes California poll results showing strong opposition to Nixon, and suggests Ford's pardon released supporters from defending him, with many demanding privacy and no further accountability.
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Asia
Ford
Ford and Democrats Blame Game Fails Marriage Analogy
Washington satire portrays President Ford and Democrats in a chaotic marriage conflict. A family counselor suggests public quarrels hamper progress and hints at resuming talks after Election Day. The piece lampoons partisan battles and wartime truce hopes amid political rancor.
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