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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 2017

Page

2

Guantanamo prosecutions seek contempt over USS Cole no-shows

Prosecutors at Guantanamo seek a contempt hearing for three civilian attorneys who did not appear for USS Cole proceedings. They argue the lawyers caused a disruption and could face 30 days in a brig and a $1000 fine, with potential appeal to the Convening Authority. The case centers on conflicting rules between the Trial Judiciary Rules and the Manual for Military Commissions over who can excuse counsel for good cause.

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Obituary Tribute to Sikorski Shows Lifelong Service and Education

Ross writes of Sikorski who pursued college after high school, attended Ohio University, served in Vietnam, earned an English degree, then taught in Ohio. He joined the Peace Corps in Tunisia and taught there for two years, supporting others and aiding a village store and a grieving friend’s family. He later taught in Saudi Arabia.

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Sikorski's Global Teaching Life Highlighted in Tributes

Friends recount Greg Sikorski's 42 years abroad in Saudi Arabia and multiple languages he learned, including Arabic, French, Italian, Japanese, and Turkish. He returned to Gloucester to substitute teach in Trimble, inspiring students and earning a 2003 Wall of Fame nod and a 2017 tribute from Trimble High School seniors.

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Obituaries from Athens area mourn several residents

Multiple notices detail deaths and services in the Athens area. Brown and family members are named along with funeral plans at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home Athens. A separate memorial service for Virginia Misner references Alexander Presbyterian Church. Phyllis Pratt, 88, of Athens, has arrangements pending with Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home.

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Ohio Lottery Picks For Monday Exciting Numbers

Day Pick 3 shows 4 1 1 while Day Pick 4 yields 7 1 2 1. Night Pick 3 returns 6 5 3 and Night Pick 4 2 8 7 5. Rolling Cash 5 draws 4 13 22 32 33, offering multiple chances to win.

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Judge blocks Trump plan to ban transgender soldiers

A U S district judge in Washington blocked the planned ban announced by President Trump in July tweets. The ban, due to take effect in March 2018, is deemed discriminatory and harming affected personnel according to Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly.

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Senators test GOP stance on Mueller leaks and Russia claims

The piece describes anger over a dossier and alleged leaks in the Mueller investigation. It notes Trey Gowdy defending Mueller, urging not to curtail the probe, and criticizing the Russia conspiracy chatter tied to tax reform. It mentions Fox News Sunday and Republican reactions.

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Honoring Larry: Church Leader Loyal to Community and Missions

Larry, active at Central Avenue United Methodist Church led by Rev. Paul Risler, and Montana De Luz, a Honduras missions trip, inspired honors through Challenged by Choice. His son Brad recalled his father as hardworking, first to start and last to leave, missed by family and many.

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