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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1968

Page

3

Ohio University students brace for calmer fall after prior crisis

Ohio University officials foresee a calmer fall with fewer protests after last spring’s disturbances that drew in the Ohio National Guard. Student leaders promise broader participation on committees, expanded voice on governance, and efforts to curb confrontations while pursuing funding, policy changes, and academic reforms.

Ohio University Ohio National Guard Ohio U James Whalen Stimson Alden Stivison Resig Whalen Vietnam Nixon Humphrey Abraham Clearfield

Births and admissions at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Birth Mr and Mrs Donald Whan of Athens welcome a daughter. Admitted are Rebecca Russell, Mrs Sherman Gilmore, Mrs Goldie Person of Athens, and Ronald Stephenson of New Marshfield. Dismissed are Mary Ellen Wolfe, Grinda Bickley, Brett Kessell, Mrs Della Nixon and baby boy Pinkerton, Mrs Richard Barr and her son, and Mrs Glenn Westir and her son.

Donald Whan Athens Rebecca Russell Sherman Gilmore Goldie Person Ronald Stephenson New Marshfield Mary Ellen Wolfe Grinda Bickley Brett Kessell Della Nixon Pinkerton Richard Barr Glenn Westir

Ohio U Dispute Over Cleaning Contractor Hiring

A dispute over hiring a private Cleveland firm for cleaning at Ohio University’s convocation center prompts union action. Local 1699 AFL-CIO alleges posting rules were violated and hints at a sympathy work stoppage. University officials defend the contract as a cost saving specialized project and deny plans to outsource remaining janitorial work. Athens residents seek mediation as talks stall.

Ohio University Ohio U Cleveland Oscar McGee American Federation of Federation of State Afl-Cio McGee Ward Wilson Union University Athens University Union

Leave Granted To Crewson In City Council Post

Harry Crewson campaigning for the 10th District congressional seat has been granted a two month unpaid leave from duties as Athens city council president. He had been paid 60 dollars monthly. B. T. Tad Grover, the present pro tem, will serve as acting council president.

Harry Crewson Athens Crewson B. T. “Tad” Grover

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