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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1977

Page

5

Violence ends Klan anti busing rally at Statehouse

In Columbus Ohio police clash with anti Klan demonstrators during a Ku Klux Klan rally at the Statehouse. Eggs erode the march as 10 people are arrested and several sustain minor injuries. Imperial Wizard Dale Reusch spoke briefly amid booing before leaving with supporters.

Columbus, Ohio Statehouse Dale Reusch The Ohio Klan State Capitol Reusch Capitol Columbus Lodi Capitol Building Klu Klux Klan

Dayton Integration Praised and Criticized

Dayton officials praise desegregation in last fall’s plan while critics note room for improvement. The U.S. court monitor reports 41,000 students affected. blacks faced higher suspensions last year, and teachers seek better training for diverse classrooms. Extracurriculars during school time drew complaints due to transport issues.

Dayton Ohio Roberta Hunter Dayton Education Association U.S. District Court Carl Rubin Hunter

Beauty pageant sparks first baby show in Springfield

In summer 1854 Springfield Ohio hosted America's first baby show. One hundred twenty seven babies were judged with the winner, daughter of William Bonemus of Vienna, Ohio, receiving a $300 silver service. A one year assignment for 10th graders followed, with options to return to neighborhood school for 11th and 12th grades. Principals urged longer stays to foster school identity and belonging.

America Springfield Ohio William Bonemus Vienna

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