ARC Seeks Faster Toll Highway Funding In 1979 Plan
The Appalachian Regional Commission asks for extra highway funds for the 1979 year to speed the Ohio Corridor projects. Gov. Robert W. Scott, ARC co chair, cites OMB requests for miles possible with higher allocations. SEORC backs a three year push for the 37 mile Williamsburg to Peebles stretch amid debate on 90 10 funding changes and potential end year bonus funds.
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Robert Ekey
Appalachian Regional Commission
Robert W. Scott
ARC
Scott
Athens
Ohio
Federal Office of Management and Budget
Southeast Ohio Region Council
Williamsburg
Peebles
Clarence Miller
William Harsha
Department of Transportation
Highway Trust Fund
Pennsylvania
SEORC
Scott backs two year extension of child program funding
Gov. Robert W. Scott, ARC co chair, urges a two year funding extension for Child Development programs facing ARC five year limit. With Oct. 1 renewal deadline near, he seeks interim funds from HEW or VISTA leftovers to prevent day care closures and service cuts in Athens programs.
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Scott
Athens
Robert W. Scott
Appalachian Regional Commission
The
ARC
ABC
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
VISTA
OU Prof Topic For TV Guide
Ohio University journalism assistant professor Roger Bennett is the focus of a TV Guide article on his micromomentary facial expressions used to detect truth. The piece cites NPR and Washington bureau chief John Weisman, notes mixed opinions, and Bennett’s claimed 80 percent accuracy on deception. Bennett was invited to be a contestant on To Tell the Truth.
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Roger Bennett
Ohio University
TV Guide
Bennett
National Public Radio
John Weisman
Washington
Weisman
Med School Open for Tours at Ohio University
The public is invited to tour the new Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Grosvenor Hall Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. during its second annual convocation. First and second year students will guide visitors through classrooms, labs, a medical microwave center, offices, a TV studio, a simulation center, and an animal holding area. An 11 a.m. ceremony on West green will feature speakers James A. Norman, Harry Meshel, Oliver Ocasek, Dr. Phillip Golding, OU President Charles Ping, and Gerald Faverman.
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Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Grosvenor Hall
West Green
James A. Norman
Ohio Board of Regents
Harry Meshel
Oliver Ocasek
Phillip Golding
Ohio Osteopathis Association
Charles Ping
Gerald Faverman
Medical College
Athens League Voters to Aid Registration on Campus
The Athens League of Women Voters will offer voter registration information on the Ohio University campus this Saturday. Connie Perdreau, the local voter services chair, says an information booth will be in front of the Convocation Center from 8 30 a m to 3 30 p m with free literature on new registration procedures.
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Athens League of Women Voters
Ohio University
Connie Perdreau
Convocation
Rally for full employment in Columbus parade Sunday
A full employment rally and parade are planned in Columbus at Washington and Broad at 1 30 p m Sunday to cap national week. Car pools will gather at United Campus Ministry at 11 a m with return planned for 5 p m.
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Columbus
Washington
Broad
United Campus Ministry
N. College St
Mom Who Shot Son Files Charge Against Nephew
Velma Clark 63 of The Plains faces vandalism charges against her nephew Willard Clark 21 for breaking two windows and removing screens on Sept 2. Deputies say Clark killed her son Lawrence in what they describe as self defense. case to grand jury. Willard Clark was arraigned in Athens County Municipal Court with $5000 bond.
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Velma Clark
Plains
Willard Clark
Clark
Athens County
Kroger Sued After Crash In Athens County
The Kroger Co and driver Robert B Halstead are sued for 278000 by Larry and Barbara McGrath in Athens County Common Pleas Court. The suit claims Halstead's September 1975 Route 50E crash caused severe and permanent injuries to McGrath including back neck and possible brain damage affecting vision. A preliminary hearing was continued. Mrs Clark attended and received 10 days in jail for failing to complete a sentence on a prior criminal tampering conviction in Athens County Jail.
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Kroger Co
Robert B. Halstead
Coolville
Larry
Barbara McGrath
Athens County
Clark
Bond Issues on Athens League Meeting Agenda
Athens League of Women Voters will discuss school bond issues at a meeting next Wednesday at 8 p.m. Representatives from Athens City Schools and Beacon School will attend to discuss bond concerns. The session will be held in the Middle School library.
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Athens League of Women Voters
Athens City Schools
Beacon School
Fall Activities Start Monday at Heath United Methodist
Middleport reports fall activities begin Monday at 7 30 p m in the Heath United Methodist Church. Mrs Juanita Bachtel will present the program and a memorial service will honor deceased members. Hostesses are Mrs Harry Chesher Mrs E O Ball Mrs Robert Byer and Mrs James Clatworthy.
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Middleport
United Methodist Women of Heath United Methodist Church
Juanita Bachtel
Harry Chesher
E.O. Ball
Robert Byer
James Clatworthy
Police Chief seeks left turn on red limits downtown
Police Chief Ted Jones plans to ask City Council to ban left turn on red at five busy intersections Union Court Court Washington Congress and President Streets. He argues the high pedestrian activity warrants a prohibition though the law allows the maneuver until council acts.
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Ted Jones
Union
Court Streets
Court
Washington Streets
Washington
Congress
President
Jones
VFW Posts Invited for Albany Fair Parade
VFW posts in the area are invited to join the Albany post in the Albany Fair parade at noon Sunday. Commander QO D Pincilli said units should meet at the Albany post at 10:30 a.m. Transportation for Gold Star Mothers and WW I Veterans will be provided.
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VFW
Albany
QO. D. Pincilli
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Brad Steele
Jim Stout
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L ST National Bank
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Nelsonville
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