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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1977

Page

9

Protestors Jailed After Seven Years For College Sit In

Three men involved in a 1970 Madison College sit in near Washington were jailed seven years later. Rainey Rochelle and McClung received six to nine month terms plus fines after a Rockingham County Virginia court upheld the earlier verdicts.

Washington Jay G. Rainey Virginia James G. McClung Library of Congress Stephen B. Rochelle Fairfax Maryland Rockingham County Joshua Robinson Robinson David Walsh Rainey Rochelle McClung Madison College Harrisonburg James Madison University John C. Lowe Lowe 4Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals James W. McClung

Carter energy package faces mixed action in Senate panel

The Senate Finance Committee backed a $400 tax credit for home insulation and considered sun powered heating credits while signaling likely defeats for most energy tax proposals including heavy taxes on natural gas use and universal oil conservation. Debate began Monday with a predicted four vote margin on floor passage.

Washington Senate Finance Carter Senate Finance Committee Senate Energy Committee

Steel Firm Moves 5000 Jobs to Chicago Area Spark Outrage

Youngstown Ohio Mayor Jack Hunter and Campbell Mayor Michael Ketula condemned the plan by Youngstown Sheet and Tube to shift 5000 jobs and headquarters from Campbell to Chicago area Indiana Harbor Works. Struthers also faces major revenue losses as trucking and slag sectors hinge on the plant. Officials warn extensive local harm and blame national trade policy for job dumping.

Youngstown, Ohio Chicago Campbell Michael Ketula Youngstown Jack Hunter Youngstown Sheet and Tube Lykes Corp Campbell, Ohio Indiana Harbor Ketula Struthers Ohio John L. Kovach Hunter Steel Communities Kerala

Rhodes and lawmakers seek aid as Ohio steel job losses rise

Ohio Governor Rhodes and state legislators press President Carter to curb foreign steel competition after Youngstown Sheet and Tube moves vital production to Indiana. They cite 5,000 Ohio layoffs and call for swift federal action while Sen. Glenn Metzenbaum and Rep. Carey push investigations and new legislation.

Columbus Ohio James A. Rhodes Youngstown Carter Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co Indiana Chicago Rhodes Washington John Glenn Howard Metzenbaum Thomas J. Carey D-71 Boardman Carney

Ohio couple fights state surname rule over baby name

In Fowler Ohio a couple challenges a state rule that requires a child's last name to be the father's when the marriage is lawful. The birth certificate for their son Morgan McKenna Powell Kieffer was rejected, later recorded with Powell as a middle name. The ACLU investigates after federal court dismissal. Rep Hartley’s House Bill 593 seeks to let parents choose any name.

Fowler Ohio Karl Wise Statistics Dienne Curtiss Trumbull Powell Dionne American Civil Liberties Union Youngstown Wise The Health David Hartley D-Sc Springfield Hartley House Human Resources Committee ACLU

Yard Sale Fever Hits Neighborhood Streets

A neighbor promotes yard sales as the easiest way to clear unwanted toys, outgrown clothes, and unused appliances. The message touts the popularity of yard sales and suggests Classification 12 listings reach more shoppers quickly.

Millers Poultry and Orchard Advertisements and Community Notices

Community notices list local services including Millers Poultry at 235 West State Street with contact 593 6544, fruit orchards Linscott's and Fitzpatrick offering apples and potatoes, Eve's Orchard produce, and Careline crisis line beginning 65 hour training with fee. Also upcoming events: Hymn Sing at Graham Chapel Church on September 24 with Loi Chamberlain, and a Shade School Square Dance with Frog and The Greenhorns hosted by Shade PTO.

Graham Chapel Coolville Ridge Loi Chamberlain Moe Girls Ralph Smith Shade School Frog and the Greenhorns Shade Pto

Bill Jones Auctioneer Complete Auction Service Ad

Auction note promoting Bill Jones Auctioneer with 21 years experience offers complete service for cattle farm machinery antiques and household items. Call collect day or night at listed numbers including (216) 234-8108 and 557-3411 for available auctions.

Bill Jones

Alexander Cemetery Inc. annual meeting notice

Annual meeting and election of officers for Alexander Cemetery Inc. will be held September 20 1977 at Alexander Presbyterian Church at 7 30 P M All members urged to attend Janet Dearth. Chauncey Ohio Bargain Bazaar offers school shoes tennis shoes joggers and work and dress shoes for the family.

Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry Fountain Square Columbus Ohio Zaleski State Forest Vinton County MacKenzie Decker Zaleski Alexander Cemetery Inc Alexander Presbyterian Church Janet Dearth Chauncey, O

Lost Doberman Puppies and Pets Reward

Lost Saturday afternoon two black Doberman puppies one male and one female six months old lost on Lodi Two Road 78 shade area reward fifty dollars for information leading to recovery of the dogs contact 696-1072 or 696-1150 also lost large black kitten with white patch on stomach white flea collar very friendly in North Congress Woodward area last seen on Friday night call 592-4929 or 592-4318 another notice lost large male Golden Husky in Athens area walks with a limp white face with black beauty mark reward contact 592-3697

Lodi Long Run Road Congress - Woodward Athens

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