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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1972

Page

12

Charlie Smith 130 and Still Smokes and Drinks

Charlie Smith of Bartow Florida is 130 years old and claims long life despite smoking cigarets since age 12 and drinking whisky for 114 years. He lives on Social Security and outsells a few candy bars from a small shop, noting he feels mostly fine and can get around. His age is verified by the American Medical Association and the Social Security Administration.

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Ohio Republicans Approve Platform Amid Labor and Welfare Emphasis

The Ohio Republican platform outlines strong support for labor and civil rights, calls for equal pay, veterans’ bonuses, and expanded health care cost controls. It pledges review of local revenue sharing, education funding, and environmental efforts tied to Lake Erie and rivers.

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Father Blames Self For Deaths After Tragic Plane Crash

Clinton Iowa AP United in death by tragedy the Utroska family returns home for burial. David Utroska 30 father of three died Tuesday an apparent suicide near his Davenport Iowa home. His wife Sandra 30 and children Kimberly 11 Kenneth 10 Kandice 6 died Sunday in a Lake Michigan plane crash shortly after takeoff from Meigs Field Chicago. A pistol and a note were found near Utroska body. he died of a single .22 caliber heart shot. The note says it was his fault and Sandra cannot care for the children alone. The family plots for burial at Clinton Memorial Park.

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