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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1977
Page
2
The Rev. Andrew L. Seebold, former president of the University of Dayton, died at 74 after a long illness. He led UD from 1953 to 1959, a era of notable growth, and was a Louisville native and UD graduate of 1924.
Ralph Nader accuses insurers of pushing a new product liability law in the Ohio General Assembly to limit consumer rights and reduce their own risk. He says the measure would benefit industry, not the public, and notes it has cleared the House but awaits Senate action.
In Putnam Station New York the town supervisor race draws several new party bids. Frank Moore votes to back his run with the People’s party while Kevin Hart mounts an Independent line and Lloyd Slater’s Sunshine party nominee exits. Norman Nadeau leads the Democratic ticket and also the Citizen Rights party. Conservatives and a Liberal sit out.
Jean Burton offers a 100 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the thief who kidnapped her 5 month old hog Little Pig. The white banded red boar weighed about 150 pounds and had been bottle raised since April enjoying affection from the Burton family and pets.
Leon Toister and his wife Bonnie were photographed on the Capitol steps during a demonstration over the Panama Canal treaty. The 75 year old real estate salesman sat with a sign urging to keep the canal, while a woman handed his wife a flag. He says he remains opposed to giving up the canal.
Jacqueline Onassis agreed to a $20 million settlement with Christina Onassis, the daughter of Aristotle Onassis, to relinquish any further claims to his estate. The Times reported the figure, about double what she could have expected, reflecting a desire to sever ties. Neither party was reachable for comment.
Athens based Clinical Services Inc expands to meet a three county need for ongoing mental health care. Robert Cherniak, new executive director since Sept 6, plans a comprehensive community mental health center with a federal planning grant up to 75000 for a year study.
The Alexander Local School Board voted 3 2 to adopt the two year master agreement with the Alexander Local Teachers Association through July 30 1979. The board set new pay scales for mechanics and extended salary adjustments to clerks and non teaching staff. It authorized attendance at various conferences approved reimbursements and scheduled a recessed meeting for Monday at 7 pm.
Athens police report a local firm G.L. & C. selling coupon books for 19.95 with about 250 in discounts at eight merchants in the Security Bank Building. Police say the legality is unclear though not currently illegal and note risks from over selling books, which harms merchants and customers.
Athens police start a four week in service training for officers to cover defensive tactics legal liability and fitness. Each officer will get eight hours monthly with topics rotating every four weeks, likely through May. Classes at the Ohio National Guard Armory with potential outside instructors.
Three drivers escaped serious injury after a Route 50E crash near Canaanville. Yvonne Wilson, Larry Bacham, and Irvin Cremeans were treated at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital for leg, head, and other injuries. Cremeans lost control hitting a guardrail, then collided with Bacham’s truck. A second city wreck injured Samuel Lucas. Amesville Lodge 278 F and AM planned awards and ladies night with a 6:30 potluck in the temple dining room.
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