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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1977

Page

7

Prisoners Told Life Here Won’t Be Easier for Them

The U S Justice Department warns Americans in Mexican jails that repatriation may not improve prison life. A 92 page pamphlet outlines transfer rules citing limited visits property and money rules as factors deterring some prisoners from returning.

Mexico City U.S. Justice Department Mexico U.S Michael Abbell Justice Department United States Abbell Senate

Girl Scout Cadette Meeting Set in Glouster

A special Glouster Cadette Girl Scouts gathering is planned for Tuesday at 6 30 p.m. at Sandra Vaughn home. Open to interested women and girls in seventh to ninth grades and to guests not affiliated with scouting. Those unable to attend should provide their name and phone number with a participant.

Glouster Glouster Cadette Sandra Vaughn Scouting

Collins Gets Chair Again

Cleophus Collins, 52, is sentenced to death in Cincinnati for a second time for the 1975 murder of Police Specialist William Loftin. Loftin was killed during a narcotics stakeout when Collins fired after emerging from a tavern.

Cincinnati Cleophus Collins Collins William Loftin Loftin Mount Auburn

Playboy reshuffled to battle rivals filth

CHICAGO AP Playboy reshuffles amid decline in profits from 11 million in 1973 to 1 million in 1975. Hugh Hefner sells the 54 room Chicago mansion for 2.5 million as Derick Daniels cuts staff, lowers ad guarantees, and defends Playboy against Penthouse while rival Guccione claims victory. Circulation shows 4.9 million for Playboy versus 4.6 million for Penthouse.

Chicago Playboy Bob Guccione Penthouse Playboy Enterprises Daniels Mike Murphy

Two Logan Men Are Jailed by Judge Stilwell in Hocking Pleas

In Hocking County Common Pleas Court Judge James E. Stilwell sentenced Gary Bond after a guilty plea to receiving stolen property to six months to five years at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility. The term was suspended with five years of probation and payment of court costs and attorney fees. Merl E. Pittman faced charges by Steve Cooper. Logan man Feroneous assault pled guilty to a lesser assault charge and received 30 days in jail, suspended on payment of court costs and restitution of 300 dollars for lost wages and medical expenses.

Logan James E. Stilwell Hocking County Common Pleas Gary Bond Southern Ohio Correctional Facility Lucasville Merl E. Pittman Steve Cooper Cooper

Seven founders form Philadel phia numismatic society

In 1857 seven Philadelphians established a numismatic society later renamed the Numismatic and Antiquarian Society in 1865, reflecting a shift in its focus and identity.

The Numismatic Society Numismatic and Antiquarian Society

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