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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1968

Page

4

Debate on LSD Set for Tuesday at Ohio University

A Tuesday 8 15 p.m. LSD debate at Memorial Auditorium features Dr Timothy Leary formerly of Harvard and Dr Sidney Cohen a medical researcher. Baker Center Program Board and Student Government sponsor. Tickets available in Baker Center lobby Thursday. Leary advocates LSD use. Cohen authored books on LSD and leads psychiatry at LA VA Hospital.

Ohio University Timothy Leary Harvard University Sidney Cohen Memorial Auditorium Baker Center Program Board Tick Baker Center Leary New York Greenwich Village Cohen Veterans Administration Hospital Los Angeles

Training Flights Bright Lights Over Southeast Ohio

State Police link training flights from Lockbourne AFB to shining searchlight beams on area homes. Resident Marjorie Pidcock reports two recent incidents of lights beaming onto rooftops near Nelsonville Route 2. Cpl. David Medert notes experimental maneuvers test searchlight effectiveness in sparsely populated southeastern Ohio with up to 13 aircraft observed near Albany. Officials had announced planned maneuvers in the region earlier this year.

State Highway Patrol Lockbourne Afb Donald Marjorie) Pidcock Nelsonville Patrol David Medert Ohio Albany Medert Lockbourne

Three Drivers Cited After Athens Crashes

Three injury free crashes in Athens led to citations by local police. Fred Castle White, 66, of 531 Richland Ave., cited for failure to yield after a two car crash at State and Congress with Shirle Ann Curry, 23, Jacksonville, as the other driver. Charles E. Meldrum, 20, 45 Mill St., charged with improper backing after a Mill Street two car crash involving Edwin Primm Jr., 19, 331 Lincoln Hall. Russell M. Smith, 31, Guysville Route 1, cited for failure to stop within assured clear distance after his car struck the rear of Rex Ballinger, 18, 10 Palmer St., at Union and Depot Streets.

Athens Fred Castle White Richland Ave State Congress Shirle Ann Curry Jacksonville Charles E. Meldrum Mill St Mill Street Edwin Primm Jr Lincoln Hall Russell M. Smith Guysville Rex Ballinger Palmer St Union and Depot Streets

Six Attend Rio Grande Workshop

Six Federal Hocking High School seniors attend a yearbook workshop at Rio Grande College. Lancer staffers Don Bise Brian Mansfield Carolyn Bailey Sherry Dennis Terry Whaley and Don Dillinger participate under adviser Mrs. Margaret Donovan. They learn editorial make-up body copy and photographic composition. The Salvation Army funds a Harvest Festival Sale at 6 30 p m Thursday at the W Union St building to aid the Salvation Army School for Officers Training.

Federal Hocking Rio Grande College The Lancer Don Bise Brian Mansfield Carolyn Bailey Sherry Dennis Terry Whaley Don Dillinger Margaret Donovan Salvation Army W. Union St Salvation Army School For

Hoof and Mouth Disease Outbreaks Reported Near Kruger Park

Fresh outbreaks of hoof and mouth disease are reported on farms near Kruger National Park and in South West Africa. Officials say migrating animals from Kruger Park spread the disease to farm stock, confined to a small area in far north South West Africa. In New York Pan American’s freight terminal can load 45 tons in 20 minutes.

Johannesburg South Africa Kruger National Park South West Africa Kruger Park Kennedy Airport New York Pan American

Zoning Enforcement Discussion With Athens Officials Today

Ohio University coordinator William Haines will meet city officials to discuss enforcement of the zoning ordinance. Athens issued 40 notices to university housing landlords to stop alleged violations within 30 days, with appeals possible to the Zoning Appeals Board. City officials say enforcement may be delayed through appeals and other violators will be identified later.

Ohio University William Haines Athens University Haines George L. Smith Appeals Board Smith

Three Fail Exams For Fire Posts

Chief Charles Dalton reported that all three applicants for the city fire department failed civil service examinations held Monday night. The tests aimed to fill two vacancies, but with no successful candidates, no immediate replacements are available. Dalton announced another examination will be held at a later date.

City Fire Department Charles Dalton Dalton

Display Of Equipment Is Presented At School

Federal Hocking School showcased demonstrations of new office equipment to business and office education students taught by Mrs. Margaret Donovan. John Shumanis, Parkersburg sales representative, supervised the display with three pieces left for student use over the coming weeks. Superintendent Alex Cilo noted the session alongside the intensive program group from the school.

John Shumanis Parkersburg Margaret Donovan Federal Hocking School Alex Cilo

Citizens Committee Forms to Promote State Issues One

A new Greater Athens Committee to Promote State Issues One and Two was formed at a lunch meeting at The Ohio University Inn. Co chairs are Ernest Rothel of Columbia Gas of Ohio and Fritz Wheaton of Shell Oil. The group backs two proposed constitutional amendments on the November ballot, with Issue One funding highway projects and upgrades across several sectors and Issue Two offering property tax exemptions for homeowners aged 65 or older. A film briefing is available for groups wanting details, contact Wheaton or Rothel. Attendees included Haig Addison Jim Dean William Lavelle and others.

Citizens’ Committee Athens Ernest Rothel Columbia Gas of Ohio Fritz Wheaton Shell Oil Co. Jnobber Greater Athens Ohio University Inn Ohio League of Women Voters Ohio Mental Health Association Ohio Congress of Builders Exchanges Afl-Cio Ohio Association of Real Estate Boards, Inc Ohio State Automobile Association Wheaton and Rothel General Assembly Bing Wheaton Rothel Haig Addison Jim Dean William Lavelle Marvin W. McDargh Charles W

New A2 Influenza Warns of Severe Winter Risk in Athens

Athens Ohio health leaders report an expected very extensive winter spread of a new influenza A2 type linked to Hong Kong. No vaccine exists for A2. Baldwin urges only high risk individuals with chronic illnesses receive influenza shots while general immunization is not advised. Scattered type B cases expected as the virus changes. Authorities note A2 differs enough from A and B to require a different vaccine. A local case involving intoxication costs $25 and fees.

Allan Baldwin Hong Kong U.S North America Baldwin

Traffic Fines and Violations Across Jacksonville Athens and Columbus

Edward Rutter of Jacksonville faces 100 dollars and costs plus seven days in jail for driving without an operator's license and a 50 dollar fine suspended if he avoids operating a vehicle without a license. also 10 dollars and costs for failure to obey a stop sign. Robert Allen Wroniak of Athens paid 20 dollars and costs for speeding. Mary Alice Isner of Columbus paid 80 dollars and costs for speeding and 5 dollars and costs for driving without an operator's license. Robert L. Newton of Sharpsburg paid 5 dollars and costs for driving without an operator's license. Eugene A. Marchese Jr of Athens paid 2 dollars and costs for failing to wear safety glasses while riding a motorcycle.

Edward Rutter Third Street Jacksonville Robert Allen Wroniak Davis Hall Athens Mary Alice Isner Columbus Robert L. Newton Sharpsburg Eugene A. Marchese Jr Parks Hall Athens

Zanesville Firm Sues For 659 Dollars Over Leasehold Oil Well

Sandy Supply Co. of Zanesville files in Common Pleas Court to collect 659.39 from Mrs. M. A. Sartorius of Holland for services on July 7, 1966. The petition says Sartorius owns a leasehold estate in Rome Two, equipped by Sandy for drilling and operating oil and gas wells.

Sandy Supply Co Zanesville M. A. Sartorius Holland Common Pleas Court

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DR. Cohen DR. Leary Grosvenor Street Morris Avenue City Council Kermit Coolville Citizens Committee Athens City-County Ohio Department of Health Carl Dunkie State Street Intoxicaton Zanesville Firm East State Street Athens, Ohio BUICK Elmer James Norm van Nest Harold Young Wade Brady Ken Smith Jones J. M. Jones
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