Rhodes outlines state projects in Athens County report
Gov. James A. Rhodes told Athens County Tuesday night that 500 jobs could be created with continued state programs. He cited $39 million in non-highway capital improvements since 1963, including $35 million for Ohio University expansion and $3 million for Burr Oak State Park development to boost tourism and the economy. He noted more than $4 million spent on Athens County highways with $5.5 million planned for expansion and referenced highway work in Hocking and Vinton counties.
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Athens County
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Ohio University
Burr Oak State Park
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Vinton
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Athens State Hospital
Board of Regents
Ohio
Miller Urges Support at GOP Ox Roast in Ohio County Fair
Republican Clarence Miller urged support for his bid as he addressed about 1000 attendees at the rain delayed Ox Roast in Athens County. Governor Rhodes praised Miller and highlighted Collins and Welker as strong candidates while listing local road projects and economic gains in the county.
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Congress
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Lancaster
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Ohio
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Rhodes
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Meigs Counety
Ralph Welker
Collins
Welker
James Kimball
GOP
John Cline
Athens County
James W. Whaley
Kimball
Homer E. Abele
Court of Appeals
Ted W. Brown
Roger Cloud
John D. Herbert
Athens Road Plans To Hit $16 Million
Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes told a rally that the Athens Route 33 by pass and Appalachia Highway around the city would cost about 16 million dollars with a late October hearing. If federal funds come through, the Appalachia Highway could be built by 1969. bypass contracts target 1967.
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Athens
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Rhodes
Athens County Fairgrounds
U.S. Bureau of the Public Roads
Albany
Mill St
Harmony Rd
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Coolville
Dowler
Route 56 Project Bids Planned in Columbus
Grading draining and paving 1.4 miles of Route 56 in Athens and Athens Two is among 20 State Highway Department projects set for bid opening October 4 in Columbus, Director P. E. Masheter said.
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Y. John Dowler
Division 10
Athens
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Columbus
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Olds 1967 Line Highlights Delta 88 Cutlass Supreme
Olds launches 1967 Rocket Action Cars featuring Delta 88 Custom models with Toronado styling and a 325 cubic inch Super Rocket V eight. Five Cutlass Supreme models offer luxury, Strato Seat interiors, coil-spring ride, and Jetfire Rocket V-8. New engineering and features promise Frost disc brakes and optional stereo system.
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