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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1977

Page

2

Ohio to rely on Alaska gas for 5 to 10 percent supply

Public Utilities Commission chairman Luther Heckman says Ohio will obtain 5 to 10 percent of its natural gas from Alaska by the early 1980s. He notes Alcan pipeline completion will raise gas cost to 3 to 6 dollars per thousand cubic feet, up from 1.45 dollars. Governor James A. Rhodes received the letter detailing the estimate.

Columbus Ohio Alaska Luther Heckman Public Utilities Commission United States Heckman James A. Rhodes

Farmer Refuses Cash in Easement Dispute at Trial

In Hamilton Ohio a jury ordered farmer George Eaton to accept 24750 for a 74 acre easement for Cincinnati Gas & Electric power lines after he refused money, saying wealth is the root of all evil. His wife agreed to accept the payment though he did not.

Hamilton Ohio George Eaton Butler County Common Pleas Fred Cramer Cg&e Eaton Cramer

Cincinnati firefighter wins Franklin Award for saving 30 lives

Denver AP reports 21 year Cincinnati Fire Department veteran honored with the Benjamin Franklin Award of the International Association of Fire Chiefs for saving 30 lives in the May 28 Southgate Kentucky supper club fire. Sabino told reporters that despite Beverly Hills tragedy the public remains apathetic about fire dangers in gatherings.

Denver Cincinnati Fire Department Benjamin Franklin International Association of Fire Chiefs Southgate Peter L. Sabino Beverly Hills

Boyle Leaves Hospital After Heart Ailment For Washington

Former United Mine Workers president W A Tony Boyle was discharged from Crozer Chester Medical Center and headed home to Washington D C. The 75 year old former leader was treated for a heart ailment and required care as his second trial on charges related to the assassination of Joseph Yablonski and his wife and daughter was postponed to January 16.

Chester, Pa United Mine Workers W.A Tony’ Boyle Washington, D.C Boyle Joseph Jock Yablonski Crozer-Chester Medical Center

Kissinger Receives West German Grand Cross Award

West Germany honors former U S secretary of state Henry Kissinger with the Grand Cross of the Federal Order of Merit. Foreign Minister Hans-Dietrich Genscher says the award recognizes Kissinger’s work strengthening U S West German relations. Genscher presented the award on Tuesday in New York.

United Nations, N.Y U.S Henry Kissinger West Germany Hans-Dietrich Genscher Kissinger United States Genscher

Actor Ed Asner sues over charity show fraud claims

Ed Asner alleges he was paid only union scale to appear on CBS Circus of the Stars after being led to believe proceeds would benefit charity. He seeks 121500 more plus 100000 in punitive damages and back pay of 21500. The Motion Picture Fund says no proceeds were given and withdrew support before the Jan 10 telecast.

Los Angeles Ed Asner Asner Circus of the Stars Motion Picture and Television Fund Lou Grant Jack Staggs Motion Picture Fund People’s Choice Awards Inc Robert Stivers Proctor and Gamble

Notables Help School Aids Breda College Auction

Owensboro Kentucky APR Raquel Welch Dustin Hoffman Alfred Hitchcock and Daniel Ellsberg join Breda College fundraising for a new student center. More than 100 celebrity souvenirs go on the block October 15 to raise six hundred thousand dollars, including autographed items from Welch Hoffman Ellsberg Hitchcock and Savalas.

Owensboro Raquel Welch Dustin Hoffman Alfred Hitchcock Daniel Ellsberg Breda College Western Kentucky Miss Welch Hoffman Ellsberg Telly Savalas Kojak

Archbishop Blanch Becomes First Archbishop in Balloon Flight

Archbishop of York Stuart Blanch 59, a WWII RAF navigator, flew 35 minutes from Bishopthorpe Palace and landed 10 miles away becoming the first archbishop to travel by hot air balloon.

York, England York Stuart Blanch Church of England Dr. Blanch Bishopthorpe

Athens District Receives 188 500 For High School Upgrades

The Athens City School District will receive 188 500 in Local Public Works funds to improve energy conservation at the high school. Work includes insulation and movable walls to trap heat, with construction set to begin within 90 days. The grant may free bond funds for renovations elsewhere in the district.

Athens City Federal Economic Development Administration EDA Supt Roger Thompson Thompson Sam Henderson Henderson

Banks Wins Seat on Sheltering Arms Board

The Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation elected one new member to its board of trustees and re-elected two incumbents Tuesday. The new member is George A. Banks of Athens, former Athens junior high teacher, dairy operator, and Ohio State Legislature member. Evans and Dr William H. Allen Jr. were re elected.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation George A. Banks Athens Athens High School Ohio University Banks Cleveland Ohio Thomas E. Evans William H. Allen Jr

Funds OKd for Hospital Project

O Bleness Memorial Hospital获 $800000 expansion grant from Appalachian Regional Commission to expand ambulatory care and out patient facilities. James Boyce notified by US Rep Clarence Miller's office. ARC study supported need. Architects told to proceed. no completion date set. Board to modify residency bylaw and quorum rules.

O’ Bleness Memorial Hospital Appalachian Regional Commission James Boyce Clarence Miller

Alcohol Project Gets Two Grants in Athens County

The Athens County Alcoholism Program receives two Ohio Department of Health grants: a 15,250 continuation grant for the three year demonstration program begun August 1975, and a 15,000 Special Project Block Service Grant to hire a fulltime alcoholism counselor amid rising referrals from social services, courts, and police.

Athens County Ohio Department of Health Jonathan Masood Ohio Masood

Rolfing practice grows as new Athens rolf er opens

Dr Charles Lustfield, a PhD in math and not a medical doctor, roots rolfing in fascia manipulation to lengthen joints and align the body for gravity. He explains rolfing is not medical care and works on soft tissue to restore natural position. Lustfield trained three and a half years, certified in March, and plans a public lecture and film in Morton Hall. He notes rolfing suits healthy individuals and originated with Ida Rolf at Columbia University. Local Meigs schools board met Friday for a special session on staff hiring.

Rolfer Charles Lustfield Athens Heidi Knapp Messenger A Rolfer Lustfield Rolfers Rolf Rolfing Ida P. Rolf Columbia University Esalen Institute California Dayton Ohio Florida Rolf Institute West Middleport Meigs

Notice on Voter Registration Hours in Athens County

Athens County Board of Elections lists registration hours at the Court House through October 18 with extended hours on October 18. Qualifying voters must be U.S. citizens, Ohio residents for 30 days, Athens County residents, and 18 by November 9, 1977, signed by the board chairman and members.

Board of Elections Court House United States Ohio Athens County

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