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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1969

Page

3

Stokes Faces Primary Challenge in Cleveland

In Cleveland on the West Side crowds back Mayor Carl B. Stokes as he seeks re election in a Democratic primary against Robert J. Kelly. Kelly brands the city in crisis citing a crime surge while Stokes touts federal funds and development amid racial tensions and a strong political base.

Cleveland West Side Carl B. Stokes Stokes Robert J. Kelly Minneapolis Los Angeles FBI

Democrats jockey for House post as McCormack may step down

The House Democratic leadership race forms in private talks as Speaker McCormack’s possible retirement sparks jockeying. Major contenders include Majority Leader Carl Albert and conservative wings favoring Mills, with Albert seen as strongest if McCormack leaves at term end or sooner.

Washington House John W. McCormack McCormack Carl Albert McOrmack Albert Hale Boggs Louisiana Crats Wilbur D. Mills Arkansas Ways and Means Committee Mills

Murray City Youth Hurt In Accident

A Murray City youth, Jess Withem aged 14, was injured Saturday afternoon when the car he rode in left a gravel road and overturned. The driver, Charles E. Foley 19, was cited for speeding. The crash occurred on County Road 22 two miles north of Route 78 near Athens County. In Meigs County, Juanita A Woodyard 45, Albany Route 2, reported injuries after her car left Route 143 curve north of Route 7 and struck an embankment. Patrols also noted eight other weekend incidents with no injuries or citations.

Murray City Athens Mount St. Mary Hospital Jess Withem Charles E. Foley State Highway Patrol Foley Meigs Juanita Woodyard Albany

City Garbage Truck Hit After Car Passes On West Washington

A Saturday crash on West Washington Street involved Denelda M. Barstow 27 of Guysville causing minor injuries to herself and an arrest for unsafe operation after her car struck a city garbage truck driven by James Tinkham 55 of The Plains which was stopped for a pickup.

West Washington Street Denelda M. Barstow Guysville James Tinkham the Plains Miss Barstow

Man Drives Into Path Of Oncoming Vehicle

In Racine at 6 40 p m Sunday two Long Bottom residents faced a two car mishap with no injuries or citations. Hilda White 63 driving south on Racine Chester County Road 34 was struck by John Brewer 23 whose car pulled onto the highway from a field. Brewer said his view was blocked by trees and bushes.

Long Bottom Hilda White Racine- Chester County John Brewer Brewer

Teacher Pleads Innocent To Robbery Charge

Athens High School science teacher Joseph Stanley Jr. 41 of Shade Route 1 pleads innocent to armed robbery in Municipal Court and is bound over to the January Grand Jury after posting $5,000 bond. He allegedly robbed Kenneth Hutchinson of $50 at gunpoint near Route 33 roadside park while Hutchinson delivered for Ambassador Laundry.

Athens Joseph Stanley Jr Shade Stanley Sheriff's Kenneth Hutchinson Pomeroy

Glouster Man Surrenders in Jacksonville Mayor Shooting

Ralph Gardner 24 turned himself in after being sought in the Jackson ville mayor shooting. He faces assault with intent to wound a law officer and pleaded innocent in Municipal Court. Bond set at 1000 as Village Solicitor urged maximum. The Sept 1 Old Settler's Reunion scene involved Mayor Robert Carr and village Marshal Joe Burch.

Glouster Jacksonville Ralph Gardner Gardner Robert Carr Joe Burch

Deer Licenses For Sale At Izaak Walton Outlets

Izaak Walton League sells deer licenses at cooperating outlets. Tags cost 5 dollars and cover bow and arrow or gun seasons. Bow season begins October 10 and gun season runs December 1 to December 6. Firemen To Meet In Richland.

Izaak Walton League Richland Area

Ad Director Is Elected Ad Director Is Elected

Marvin McDargh advertising director of The Messenger was chosen vice president of The Advertising Executives Association of Ohio. The Columbus meeting also named Thomas Gormley president, Paul Tovey secretary, Harry Case treasurer, and Robert Locke director from Dayton newspapers.

Marvin McDargh the Messenger Advertising Executives Association of Ohio Daily Newspers Columbus Thomas Gormley The Cincinnati Enquirer Paul Tovey Toledo Blade Harry Case Kenton Times Robert Locke Dayton Newspapers

Civil action filed for $20 000 damages in Point Pleasant

George Wills sues H R Howard of Leon in circuit court alleging negligence from an accident on December 13 1967 causing myofascial and ligamentous strain to the cervical spine. Dr Roy W Eschenaur seeks $485 05 from Herbert and Marcella Myers for a debt. Masonic meetings scheduled in the Masonic Temple Athens.

Circuit Clerk’s Office George Wills H. R. Howard Leon Roy W. Eschenaur DEA Point Clinic Herbert and Marcella Myers

Innocent Pleas From Ohio University Students on Narcotics Charges

Three students faced narcotics related charges after a Friday night incident. Robert Wasserman 18 of 80 N Stimson Ave charged with cannabis possession and delinquency. Robert Steinberg 20 of Stimson Ave charged with possession and related counts. Tim Thomas 17 turned to juvenile authorities. Bond set at 5258 for Wasserman and 10258 for Steinberg. both jailed in lieu of bond.

Ohio University Robert Wasserman N. Stimson Ave Robert Steinberg Stimson Tim Thomas James Hall Franklin Sheeter Wasserman Belmont Mass Steinberg Youngstown

Embryo Heartbeat Norm at Five Months Hits 156

The typical fetal heart rate for a five month human embryo measures 156 beats per minute. This figure reflects standard prenatal benchmarks used by obstetric care.

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