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Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1972

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Davis Hired As Principal At McKinley

Leon Davis, former Portsmouth supervisor and principal, is named principal of McKinley Middle School on a one year contract at 14090 annually with 25 days extended time, effective Aug 1. He succeeds Oscar Burkhart who moves to Roosevelt School.

Paul F. Nelson Portsmouth City McKinley Middle Portsmouth Leon Davis Davis Washington County Oscar Burkhart Roosevelt School Portsmouth West High School Portsmouth High Tennyson Fannin

McGovern Builds Big Lead In New York Delegates

Senator George McGovern captured a substantial share of New York's 278 delegates, edging toward a first ballot victory with about 219 confirmed and six more leading as results came in. He credited supporters and predicted a strong finish at the Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach.

Carl P. Leubsdorf New York George McGovern McGovern Miami Beach

New Boston Names School Officials

Donald Staggs, native of West Portsmouth and former teacher and coach, is named superintendent of the New Boston Local School District starting 1972 73. Paul E. Bauer is named elementary principal, transferring from Minford after serving as director of federal programs.

Donald Staggs West Portsmouth Portsmouth New Boston Kenneth Thompson Pike County Pike County Vocational School New Bauer Minford Portsmouth East High School Ohio University University of Akron Elaine Stepp

Charity Horse Show Schedule of Events

A detailed schedule of events for a charity horse show across Thursday to Sunday. It lists classes by time, including Senior Equitation Junior Exhibitor and various gait and pleasure classes for different age groups and horse types. Dates and specific class numbers are provided.

Tri-State Horse Shows Association, Inc Nelson Greene Frankfort Allen Calloway Ray, Ga J. C. Prichard Catlettsburg Bill Cooper Joe Gambill Timothy Burton Eldon Rousch Glomer Lute Edwin Jackson

Marathon Dancer Recalls Thrills And Aches Of Event

Goldie Mowery Saltz of Hudson House recalls the 1929 dance marathon at Baesman Dance Academy Ninth and Chillicothe Sts. She placed second with partner Orville McCord after dancing 1,800 hours, 48 solo, as Ted Appel and Laura Stumbo set a record later surpassed by Red Buttons in Chicago. Saltz entered to support her 5-year-old daughter after a divorce and to claim part of the prize.

Goldie Mowery Saltz Hudson House Baesman’s Dance Academy Ninth Chillicothe Sts Bette Pearce Ted Appel Laura Stumbo Mrs. Saltz

Clothing and Travel Prices Lift Living Costs In May

The government reports May CPI rose three tenths to 124.7, driven by clothing and transportation. Food prices fell slightly but general costs climbed, with Phase 2 controls at 3.5 percent annual rate over six months. Wages rose, boosting purchasing power despite higher living costs.

Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics Nixon

Kinney Spring Reopens Awaited After Health Dept Shutdown

Portsmouth residents await Kinney Spring reopening after March 2 closure by the Health Department. Routine tests found dangerous bacteria levels due to surface water leaking into the storage tank and officials promise corrective action.

Portsmouth Kinney Spring Portsmouth Health Department

400 Horses To Appear In Show At Scioto County Fairgrounds

Scioto County prepares for the 24th annual Portsmouth Charity Horse Show at the fairgrounds in Lucasville with about 400 horses from Ohio and seven other states. The event runs five performances starting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and ends Sunday with nine championship stake events. The prize list is valued around 7500 and new road horse class debuts Saturday night.

Scioto County Fairgrounds Portsmouth Scioto Memorial Hospital Fairgrounds Lucasville Scioto County Ohio Kentucky West Virginia Indiana Michigan Virginia Tennessee Florida Scioto Mildred Thompson

Senate OKs 2.95B ChildCare Bill in Historic Move

The Senate approved a 2.95 billion federal child day care bill aimed at the largest program of its kind. It now goes to the House, which has shown little appetite to act, amid Republican concerns it could trigger another veto by President Nixon.

William F. Ryan Jonathan Bingham James Scheuer Nixon Senate Washington House

Educators Reinstated in South Point District

Common Pleas Court Judge John B. Marshall orders the reinstatement of Joseph E. Dials superintendent and two South Point school principals, Debo and Brammer, effective February 21, 1972. All charges and hearings records are removed from minutes and back salaries plus benefits are to be paid.

Joseph E. Dials South Point Common Pleas Court John B. Marshall Lawrence County Dials New Boston Oak Street

Levy OK for Jackson Gallia Vo Ed School

Jackson Gallia joint vocational school levy passes by 882 votes, financing a $4 million facility. Ten year levy approved in Tuesday election with 3,597 for and 2,715 against. Gallia voters favored it in May but Gallia turnout differed.

Jackson Ohio Gallia Lawrence County

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