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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1968
Page
1
U S Senate Democratic leaders push for a late day vote on a 10 percent income tax surcharge added to an excise tax bill. Existing auto and telephone excise rates would drop automatically Monday, but firms asked to maintain old rates pending retroactive extension.
John Dowler deputy highway director details a two year 45.893 million road program in Jackson Vinton Meigs and Athens counties with a 50 50 state and federal split. Projects include Appalachian Highway segments Route 33 and Routes 682 13 and a large Albany bypass plus a Richland Avenue connector. Dates show multiple 1969 let dates and an April 1969 completion outlook.
The Athens City Council votes to formally acquire the old AHS football stadium as part of a redevelopment plan. Page 2 coverage notes accompanying student congressman questions about motives behind a bill affecting OU. Page 3 highlights the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers reaching Eastern Division finals. Page 10 reports Coach Grant Barnette receiving a vote of confidence at Wahama High School boosters meeting.
President Thieu said Vietnam could agree to a gradual U S troop withdrawal beginning by the end of 1968 if Washington requests it. He warned the move would not end the war and urged Hanoi to respond, while ruling out a coalition with the Viet Cong and reaffirming mobilization plans.
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey heads for a pivotal meeting with President Johnson after saying he will decide later whether to seek the presidency. Johnson plans talks with Sen. Robert F. Kennedy amid Kennedy's push for unity and reshaping the Democratic race. McCarthy mobilizes in Wisconsin as Johnson declines to run, and Humphrey returns from Mexico to a rally of supporters asking him to run.
AP reports U S war planes intensified strikes in the southern region of North Vietnam after Johnson limited bombing in the Hanoi Haiphong area. Monday saw over 100 missions, nearly double prior rates, with targets including Mu Gia Pass, coastal radar sites, and infrastructure. Viet Cong rockets hit Tan Son Nhut and shelled Hue to the Mekong Delta.
Rutland High School in the Meigs Local School District was flooded by a broken water line. Superintendent George Hargraves said three floors were affected with about three inches of water in the basement. Classes moved to the elementary school and gym today. high school to reopen Wednesday.
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