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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1972

Page

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Memo Allegations Tie ITT to Nixon Era Convention Pact

Rep Bob Wilson says a memo in Jack Anderson’s column accusing ITT of linking an antitrust settlement to a $400 000 San Diego bid for the Republican Convention was written by lobbyist Dita Beard under pressure from an ITT executive. The Baltimore Sun notes Beard denies writing it under oath.

Associated Press Bob Wilson Jack Anderson International Telephone & Telegraph Corp Dita Beard ITT Baltimore Sun Beard Justice Department the Sun Wilson Anderson Senate Judiciary Committee California San Diego Robert E. Cox Sun Nixon Richard Kleindienst Kleindienst The William R Merriam Merriam Mrs. Beard

Gravel aims to force Senate vote on North Vietnam war declaration

Sen Mike Gravel seeks a floor battle to require a formal declaration of war on North Vietnam or an authorization of extended hostilities. He would limit presidential war power to emergency 30 day use unless Congress acts, and proposes amendments to apply to current hostilities while a second amendment draws his support.

Washington Mike Gravel Senate North Vietnam Alaska Democrat Congress Vietnam Jacob Kravits R-Ny NATO United Nations Command Korea North American Air Defense Command U.S

Jury Deadlocked on Conspiracy Case Against Berrigan

In Harrisburg a federal jury deadlocked on the general conspiracy charge against Philip Berrigan and six others linked to a Kissinger kidnapping plot. Berrigan and Sister Elizabeth McAlister were convicted on seven counts involving smuggled letters. several counts remain unresolved.

Harrisburg Philip Berrigan Henry A. Kissinger Berrigan Kissinger Federal Washington Draft Board Lewisburg Elizabeth McAlister New York City

Fourteen Die In Three Mishaps Across Cities

A total of 14 people were killed in three incidents Wednesday. Eight died when a volatile chemical plant in Dallas exploded, sending debris through the building. In Vancouver a windstorm devastated a shopping center killing six and injuring 300. In Doraville a refinery tank farm explosion killed one and injured at least four as flames reached nearby housing.

Associated Press Dallas Tex Vancouver Doraville Oue Texas Penwall Industries Fort Vancouver High School Ogden Grade School

Heaviest U.S. Air Campaign Since 1968 Bombing Halt

U S forces launch the heaviest air attack on North Vietnam since 1968 aiming to cut off the North Vietnamese offensive bases in the South. The strike involves 400 planes from carriers and bases in South Vietnam and Thailand, targeting antiaircraft, radar, SAM sites, and storage while clashes persist around Loc Ninh and An Loc.

Saigon United States North Vietnam South Viet Central Highlands 7Th Fleet South Vietnam Thailand Nixon Demilitarized Zone U.S 20Th Parallel Laos Loc Ninh An Loc Binh Long Province Nguyen van Minh 3Rd Military Region Creighton W Abrams North Highlands Dmz Republic of Philippines

Ohio House to vote on tough strip mine bill amid Senate OKs

In Columbus the House plans a noon vote on Senate amendments to a controversial strip mine bill passed 94 to 0 last Oct 28. The Senate approved it 30 to 0. Gov Gilligan could sign it after a skeleton session today. The same day the Senate passed a bond measure for cities up to 48 million through October. Falcons bill rejected 16 to 14 as Sen Valiquette called it a throwback while Meshel quipped it’s for the birds.

Columbus Ohio House Senate Sam Speck New Concord John Gilligan Marigene Valiquette

Sells Car in Two Days pays off for Athens ad

An action ad by Robert Mingus in Athens Route 3 proves effective as a seller reports selling a car in two days and earning about $200, expressing satisfaction with the results.

Robert Mingus Athens

Hazard Pay Denied for Ohio Penitentiary Guards

The State Employees Compensation Board in Columbus denied hazard pay requests from Corrections Chief Bennett J. Cooper by a 5 to 0 vote. Board member Rep. Robert E. Levitt cited lack of supporting facts for the decision.

Hazard Columbus, Ohio State

Veteran actor Brian Donlevy dies at 69

Hollywood report says veteran actor Brian Donlevy known for war films and Westerns died of cancer at age 69. In Cleveland, a city hall fire scare involving flames and smoke from an overheated fluorescent lamp in Mayor Ralph Perk’s office delayed seven fire companies but Perk remained undisturbed.

Hollywood AP Brian Donlevy Cleveland Ohio Cleveland City Hall City Hall Ralph Perk Perk

Classified Snippet from Theaters and Sports TV notes

A fragmented classified item mentions sports television and theaters in a brief, non-specific record. It lists Se es EE Pre CNN conus chine and other stray terms, lacking clear names, dates, or locations to identify a full event or advert.

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