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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1965
Page
1
President Johnson proposed unconditional discussions as a path to possible peace talks in Vietnam and pledged a $1 billion U.S. aid push for economic development of the backward areas. White House aides noted North Viet Nam has shown no change in preconditions.
President Johnson announced at a national address from Baltimore that the United States is ready to initiate a large cooperative development program for Southeast Asia, including North Vietnam, while asserting it will not withdraw from the war. He proposed a $1 billion U.S. effort led by a World Bank veteran to guide participation, and warned that peace talks would be unconditional yet pursued through firm resolve. The speech drew applause from about 1200 in Shriver Hall and sparked mixed replies from critics, with Saigon reporting ongoing political activity amid the conflict.
A bulletin from Saigon reports a mutiny by younger naval officers against a commander of the Vietnamese Navy. Details remain unclear as the situation develops in the capital.
News briefs from Washington Hollywood and Columbus summarize a murder conviction in a teen slaying, a House vote on funding for armored presidential and Secret Service vehicles, a coma patient, an Early Bird satellite maneuver, and Patricia Neal’s husband commenting after an awards show mishap.
In Bogalusa Louisiana a gun duel erupted between civil rights workers led by William J Yates and unknown assailants. A car drove by and a brick was thrown as shots were exchanged near a house housing CORE workers. Police said a submachine gun was used to disperse attackers and several windows were shattered. Negro leaders may call for a nationwide boycott of Crownd Zellerbach Corp the towns largest employer.
The House debates a Medicare reform bill backed by President Johnson and Rep. John Byrnes to expand medical aid without tax increases. Republicans challenge the measure as harmful to medical professionalism while Mills defends safeguards against government intrusion into practice.
In Lexington Kentucky leaders report three large Negro denominations will join a Protestant church union project. Episcopal Bishop Robert F. Gidt of Richmond says the move strengthens hopes for a union of predominantly white churches and anticipates official entry into talks by the denominations.
Ohio Senate delays final vote on an 888 million road and highway safety funding measure. Democrats refused to vote, seeking more time to study the proposal and its 1965-67 context as rules require committee review before adjournment.
A. G. Lancione, longtime Ohio House Democrat, announced Wednesday night he will seek the party's gubernatorial nomination. The 57-year-old Bellaire attorney says an early entry gives an advantage and pledges to push Ohio toward a true Great Society in education and government reform.
The Ewington Rural Committee receives two promises of aid for its Racoon Creek cleanup program. County Supt T K Owens says Gallia County and Gallipolis schools will pursue Appalachia aid to support the effort.
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