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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1967

Page

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Rhodes campaigns cited on Ohio bond ballot May second

Columbus notes say Gov James A Rhodes returned to the Statehouse after a three day swing through northeast Ohio promoting his Ohio Bond Commission proposal for the May 2 ballot. Cleveland briefs report a stand in and city hospital strike over union recognition at St Luke's Hospital.

Columbus Ohio James A. Rhodes Statehouse Ohio Bond Commission Cleveland St. Luke's Hospital St. Luke’s

Federated Posts Record 1966 Sales and Income

Federated Department Stores Inc the nations largest chain reports a record year for fiscal 1966. Board Chairman Fred Lazarus Jr and President Ralph Lazarus announce consolidated sales of 1408609895 and net income of 73616431 for the year ended January 28.

Cincinnati P— Federated Department Stores Inc Fred Lazarus Jr Ralph Lazarus

Portland State College student body race on love slate

Larry Smith campaigns for student body president at Portland State College on a love slate. A campaign rally featured bus, hugging and laughter as supporters handed out lip pops and cards saying We love you.

Portland Ore Larry Smith Portland State College

Alabama man gets 214 years for bus theft to visit friend

U S District Judge William E Steckler sentenced George Lee Williams, 30, of Birmingham Alabama, to 214 years in prison for stealing a Greyhound bus from his hometown terminal last January and driving it 510 miles to visit a lady friend in Camby Indiana.

Indianapolis Ind U.S William E. Steckler George Lee Williams Birmingham Ala Greyhound Camby

Man jailed for stealing one lollipop in Knox County

Knoxville police report Arthur Kyker, 31, was sentenced in Knox County Criminal Court to six months in jail for stealing a single lollipop. Kyker was caught in a kindergarten with the loot on February 20 and pleaded guilty to attempting to commit a felony burglary.

Knoxville Tenn Arthur Kyker Knox County Criminal Court Kyker

Groundbreaking Planned Sunday for New Plant at Coolville

Public notices indicate a groundbreaking event on Sunday for a new plant in Coolville. A May 8 public hearing is scheduled on relocating the Route 33 east Athens bypass. Dairy farmers meet in Cleveland to discuss higher milk prices. Additional items note UFO sightings near Camp Conley and Mason and individual battles expected at the Ohio University Relays.

Coolville Ace East Athens Cleveland Ohio University

Bridges Down and Casualties Rise in Vietnam Clash

The article reports Communist forces destroying two bridges on the Da Nang to Quang Tri corridor affecting Marine supply routes. In week totals US casualties reach 177 dead and 1,345 wounded, with 1,478 Communists killed and 284 Vietnamese Army dead, amid intensified fighting near Quang Tri and Da Nang. Navy bombardment on North Vietnam limited to south of Haiphong by Feb. 27 orders, keeping ships 60 miles from the port.

Saigon Demilitarized Zone U.S South Vietnam Quang Tri da Nang

LBJ Urges a Decade of Urgency for Americas

At the Punta del Este summit LBJ urged Latin American leaders to commit to a ten year surge of social and economic development across the hemisphere. He offered U.S. support for a Latin American common market big cross-border projects tariff relief for developing nations and modernization in agriculture health and education. He signaled flexibility on using aid funds outside the U.S. and sought worldwide tariff concessions.

Punta del Este Uruguay Johnson Hemisphere Americas U.S United States

Dodd Ethics Probe: Secret Evidence Sparks Aide Claims

The Senate Ethics Committee kept secret much evidence against Sen. Thomas J. Dodd to avoid a political hassle. Four ex aides urged reopening, saying undisclosed materials formed the heart of the case, including cash and gifts from industry executives tied to contract lobbying and campaign donations.

Washington Senate Ethics Committee Sen Thomas J. Dodd Dodd Ethics Committee Dodd’s Benjamin R. Fern McGeorge Bundy

Adenauer Reported Weaker Amid Illness

Adenauer, 91, is seriously ill with flu and bronchitis in Bonn. A medical bulletin notes declining resistance and weaker heart and circulatory functions as doctors from Bonn University and Prof. Adolf Heymer oversee care.

Bonn Germany Konrad Adenauer West Germany Bonn University Adolf Heymer

Delay Sought On Powell Decision

Washington AP report says several House Republicans oppose seating Adam Clayton Powell until the Justice Department finishes its misconduct probe. GOP leaders weigh action as Powell's court case to overturn exclusion drags on, with appeals and potential months more before a final Supreme Court ruling.

Washington House Adam Clayton Powell Justice Department Powell Richard H. Poff R-Va Department Poff House Republican Conference Melvin R. Laird Wisconsin Supreme Court Court of Appeals

Chicago Truck Drivers Stay Away From Jobs

Chicago and 56,000 local drivers and dock workers refused work continuing a city wide stoppage that halted trucks from inbound and outbound points. The nationwide lockout left warehouses stacked with goods and auto parts shortages lingered as firms await a federal mediated resumption.

Chicago Trucking Employers Inc Teamsters

Koreans Swap Shots At Border Turns Fatal

About 100 North and South Korean soldiers exchanged fire for two hours before dawn, the largest border clash since 1953. At least three North Koreans and one South Korean were killed.

Seoul South Korea

Jury Still Undecided On Posteal Laskey Case

The fate of Posteal Laskey Jr. 29, accused of killing secretary Barbara Bowman 31, remained undecided as a six by six Cincinnati jury continued deliberations after overnight sequestration. Deliberations paused following the juror’s sister’s death. judge ordered resumption at 9 a.m. Laskey, a laborer and weekend jazz musician, is charged with Bowman's stabbing death on Aug. 14 near her home.

Cincinnati Posteal Laskey Jr Laskey Barbara Bowman

Chinese escape terror linked to cultural leader Ma Szu tsung

Ma Szu tsung a cultural leader and violinist fled Communist China last January aboard a small tugboat later found abandoned near Hong Kong. He and his family have been granted asylum in the United States and now reside with his brother in Manhattan.

Ma Szu-tsung China Hong Kong Musician United States Manhattan Jason

Government approves higher taxi tipping policy

The Bureau of the Budget announced that government officials may now tip 15 cents per dollar on taxi fares. Charles L. Schultze, director, stated the policy change applies to officials in line of duty, effective this week.

Washington Bureau of the Budget Charles L. Schultze Budget Bureau

Ohio May 2 election on Bond Commission in dispute

Ohio Supreme Court heard a mandamus bid to keep Issue No. 1 off ballots for a $25 million Bond Commission fund. Secretary of State Ted W. Brown argued the measure is beyond recall while critics urged separate consideration of the tax deferral for aged Ohioans. The court did not say when ruling would come.

Columbus Ohio Ted W. Brown Ohio Supreme Court Ohio Bond Commission Judson Allgood Cincinnati Kingsley A. Taft Rankin Gibson Supreme Court Michael V. DiSalle John L. Fore Gibson Allgood Atty William B. Saxbe

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