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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1968
Page
1
President Johnson hosts South Korea’s Park in Honolulu for a one day summit amid Vietnam war tensions and potential Korea Peninsula flashpoints. Park praises Johnsons peace initiative while signaling limits. discussions focus on peace talks and a neutral venue for initial contacts.
Hollywood mourns Fay Bainter 74 longtime film actress known for Aunt Belle in Je zebel and Mother roles in White Banners Woman of the Year State Fair and The Children's Hour died at her home after a long illness. News briefs also note Tony Curtis plans third marriage pending quick divorce from Christine Kaufmann and Leslie Allen as fiancee a public reception at The Candy Store in Beverly Hills. Union County department store buys The Fashion building in Columbus moving operations into its space by September. Poll of 80 editors favors Humphrey and Nixon as party nominees. London Bridge sale to American bidder McCulloch Corp announced with Lake Havasu City remarks. Weather: highs in 60s to 80s with showers likely through Monday.
Memphis sanitation workers end a 65 day walkout as 1300 largely Black employees resume duties. The memorandum of understanding raises pay 15 cents total and grants union recognition and dues checkoffs. Civil rights leaders and King’s family praise the breakthrough amid calls for ongoing equality work.
North Vietnamese gunners shell Khe Sanh with heavy 250 round attacks killing 19 Marines and wounding 56 with 14 missing. North Vietnamese losses estimated at 20 after a patrol hit a bunker complex. Meanwhile Operation Complete Victory reports six clashes within 35 miles of Saigon as U.S. and South Vietnamese forces push through jungles in a major war sweep.
In Washington, more than 50 senators pledged support for a House passed plan to extend free lunch to day care centers and recreational facilities. The measure, scheduled for a vote, seeks to restore House funding and challenge Senate actions that trimmed the pilot.
Athens County voters may see county wide registration decided by Secretary of State Ted W. Brown after a special board of elections meeting. Brown indicated he supports countywide registration but would not impose it if the county is financially strained. Debate centered on starting Dover and Canaan townships registration on June 6 8 and 12 and whether funds were allocated. (Continued On Page 26)
RALEIGH AP Five prisoners were killed and 80 injured when guards at North Carolina Central Prison fired on about 500 demonstrators early today. Guards and police surrounded the yard after inmates set a building ablaze during a sit down strike.
Humphrey faces a tough path to the Democratic nomination as NY and CA together hold 376 of 1312 votes. Strategists deem early-ballot gains unlikely, with talk of a California Johnson slate rejected by Ann Alanson. Kennedy backers hope NY yields a 190 vote base, while McCarthy gains from governors’ split. Humphrey delays formal candidacy as others vie for delegates.
Estimates of assessments mailed to benefiting property owners along flood control. Athens exceeds goal of donations to Red Cross Bloodmobile at 283 pints collected. Photographer Bob Rogers spends the day with Vernon Castle, driver for the Athens BTA. Silver Bridge replacement approved by Coast Guard. contracts to be let in 90 days. President Johnson’s popularity soars after he says he won’t seek another term. Athens Bulldogs pull a triple play to defeat Logan in baseball.
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