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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1969

Page

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University president search unsettled amid rumor of Sowle selection

Ohio University board chairman Fred H. Johnson said no decision has been made on a new president. The Cincinnati Enquirer had reported Dr Claude B Sowle of the University of Cincinnati College of Law was chosen and offered a contract around 40000 dollars. Johnson said Sowle is only one of several candidates under consideration ahead of the May 12 board meeting.

Fred H. Johnson Ohio University Board of Trustees The Cincinnati Enquirer Claude BR. Sowle University of Cincinnati College of Law Ohio University Associated Press Johnson Vernon RR. Alden Dr. Alden Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Co the Enquirer Sowie Columbus Athens Sowile Law College University of Cincinnati Northwestern University Enquirer Sowle

Nixon plans drastic retaliation for attacks on US intelligence

Washington sources say President Nixon pledged swift, warningless retaliation for any strike on US intelligence ships or personnel. The move follows a Sea of Japan incident with 31 American lives lost, underscoring the drive to expand electronic surveillance and monitor Soviet and Chinese activity.

Washington Nocon U.S Congress Nixon Sea of Japan North Korea United States Congress Teaders Peking

Vietnam peace talks stall as parties study strategy

Paris reports say North Vietnam and the Viet Cong Front are reexamining tactics, with expectations that talks will stay stalled while they study options. Observers cite perceived stalling and indecision by the North and the Front as key factors shaping the current impasse.

Paris North Vietnam Viet Cong National Liberation Front Vietnam

Stage second protest against CUTEW OUTS

Inside Today reports a second protest against the administration's actions with focus on ongoing civil rights demonstrations. The article highlights community tensions and calls for continued civic engagement. The piece notes broader racial issues impacting society and mentions page references for related coverage.

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North Vietnamese Build Gun Emplacements Near Laos Border

North Vietnamese forces construct large concrete gun emplacements near the Laotian border in the central highlands to harass forward U.S. bases. American officers report recent American air strikes damaged three guns, but heavy antiaircraft fire makes missions hazardous. The fortifications include rail tracks and steel doors, signaling a new level of weaponry despite intensified bombing. Ban Het, 24 miles west of Kontum, was attacked with tanks in March, but was repulsed. The United States has begun transferring 20 A37 jets to the South Vietnamese air force at Nha Trang as part of de-Americanization.

Saigon U.S Ban Het Kontum AWS 4Th Infantry Division Ffuns Vietnam Laos United States Nha Trang

Overnight gas stations stay open after hotel murders

In Southwestern Ohio most 24 hour stations continue service despite a wave of attendant killings in early hours. Attendants fear for safety while oil firms plan protective countermeasures and a Cincinnati Oil Club moves toward a joint protection program.

Ohio Cincinnati Fairfax Sunoco Akron Columbus Queen City Cincinnati Oil Club Jim Reid Tresler Oil Co Pure Ail Sun OW Co

Governor Rhodes cools county income tax plan

Governor James A. Rhodes says he is studying finances before action on a permissive county income tax and a vendor's excise tax for education. House Speaker Kurfess pushes a bill for a mandatory one percent county tax with property tax cuts, while Rhodes disclaims ownership of the idea.

Columbus, Ohio James A. Rhodes Rhodes Howard Collier Charles F. Kurfess Perrysburg Athens Kurtess

North Koreas charges over U S reconnaissance plane incident

North Korea accused the United States of lying about the sea of Japan spy plane downing claiming the jet violated Korean air space. Lee Choon sun cited the U N armistice meeting and accused James Knapp of removing himself from the talks. In Seoul President Park reviewed Nixon statements as protests erupted in Danwon cho and Hoengsung with 5600 students rallying.

Tokyo North Korea United States U.S Sea of Japan Lee Choon-sun Armistice Commission Panmunjom US. Navy Lee US. Air Force James B. Knapp U.N. Command Knapp Centralews Agency Republic of Korea Joss Seoul Chung-Hee Park Nixon Washington

Whites, Negroes In Clash At Cornell Parents Weekend

On Parents Weekend at Cornell University, about 40 Black students seized Willard Straight Hall while a few white students smashed a window causing minor injuries to three whites and one Black. At Atlanta University Center, trustees were released after nearly 29 hours held behind chained doors by protesters.

Associated Press Cornell University Cornell Afro-American Society Atlanta University Center Harvard Stanford Cornell Cayuga Lake Thea N.Y Willard Straight Bieber

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