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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1967

Page

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Ohio Bond Commission Proposal Gains Broad Press Support

Ohio newspapers broadly back Gov. Rhodes plan to authorize a state debt expansion via the Ohio Bond Commission with voter approval on Issue No. 1. Editors cite safeguards and growth potential while noting ambiguities, as AP survey shows strong favorable sentiment from major dailies including Akron Beacon Journal, Athens Messenger, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Mount Vernon News, Canton Repository, Dover Daily Reporter, Springfield Daily News, and Springfield Sun.

Columbus Ohio James A. Rhodes Bond Commission Associated Press CBC Rhodes Commission Akron Beacon Journal Beacon Journal Athens Messenger Messenger Canton Repository OBC U.S Repository Harry Yockey Dover Daily Reporter Daily News Springfield Sun

Johnson School Aid Standoff Faces Partisan Clash

Washington briefs report mounting partisan confrontation over the Great Society elementary and secondary education program. A $6.7 billion bill to extend the aid is under House consideration for two more years. The same dispatch notes ethics action against Senator Thomas J. Dodd for campaign fund use and cites a military court ruling applying Miranda rights to cases involving military personnel.

Washington —P President Johnson Great Society House

Amis to carry Bond legacy with lighter gadgetry

Kingsley Amis, 45, named by Glidrose Productions to continue Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Amis says Bond will be less gambling and gadget driven, yet still chase women, weapons, and civilization’s rescue. Bristol-born author prepares to take over the iconic franchise.

London James Bond 007 Kingsley Amis Ian Fleming Amis Glidrose Productions Bond

Ramsey Charged Over Expired License in Maggie Valley

Clyde Ramsey of Maggie Valley was cited by NC highway patrolman W C Coggins after a Wednesday minor traffic crash. Ramsey, 52, had an expired license for nearly 30 years when the officer checked it.

Maggie Valley N. C Clyde Ramsey North Carolina Highway

Logan School Problems Debated by Split Town Meeting

A divided panel at a second Town Meeting debates Logan school problems. The session explores funding, curriculum, and district priorities as residents weigh potential changes and local impact. Additional coverage on prosecuting attorney notes and upcoming Seoul golf meet details appear on later pages.

LOGAN Seoul RO Ila Ar

Stalin's Daughter Holds News Conference At Plaza Hotel

Svetlana Alliluyeva accused current Soviet leaders of sharing responsibility for killings and crimes of Stalin era during a New York news conference. She voiced disillusionment with communism, embraced Christianity, and said she sought asylum in the United States to pursue writing. She baptized in 1962 and argued religion reflects universal truth.

New York Svetlana Alliluyeva Joseph Stalin Central Committee Politburo Stalin United States Plaza Hotel Alliluyeva Moscow

Internal Rift Is Continuing In Red China

Tokyo AP reports wall posters from Peking claim a deputy military commander in Tsinghai staged a coup against his chief and killed or wounded over 200 Mao supporters. Earlier reports spoke of hundreds killed or wounded in April 18 clashes in Lanchow between the army and anti Maoists amid a power struggle in China.

Tokyo Peking Wall Tsinghai Mao Tsetung Lanchow Kansu China Mao Chinese Communist Party Arc Us Liu Shao-chi

Stalin's daughter Svetlana charms America with poise

In New York, Svetlana Alliluyeva, Stalin's daughter, projects calm poise and openness during a high profile Plaza Hotel news conference. She speaks softly of love for the country, hints at possible U.S. citizenship, and deflects questions about wealth, noting writers are not capitalists.

New York Joe Stalin Kremlin Svetlana Alliluyeva America Wall Street Stalins Stalin Marx

Next Action By Teachers Is Planned In Martins Ferry

MARTINS FERRY Ohio AP Most of the city's public school teachers planned a professional study meeting in Wheeling WV to map plans for regaining their jobs after being fired en masse for boycotting classes. School Supt John C Pickens said the schools would stay closed until the dispute between the Classroom Teachers Association and the school board is resolved. Pickens, acting under Ferguson Law, notified 87 of 133 teachers by certified mail that their services were terminated.

Martins Ferry Ohio Wheeling W. Va John C. Pickens Ohio River Classroom Teachers Association Pickens

Marines fail to take Hill 861 as Viet fight rages

U S planes and artillery pounded a North Vietnamese force holding Hill 861 three miles northwest of Khe Sanh after 37 Marines were killed and 84 wounded in a three day push. Air losses rose to 10 planes this week, with total U S losses now at 520. In Pleiku Province a 4th Infantry Division unit reported 15 enemy killed in two hours.

Saigon U.S South Vietnam North Vietnam Hanoi Haiphong North Vietnamese Hill 861 Khe Sanh Associated Press Richard Merron Merron Quang Tri Laos Pany U.S. 4Th Infantry Division Central Highlands Pleiku

Westmoreland mission defended by Humphrey amid attack

Vice President Humphrey defended Gen Westmoreland's mission and praised his New York speech as responsible criticism. He said Westmoreland would be well received when testifying to Congress, while Republicans criticized protests that allegedly aid Hanoi and questioned patriotism of policy critics.

Washington William C. Westmoreland Hubert H. Humphrey Humphrey Westmoreland Associated Press New York Congress Hae Noi Senate Mark O. Hatfield R-Ore George D. Aiken R-Vt Thruston B. Morton R-Ky

Meigs County prisoner recaptured near Dexter after escape

Raymond M. Spires 27 of Dexter Route 1 slipped from Meigs County jail Tuesday night and walked about 20 miles to his rural home before sheriff Hartenbach recaptured him at 3 p.m. Wednesday. Indicted for rape of a 7 year old, he had earlier fled after a high speed chase and wreck. He was to be examined at Lima State Hospital, delaying the trip.

Pomeroy Raymond M. Spires Dexter Meigs County Meigs Robert Hartenbach Spires Middleport Hartenbach

Ceremonies Slated Today for Expo 67

Montreal Expo 67 opens with a 9:30 a.m. public gate opening. 11 million visitors expected over six months. Pierre Dupuy invites Gov Gen Roland Michener, Prime Minister Lester Pearson and other officials to lunch prior to the opening ceremony.

Montreal Pierre Dupuy Roland Michener Lester B. Pearson

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