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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1966

Page

5

McNamara cites DMZ infiltrations amid Vietnam action

Secretary McNamara says Communist forces use the demilitarized zone as an entry to South Vietnam and as many as three North Vietnamese regiments have infiltrated through the DMZ recently. He notes no mass invasion plan and affirms U S Europe commitments while unemployment figures remain unsettled. The United States reports a sizable 1965 second quarter balance of payments deficit, with last year at 1.35 billion.

Washington Robert S. McNamara Demilitarized Zone South Viet Nam U. S North McNamara Europe United States North Atlantic Treaty Organization Secretary of the Treasury Henry H. Fowler Fowler

Women Army Corps picks new director as Gor man steps down

Cap P Hoising ton sworn as director of the Woman's Army Corps succeeding Col Emily C Gor man who led the 10 000 woman corps since 1962. Senate approves a bill to pay up to 10 percent interest on overseas serviceman savings. John Milton Steeves sworn in as director general of the foreign service. Johnson signs a bill broadening library services for the physically handicapped other than the blind.

Elizabeth P. Hoisington Woman’s Army Corps Emily C. Gorman Senate John Milton Steeves U. S Afghanistan The Foreign Service Johnson

Deer Hunting Tactic Implicit Guide Ends With Shot Advice

A fragment describes how to approach a deer during hunting. It instructs not to move until the animal flicks its tail, then take a shot, asserting the deer is poised to spring and the tail flick signals readiness for a quick shot.

Monuments Damaged By Vandals In Logan Cemetery

More than 75 monuments in a Logan city cemetery were toppled and broken by vandals last weekend. Police say youths are involved and parents may face charges. Workmen began resetting stones as investigators assess the scene near Market Street across from the high school, with graves of early residents including Rebecca Pence and Horatio Hatch.

Logan Roy Kelch Market St Rebecca Pence Hocking County Horation Hatch

Ned Cochran Seeks Nod for Hocking County Judge

Logan attorney R. Ned Cochran announces candidacy for judge of the Hocking County court. He is the first to declare for the nonpartisan post held by Vaughn Collins, whose term ends Jan. 1. Filing deadline is Aug. 10.

Logan R. Ned Cochran Hocking County Cochran Vaughn Collins Collins Senate

Young Driver Cited After Logan Crash

Logan police cited Leo F. Fell 17 of 86 W Hunter St Logan for following too closely Saturday. Fell driving a Central Oil Field truck rear ended Lucille Miller 51 of McConnelsville. Miller suffered whip lash injuries.

Logan Leo F. Fell Hunter St Fell Central Oil Field Lucille Miller McConnelsville Miller

Births at Hocking Valley Community Hospital

Mr and Mrs James Hagan Logan Route 4 welcome a son. Admitted are Mrs John Shaw Logan Is sac Danison New Straitsville Route 1 Carl W Clark Logan Raymond Hoy New Straitsville Route 1 Mrs Glenna Jarvis and daughter McArthur Mrs Russel Lanning and son New Straitsville Route 1 Miss Lynn Miller Logan Mrs Lloyd Vermillion and son Union Furnace Mrs John Voits Logan.

James Hagan Logan John Shaw Issac Danison New Straitsville Carl W. Clark Raymond Hoy Glenna Jarvis McArthur Russel Lanning Lynn Miller Lloyd Vermillion Union Furnace John Voits

Reams Promises Close Ties With Democratic Federal Government

Frazier Reams Jr. told a Portsmouth rally that if elected governor he would work closely with the Democratic federal government to accelerate progress in the Appalachia program and other federal efforts. He led a Democratic statewide campaign caravan through southern Ohio, noting Rhodes opposed the Appalachia program initially and later offered a loan on the Appalachian Way project. The tour visits Batavia Georgetown West Union Waverly Hillsboro Circleville Chillicothe Logan McArthur Wellston Ironton Gallipolis Pomeroy Athens Marietta McConnellsville New Lexington Lancaster and Logan Wednes The caravan heads to Logan for a luncheon in the Federal Bank Building basement.

Portsmouth Frazier Reams Jr James A. Rhodes Reams Ohio Appalachia Toledo Batavia Georgetown West Union Waverly Hillsboro Washington Court House Rhodes Circleville Chillicothe Logan McArthur Wellston Ironton Gallipolis Pomeroy Athens Marietta McConnellville New

End of Hough riot probe nears as McCormick testimony wraps

In Cleveland the Cuyahoga County Grand Jury nears completion of hearings on the Hough riots and fire bombs with Safety Director John N. McCormick and Sgt. John Ungvary among the final witnesses. Cincinnati Orchestra embarks on a world tour led by Max Rudolf. Dayton reports a camel driven circus truck crash. Megacity Transit Co strike affects 4000 commuters.

Cleveland John N. McCormick Cuyahoga County Grand Jury Hough Area McCormick John Ungvary Ungvary Keith Allen WELW Willoughby W. E. B. DuBois Club Allen Cincinnati Cincinnati Orchestra Max Rudolf U. S. State Department Dayton Megacity Transit Co

Laurel Valley 4-H elects officers and plans demonstrations

The Laurelville Grange Hall meeting elected Robert Couberson secretary and Rickie Rutter news reporter after resignations. Jeff Thompson gave a health report on nourishing foods. Demonstrations include potato planting by Rickie Rutter, potato care by Mike Houston, and building a rabbit cage by Jeff Thompson. A Starr Methodist church building project was approved by Rev. John E. Longsworth. The Logan bloodmobile returns Tuesday Aug 9 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Presbyterian Church. call EV 5 3536 for details.

Laurel Valley Sons and Daughters 4-H Club Laurelville Grange Hall Robert Couberson Rickie Rutter Jeff Thompson Mike Houston STARR Starr Methodist Church John E. Longsworth Methodist Quarterly Conference Logan The Presbyterian Church

York Grange To Observe Anniversary

York Grange 2436 marks its 39th year at an inspection meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Grange Hall Oak Grove. It was founded July 13 1927 at the Oak Grove school with 29 charter members. Remaining charter members Walter Maccombs and Robert Beckler are named.

Nelsonville York Oak Grove Grange Oak Grove School House Walter Maccombs Athens Robert Beckler Kimberly L. H. Efaw Coal Company Circle Hill

Starr WSCS Plans Auction for New Church Building

Starr WSCS gathered at Mrs. George W. Carter's home to solicit donations for an upcoming auction to fund a new Starr Methodist Church building. Items will be stored at the Eggleston warehouse with transport help from George R. Carter Don Eggleston and Lafe Eggleston.

STARR Starr Methodist Church WSCS George W. Carter Eggleston George R. Carter Don Eggleston Lafe Eggleston

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