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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1968

Page

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Nixon and Rockefeller Clash On War And Peace Plans

A 1968 campaign era summary shows Richard Nixon and Nelson Rockefeller presenting distinct paths on ending Vietnam War and postwar strategy. Rockefeller advocates negotiated settlement, a staged withdrawal, student deferment reforms, and a global diplomatic peace front. Nixon stresses orderly withdrawal, private funding, and international force roles, while seeking decisive U S action and stability.

Nixon Rockefeller Amr Richard Nixon Nelson Ausitmn Natuns Vietnam National Liberation Front Neta NASA U. S May Parry America

National Briefs Highlight 1964 Campaign Moves and World Events

U S vice president Hubert Humphrey says he would fire draft director Lewis B Hershey if elected president in Detroit. Prague reports reformist leaders back a stronger tie with the Soviet bloc amid public skepticism. Clay Shaw's JFK conspiracy trial set for Sept 10 in New Orleans. Don Gosney aims to nominate Johnson at the Democratic National Convention in Lisbon Ohio. Chicago faces taxi shortages due to a contract dispute affecting Yellow and Checker cabs. Gallup Harris Polls show Rockefeller leading Humphrey and McCarthy with Nixon close if Wallace runs. Runways blamed for air traffic slowdown in the Washington area by the FAA chief.

Humphrey Hershey Detroit Hubert Humphrey Lewis B. Hershey Alabama George C. Wallace Kennedy New Orleans Clay L. Shaw John F. Kennedy Criminal District Shaw Jim Garrison Lisbon Ohio Johnson Don R. Gosney Columbiana County Chicago Yellow Checker Democratic Union Organizing Committee Seafarers International Union Gallup Harris Rocky New York George H. Gallup Jr Louis Harris Nelson A. Rockefeller Hubert H. Humphrey Eugene J. McCarthy Richard M. Nixon Wallace

Vinton Bean Dinner Centennial in Gallia County

Today marks the centennial of the Vinton Bean Dinner in Gallia County Ohio the event long considered the states oldest of its kind. The Vinton County Junior Fair opens in Mount Arthur with the Junior Fair building dedication. The page also notes Hocking County assumes control of the Honeyfork Bridge and Bedford School auctioned in Meigs County with other local notices and sections listed.

Gallia County Ohio Vinton County Hocking County Honeyfork Bridge Meigs County

Worst Ever In Philippines Hundreds Die In Quake

Manila endures its worst earthquake in memory as a five story building collapsed killing about 200 people nationwide. Mexico City also rocked by a strong quake with damage and panic though casualty tolls remain uncertain.

Manila Philippines Mexico City Mexico Luzon Church of Christ

Columbus officials tied to federal tax evasion probe

An affidavit filed in Federal Court links Mayor M E Sensenbrenner City Safety Director Fred Simon and three top policemen to possible tax evasion. The document accompanies a case involving three federal investigators arrested for alleged improper language and intoxication.

Columbus, Ohio M. E. Sensenbrenner Fred Simon Justice Department Torneys Columbus Police Department Guy Wetherell James Kowalski Internal Revenue Service Edward Joyce Herman Beck Jerry Ryan Robert Taylor Sensenbrenner Taylor

Johnson orders steel price rollback drive by boycott

President Johnson announced a campaign to force price reductions by boycotting firms that raise steel costs. Defense orders shift to nonincreasing suppliers, aiming to curb inflationary risks. Pentagon actions imitate past efforts and extend to defense contractors supplying military hardware. Senate leader Mansfield called Bethlehem Steel's actions a tragic commentary on corporate social responsibility.

Washington Johnson Defense Department Defense Clark M. Clifford Pentagon Senate Mike Mans

Students Confront Mexican Troops in Mexico City

More than 2,000 government troops faced about 500 students in Mexico City as week long demonstrations continued. The march drew thousands and remained largely peaceful with students ejecting agitators while authorities reported violent incidents involving a few communists.

Mexico City University of Mexico Latin America Mexican Communist Party

Ohio Unions Sue Insurance Firms Over Auto Rates

The Ohio AFL-CIO and United Auto Workers of Ohio sue 129 auto insurers in federal court under Sherman Antitrust Act. They call the action a stiff challenge to the rate making system and seek a preliminary injunction to stop the latest rate increase and for a halt to new filings until the case is resolved.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Afl-Cio United Auto Workers of Ohio Warren Smith Ray Ross UAW Ohio Superintendent of Insurance

Cleveland Police Lodge Calls for Safety Director Resignation

The Cleveland lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police voted for a resolution demanding Safety Director Joseph F. McManamon resign over his handling of last week's racial disturbances. They criticized Mayor Stokes and Police Chief Blackwell but rejected a resolution to oust Blackwell. McManamon declined comment.

Cleveland Cleveland Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police Joseph F. McManamon Carl B. Stokes Michael J. Blackwell Blackwell

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