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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1965

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Peace? Unlikely In Viet War Settlements

Secretary of State Dean Rusk said there is no indication the Communists in North Viet Nam and Red China are ready for a peaceful settlement. He left open the possibility the United Nations could still pursue peace despite Hanoi’s rejection. In Washington the Defense Department announced a 10 man task force to ensure military supplies reach South Viet Nam without bottlenecks and said shortages reports show none now.

Washington Dean Rusk North Viet Nam Red China Rusk United Nations Hanoi Pentagon South Defense Department Department

Wheeler says Vietnam troop build up details discussed

General Earle G. Wheeler, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, said a seven to eight hour strategy confer ence in Honolulu settled some details of deploying 50,000 more U.S. troops to South Viet Nam but declined to discuss specifics. He noted multiple alternatives exist and stressed avoiding revealing plans.

Honolulu Earle G. Wheeler Joint Chiefs of Staff South Viet Nam Wheeler Washington, D.C William C Westmoreland U.S U. S. Grant Sharp Pacific Washington Pearl Harbor Saigon

Military Plans Exposed As Major Operation Falters

Near Saigon nearly 2000 U S paratroopers fought five days in jungle around a hill outcropping, aiming to degrade enemy forces. Despite heavy efforts, counts of killed or captured yielded a dismal result in a war defined by such numbers.

Saigon South Viet Nam U.S

Viet Cong Operation Fails to Find Target in Viet Nam War

Massive air and ground push near a Viet Cong area ends without locating the target battalion. Despite 30 artillery pieces, 52 jet bombers, and five days of air support, only a few Viet Cong were seen or captured. Leaks and planning flaws hindered the mission.

Okinawa U.S Long Cat South Viet Nam

Lausche and Proxmire Clash On Reapportionment Amendment

On the Senate floor, Senator Lausche urges passage of the constitutional reapportionment amendment while Senator Proxmire challenges the plan. Lausche says states should determine their legislatures, while Proxmire warns malapportioned legislatures protect incumbents.

Washington Frank J. Lausche Dohio William Proxmire D-Wis Senate Sen Lausche Proximie

Final Vote Ahead on Literacy Test Ban Bill

A landmark bill to suspend literacy tests to secure voting rights for Black citizens heads for final House approval today. Senate action may lag due to reapportionment fights, with possible delays if Southern lawmakers mount opposition. The measure, already endorsed by both chambers, would allow federal examiners in states with under 50 percent eligible voter registration and authorize poll watchers in subsequent elections.

Washington Senate House Alabama Alaska Georia Louisiana Mississippi South Carolina Virginia North Carolina Arizona Idaho Maine

Ford Sees White House Leak Behind LBJ Lying Tirade

Rep. Gerald R. Ford of Michigan suggested a White House leak sparked President Johnson's sharp charge against an unnamed rival party member over Viet Nam talks. Ford denied being the source, noting key details surfaced from other sources and at a Pentagon briefing the next day.

Ford White House LBJ Washington Gerald R. Ford Michigan Johnson Pentagon

Soviet Rejects NATO Nuclear Force Plan at Disarmament Talks

Soviet delegate Sem yon K. Tsarapkin said no treaty to halt nuclear spread can be signed while the West bows to West German blackmail and pursues NATO nuclear force. He called the plan unacceptable and charged U.S. aggression in Viet Nam blocks on disarmament progress.

Geneva Soviet Union Semyon K. Tsarapkin United States Viet Nam

Marchers Visit Mayor Daley in Chicago Protest

Sixty five civil rights demonstrators chatted and sang around the South Side block where Mayor Richard J. Daley lives and were arrested Monday night. Police hauled the marchers away in vans as residents watched. led by Dick Gregory the group protested the retention of Schools Supt. Benjamin C Willis.

Chicago Richard J. Daley Dick Gregory Benjamin C Willis

Ohio East West Highway Funding Approved for Appalachia Plan

Columbus reports federal funds totaling 3.364 million for engineering and land acquisition on the Cincinnati to Belpre east to west highway project. The grants cover a portion of 120.2 miles of the 175.9 mile route aimed at high speed paving and road improvements. Albert G. Giles announces the program directs the Appalachia effort.

Columbus Ohio Albert G. Giles Appalachia Cincinnati Belpre Giles

Heath Leaders Lose Verbal Duel With Wilson in Commons

Edward Heath as Conservative leader failed to sway Labor Prime Minister Harold Wilson in a Commons debate on a no confidence motion. The vote ended 303-290 with Liberal abstentions, as Wilson accused Conservatives of exaggerating the crisis and Heath refrained from strong attacks.

London Edward Heath Harold Wilson Independent Times of London Wilson Heath Daily Telegraph House of Commons Labor Laborites Britain

Pay Scale of 6200 Dollars in Ohio Norm Report

Ohio expects average annual income to rise to about 6200 in 1965 for nonagricultural workers covered by unemployment compensation. Administrator Willard P. Dudley noted a weekly gain of 3.37 dollars, about 175 dollars yearly, with 1962 weekly wages at 107.18 dollars and annual 5582 dollars, and 1964 average income at 6013 dollars.

Columbus

Parity cloudy and warmer tonight with showers

Weather forecast notes a cloudy night with a low around 56 to 60 degrees. Wednesday will be mostly cloudy with a few showers and a high near 80 degrees.

Moscow For Peace In Viet Nam, But Hanoi Pushes War

Harriman reported in Moscow that Kosygin seems to favor a peaceful Viet Nam settlement yet warned of tough fighting ahead. He said Hanoi will not accept settlement and plans to seize South Viet Nam by force, risking a protracted conflict.

Moscow Viet Nam Hanoi Harriman London W. Averall Alexei N. Kosygin South Viet Nam

Bond posted for 37 civil rights demonstrators in Allendale

A federal official posted blanket bonds of 200 dollars for 36 protesters and 700 dollars for one white youth arrested after a scuffle with state troopers at the Allendale County courthouse. FBI agents investigate complaints that registrars slowed voter registration while Negroes waited to register. Governor McNair vows to preserve order in the state courthouses.

Allendale S.C Allendale County Court House C. A. Webster, Jr Webster Robert McNair South Carolina J. P. Strom State Law Enforcement Columbia U.S Terrell Glenn FBI McNair

Immigration Bill To Drop Quota System

The House Judiciary Committee approves a broad immigration reform bill by 26-4, aiming to eliminate the national origins quota system and create a new preference order favoring close relatives of U S citizens. A companion bill is in Senate subcommittee.

Washington House Judiciary Committee Senate U. S

Berlin Wall Night Turmoil Reports Two Escape Attempts Halted

West Berlin police say shots near the Berlin Wall likely stopped two escape attempts by defectors as gunfire echoed on the border. Gunfire also heard toward Schoenfeld airport. authorities could not confirm its meaning.

Berlin Berlin Wall West Berlin Schoenfeld

Japan hints at dropping loan ban pledge to China

Tokyo signals possible reversal of a year-old commitment to curb government-financed loans to Red China. International Trade and Industry Minister Takeo Miki told a parliamentary committee that Yoshida’s pledge to Chiang Kai-shek is not binding on Japan as it seeks to boost trade with Peking.

Tokyo Peking China Red China International Trade and Industry Takeo Miki Shigeru Yoshida Chiang Kai-shek Japan

Seek Land To Locate Test Site Near Columbus

Ohio officials seek 5000 to 8000 acres within 50 miles of Columbus for a vital research facility. Gov Rhodes and Development Director Fred P. Neuenschwander say many million dollars and many companies may be involved. Water supply is needed and site choice will be announced later with months of delay.

State Ohio Fred P. Neuenschwander James A. Rhodes Columbus

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