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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1964

Page

1

Johnson condemns aggression as U S responds to Vietnam actions

President Johnson in Syracuse vows peace through firm action after North Vietnamese attacks on U S destroyers and shore bases. He labels aggression deliberate and unprovoked, cites Gulf of Tonkin events, and urges allies to stand firm while stressing no peaceful power is threatened.

Syracuse N. Y Johnson United States U.S Gulf of Tonkin Syracuse University Deliber North Viet Nam South Viet Nam Kingdom of Laos High Seas North Viet Nam America Friends of the Atlantic Alliance Southeast Asia Greece Turkey Berlin Korea Lebanon Cuba United States of America Washington Tonkin Gulf McNamara Pacific First Fleet Atlantic Western Pacific Eastern Pacific Thailand South China Sea Army Honolulu Okinawa

Congress Leaders Push Swift Bipartisan Defense Resolution

Senate leaders Mansfield and Dirksen agree to seek rapid bi partisan approval for a resolution backing President Johnson's Southeast Asia policy. The plan aims for a quick vote ahead of tonight's session, signaling unified support after Johnson announced air strikes on North Vietnam in retaliation for PT boat attacks.

Congress Washington Senate Johnson Mike Mansfield Everett M. Dirksen Dirksen Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees Mansfield United States Freedom Southeast Asia Res Fense Robert S. McNamara U.S McNamara Viet Nam South Viet Nam Ticonderoga Constellation North Viet Nam Red China Maddox Turner Joy Hongay Red River Haiphong Loc Chao Phuc Loi Quang Khe Vinh

Bodies found in earthen dam identified as Goodman Schwerner

Two of three buried bodies near Philadelphia Mississippi are identified as civil rights workers Andy Goodman and Mickey Schwerner. FBI confirms identification. third body identified as James Chaney pending confirmation. Case tied to a June disappearance after a jail release. Olen Burrage owned the dam site.

Philadelphia Goodman Schwerner Washington FBI J. Edgar Hoover Greenwood, Miss Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee Jackson FBI James Chaney Chaney Neshoba County Cecil Price Meridian Meridian Star Schwerner Goodman and Chaney Olen Burrage Burrage

Poverty Bill Seen As LBJ-Barry Test

The 962.5 million anti poverty bill advances from Senate to House as a Johnson Goldwater clash. It includes Job Corps youth camp, community action funds, rural loans and more with debate set for three days and a Friday vote. Southeastern Ohio would host a 1000 to 2000 youth training center with 200 to 400 staff. Federal aid could reach 90 percent for community action projects.

Senate House Johnson and Goldwater The Messenger Ohio Job Corps Washington

Athens Eliminated in American Legion Tournament

Athens fell to Cincinnati Budde Post 16 to 6 in Wednesday morning play. Other scores included Portsmouth 15 over Wadsworth 10 and Lima 7 over Springfield 1. In Trenton New Jersey barber officials warned licenses could be suspended for refusing to cut Black customers.

Athens American Legion Cincinnati Budde Post Portsmouth Wadsworth Lima Springfield Trenton N.J New Jersey

Dr Hiram R Wilson OU English professor dead at 89

Dr Hiram Roy Wilson, professor emeritus of English at Ohio University, died Tuesday afternoon at Sheltering Arms Hospital. A Hamden native and 89, he joined OU in 1897, led the English department 1906 to 1936, retired as professor emeritus in 1945, and served as honorary chairman of the Alumni Sesquicentennial Scholarship Committee in 1954.

Hiram Roy Wilson Ohio University Sheltering Arms Hospital Elmwood Pl Hamden Wilson Franklin College Ind

Rebel takeover reported in Leopoldville city

A Stanleyville airport message says Leopoldville, a key Congo city, is in rebel hands. Separately in Ohio fines in the 1964 fiscal year totaled 2,972,027 dollars with the state receiving 1,337,412.57. Washington reports a 46.75 billion defense appropriation bill with 207 million for pay raises passed the House 359 to 0.

Leopoldville Congo Stanleyville Columbus Ohio Highway Patrol Roger W. Tracy Washington House Senate

Red China Warns It May Join U S Vietnam War

The Hong Kong based New Evening Post, aligned with Chinese Communist officials, warned that Red China will retaliate to U S attacks in the Tonkin Gulf and bear the consequences. It offered no specifics and noted no direct response from Peking.

Red China Paper Peking Hong Kong New Evening Post United States U.S Tonkin Gulf Red Johnson Viet Nam

Wallace threat outline spans Evans Novak editorial page

National guardsmen receive honors at Camp Point Pleasant as part of a regional observance. Holzer Hospital School of Nursing expects 18 graduates this week. Alvin Dark rumored to be leaving as manager of the San Francisco Giants. Compact growth advantages highlighted by Athens planner on page 2.

Wallace Evans Novak Point Pleasant Alvin Dark San Francisco Giants Athens Planner

Local Bulletin Snippet From Charleston Area Pages

Obituaries and sports listings appear with sparse details for Middleport and Pomeroy. Mentions include Chauncey Gallipolis Glouster Nelsonville and Athens with column headings and page markers. The fragment hints at obituary notices and local sports or television listings without readable specifics.

Pleasant Pomeroy Middleport

Plant Lure Help Sought

Ohio business and industrial leaders from 70 communities urge a study to create a state financed advisory council. The group wants to examine neighboring states industrial financing programs and advise Gov. Rhodes for the next legislative session.

Columbus Ohio James A. Rhodes

Reform stirs as Harris resigns GOP Ward 16 leader post

Leodis Harris an attorney resigns as Ward 16 Republican leader in protest of the selection of Senator Barry Goldwater as the Republican presidential nominee. The move signals intra party tension within Cleveland's political ranks ahead of the national convention.

Cleveland Leodis Harris Ward 16 Barry Goldwater

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National Security Council White House George Ball Dean Rusk Defense Robert McNamara Olution Nation RFK Atty Robert F. Kennedy Adelphia University of Mississippi Medical Center Goldwater Barbers Dr. Wilson Bulletin Chauncey Poy Gallipolis Glouster Pt. Pleas Nelsonville
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