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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1969

Page

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Moonshine Case Headed To Court In Athens County

Casey, 66, was taken into custody by state and federal liquor agents on charges of manufacturing illegal whisky. He claims innocence while agents say the evidence is strong. He will be arraigned in Portsmouth before U S Commissioner Harry Herdman and was released on his own recognizance.

Casey Athens Glouster Route 1 Athens County Perry County Woods Portsmouth U. S Harry Herdman Harold Shields Dewitt Walker Andrews Air Force Base Washington Air Force Wesley Rumble Claremont Calif Navy J.g. Roberts Frishman Douglas Hegdahl Stott Roger Bennett Haskell (Casey) Jones R. M. Rothgeb U.S. Treasury Department

Ohio Power plans 10.8 million Racine dam powerhouse

Ohio Power Co has applied to the Federal Power Commission for a license to build and operate a 40 000 kilowatt hydroelectric powerhouse at the Racine Dam on the Ohio River. The $10 875 000 project includes two 20 000 kilowatt units, a 69 000 volt transmission line, and public recreation facilities nearby. The powerhouse would be on the Ohio side with a 100 foot intake excavated 350 feet into the river bank. The facility aims to run about 87 percent of the time. Preliminary permits for feasibility studies were active from Dec 1 1966 to July 31 1969.

Racine — Ohio Power Co Federal Power Commission U. S Racine Dam Ohio River Ohio Ohio Power Racine

Sharp Increase In Viet Battles

In South Vietnam the heaviest action in nearly two months occurred Thursday. U S military spokesmen cautioned it may be a brief lull end or a prelude to renewed major operations. Casualties rose with 147 enemy soldiers killed, 14 Americans killed, 164 wounded, and added Vietnamese losses. A Viet Cong attack in Saigon and a hospital incursion at Cam Ranh Bay produced 14 dead and 160 wounded.

Saigon South Vietnam U.S Demilitarized Zone da Nang Central Highlands Cam Ranh Bay

Kennedy accused cousin of taking rap in drowning case

Columnist Jack Anderson says Senator Edward M Kennedy asked Joseph Gargan to take the rap for driving the car in which a young secretary drowned. Gargan allegedly grimly agreed and would admit to driving. Kennedy later filed a police statement in Edgartown at 10 a.m. The Washington Post quotes Gargan denying the story as false.

Washington Jack Anderson Edward M. Kennedy Joseph Gargan Anderson Gargan Kennedy Edgartown Police Drew Pearson Washington Post Hyannis Port Mass

Vietnam Troop Levels Still Rise Despite Withdrawal Plan

Senate critics cite rising troop counts after Nixon's withdrawal announcement. Gore and Fulbright question direction as figures show troop strength fluctuating through July and August, with estimates reaching over half a million by late August.

Vietnam Nixon Senate Albert Gore D-Tenn J. W. Fulbright D-Ark Gore Pentagon

House Passes Major Tax Reform Bill 394 to 30

The House approved a sweeping tax reform and relief bill 394 to 30, steering toward a cautious Senate reception. The Senate Finance Committee will hold hearings with over 100 witnesses after the September 3 recess, aiming to finish by late October.

Senate Washington House Sen Senate Finance Committee

Lawmakers Keep Adjournment Hopes Alive Over Key Bills

In Columbus the 108th General Assembly pressed to end its session with two major bills stalled. A conference on the $2.27 billion education tax plan reached agreement, while the $420 million capital improvements bill and the black lung bill remained deadlocked. House and Senate actions included clock-covering maneuvers amid procedural disputes and lobbying objections from the Ohio Education Association.

Senate Long House Wilbur D. Mills Ways and Means Committee Columbus Ohio 108Th General Assembly Charles F. Kurfess R. Perrysburg Kurfess House Senate Keith McNamara George Mastics Fairview Park Ohio Education Association

Ohio five day forecast shows cool, near normal warmth

The period from Saturday to Wednesday will stay well below normal with daytime highs in the mid 70s to near 80 and nighttime lows in the 50s. Showers expected early next week bring total precipitation around a quarter to half inch as a slight warm up occurs midweek.

Ohio

Athens County Junior Livestock Sale Highlights at Fair

Tonight's junior livestock sale features a highlight at the Athens County Fair. Other results are noted on Page 3 with planning for Sunday events and coverage of local civil service concerns. The issue includes obituaries, classifieds, patterns, comics, sports, and entertainment sections.

Athens County Fair Haencondaagheus Silver Bridge Nelsonville Citizens Council Civil Service Commission Richie Allen Point Pleasant Bob Skinner Phillie Post Dé Aphie Essnessenis Evens

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By Roger Bennett Messenger Haskell Casey) Jones Federal Penitentiary Racine Power Project Letart Falls Philip Sporn Ohio Power and Appalachian Power Co Army Corps of Engineers Ted Senate Select Committee On Nutrition and Human Needs Pasadena Mars Mariner 7 George C. Pimentel University of California Red Planet Congress Russell B. Long D-La Ming Sott Rep A. G. Lancione Bellaire
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