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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1967

Page

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Nasser confidant says war with Israel likely again

Cairo report says President Nasser faces renewed conflict as Tito seeks a peace plan. Jordan warns it will fight unless Old Jerusalem is returned. In Elyria Ohio a strike pits 90 city workers against officials as garbage collection stops. Chicago sees the resignation of Theodore A. Jones from the Civil Disorders advisory role. In Odense Denmark two trains crash killing three Ohioans on vacation.

Cairo Gamal Abdel Nasser Israel Hussein Jordan Old Jerusalem Tito Nasser Middle East Elyria Ohio Sanitation Department Chicago Theodore A. Jones President Advisory Commission On Civil Disorders Jones Illinois Commission Oxford Odense Denmark Cleveland Dayton Hans Christian Anderson Joseph Nemesh Mary Jane Rocky River Alexander K. Young Howard Young Montgomery County Republican Party

Flu outbreaks expected this winter, center warns

The National Communicable Disease Center warns flu outbreaks may be severe this winter due to weakened immunity from mild last season. The report released Thursday notes the public health risk and urges preparedness.

Atlanta National Communicable Disease Center

Today SPEAKING OF WOMEN feature on the women's page

A daily Messenger feature highlights women in the area on the women's page. The message appears across pages with notes about local topics and community insights. The surrounding items reference various page numbers and local events, including sports and fair coverage.

New Messenger Middleport Fire Pede Bod Tspaka's Stan Williams Cleveland Downs Baltimore Athens County Fair

Solons Seek Safety Up in Congress Galleries

Members of Congress debate safety measures as chambers sit open to the public with gallery seating nearby. Calls grow for protective enclosures and barriers after Harlem demonstrators clashed with Capitol police and a past shooting left Rep. Fallon wounded.

Washington Congress Senate House of Representatives Andrew Jacobs Jr D-Ind Jacobs House Harlem Capitol Police George H. Fallon D-Md Fallon

Key Enemy Bridge Hit By Warplanes

SAIGON AP reports U S warplanes struck near central Hanoi hitting the Doumer bridge linking Hanoi to rail lines toward China. Four direct bomb hits damaged the east channel span of the long Red River bridge vital to Hanoi Haiphong transport. Spokesmen note continued air actions and ongoing assessments, with broader bombardments earlier in the week and air losses on both sides.

Saigon U.S Hanoi Red China Doumer Highway Red River Haiphong China

RFK Says Military Interfering In Viet Voting

Sen Robert F Kennedy warned of mounting evidence that South Vietnam’s military regime interferes with the presidential election. He said such interference betrays the American cause and urged disengagement after Sept. 3 polls. Javits urged ending U S commitment as voters decide.

Los Angeles Mark O. Hatfield R-Ove U.S United States Hatfield RFK Washington Robert F. Kennedy South Vietnam Jacob K. Javits

Herbert Says Banks Paid For Travel In 1965 Trips

Ohio State Treasurer John D Herbert acknowledged reports that bankers paid his travel expenses in 1965 for European and Far East trade missions. He said the funds supported the state's interests and that accepting money may have been a political error. Democrats tied the disclosures to potential GOP 1970 gubernatorial ambitions.

Columbus, Ohio John D. Herbert Herbert Far East Ohio Eugene P. O’grady Democrat Party O'Grady Columbus Herbert

De Gaulle Defends Policies Against Critics in TV Broadcast

Paris AP report says President Charles de Gaulle denounced domestic critics as apostles of decline and experts in disparagement. In a 20 minute radio television briefing he defended all major policies, including Vietnam, Middle East involvement, European Common Market ties, and relations with Communist nations.

Paris Charles de Gaulle France Vietnam Star Middle East

Increased Negro Participation in Guard Urged by Panel

The President's Advisory Commission on Civil Disorder urged greater Negro involvement in National Guard units to better handle riots. Republican governors backed rapid law enforcement, while 16 Negro leaders, including Floyd McKissick, pushed for a political alliance with progressive whites. The debate unfolded across New York Chicago and Washington as officials weigh steps to quell disorder.

Associated Press National Guard New York Washington Chicago Advisory Commission On Floyd McKissick Congress of Racial Equality

Two Laurelville Residents Die In Separate Accidents

Laurelville area residents Mark Eberts nine and Roy L Osborne forty seven died in separate crashes Thursday. Eberts was struck by a car on Thompson Ridge Road while riding with his cousin and another boy. the driver Mrs Marline J Thompson was cited for braking and attempting to pass between the cyclists. Osborne died when his farm truck overturned along Route 104 after speeding, eight tons of soybean meal aboard, with no witnesses.

Navy Hanoi Constellation U.S Air Force Mark Eberts Laurelville Thompson Ridge Road Roy L. Osborne Circleville Hocking County Paul Hartman Eberts Marline J. Thompson Osborne Pickaway County Route 104

Pay Phone Thieves Hit Bill Clears Senate 29 0

Ohio prosecutors would have easier conviction grounds for breaking into pay phones and vending machines under a bill before Governor James A. Rhodes. The Senate approved the House bill 29 to 0 before adjournment. The House plans to reconvene at 7 p.m. Monday and the Senate three hours earlier for the session’s near final week.

Columbus Ohio James A. Rhodes House Senate

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