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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1973

Page

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Cambodia Ends Longest Air War With Final Bomb Mission

On the final day of U S air attacks in Indochina American bombers raided Cambodian insurgents around Phnom Penh as operations ended by midnight EDT. Khmer Rouge forces faced government troops while North Vietnamese allies clashed nearby. U S military losses and costs were tallied as the era closed.

Phnom Penh Cambodia U.S Indochina Khmer Rouge Lon Nol Angrassom Washington Vietnam Pentagon Nixon

General Telephone repairs amid vandalism and guards dispute

General Telephone crews work under threatening skies to restore service at the New Marshfield exchange after shotgun blasts ripped cables. Sheriff Brown refuses protection as picketers stay distant. statewide damage nears 1 million dollars amid a five week CWA strike and stalled negotiations.

Fred Whissel New Marshfield Athens County Paul Brown Athens Ohio University Woub New Marshfield Exchange Dick Shoemaker General Telephone Marion Brown Sharp

Cox Outlines What He Seeks From Watergate Tapes

Special prosecutor Archibald Cox submits a 68 page summary detailing aims to obtain nine presidential conversations from Nixon tapes. He argues the recordings could show a high level conspiracy to obstruct justice if Dean’s testimony is upheld.

Washington Archibald Cox Cox Nixon U.S. District Court John J. Sirica White House Dean Haldeman

Kennedy Kin Involved in Nantucket Car Crash

On Nantucket Island a Kennedy brother’s open car flipped over injuring five passengers. Joseph Kennedy III, 20, was cited for negligent operation. David Kennedy, 18, suffered a possible back sprain but was listed in satisfactory condition at Cape Cod Hospital.

Kennedy Sen Hyannis Mass Robert F. Kennedy David A. Kennedy Joseph P. Kennedy III Nantucket Island Nantucket Joseph Kennedy David Cape Cod Hospital Joseph

Bradley Hospitalized in UCLA Care for Blood Clot

General of the Army Omar N. Bradley, 80, is in satisfactory condition at UCLA Medical Center after doctors diagnosed a blood clot in one lung. He remains under observation with a plan for continued treatment. Renowned military leader Bradley previously commanded Allied forces in World War II and has been a leading figure in national security policy.

Omar Bradley OS Angeles Omar N. Bradley University of California At Los Angeles Medical Center

Byrd Proposes $20 Million For Black Lung Clinics

Senator Robert Byrd D West Virginia announced an amendment to an appropriations bill to add 20 million dollars for black lung clinics and faster research on the disease. The plan echoes a provision vetoed by President Nixon last year.

Weather outlook showers and storms likely tonight

A cloudy day with showers and thunderstorms likely tonight. Lows dip to the low to mid 60s. Wednesday starts partly cloudy with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Details on Page 2.

Indictments Sought Against Teens in Mass Murder Case

In Houston authorities plan to indict two teenagers Elmer Wayne Henley 17 and David O Brooks 18 for murder. The Gulf Coast beach recovery raised total victims to 27 with more bodies yet to be found. Digging paused as grand jury action was sought by the Harris County district attorney's office.

Houston Gulf Coast Harris County District Attorney's Office Elmer Wayne Henley David O. Brooks

Nixon Prepares Watergate Speech as Countryawaits

President Nixon works in a private office to finalize a major Watergate address. He may deny knowledge of bugging plans and acknowledge lapses in oversight while stressing first term achievements and urging trust to support his second term goals. A written rebuttal on Watergate is expected later this week.

Associated Press Washington Nixon Democratic National Committee White House

Nixon to Address Nation In Coming TV Speech

President Nixon plans a televised national address this week likely Wednesday or Thursday. He has consulted only a small circle of advisers during Camp David and has not finalized the speech content, with spokesmen declining to specify timing or details.

Nixon David White House

Ford to Seek Phase 4 Price Hikes On 1974 Models

Ford Motor Co joined Chrysler American Motors and other major firms in seeking higher prices under the Nixon administration Phase 4 anti inflation program. Ford will notify the government of a proposed price increase for 1974 models as the 60 day price freeze ends. Prices may rise for steel and auto sectors with a 30 day window to block or postpone. The Federal Reserve raised the discount rate to 7.5 percent.

Washington Ford Motor Co Chrysler Corp American Motors U.S Cost of Living Council Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Federal Reserve System

Kent State ex guardsman recalls seized gun remark

Former Ohio National Guardsman Michael Delaney says he witnessed a campus patrolman take a .38 revolver from photographer Terrence B Norman and exclaim that it had been fired. Norman now works for the DC police special operations unit and denies commenting.

Washington Ohio National Justice Department Norman Special Operations District of Columbia Police Department Delaney FBI Harold Rice A Little Rock Ark Kent State Fred R. DeBrine DeBrine Thomas Kelley Kelley

Action Ad Draws First Day Sales Praise

Ruth Hamer of Nelsonville reports strong early results from Action Ads. She says the advertisement impressed and within hours after publication she received a call and sold her air conditioner.

Ruth Hamer Nelsonville

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