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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1967
Page
2
Washington panel hears Newark mayor urge a 30 billion attack on urban slums as a remedy for riots and uprisings. Rep John Conyers Jr. argues slums are America's priority, warning anger could threaten the nation.
Columbus Ohio crowds expected to reach one million for the fair as gates open at dawn. Governor James Rhodes is anticipated to attend and perform a ceremonial ribbon cutting to mark the grand opening.
Retired Army General Mark Clark, based in Charleston, says he would support bombing Red China bases only if China intervenes in Vietnam as it did in Korea. He spoke Tuesday night and said he had been misquoted about a speech to the 16th National Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in New Orleans.
Senator Edward M Kennedy rejected the idea that a Senate setback on firearms legislation signs failure for Johnson's gun control proposal. Senator Hruska, Republican from Nebraska, argued the vote to continue the Pentagon's civilian marksmanship program signals Senate attitude on such matters.
A road construction project cuts telephone service in Athens affecting about 540 customers this week. The disruption hits Aims to restore lines soon as crews complete channel tests and rerouting.
American warplanes intensified raids from Hanoi suburbs to within 30 miles of the Chinese frontier targeting rail and road bridges including the Canal des Rapides bridge two miles from Hanoi center. The fourth strike on the bridge hit Hanoi's rail route to China as pilots reported antiaircraft fire and missiles with no confirmed losses.
Britain imposes travel and diplomatic restrictions on the Chinese mission in retaliation for an attack on British staff by Red Guards. London vows no immediate break in relations while signaling firm action, including visa controls and limits on mission radio use.
Three young children of a Seymour dancer were found shot to death in a field near Hellensville Indiana. Father John Linn 25 led state police to the bodies and faced a preliminary murder charge. Names: Terry Dale Linn 5 Debra 4 Kathy 2. The case prompted a police search and autopsy order as investigators probed the scene and weapon details.
The Senate approved a 701 billion defense appropriation after quick action to reconcile with the House. The final measure trimmed Johnson's request by about 145 billion, with opposition from senators over Vietnam policy. Negotiations were set to continue to merge the two chambers' versions.
The Associated Press reports LBJ hinted at a letter to King Faisal outlining plans for Israeli withdrawals and Arab recognition of Israel’s borders. Beirut reports say Arab leaders King Hussein of Jordan Abdal Rahman Aref of Iraq may meet in Beirut ahead of the Khartoum summit to discuss Yemen war mediation and unified Arab policy.
Six people were injured when a derailed freight train tank car exploded. Three firemen and three Red Cross workers suffered burns and cuts but were not in serious condition. The blast prompted evacuations of thousands as precaution against toxic chemicals. Ambulances stood by as responders closed the area.
Officials monitor a potential price uptick in steel plate and sheet steel with Bethlehem Steel and others signaling increases. White House advisers weigh effects on consumer durables like autos and appliances as costs rise.
United Auto Workers leader Walter P. Reuther says the union will pick a strike target next week as GM Ford and Chrysler prepare counteroffers to UAW demands. He urged Flint area members to authorize negotiators to strike if needed to secure the union’s long list of demands.
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