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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1969

Page

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Fifteen Iraqis Executed As Spies in Baghdad

In Baghdad at dawn fifteen Iraqis were executed for espionage for the United States and Israel. Among the dead were two Jews, nine civilians including the two Jews, a police commissioner, and five soldiers. The executions bring this year’s total to fifty one alleged spies.

Damascus Syria Baghdad United States Israel Iraq Revolutionary Court U.S. Central Intelligence Agency West Nin Isaak Eliahou Dallal Haskee Raphael Yacoub Pvt Audeh Hammoush Mouaffak Elias Roman Sabri Elias Marrouki

Enemy Armored Units Move Toward Saigon Front

U S airlifted 18 armored personnel carriers and six antitank guns to Bu Dop camp 80 miles north of Saigon amid reports of enemy armor near the Cambodian border. Washington says the attack surge is down 44 percent from the first week but remains 68 percent higher than the year's low.

Saigon U.S. Air Force Bu Dop U.S

CIA Man Accused Of Lying

A lawyer for three of eight Army Green Berets charged with murdering a Vietnamese double agent says a Central Intelligence Agency representative lied at a pretrial hearing to cover up mistakes. Henry B. Rothblatt, the attorney, claimed the CIA distorted information and hid behind executive privilege. He returned from Saigon confident the Army would drop charges within a week.

New York Army Green Berets Central Intelligence Agency CIA Henry B. Rothblatt

British Troops To Stay In Ireland For Four Months

Northern Ireland report says British troops will maintain a peacemaking role for at least four months. Lt. Col. Charles Millman in Londonderry asserts he is on a four month tour and there is no departure planned. In Naples, Italy, Rear Adm. Alan Fleming and seven others jumped into the sea to escape a fire aboard a motor launch six miles offshore.

Belfast Northern Ireland Charles Millman Londonderry Naples Italy Alan F. Fleming U. S. Fleet Air Mediterranean New York Billy Graham Graham ABC

Three craft rescue effort after sink in deep sea

In a navy operation three boats picked up a party including an admiral and his wife and two other naval officers and spouses. The launch sank in 200 feet of water and a crew of two was aboard.

Navy

Differences On Gun Control Being Reviewed

The Nixon administration reviews its gun control stance against the National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence. The commission urged nationwide handgun confiscation and license schemes for firearms. the administration studies constitutional challenges and state local authority limits. The Treasury backs exempting certain ammunition from the 1968 Gun Control Act.

Washington Nixon National Commission On Sion Milton 5. Eisenhower Santarelli Eugene T. Rassides Treasury

Obscene Mail Legislation Gains Momentum on Capitol Hill

More than 200 anti obscenity bills have been introduced as Congress considers curb efforts on obscene mail. Supporters expect floor passage with committee chairmen backing measures and public pressure from inundated districts. The Post Office reports 234000 complaints last year and authors stress protecting youths and non receivers.

Washington Capitol Hill Supreme Court Post Office Department California

Brooks bill seeks ban on obscene unsolicited ads in Texas

Rep. Jack B. Brooks introduces a Texas measure prohibiting mailing unsolicited advertisements that depict genitals or sexual acts. Critics warn the rule could outlaw Renaissance prints and certain medical journals, arguing it is overly broad and could curb legitimate materials.

Jack B. Brooks Texas Brooks

Naked octet protests museum lack of modernity

At the Museum of Modern Art in New York an eight-person nude protest staged by Japan's Kayoi Kusama disrupted a garden display. The group undressed in a pool among nude sculptures for about 20 minutes before security escorted them out and banned their return.

New York Museum of Modern Art Museum Garden Kayoi Kusama Miss Kusama Wall Street United Nations James Galata Maillol Roy Williams van Gogh Cezanne Williams West 4Th Street

Congressmen Miller to meet Nelsonville officials on water project

Congressman Miller schedules a meeting with Nelsonville officials to discuss a county water treatment project. The article item notes Red Sox, Yankees style sports play by play mentions Reds skipping batting practice and dropping a fourth straight game, and Jay Rockefeller criticizing Governor Moore at a West Virginia Democrats event near Point Pleasant.

Miller Nelsonville Jay Rockefeller Moore West Virginia Young Democrats Point Pleasant

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