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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1966

Page

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Johnson urges nuclear accord and global justice call

President Johnson pressed Soviet cooperation to curb nuclear war risk and urged a united approach to justice at home and abroad. He spoke in Arco and Denver, stressing gradual gains through shared interests and cautioning that peace will not come from a single agreement.

Karl R Bauman Arco Idaho Johnson America Arco United States Soviet Union West U. S Viet Nam Southeast Asia

Logan Lass Crowned Queen Of 66 Parade

Miss Logan Mary Lee Kalklosch of Logan was named the 17th Miss Parade of the Hills at Nelsonville on Thursday night. Nearly 15,000 people viewed the parade and coronation. Debor ah Baker was named Miss Congeniality and Shirley Kern was runner up in the Hocking Valley queen contest. Judges from Columbus selected the winners after contestants posed and answered questions.

Mary Lee Kalklosch Logan Nelsonville Public Square Linda Kay Parsons Corning Deborah Baker Shirley Kern Nelsonville Messenger Newsphoto Logan Lass Andrea Sue Stobart Amesville Phillip Stephenson First National Bank Hocking Valley Don Kern Scott Street Ken Russell Ben Franklin Insurance Company Paul Strahn Jerry Wernsing Trans - World Airlines Columbus

Reams Appearance Delayed by Ohio Education Association

The Ohio Education Association postponed its briefing with Democratic gubernatorial nominee Frazier Reams Jr. due to an overfull agenda. The group said the appearance would be rescheduled, while Gov. Rhodes cited prior commitments for his inability to attend. Normal temperatures for the weekend are forecast with scattered showers likely Monday.

Columbus Ohio Education Association Frazier Reams Jr OFA The Frazier Reams Reams Ream James A. Rhodes Cleveland Cincinnati

Apollo Flight Marks Start of Program

At Cape Kennedy the Saturn 1 rocket lifted an unmanned Apollo moonship on a suborbital flight spanning three quarters of the globe before a safe Pacific splashdown. Astronauts Virgil Grissom Edward White II and Roger Chaffee spoke of optimism for crewed flights next year including a potential Christmas mission.

Cape Kennedy Fila Globe Air Force Virgil I. Grissom Edward H White II America Navy Roger B. Chaffee U. S Pacific Ocean

No Harmful Effects Seen in Pill Contraceptives Report

A government advisory committee says oral contraceptives may continue while studies of risks expand. It cites rare but serious side effects yet finds no adequate data proving these compounds unsafe for human use.

Washington

Ohio University to award 681 degrees Saturday Rio Grande president to speak

Athens briefs report that Ohio University will confer 681 degrees on Saturday with Rio Grande College president set to address graduates. The notes mention Athens County ballots listing six levies across four issues for November.

Ohio University Rio Grande Athens County

House Panel Eyes Call-Up Bill for 6 Million Reservists

The House Armed Services Committee weighs a measure authorizing President Johnson to call to active duty about 6 million reservists and guardsmen not attached to units. It rejects the Senate plan to call individuals with under 24 months active duty and aims to define the reserve forces structure as a formal bill.

Washington House Armed Services Committee Johnson House Senate Armed Services Committee L. Mendel Rivers D-S. C Appropriations Committee Rivers Reserve Forces National Guard Rep F. Edward Hebert Dla

State Fair Attendance Sets Record at Opening Day

Twelve year old Ralph Gevas was among the first through the gates as the Ohio Expo Center opened the 1966 State Fair with 187200 attendees on day one. Thursday's admissions included 29043 paid and 157357 free entries on All Ohio Youth Day. Officials forecast strong weekend crowds with Bob Hope and the Miss USA World Pageant finals and aim for about 15 million total attendance over 12 days.

Columbus Ralph Gevas Ohio Exposition Center E. J. Keirns Youngstown Farm City Southern Ohio Cab Colloway Art Linkletter

Guardsmen threaten deadly force in Cicero housing march

The Illinois National Guard commander says guardsmen may shoot if fired upon as 3,000 open housing demonstrators plan a Cicero march. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and civil rights leaders meet city officials to seek an agreement to halt the protest. King offered to suspend marches if a satisfactory deal is reached.

Chicago Illinois National Guard Cicero Martin Luther King Jr King

Jilted suitor kills five in New Haven shooting spree

Five people died and two were wounded in a New Haven housing project as Arthur Davis later identified as Willie J. Davis of New Haven opened fire after his girlfriend left him. A carbine and pistol were found in his car. Davis was captured on the New Jersey Turnpike and questioned. Surviving family members described Davis seeking the whereabouts of Gloria Baskerville, his former girlfriend.

New Haven Conn Mary McClease New Jersey Turnpike Arthur Davis Willie J. Davis Davis Turnpike New Brunswick N. J

Napalm Mistake Hits U S Troops North of Saigon

U S Air Force jet fighters accidentally dropped napalm on units of the 1st Infantry Division about 20 miles north of Saigon during a savage jungle battle with 500 Viet Cong. Maj. Gen. William E. De Puy said seven Americans were killed and more than 20 wounded, with Viet Cong casualties rising to at least 53.

Saigon South Viet Nam U. S. Air Force U. S. 1St Infantry William E. de Puy Air Force de Puy

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