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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1972

Page

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Johnson Hit By Law Suit In Ohio University Trustee Case

Ohio University Trustee Fred Johnson faces a nearly 400000 dollar lawsuit by Attorney General William J. Brown for alleged breach of fiduciary duty involving selling insurance to OU while on the Board. The suit also names Rankin Rankin and Best Johnson as defendants, seeks 97000 plus interest, 250000 in punitive damages, and costs.

Ohio University Fred Johnson Ohio Atty William J. Brown Johnson Ohio U OU Board of Trustees Brown Franklin County Common Pleas Court Rankin, Johnson and Co., Inc Columbus Rankin and Rankin Zanesville Best Johnson the Messenger State of Ohio

Buildings Hit In N. Viet Raids

American fighter bombers damaged or destroyed over 170 buildings at military camps in the Hanoi Haiphong area during the heaviest raids since 1968. Targets included three army barracks and the Xom Bai and Xuan Mai complexes. A Chinese minesweeper entered Haiphong harbor amid mine operations. An American adviser was killed in South Vietnam in a separate air incident. Ground fighting continued around Que Son with government troops still in control of parts of the town.

Saigon Haiphong-Haiphong U.S Air Force Hanoi-Haiphong China North Vietnam Xom Bai Hanoi Xuan Mai Hai Dong Navy Haiphong South Vietnam Que Son

Nixon allies seek tight GAO audit of McGovern fundraising

President Nixon's finance committee asks congressional investigators to audit Sen. George McGovern's fundraising records as closely as the GAO scrutiny of Republicans. Maurice Stans says the results could be very revealing and expects an equally extensive report.

Washington Nixon Finance Committee Sen George McGovern General Accounting Office Sen. McGovern Finance Com Mittee Maurice Stans

Laird Reports To Nixon On Volunteer Army Plan

President Nixon discussed an all volunteer army with Defense Secretary Melvin Laird at the Western White House. Some Pentagon officials hope to mothball the draft by mid-1973 and keep it in standby. Laird said the days of the selective service draft are numbered.

San Clemente Calif Nixon Melvin R. Laird White House Pentagon Laird Oceanside Hollywood America

McGovern Seeks $25 Million Via Mail Campaign

Montgomer y rancher and lawyer Mor ris Dees leads a large direct mail push to raise 25 million for George McGovern. He reports 1.8 million in mail contributions since July and notes 173,220 supporters joined the Million Member Club.

Washington Morris Dees George McGovern McGovern Dees Montgomery Ala University of Alabama

Kent blaze destroys 1838 landmark in downtown

Fire crews from Kent Ravenna and Stow fought for over five hours to control a stubborn blaze that gutted a 134 year old downtown Kent building and caused extensive damage to at least nine businesses. Police diverted traffic as fears of collapse grew. Built in 1838 by Zenus Kent as a hotel it formed a city landmark.

Kent Ohio Ravenna Stow Zenus Kent

Seven Die In Irish Shootings Weekend Violence

Belfast AP report says a British army sergeant and at least six others were killed in weekend shootings and bombings across Northern Ireland. The Provisional Irish Republican Army said it would intensify its campaign due to growing Catholic community support.

Belfast Northern Ireland Irish Republican Army Provisional

U.S. Pushes to Cut U.N. Financing Share

The United States seeks to reduce its U.N. assessment to no more than 25 percent of the regular budget. In 1972 the U.S. share stood at 31.52 percent, about $64 million, the largest among 132 member states.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Highway Patrol United Nations, N.Y United States United Nations World Organization U.S U.N

Johnson Marks 64th Birthday at LBJ Ranch

Former President Lyndon B. Johnson and wife Lady Bird spent his 64th birthday quietly at the LBJ Ranch STONEWALL Texas with no special festivities planned, a spokesman said.

Stonewall, Tex Lyndon B. Johnson Lbj Ranch Johnson Lady Bird Ranch House

Labor Day Holiday Traffic Deaths Estimated Nationwide

The National Safety Council forecasts 580 to 680 traffic fatalities and 23 000 to 27 000 injuries across the United States during the 78 hour Labor Day weekend. The period runs from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday.

Chicago National Safety Council

Hurricane Betty Forms in Atlantic Off US Coasts

Hurricane Betty churned in the North Atlantic with 100 mph winds but no land threat, the National Hurricane Center said. Meteorologist Neil Frank noted the storm moved east-northeast at 20 to 25 mph and kept a steady course as it advanced away from the United States.

Miami North Atlantic National Hurricane Center United States Neil Frank

Agnew dismisses 1976 delegate rules impact

Vice President Spiro T. Agnew said he does not care if delegate apportionment at the 1976 Republican National Convention aids his presidential bid. He urged focus on 1972 and called talk of 76 counterproductive and four years away.

Los Angeles Spiro T. Agnew Agnew Meet the Press

California Blaze Advances in Los Padres Forest

A wildfire in Los Padres National Forest has scorched 17 100 acres with six firefighters killed and five others hospitalized. Four miles of the 28 mile perimeter remain uncontained while containment is expected by 8 a m Tuesday. A helicopter crash Friday night killed five firefighters and a pilot during transport to fire lines 140 miles northwest of Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Los Padres National Forest U.S. Forest Service

U.S. Troop Reduction In Vietnam Reported

U S Command said American troop strength in Vietnam fell to 37,700 last week, 1,300 below the 39,000 level Nixon ordered by Sept 1. Nixon is to announce another withdrawal quota this week, expected about 15,000 personnel.

Saigon U.S Vietnam Nixon

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