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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1971

Page

4

Russians claim Mars 2 capsule landing puzzles American scientists

American researchers at Caltech's Jet Propulsion Laboratory voiced cautious reaction to Tass's claim that Mars 2 passed within 776 miles of Mars and released a capsule. They question whether the device is sending back data or simply a flag, awaiting more details to gauge significance.

Mars California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory Tass Soviet Union

Russians Land On Mars Capsule Mystery Sparks Debate

Mars mission news obsesses scientists as the Soviet Union claims a capsule detached from Mars 2 and landed on the planet. No word on instruments or data transmission fuels speculation that a flag may mark the site while researchers praise the possible scientific milestone and await details on onboard gear.

Wrecker Driver Charged With Killing Ohio Girl

James M. Whittle 28, a Houston wrecker driver, is charged with the murder of 16 year old Adell Crabtree in Houston. Crabtree, pregnant and from Cincinnati, was killed Nov 2 with two shotgun blasts. her body found near Conroe Nov 3. Whittle failed a lie detector test and is held on 25 000 bond.

Willis Tex Houston James M. Whittle Whittle Adell Margaret Crabtree Miss Crabtree Cincinnati Ohio Conroe Montgomery County Gene Reaves Reaves Galveston Addicks Reservoir Gloria Gonzales Harris County

Church Unit In Syracuse Plans Christmas Dinner

The Star Class of the First United Presbyterian Sunday School in Syracuse met with six members. They planned the annual Christmas potluck dinner program and gift exchange before the Dec 21 meeting. Each person will bring a Christmas reading or poem. Mrs. Daisy Roush hosted.

Syracuse First United Presbyterian Sunday School Daisy Roush

Jury seeks three My Lai witnesses in Henderson court martial

The defense rested and the jury asked to hear at least three more witnesses tied to the My Lai coverup. Lt. Col. Henderson faces charges over the 1968 massacre with potential 39 months in prison upon conviction.

My Lai Kt. Meade, Md Col Oran K. Henderson Peter S. Wondolowski Henry B. Rothblatt Henderson Maj Carroll Tichenor Carl Edward Creswell Emqoria Kan Francis R. Lewis Creswell Henry J. Lowder Americal Pentagon Barney L. Brannen Lowder

Gurkha Band Holds Out 12 Days Under Fire in Italy

An isolated group of Gurkhas endured 12 days of German fire while surrounded in Italy during World War II. They withstood artillery and rifle attacks until relief arrived, showcasing remarkable endurance and bravery by the battalion in difficult terrain and siege conditions.

Italy

Kissinger Details Nixon Summit Strategy Amid Global Talks

Kissinger says Nixon aims for aligned action with five allies on Berlin, economic crises, and major international shifts. Plans include talks with Trudeau in Washington, Pompidou in the Azores, Heath in Bermuda, Brandt in Key Biscayne, and Sato in San Clemente, with broader pages on Peking and Moscow trips and Okinawa’s return.

Washington Nixon Berlin Henry A. Kissinger Peking Kissinger Red China Moscow Okinawa Japan Britain White House Canada Pierre Elliott Trudeau France Georges Pompidou Azores Edward Heath Bermuda West Germany Willy Brandt Key Biscayne Fla Eisaku Sato San Clemente Calif Trudeau America U.S

Cincinnati Splits Mayoral Term Between Luken and Berry

Cincinnati will see Thom Luken serve as mayor for one year and Theodore Berry take the next year under a coalition agreement. The Charter-Democrat coalition holds a 63 vote council majority and aims for a united approach to city leadership. Berry will become the first Black mayor of Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Thomas Luken Luken Charter Party Theodore Berry Berry

Charterite slate names vice mayors and pro tem

William Chenault the incumbent councilman and runner up in the election becomes vice mayor during Luken’s term. In Berry’s term Democrat Jerry Springer will be vice mayor. Robbie Sterne a Charterite will serve as president pro tem for both years of the new council.

William Chenault Charterite Luken Berry Jerry Springer Robbie Sterne

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