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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1969

Page

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Viet Nam Delta attack repelled with heavy losses

North Vietnamese troops attacked Tuyen Binh in the Mekong Delta as 300 local militiamen police civilians and pacification workers repelled the assault. At least 150 enemy fighters were killed while 29 defenders died and 50 were wounded. American advisers called the defense a significant victory and a possible training exercise for Vietnamese units.

Saigon Mekong Delta Tuyen Binh Delta Cambodia North Vietnam

North Koreans Free Three American Helicopter Crewmembers

Three U S helicopter crewmen released after 344 months in North Korea were in generally good condition after medical checks. Captured when their helicopter was shot down 15 miles inside North Korea, Crawford and Loepke appeared healthy, Hofstatter on crutches with open knee wounds pending examination. They were to fly to the United States soon.

Seoul North Korea Army United States Paul Sheffler David H. Crawford Pooler, Ga Malcolm V. Loepke Richmond Ind Herman E. Hofstatter Lowpoint Adams U.S Hofstatter Crawford Loepke U.S. Evacuation Hospital

Moon Mounds Hint at Impacted Crater Debris

Space Center Houston reports Apollo 12 observers noted mound features on the lunar surface resembling Earth’s buttes. Dr. Edward Chao proposes large boulders ejected from nearby craters may form the structures seen during the eight moonwalk hours.

Space Center Houston Moon Edward Chao Earth

President hints at possible student fee hike

A national report notes President may seek higher student fees next year. Local Hocking County officials discuss a roadway pond issue. University of Chicago reports a modest football profit. Union official defends workers against Goodyear plant implications. Page references indicate varied sections.

Ohio Hocking County University OF Chicago Goodyear di Ig Ie Ig Boones i. Csceedees

Senate weighs higher personal tax exemption amid bickering

Amid presidential misgivings, the Senate saw growing support for raising the personal income tax exemption from 600 to 800 dollars. GOP and Democratic proposals competed, with Gore pushing 700 next year and 800 by 1971, while Nixon warned of a veto and favored slower relief.

Washington Senate Tennessee Albert Gore Nixon Charles H. Percy Illinois Percy Gore S. Senate Ter Hugh Scott Senate Finance Committee

Seven A iva ACCUSE i in . -e. g. The Cult Slaying Of Film Star

Los Angeles police prepared a grand jury case against at least seven persons in the Sharon Tate murder case linked by an attorney to a hippie cult that revered a leader as God and Satan. Charles Manson, 34, head of the occult group, faced a preliminary hearing in Independence near Death Valley on charges including possession of stolen property.

Los Angeles Sharon Tate Satan Independence Death Valley Charles Miles Manson Manson Edward M. Davis County Grand Jury Davis

Hunger conference delegates attack Nixon poverty plan

At the White House hunger conference in Washington 3000 delegates criticized President Nixons welfare proposals and demanded a $5500 yearly guaranteed minimum income plus immediate food shipments for hungry and malnourished citizens The conference panel backed a 5500 guaranteed income for a family of four despite objections from some participants.

Washington Nixon White House Peter Edelman Washington, D.C

Nixon Wins House Support for Viet Policy Vote

The House passed a resolution backing President Nixon’s pursuit of a just peace in Vietnam by a 333 to 55 margin. A last minute addition urged North Vietnam to honor Geneva POW conventions, with a 392 to 0 vote on that measure. Fifty four Democrats opposed the resolution.

Panmunjom U.S Arthur H. Adams North Korean U.S. Army Dent Nixon House of Representatives Vietnam Nixon North Vietnam House House Foreign Affairs Committee Ogden R. Reid New York

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