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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1969

Page

3

Four hurt in Millstone Road head on crash near here

Four injured in a two car collision on Millstone Road south of town with two seriously hurt. Drivers were Charles Hariton of Columbus and Donald Burchfield of Apple Grove. Victims include Charles Rannkin and Jack Hamilton of Columbus with severe injuries. Pearl Barnhart of Circleville and Sylvia Burchfield treated for injuries. All taken to Pleasant Valley Hospital. Sheriff's office and State Police investigate.

Point Pleasant Millstone Road Here Charles Hariton Columbus Donald Burchfield Apple Grove Headon Charles Rannkin Jack Hamilton Pearl Barnhart Circleville Hamilton Sylvia Burchfield Donald Burchield Barmhart Burchfield Iired Pletasant Valley Hosp Mason County

Federal probes probe high level political corruption

U.S. officials investigate alleged influence peddling linking Nathan Vetoshen and associates to Illinois, New York and Washington politicians. The inquiry widens to lawmakers on key committees, with no proven wrongdoing named yet. Wilson cites grand jury activity and possible connections to lobbyists tied to McCormack.

Washington Ry Wilson Diytelin Gad Jienes New York Bailemare

Secretary Rogers Rejects Soviet Security Conference Plan

In Brussels Secretary of State William F. Rogers denounced the Soviet proposal for a European security conference as potentially worsening East West relations. Rogers and 14 NATO representatives backed a Friday declaration that did not reject talks but urged measured negotiations and clear aims. In Saigon, U.S. troops pushed North Vietnamese from bunkers northwest of Saigon in a brief, intense engagement as enemy forces reportedly massed in the sector. A U.S. helicopter was shot down in the central highlands, killing all aboard including an American colonel and a South Vietnamese ally, as scattered clashes marked the day.

Brussels Willam F. Rogers Rogers Arantic Treaty Organization Meir Saigon U.S Seige Central Highlands South Vietnam

Israelis Fire On Japanese Ship Near Aqaba Port

A Jordanian military spokesman said two Israeli boats fired on a Tokyo-registered cargo ship bound for Aqaba. The ship reportedly escaped unharmed and no injuries were reported.

Amsuan Jordan Gadde Shanehal Varn Israel Mintor Aquabs Aquaba

New Wing Planned at Pomeroy Veterans Hospital

Pomeroy Veterans Hospital to begin construction of a new long term care unit. Bids opened Feb 21 with Karr Construction Co of Pomeroy lowest at 379 377 after bid recheck. Don King of Jackson was the next low. Project includes plumbing heating cooling electrical elevator and laundry facilities funded by Appalachia grants Hill Burton funds and revenue bonds. The 72,000 square foot wing adds 18 private rooms and 4 semi private rooms, a dining area recreation space, physical therapy, and storage with plans to serve long hospital stays.

Stan Pomeroy Verecany Meterial Mospik Jt Wim Scott Iucas Yowans Memorial Hespital Meigs Memorial Mwberry Heights Cortendays Tewanes Karr Construction Co Boll Hid Don King Jackson Karr King B. R. Lepper Philip Bingety Mayon and Associates of Portsmouth Appalachia Hill-Burton U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare Hospiv Donnie Dianur Igla Board of Arustees Woah Wuilding Melude Iwto

My Lai Investigator Talks Dispute Erupts

A newly appointed civilian special counsel in the Army My Lai probe said his role allows public oversight while a dispute erupts over a Plain Dealer story by Dorothy Baxlerias about statements attributed to a Wallswood, Ohio source. The controversy involves Dorothy Barker denying an interview with the Plain Dealer.

My Lai Washington Cap Robert MacCrate New York Cleveland de Cal Dorseph Assaciored Ellywood Bark- 4 The Plain Dealer Josteph Bezierhas Esaerlis Pola Sities Dle

Israel Egypt prisoner swap ends long sectarian hostage standoff

After weeks of secret talks, Israel and Egypt completed Saturday the largest prisoner exchange since the 1967 war. The deal freed captives on both sides, including an Egyptian air force pilot Major Nabit Said and five soldiers, exchanged for Israeli hijack victims and other detainees. Damaged reports say two Israeli travelers held in Damascus since the August hijacking were also exchanged at El Qantara near the Suez Canal.

Israel Egypt Middle East Carlie Zoverngey Damascus Avria Nives Sdes el Qaninra Suez Canal

Senate Defeats Kennedy Plan On Wealth Tax Proposals

Washington political debate centers on a proposed minimum tax for high income earners. The Senate rejected a Kennedy backed plan by 62 to 44 as Finance Committee members argued the measure would not ensure broad fairness or prevent loopholes. Supporters say the plan advances tax reform while opponents warn of potential economic impact and administrative complexity.

Washington Senate Sein M. Ronpadhy Kennedy Iran Fig Alana Brassell Bo Long

Democrats Propose Changes to Nomination Conventions

A Democratic reform commission suggests revamping nominating conventions to boost public interest. Proposals include shorter sessions, defined vote times, eliminating routine resolutions, limiting demonstrations, and replacing the keynote with a formal policy speech.

Mshingtan Ghon Democrate Party Reform Commission Poame Ivelling Rouine

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