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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1968

Page

6

Rose Sues County Over Juvenile Probate Salary Shortage

Judge Harold Rose filed suit in Common Pleas Court seeking a writ of mandamus to force county commissioners to transfer 1,660.98 for December wages of four employees in the Juvenile and Probate Courts. He notes 1969 budgets and prior appropriations, arguing funds exist within current allocations and only a transfer is needed.

Harold Rose Common Pleas Court Rose Erle Bridgewater Sandra Vaughn Barbara Samuel Buffington Buffington Alice Reed

Cane Tradition Brightens Mid-19th Century Christmas

In the mid-1800s Americans began decorating Christmas trees with candy canes, a change that helped popularize the sweet treats as a seasonal staple. The practice linked festive celebration with festive sweets, shaping holiday customs nationwide.

Eighteen Firemen Complete Training in Ohio

Eighteen Southeastern Ohio Mental Health Center firemen earned certificates for 36 hours of fire skills and techniques. The program, authorized by the State Department of Education and Athens city schools, was led by instructor Richard Cooley who praised the class for community spirit as demand for fire prevention and protection training grows statewide. Recipients include Jack Davis Ronald Dean Lewis Everett Robert Henderson Kenneth Markins George Misner John Naylor Homer Proffitt James Russell William Strausbaugh Donald Bennett Frank Jensen Andrew Loudner William Owens Ernest Rosser Phillip Russell William Skinner Leland Turner.

Southeastern Ohio Richard Cooley Jack Davis Ronald Dean Lewis Everett Robert Henderson Kenneth Markins George Misner John Naylor Homer Proffitt James Russell William Strausbaugh Donald Bennett Frank Jensen Andrew Loudner William Owens Ernest Rosser Phillip Russell William Skinner Leland Turner

Envoys Meet In Another Attempt To End Paris Deadlock

U S and North Vietnamese envoys met in Paris for renewed talks aimed at breaking a long running procedural deadlock at the Viet Nam peace conference. No progress reported. The NLF announced a news conference signaling seriousness and goodwill while condemning what it called the absurd four party parity demand. South Vietnamese officials said Cyrus R. Vance met Col Ha Van Lao in a private session, with no immediate statement on results. The Saigon government insists on a two side conference, opposing Hanoi’s four sided plan. Ky blasted critics in Washington as he faces the delicate Paris process. Names listed refer to victims in an unrelated appended item.

Paris U.S Vietnam National Liberation Front South Vietnam NLF Cyrus R. Vance Ha van Lao Vance Saigon Hanoi United States Viet Cong Washington Nguyen Cao Ky Sen George McGovern Peking Moscow

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