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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1965

Page

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Cutler Hall among 65 eligible for national landmark status

Ohio University reports Cutler Hall joins 64 other structures as National Landmark hopefuls. The 1816 building, named for founder Manasseh Cutler, cost 17 806 dollars and once housed OU's first student body of three men. later restored in 1946 and now serves as offices for President Vernon R. Alden.

Ohio University Manasseh Cutler Hall Allegheny Mountains National Park Service Cutler Ohio College William Holmes McGuffey Miami University Tappan Square Oberlin College Park Service Manasseh Cutler Center College Vernon R. Alden Ohio Benjamin F. Wade Jefferson

Rescue of Two U S Workers From Viet Cong Snare Near Saigon

U S planes pushed the North Viet Nam air war toward Haiphong with 52 sorties dropping 115 tons of bombs near Uong Bi power station. A C130 crash at Tuy Hoa triggered Viet Cong fire. two U S workers and a Vietnamese driver were rescued after Viet Cong kidnappers attempted an ambush near Di An. Dutch captive Otto Shulton killed. Rescued: Edwin D. Jones, Henry Hudson, and driver Van Xuong. contractor RI M E International employed the group.

Saigon South Viet Nam U.S North Viet Nam Haiphong Uong Bi Hanoi U. S Tuy Hoa Munist di An Otto Shulton South Burnaby B. C Canada Edwin D. Jones el Centro Calif Henry Hudson Menlo Park Hudson van Xuong R. M. E. International

McNamara Approves Major Slashes in Military Construction

Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara signals a lean defense budget by postponing about 620 million in military housing and facilities. A list of deferred projects covers 42 states and 18 overseas sites, while 685 million in high priority projects may proceed in 36 states and overseas. Potential cuts include Nike X antimissile production and a proposed atomic powered Navy carrier. Budget may exceed this year’s 49 billion by up to 10 billion.

McNamara Pentagon District of Columbia Defense

Fire claims nine children and three adults at Jewish center

A deadly blaze at a Yonk ers New York Jewish community center killed nine children aged 7 to 11 and three adults after a sudden fire swept through a music classroom. Fire officials say victims succumbed to smoke and fumes in the early hours of Monday night.

Yonkers N. Y New York

Migrant Workers Released After Long Detention as Witnesses

Two of three Puerto Rican migrant workers jailed as material witnesses in a fatal shooting were freed after Judge Lambros ordered release once depositions were taken. Angel Santiago 24 and Jose Diaz Morales 26 left custody after 83 and 42 days respectively. Domin go Quilles 28 remained jailed awaiting deposition.

Jefferson Angel Santiago Jose Diaz Morales Common Pleas Thomas Lambros Ashtabula Joseph E. Mahoney Domingo Quilles Santiago Morales Quillas

Walkoff Eases as DR Strife Fades. Workers Return

In Santo Domingo Dominican Republic the threat of a general strike to oust military leaders fades as workers drift back to jobs. President Garcia Godoy reviews the Santiago battle as labor leaders honor his call to pause a general strike pending a commission report. Banks reopen while U S and Brazilian peace force reinforcements draw down.

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Hector Garcia - Godoy U.S U. S Santiago

Keeler Pursuit Sought in Viet Nam Peace Talks

Senator George D. Aiken urged diligent pursuit of any Viet Nam peace feelers, warning that avoiding talks could prolong war and cost lives and resources. House Republican Melvin Laird supported stronger bombing and sea power, proposing a Kennedy era quarantine to press for unconditional talks with North Vietnam.

Washington George D. Aiken R-Vt United States Aiken Senate Foreign Relations Committee Vermont House Melvin R. Laird John F. Kennedy Cuba Viet Nam Laird Johnson

West German seeks closer say in future nuclear use

West Germany states it does not want to own nuclear weapons but seeks greater co determination and closer consultation in potential European use. Chancellor Erhard and President Johnson concluded two days of talks with little detail released. A German spokesman said Berlin favors no national ownership and hints at shared Atlantic force under NATO.

Washington West Germany Ludwig Erhard Johnson Karl- Guenther von Hase Ger

Almanac Shows Snow Ahead as Experts Diverge

The article notes a split among authorities on winter outlook with the Old Farmer's Almanac predicting heavy snow and below normal temperatures while other readings differ. It cites a Charlton resident, George Casabonne, who bases forecasts on moon signs despite distractions from rocket shots and sputniks.

Old Farmer’s Almanac New York Charlton George Casabonne George Casabonne

Ohio Voters Face Two Auditor Terms In 1966 Balloting

Secretary of State Ted W. Brown announced Ohio voters will elect an auditor for a short unexpired term and a full four year term in 1966. The short term ends January 1967, the long term begins January 1967. Roger Cloud and Thomas Ferguson are listed for the full term but not the short term. Officials say the short term may be filled at the first general election for the vacant office.

Columbus Ohio Ted W. Brown Brown Roger W. Tracy House Roger Cloud James A. Rhodes Cloud Thomas E. Ferguson

Classified and Local Index Highlights

The page compiles news index items including classifieds, counties, obituaries, sports briefs, and TV listings. It notes sections for Malloria and Priestess columns, with page references and brief teasers for each topic.

Registrar Named In Vote Suit

Baton Rouge reports the first U.S. voting rights case under the 1965 act accuses registrar Fletcher Harvey and seven landowners of ejecting Negro sharecroppers from lifelong homes. Louisiana Attorney General Jack P. F. Gremillion says he will not defend Harvey, who comments he does not want to hear state legal talk. The suit charges Harvey, six landowners, and a farming firm with forcing Black tenant farmers from homes after voting registration.

Louisiana Jack P. F. Gremillion Fletcher Harvey Gremillion Harvey

Teenagers arrested after spree of crime and vandalism

Wood County authorities rounded up six youths aged 15 to 17 for a wave of crimes and vandalism in Bowling Green and surrounding towns. They confessed to thefts including a school safe and $1000 in guns from a Bryan hardware store. The group admitted animal killings and property damage, with more arrests possible as the investigation continues. Ohio Inns won the contract to operate three vacation lodge complexes at Penderson Burr Oak and Hueston Woods state parks.

Bowling Green Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies Waterville Rising Sun Weston Cygnet Portage Bryan Columbus Ohio Inns, Inc Cincinnati Penderson, Burr Oak Hueston Woods

Four Satellites Launched Into High Orbit From Cape Kennedy

A Titan 3 rocket lifted from Cape Kennedy carrying four satellites toward an orbit about 21,000 miles above the equator. Two satellites carry experimental communications gear, one will measure solar radiation, and one will serve amateur radio operators worldwide.

Cape Kennedy Fila Air Force

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Cutler Hall Robert S. McNamara Jewish Center CWO Herman Condor Ft. Benning Orleans France Medicare Social Security Administration Fla Frank Borman James A. Lovell Jr Walter M. Schirra Jr Thomas P. Stafford Job Walkoff White House Erhard Keeler Associated Press Venus Ohio Voters’ Task News Index Ccisiesvsss Malloria Ccisess Baton Rouge, la Sheriff’s Office
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