23 Dec 1969
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1969
Page
1
Israel rejects U S peace proposals as appeasement of the Arabs and threatens Arab hostility. In a separate action Israeli commandos mortar an Egyptian naval base on the Red Sea coast, marking a second raid on an Egyptian facility in five days.
Ohio retailers report shoppers prioritize value over luxury with items like maxicoats, shirts, hair setters, cookware, dolls, ties, sweaters, stereos and TVs. Consumers cite higher taxes and prices while department stores show a national 5 percent dip in sales.
The tax reform bill cleared the House 381-2 and the Senate 71-6 as Congress moves toward adjournment. A civil rights clash over the Philadelphia plan delayed vote on a $278 million appropriation, but the House struck the amendment and the Senate followed. The measure secures government spending authority for agencies lacking full fiscal year appropriations. Senate plans set the 91st Congress to convene January 19 with health education and labor funding as first agenda items.
Texas billionaire H Ross Perot arrives in Bangkok to deliver two plane loads of Christmas gifts to about 1400 U S prisoners of war. Oil seepage seen along 22 miles of coast in Santa Barbara Channel during a six airplane survey. Ohio draft report finds no fund abuse in federal education aids program audit being conducted by GAO and HEW officials.
Charles Manson insisted he should defend himself against charges including the Sharon Tate murders. He spent about 30 minutes in Superior Court asking Judge William Keene to permit self representation, with the judge delaying ruling until Wednesday and saying a lawyer would be appointed to advise him.
Rep. Donald F. Lukens moves toward a gubernatorial bid in Ohio with decision leaning against the Senate race. The Ohio Republican field will pit Gov. James A. Rhodes and Rep. Robert Taft for the nomination while John Glenn seeks the Democratic seat. Lukens cites poll results and funding prospects as reasons to run for governor.
New York AP Robert Morgenthau resigns as U S attorney for the Southern District of New York effective Jan 15 after a White House ultimatum. He cites no political ambitions now and references tension with Democratic leaders over his anti corruption prosecutions. President Nixon names Whitney North Seymour Jr. to replace him.
A reader reports selling a 1958 truck on the ad’s first day after receiving four calls. Clara Bailey of Coolville Route 2 praises the quick result and joins the “I got action” club as readers seek trucks and other items.
Ohio voters have forced six districts affecting 12 900 students to close with more closures feared next year. OEA spokesman William Henry says districts will likely shut early in the year due to funding gaps. The six will reopen in January after borrowing against 1970 tax revenues, while lawmakers face pressure over a proposed state income tax to aid education.
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