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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1969

Page

6

Mao Tse-tung Turns 76 Amid Silence on Celebrations

Mao Tse-tung is 76 today and in good health with no official birthday events planned. Hong Kong sailors report an underground radio claiming Chiang Ching was shot in Peking and that curfews were ordered after clashes between Mao loyalists and Lin Piao factions.

Tokyo Red China Communist Party Mao Tse-tung Hong Kong Mao Peking Japan Kyodo News Service Lin Piao Chiang Ching

Predicted Death Toll Unfulfilled In Ohio Holiday Thru Friday

The Associated Press reports four deaths on Ohio roads since Wednesday as snow and cautious driving may have limited tolls. A drowning accident near Bucyrus claimed Charles L. Sharrock, 25, with Mary Walter, 14, injured but alive. Fatalities include William Schorr, 60, in Summit County and Minnie Kunze, 75, in Cincinnati.

Ohio Charles L. Sharrock Bucyrus Wyandot Sharrock Mary Walter Akron William Schorr Barberton Fairlawn Summit County Cincinnati Minnie Kunze College Hill

Agnew Sets Out 10 Nation Asia Trip to Vietnam Hope

Vice President Spiro T. Agnew begins a 37 000 mile 10 nation journey from Andrews Air Force Base. The itinerary includes Manila for President Marcos inauguration four days in the Philippines and a stop in Nepal. He plans to meet leaders across Asia and return January 19 with moon rock gifts for host nations.

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Fire Insurance Emerges From 1866 Great Fire in London

The 1866 Great Fire of London spurred the creation of fire insurance as a new safeguard for property. Analysts note insurers quickly marketed policies to homeowners and businesses seeking financial protection against future blazes.

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