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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1967

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Vincent Massey Canadian statesman dies in London

Vincent Massey Canadian statesman and former governor general dies in London at age 80 from pneumonia during Britain's influenza outbreak. Massey, a key World War I leader and former high commissioner, arrived in Ontario Christmas visit and succumbed to pneumonia amid a mild influenza wave. Queen Elizabeth sent a message mourning the loss of Canada's distinguished son and former governor general.

London Vincent Massey Britain Raymond Bmeasley Abraham Lincoln Massey Canada Ontario England Toronto Oxford United States Elizabeth Sandringham Roland Michener

Inmate Uprising, Parolee Murder Charge, Redistricting Plan

In Cincinnati nearly 60 inmates staged a violent uprising at Hamilton County jail before police used tear gas to regain control after about three hours. In Charleston a 22 year old parolee was jailed on murder and rape charges in the death of Helen Louise Miller. In Columbus Eugene P O Grady, state Democratic executive director, says a Congressional redistricting plan is being drafted to elect more Democrats and give African Americans a better chance, reshuffling Cuyahoga County districts to tilt seats.

Cincinnati Hamilton County Charleston W. Va Dallas Charles G. Plants Helen Louise Miller Columbus Ohio Eugene P. O'Grady Congress Cuyahoga County

Bridge disaster recovery operations continue at reduced pace

Inside Today reports recovery efforts at the disaster site press on but slowed. Presidents Johnson’s popularity rebounds per a Gallup survey. a note on centennial era news contrasts with today’s headlines.

Johnson Gallup ceptGeree

Rhodes Seeks 265 Million Bond Issue for Ohio State Growth

Gov. James A. Rhodes proposes a 265 million comprehensive bond package to fund state capital improvements from office space to outdoor recreation. It would not raise taxes and would be repaid from existing tax revenues over five years. The plan aims to attract federal funds for water pollution projects and includes 40 million for new state office buildings.

Columbus, Ohio James A. Rhodes General Assembly Ohio Richard Krabach Rhodes Ohio Bond Commission Krabach Opposi Tion Focal

Citizens' Burdens Increase on Tax Changes

The text says Congress raised Social Security taxes in 1968, increasing the earnings cap from $6,000 to $7,800 and potentially up to $52.80 more in Social Security taxes for high earners. It notes no immediate effect from the 10 percent proposed tax surcharge, but possible further increases if the income tax surcharge is adopted. The 1987/1968 year references are inconsistent. the core point is higher Social Security taxes and a real estate stamp tax repeal.

Washington U.S Congress Johnson House Ways and Means Ina3 Revenue Service

Truce Extended in Vietnam Amid World Peace Appeal

South Vietnam extended the New Year truce by 12 hours to honor Pope Paul VI’s call for a Day of Peace. The Viet Cong truce began earlier, with ongoing engagements reported in the north as government and allied forces sought to respect the pause. Marine units conducted operations Badger Tooth and Auburn near Quang Tri and Thea Thien, with 27 and 48 enemy casualties reported respectively, and 33 more enemy deaths in Auburn.

Saigon South Vietnam Pal Vi Foreign Ministry Paul Vatican City North Vietnam Vietnam Freday Neuyn van Thien U.S Ellsworth Bunker Thien Quang Tri Thea Thien South China Sea Auburn

U S Pledges Restraint on Cambodian Sanctuary Issue

A Johnson administration official says the United States will approach the use of Cambodian territory as a sanctuary with the greatest restraint. Deputy Secretary Bundy notes potential North Vietnamese and Viet Cong action in Cambodia Laos and along the DMZ could increase border activity. Bundy declines specifics on Sihanouk interview and U S emissary, reaffirming support for Cambodia independence neutrality and territorial integrity.

Washington United States William P. Bundy Cambodia Laos Demilitarized Zone Vietnam State Department International Control Commission Acc Bundy Cambedef Norodom Sihanouk Washington Post Sihanouk White House

Ohio Sets Standards for New Drunk-Driving Tests

The Ohio Department of Health outlined six breath, blood, and urine tests to certify drunken drivers starting Monday at 12 01 a m. Suspects who refuse the implied consent test face immediate license suspension. inspections require samples within two hours and in specific settings. Gov Rhodes to sign emergency order making regulations effective New Year’s Day.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Department of Health Emmett W. Arnold Secretary of State James A. Rhodes Arnold John Mecklroy Health Department

Scotland Yard bans zero in roulette at gambling clubs

London AP report says Scotland Yard ordered clubs to stop using the zero in roulette after a Lords ruling that zero roulette is illegal. Detectives warned prosecutions for any use of the zero and hinted other games might be banned. Experts note chemin de fer could remain legal as the only bankerless game.

London Scotland Yard Britain Club Owne

Britain Reconsiders German Colonies and Ethiopia Concessions 1936

Secret Cabinet records show Britain weighed returning German colonies in Africa to Hitler to avert European trouble and Eden offered territorial concessions to Mussolini to deter war with Ethiopia. Cabinet minutes reveal views on mandating transfers and rearmament, with hedged forecasts after talks with Hitler and Halifax ahead of the Sudetenland crisis.

London Cabinel Britain Africa Adolf Hitler Europe Anthony Eden Mussolini Ethiopia Eden Cabirnet Nazi Germany Bob Neville Chamberlain J.H. Thomas Tanganyyika Tanzania Germany Berlin Sir Horace Rumbold Foreign Office Hitler Lord Halifax Berchtesgaden Halifax Sudetenland Czechoslovakia

Teen Drug Ring Busted Near Mentor High School

In Painesville Ohio AP report, a 17 year old Mentor High School girl and several teens were charged with marijuana possession as part of a narcotics ring involving more than 50 students. Additional arrests were expected next week while suspects Richard Siegrest Michael Whinnery and Roger Benedum are held on multiple counts. The girl faces possession and sale charges. the ring allegedly sold morphine hashish and LSD.

Painesville Ohio Mentor Lake County Fred Skok Skok Richard Siegrest Michael Whinnery Roger Lee Benedum Mentor-on-the-Lake Whinnery Benedum Siegrest

Ring Uncovered in Lake County Teen Narcotics Ring

Lake County officials say three youths were arrested Friday and a girl detained Saturday in a narcotics ring investigation. More arrests are expected as the case heads to the Lake County Grand Jury in the new year. Police commissioned a college student to infiltrate the ring last summer and provide evidence.

Skok New Lake County Grand Jury Milton R. Stern Ron Cola Mentor Police Department Lake County

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