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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1972

Page

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Everglades Cushioned Eastern TriStar Crash and Survive 93

Federal official says the Everglades terrain and swamp water cushioned the impact of the Eastern Air Lines TriStar crash near Miami, allowing 93 of 171 aboard to survive while investigators recover flight recorders and wreckage.

Miami, Fla Everglades Eastern Air Lines John H. Reed National Transportation Safety Board Miami Miami International Airport Boeing Eastern Reed Transportation Board Florida Peninsula Washington, D.C

Talks Set for January 8 as Bombing Halts

President Nixon ordered a halt to bombing above the 20th parallel after Hanoi agreed to resume serious negotiations with Henry Kissinger on January 8 in Paris. Talks will include technical discussions and bilaterals with Le Duc Tho and Xuan Thuy, while minefields near North Vietnam’s ports remain.

Washington Nixon North Vietnam Henry Kissinger White House Hanoi-Haiphong Hanoi Kissinger Gerald L. Warren le Duc Tho Xuan Thuy Paris Warren Pentagon

Ohio law to aid non public schools faces constitutional challenge

After a federal court ruled Ohio's 90 dollars per pupil aid to non public schools unconstitutional the author of the law urged a constitutional amendment. State officials discussed appeals to the Supreme Court and possible tax deductions for 1972 while church leaders urged continued support for public and non public options.

Cincinnati Ohio Columbus Robert Kosydar U.S. Supreme Court Norman Murdock Murdock New York State U.S Congress Joseph L. Bernardin Herman Kenning Archdiocesan

Britain Nears Entry Into Common Market

London AP reports Britain will join the European Common Market this week marking a continental role after a thousand years of history. Public opinion remains divided though Parliament approved joining for Jan 1 1973. Heath argues unity with Europe sustains political influence while Ireland and Denmark also join the market.

London Britain Edward Heath Europe U.S Ireland Denmark

Laurel Lea Wed After Postponement

Miss America 1972 Laurel Lee Schaefer from Columbus was to marry former Columbus newscaster John Lurie after a postponement. The wedding rehearsal was missed at a Columbus church and the ceremony was later revived with personal reasons given and no further explanation.

Columbus, Ohio Laurel Lee Schaefer Columbus John Lurie Laurel John Alvin Duane Smith

Gilligan Signs Pay Raise Bill in Ohio

Gov. John J. Gilligan signed a law increasing pay for state legislators and county and township officials starting next year. The signing occurred at the Governor's Mansion before the Sunday midnight deadline, avoiding delay if not enacted in 1972.

Columbus Ohio John J. Gilligan Robert Tenenbaum

Sheriff Dan Tehan Reigns End After 24 Years

Hamilton County Sheriff Dan Tehan retires after a 24 year tenure as Col. Paul Fricker is sworn in at the county courthouse. Fricker vows to improve the service and modernize the sheriff's patrol as Tehan steps down following his retirement and decision not to seek re election.

Cincinnati Dan Tehan Hamilton County Paul Fricker

King Features Head Dies at 53 in New York

Milton L. Kaplan 53 president and general manager of the King Features Syndicate died Friday most likely from a heart attack. He previously worked as a reporter and editor for the Minneapolis Tribune and led Hearst Headline Service. He served as national editor of Hearst newspapers from 1966 to 1968.

Windham N.Y Milton L. Kaplan King Features Syndicate Minneapolis Tribune Hearst Headline Service Hearst Newspapers

Battle With Nixon Seen In Congress

In Washington the 93rd Congress convenes to oppose President Nixon on spending and policy. Democrats, boosted by a 57 member Senate majority and slim House losses, brace for clashes over Vietnam, federal aid principles, wage controls, health care, tax reform, and government reorganization. Senate moves toward Watergate probes add tension as reform efforts and renewal of expiring programs race forward.

Washington Nixon Harry S. Truman Senate Congress Edward M. Kennedy Senate Judiciary Subcommittee White House 93Rd House

Saxbe Pleased as Bombing Halts and Talks Resume

Senator William B. Saxbe of Ohio voiced optimism after peace negotiations with North Vietnam were set to resume in Paris on Jan 8. He welcomed President Nixon’s halt to bombing of Hanoi and Haiphong and urged winding down the war as Congress adjourns.

Mechanicsburg U.S William B. Saxbe Ohio Washington Ate Armed Services Committee North Vietnam Paris Nixon Hanoi Haiphong Saxbe Congress

Democrats To Take House As Senate Keeps Edge In Ohio

The 110th Ohio General Assembly begins Jan 1 with Democrats controlling the House 58-41 and Republicans holding a 17-16 Senate edge. New leaders pledge a slower pace, focused on the budget due by Jan 17 and ethics, election reform, and taxes. Governor Gilligan seeks full disclosure laws and reforms while other measures include anti cognovit notes and abortion policy discussions.

House GOP Senate Ohio General Assembly Perry Smith Associated Press Columbus, Ohio 110Th General Assembly 109Th General Assembly A. G. Lancione Bellaire Ohio Vernal G. Riffe Jr New Boston Lancione Gray John J. Gilligan Riffe General Assembly

No Paper Monday The Messenger Holiday Note

The Messenger will be not published Monday January 1 1973 to allow staff to observe New Year’s Day. The message wishes readers a happy 1973 and states publication resumes with Tuesday’s edition.

Dan the Messenger

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