Athens Council Unanimously Adopts Anti-Discrimination Law
Athens City Council passed an anti-discrimination ordinance unanimously under suspension of the rules. It outlaws discrimination in housing and public accommodations and covers most employment. A seven member Human Relations Commission will be appointed to implement the law.
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Athens
Edgar Tuckerman
Robert Sutton
Howard Romine
Tuckerman
Tom O'Keefe
McGuffey Lane
Earl Berry
The
Athens Citizens For Fair Housing
Council
Nixon expands NSC role amid Middle East tension
The Nixon White House held its fifth NSC meeting of his presidency focusing on Arab-Israeli conflict while signaling a possible early spring trip to Western Europe. Kissinger will join foreign policy discussions as Nixon plans weekend trip to Key Biscayne. Rita Hauser named to U.N. Human Rights Commission.
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National Security Council
Nixon
Middle East
Western Europe
Red China
Mideast
Cabinet
Labor
Post Office
Commerce Departments
White House
Biscayne, Fla
Ronald L. Ziegler
Henry A. Kissinger
Urban Affairs Council
Housing and Urban Development and
Agriculture Departments
New York State
James E. Allen Jr
U.S
United Nations
Rita Hauser
U.N. Human Rights Commission
Eleanor Roosevelt
George Romney
House and Urban Development
HUD
Agriculture Department
Loot Recovered After Stick Up At McDaniel Station
In Hocking County a burglary at McDaniel's filling station on Route 56 and 278 yielded stolen candy bread milk cigars cigarettes and a radio. Deputies found the loot in a car stuck in mud behind the station and are tracing the car's owner. Airline firms and pilots post 25000 reward for hijacker information not to be paid for onboard capture. House Commerce panel to hold hijacking hearing next Wednesday.
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Logan
McDaniel’s
Hocking County
Paul Hartman
Route 56
Route 278
Hartman
O Grady criticizes Rhodes education plan in letter
Ohio Democratic executive director Eugene P. O Grady denounces Gov. Rhodes for favoring more vocational and technical programs while neglecting higher education. He opposes rising student fees at state assisted universities and calls for broader tax reform rather than piecemeal funding.
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Columbus
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Rhodes
Eugene P. O’grady
Ohio Democratic
O’grady
O'Grady
Vietnamese Senator predicts U S troop moves in Asia
U S intelligence sources report 1500 to 3000 North Vietnamese troops active in the demilitarized zone. The article notes an Athens audience where the senator discussed U S military actions and regional tensions. Separate items mention residents of Condor Street in Pomeroy complaining about dust and debris.
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Athens
U.S
Medea
Rset Ccesteasakdysee
Condor Street
Pomeroy
Nixon Eyes Easing U S Peking Barriers This Month
President Nixon plans a diplomatic push to improve U S China ties this month. Officials consider relaxing travel and communications limits first, with a possible embargo easing later, as observers note Beijing may shift toward greater flexibility.
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Washington
Nixon
U.s.-Peking
State Department
Peking
China
United States
Ohio Pen Guards Walkout Leaves Prison Operating Normally
About 70 guards were ill or on strike at the Ohio State Penitentiary in Columbus yet operations ran normally. One National Guard unit stayed on alert but was not deployed as 125 daytime guards kept routine, while remaining staff faced a partial night shift reduction.
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Columbus, Ohio
National Guard
Cardwell
Lucas County lawmaker opposes lowering voting age to nineteen
Rep. John R. Galbraith of Maumee said a 19 year old voting age would harm government and oppose any floor consideration. Bills to drop the age to 19 have been introduced, with Gov Rhodes proposing the change. Democrats criticized Rhodes plans as part of his Solutions for the Seventies program.
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Columbus, Ohio
Lucas County
Ohio House
John R. Galbraith
Maumee
James A. Rhodes
Galbraith
Gov. Rhodes
Democrats clash over education plan outlines in policy committee
Senate Democrats led by Charles J. Carney oppose Rhodes proposals, delaying details until Rhodes presents state of the state specifics. House Minority Leader involvement follows as parties seek their own education plan.
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Tives
Rhodes
Senate
Charles J. Carney
Youngstown
House
McDonald Pitches Tuition Free College Plan Amid Criticism
Newark legislator John C McDonald releases a statement proposing two years of post high school education at no tuition for every high school graduate. He also calls for curbing tuition increases after university budget approvals. House Democrats back appointing a university president two faculty and two student regents voting members.
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John C. McDonald
Newark
Senate
House
House Democrats
Board of Regents
Navy officials test rescue plan for Pueblo in North Korea
Rear Adm. George L. Cassell testified that two top Navy leaders ordered a destroyer to prepare to enter Wonsan Harbor and tow the Pueblo if needed after its capture by North Korea. He said no known rescue attempt occurred and the plan included air cover and harbor recovery options.
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Coronado
Calif
Navy
George L. Cassell
North Korea
Cassell
Pacific Fleet
Honolulu
U.S
Adm
John) Hyland
Seventh Fleet
Wonsan Harbor
International
Waters
Hyland
Action Ads Prompt a Flood of Calls in Local Notices
Longview Heights residents Reid D. Huntley reports a torrent of phone calls after placing a babysitter wanted ad. Area readers describe Action Ads as causing an explosion of responses and urge others to try them.
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Reid D. Huntley
Longview Heights
Pueblo testimony unfolds in court on mission to prevent data loss
Lt Edward R Murphy Jr testifies as the first Pueblo crewman to speak in open court while Lt Stephen Harris details intelligence matters. Navy officials note some testimony remains classified, with Cassell recounting SeventFleet orders and a claim of retaliation planning linked to recovering the ship.
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Edward R. Murphy Jr
Pueblo
Lloyd Bucher
Stephen Harris
Navy
Harris
Casssell
Hyland
Cassell
Seventh Fleet
William Newsome
Council For the Court
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United States Airlines
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Harley O. Staggers
D-W. Va
House Commerce Committee
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Vena Entertainment
Traruens
I Isp Xerenck
Heloise Eee
Warsaw
Poland
Walter Stoessel Jr
Ohio Pen
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Harold J. Cardwell
Keith McNamara
Capitol Building
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Pueblo Rescue Contemplated
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