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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1969

Page

1

Florida businessman reels in 2.4 million SBA rent guarantee

Charles Gregory Rebozo, linked closely to President Nixon, secures a 2.4 million federal guarantee guaranteeing 100 percent of tenants' rents for 20 years at a Cuban refugee shopping center in Miami. Thomas Butler, SBA regional director, pushed the project with connections to Sen. Smathers and the SBA.

Miami Fla Charles Gregory Bebe Thomas Butler The Small Business Administration Butler Rebozo Nixon White House Posh Key Biscayne George Smathers Florida U.S. Senate Smathers Senate Small Business Committee William Melnarnay Hebhoze Melnarnay SBA Washington Rebowa Reboza C. V W. Trice Jr Trice Fisher's Island Inc Rebove Avvaring Campuon Tement Tbe Fisher's Island Reheat Jon Evo Key Biscayne National Monument Fuller Rebaza ASU

Oilman Bail to Leave Iraq After Captivity Release

US oilman Paul Bail and his wife are set to depart for the United States following Bail's release in Baghdad after a month in captivity. The charge cited espionage linked to a tall radio antenna and wartime paranoia.

Baghdad Iraq Paul Bail United States Bail

Buckeye Bowl Game Proposed Between MAC and Ohio State

Athens and Nelsonville host primary con tests while sewer disposal plan gets recommendation from Logan council committee. McArthur hero’s parents noted with decor. Buckeye Bowl Game between MAC and Ohio State gridders planned for page 2.

Athens Nelsonville Logan Council McArthur MAC Ohio State

Pueblo Officers Rally Behind Bucher as Court Inquiry Opens

Junior officers from the USS Pueblo voice strong support for Cmdr. Lloyd Bucher amid a court of inquiry, with Lt. j.g. Timothy Harris calling him an outstanding skipper and saying he would follow him anywhere. Lt. Frederick Schumacher Jr. and CWO Gene Howard Lacy also back Bucher’s decisions during captivity and the seizure, while crew testimonies recount exposure to danger and a fatal wounding of Fireman Duane Hodges during the destruction of classified papers.

Corgnads Uss Pueblo J.g. Timothy Harris Cmdr Lloyd Bucher Cmdr. Bucher Frederick Schumacher Jr Joe Cmdr. Bucher CWO Gene Howard Lacy Bucher E. Miles Harvey Lacy William Newsome Joan Williams Chief of Naval Operations Pentagon Schumacher Harris Pueblo Michael Thomas Barrett Communications Techniician Steven J. Robin News Duane Hodges Creswell Ore

Viet Cong Death Toll Rises to Over Three Thousand

AP reports that the weekly tally of Viet Cong and North Vietnamese deaths reached 3,190 last week, the highest in four and a half months. U S and Saigon officials cite field body counts and note delays in reporting from air strikes.

Saigon U.S

Nixon previews Western Europe trip as NATO boost

President Nixon outlined a working trip to Western Europe starting February 23 to meet national leaders and Pope Paul. He aims to strengthen NATO, discusses the Middle East and Vietnam, and backs four power talks with France while urging quick Senate approval of the nuclear nonproliferation treaty and pursuing a negotiated policy with Russia.

Washington Nixon Europe White House Pope Paul Henry Cator Ledge Paris Ife NATO Mid-East Vietnam Pueblo Senate Russia

Rhodes Tax Plan Faces Long Battle in Ohio

Gov. James A. Rhodes backs a new education tax tied to a gross receipts levy, targeting merchants with sales above $30,000. The plan, projected to raise 26 million over two years, faces opposition from the Ohio Council of Retail Merchants which calls it unfair and likely to burden retailers more than services. The proposal follows the State of the State speech and anticipated funding from November votes.

Columbus, Glo James A. Rhodes Department of Finance Washington D. C Spiral T. Agnew Ohio Council of Retail Merchants Notive General Assembly Ralph E. Fisher R- 24 Wooster Collier

Cigarette Ad Ban Proposed by FCC Faces Mixed Reaction

FCC Chairman Rosel Hyde announced a notice of proposed rule making to ban cigarette advertising on radio and television. The plan draws fire from the tobacco and broadcast lobbies but is praised by the American Cancer Society, with AGs ban deadline looming and networks offering initial silence.

Washington Federal Communications Conmission Tobacco American Cancer Society FCC Rosel T. Hyde Tobaccn Natonal Association of Broadcasters One Disse Bonin Missioner James J. Wadsworth New York The Cancer Society

Steubenville Club Seeks Stay as Liquor Permits Blocked

Franklin County Common Pleas Court barred the state liquor department from withdrawing the Steubenville Country Club permit and 71 others, granting a restraining order pending a full hearing. The action follows the Ohio Supreme Court ruling that annexation does not change wet or dry status without a local option vote.

Columbus Ohio State Liquor Department Franklin County Common Pleas Court Steubenville Country Club Allen Whiteside Donal D. Cook Ohio Supreme Court Steubenville Club

Action Ads Credited With Quick Sales By Weekley

Tom Weekley of Rt 2 Guysville praises Action Ads as the fastest and most reliable advertisement option. He recalls receiving daily inquiries and selling his dog to the first customer, endorsing the service for wheelin and dealin trading and low costs.

Tom Weekley Rt. 2 Guysville Mr. Weekley

Dollar Days Bring Bargains To Athens Shoppers

Athens merchants announce semi annual Dollar Days starting tomorrow morning through Saturday. Readers are advised to plan ahead with Messenger as a guide to locate discounts and stock up on needed merchandise.

Athens Faye Noo

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