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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1965

Page

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Viet Nam braces for red raids and raids in Laos

Viet Namese defenses tighten along the North Viet Nam border as a Hawk missile battery is deployed at Da Nang. U S fighter bombers raid Laos after strikes on North Viet Nam while heavy fighting continues in the south and U S dependents begin evacuation from Saigon. Protesters attack the U S Embassy in Moscow with rocks and ink as air raids escalate.

Saigon South Viet Nam da Nang Viet Nam Laos U. S. Air Force North Viet Nam U. S Phuoc Tuy Providence Binh Gia Pleiku White House Moscow U.S

Johnson Hardening U S Policy in Viet Nam Strikes

Washington reports indicate President Johnson is tightening U S military policy in Viet Nam with a greater readiness to strike back at Communist bases in North Viet Nam and Red China. Presidency relies on constitutional powers, with Congress granting authorizations in past cases.

John M. Hightower Washington Johnson U.S Viet Nam North Viet Nam Red China Soviet Union John F. Kennedy Cuba United States South Viet Nam Pleiku

Communist China vows retaliation in North Viet Nam air strikes

Tokyo reports the Peking Peoples Daily editorial warning of retaliation for US and South Vietnamese air strikes against North Vietnam. Washington awaits new Viet Nam coverage as Johnson convenes leaders for talks. Pittsburgh notes steel workers vote for a president with national economic stakes.

Tokyo China Hanoi North Viet Nam Peking Peoples Pittsburgh David J. McDonald United Steelworkers Union I. W. Abel

Classified Ad Offer for 6 Days at $3.36

An ad promotes a 16 word classified placement available for six days at three dollars and thirty six cents. It promises a lower price if results occur before the six day period ends. LY 93-1242.

Rate explanation targets lenders in Ohio bill

The 106th General Assembly considers a measure by Sen. Charles J. Carney and Sen. Robert C. Blackburn to require lenders to reveal clear statements of interest rates and total costs to borrowers. The proposal aims to curb hidden charges and help customers understand down payments and installment costs.

Columbus 106Th General Assembly Charles J. Carney D-Mahoning Robert C. Blackburn D-Montgomery Carney

84 Killed In Eastern Air Lines DC7B Crash

The DC7B jet from Kennedy International Airport disappeared into the Atlantic shortly after takeoff at 6 20 p m without distress calls. 84 aboard likely perished with flames seen from nearby aircraft as searchers recovered burned debris and clothing. Among the dead were two opera singers, a funeral-bound woman, Southern businessmen, a former beauty queen and several soldiers.

New York Eastern Air Lines Atlantic Ocean Kennedy International Airport William Lamb Civil Aeronautics Board Air Canada Pan American South Carolina Virginia College

House Backs Off Nasser Aid Fight in Food Deal

Congress abandons push to ban about 37 million in UAR food shipments as part of a June 30 ending agreement. Senate vote leaves Johnson discretion on sales while House defeats a bid to force a ban via a supplemental farm bill. Two extra amendments bar closing veterans facilities and halt economy closures of agricultural research stations.

Washington House United Arab Republic Senate Johnson Gamal Abdel Nasser United States Nasser Robert H. Michel

Controversy Over Slippery Rock College President Pick

In Harrisburg on Monday the Senate debated the selection of Slippery Rock State College’s new president. Senator Oesterling urged Gov. Scranton to appoint acting president Dr. John Edwards, bypassed by a nominating committee. instead Dr. Robert S. Carter of Denison University was recommended to present to the Senate.

Harrisburg Slippery Rock State College Senate Donald O. Oesterling Butler Gov. Scranton John Edwards Edwards Robert S. Carter Denison University of Granville Ohio Scranton

Memorials and Plans Highlight Athens Area Page Notes

Protests reject vocational proposal in Athens city schools. Nelsonville seeks aid under the Economic Opportunity Act. Mason schoolmen pick an architect for Point Pleasant Junior High. Route 7 bypass in Meigs County will relocate 44 families. President Johnson seeks 1.77 million for grave site improvements near Kennedy. Philip R. Rodgers, 49, NLRB former chairman, deaths ruled self-inflicted.

Athens City Nelsonville Institute For Regional Development MASON Point Pleasant Meigs County

State Rejects Vocational School Aid

The State Board of Education denied Athens city and approved Morgan County for vocational aid. It also authorized a tri county vocational high school district for parts of Athens Hocking and Perry Counties as part of a $4.3 million federal construction funding plan.

State Board of Education Morgan County Athens City Athens Hocking Perry Counties

Telephone Expansion Progresses

General Telephone plans a 7 million capital Additions and replacements in Athens Ohio area. The Athens building addition is complete and central office equipment is being installed. In 1965 2.5 million in plant additions with a 286700 building addition at 16 W. Washington St. The university system will gain direct dialing and call transfer with 3600 new lines by December 1965 and a 16 line microwave link by September 1 1965.

General Telephone Robert M. Wopat General Telephone Co Ohio Athens Washington St Ohio University Institution of Athens-Logan Wing Mlea Eee

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