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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1970
Page
1
Washington reports deep concern among policymakers over escalating Israel Egypt clashes while discounting a full scale regional war. US officials condemn an Israeli raid on a Cairo steel mill that killed at least 68 and wounded 98, urging a cease fire amid creeping escalation.
The 1966 deed to a Wakulla County bayfront lot sold by Supreme Court nominee G Harrold Carswell and his wife carried a covenant restricting ownership to Caucasians. The restriction, tied to a 1963 setup by his brother in law, exempted domestic workers. buyers were Harriet Yon and Mazie Middleton. Carswell remains in seclusion during nomination hearings.
President Nixon plans to break the two decade holdout on the genocide treaty by rearguing ABA opposition and signaling support for Senate ratification this month. He aims to align with the ABA midwinter convention in Atlanta on February 23 and launch a lobbying effort there. Opponents warn ratification could invite international genocide trials raised by groups like the Black Panthers and North Vietnam.
Federal Communications Commissioner Nicholas Johnson blasts the Nixon administration and agents of government for press suppression. He criticizes Attorney General John Mitchell and Vice President Spiro Agnew and warns of threats to media integrity amid Justice Department subpoenas.
About 400 Columbus policemen of Capital City Lodge 9, Fraternal Order of Police, met Thursday night. They demanded the repeal of the city ban on shotguns in ambulance cruisers and called for officers to bear no visible identification beyond badges. They urged the city to assume responsibility for any damage from stray warning shots.
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird cautioned Hanoi against violating the November 1968 bombing halt understanding. He declined to specify rules of engagement, noting that U S reconnaissance flights would continue while Vietnamization proceeds, as Paris peace talks stall.
Aerialist Joseph Bauer of the Fearless Bauers was treated at Lutheran Hospital in Cleveland in fair condition after a 60 foot plunge at Public Hall. The accident occurred when a 75 foot swaying pole broke, a large bolt failing, during a Thursday night show. Thirteen teams will compete in the North American tiddlywink championship at Cornell University, with the winner to challenge England for the world title.
In Columbus Ohio Dr Robert N Smith of Toledo says Congress underestimated Medicare and Medicaid costs and doctors are unfairly blamed. He cites association estimates showing expenditures 300 per cent higher than forecasts and actual costs 400 per cent higher. He notes hospital inflation and overall costs, says physicians fees are 24 per cent of Medicare and 11 per cent of Medicaid, and points to Ohio figures lower due to lower usual fees. He reports no irregularities and mentions some physicians receiving large annual sums from programs.
The Chicago trial over alleged seven conspirators in the 1968 Democratic National Convention violence moves toward a jury verdict after five months of testimony and rulings. Defendants Abbie Hoffman Bobby Seale Jerry Rubin and others faced contempt disputes amid chaotic courtroom exchanges.
Ohio lawmakers study financially troubled school districts with bills to keep districts open. Proposals include state audits for districts at risk of closure and suspending all extracurricular activity when finances fail. Other measures allow advances on state foundation funds and set repayment debates for districts. House actions also create a transportation department merging highway, motor vehicles, and mass transit functions.
Washington AP reports charges filed against Capt Thomas K Willingham of Allenhurst New Jersey alleging a second massacre of South Vietnamese civilians near My Lai on March 16 1968. The Pentagon withheld victim counts pending investigation while Willingham faces possible court martial as the highest ranking officer charged in the case.
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