U.S. and World News Briefs Snapshot Cold War Tensions
Saigon censors cut Johnson remarks on meeting Communists and the San Antonio peace plan as U.S.-South Vietnamese gaps on talks widen. Senators Byrd and Scott warn public doubts grow amid a Gallup finding that only 35 percent approve Johnson’s Vietnam strategy. Laotian-Laotian skirmishes near Saravane reported. George Wallace names Marvin Griffin, ex Georgia governor, as running mate material for states requiring early VP designation. Nixon ties NYC sanitation strike to his campaign in New Hampshire, urging law and order. Mayor Lindsay backs National Guard call.
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Memphis sanitation strike showdown looms over snow
In Memphis Tennessee Mayor Henry Loeb confronts 1,300 striking sanitation workers as a four day dispute intensifies amid a snow event. Loeb warned that if work does not resume, the city will begin replacing workers who have abandoned their jobs.
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Three bids open for Athens City Hall renovation project
Navy divers assist search for bodies at the Silver Bridge disaster site as reports note ongoing recovery efforts. Burl Sawyers resigns as West Virginia state road commissioner. Bowling Green defeats Toledo to take MAC lead.
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Jets Bomb Hue Citadel as Hue city battle intensifies
U S Marine jets fire bombs on the Hue Citadel while destroyers shell pockets held by North Vietnamese remnants for a 16th day. Navy 5 inch shells join land based artillery as refugees crowd southward seeking safety amid the Perfume River crossing disruption. Two U S planes were lost over North Vietnam.
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Strikes on Hanoi Citadel Mark Major U.S. Assaults
U S planes hit the Hanoi heartland in the heaviest strikes in six weeks aiming at the Ca nal des Rapides bridge near Hanoi and two airfields with 3,000 pound bombs. Four missile sites were knocked out while pilots reported downed MIGs and a downed unarmed plane over Nan Hai Nan Island. Marine bombers bomb the Citadel walls as ground troops close in with tear gas.
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Envoy Balks At Korean Demands Of Retaliation
U S presidential envoy Cyrus Vance left Seoul saying talks with South Korean leaders were good and useful. South Korean officials expressed satisfaction though lawmakers criticized. Vance pledged immediate consultations if security is threatened but balked at a pledge of immediate retaliation. Park pressed for joint immediate measures, but Vance and Park agreed to consult under the mutual defense pact and to meet defense ministers annually.
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Trains Discontinuation Hearings Open in Athens
Public Utilities Commission hearings in Athens focus on the possible end of the National Limited trains 31 and 32. Local merchants and city officials testify to potential economic and growth impacts while opponents criticize removal as disruptive to business and daily life.
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Alden denies HEW secretary rumors at Ohio University
Ohio University President Vernon R. Alden dismissed rumors he is a candidate for secretary of Health Education and Welfare. He said President Johnson has not discussed the post, noting HEW would soon open as John Gardner resigns. Alden, longtime Ohio U faculty member, has faced prior speculation about political runs.
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Messenger Photographers Win Four ONPA Awards
Two Messenger staff photographers earned four ONPA awards in the 1967 contest. Jon Webb won first in picture story with Pony Mine and second in portrait and personality for Mobilization. Bob Rogers earned third in portrait and personality for They call him a hermit but he’s my friend Laughton Vorhees, plus an honorable mention in fashion and society for Stephanen.
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Israeli Planes Strike Across Jordan River Border
Israeli air force jets attacked Jordanian artillery positions after mortar fire shelled border settlements Gesher and Beit Yosef in the Beisan Valley. Both sides continued fighting across the river with artillery and tank fire. Each side blamed the other for starting the clash, the most serious in weeks.
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Mig Kill Described By Air Force Phantom Crews
AP reports Maj Rex Howerton and Lt Ted Voight II describe engaging two flights of four MIG 17s near Thud Ridge northwest of Hanoi. They fired a missile, then a 20 millimeter cannon strike disintegrating one MIG. Howerton watched for pursuing aircraft, noting a puff of smoke marked the kill.
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Athens Dollar Day Sale Opens Tomorrow
Attention shoppers in Athens. Merchants announce semi annual Dollar Days with prices slashed. The event runs from tomorrow morning through Saturday. The Messenger provides ad details to help plans and savings.
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