This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1968
Page
1
A strong quake devastates Ayios Evstratios in the Northern Sporade islands killing 13 and injuring 15. The Miaoulis docked with tents and medical aid, noting 80 percent of homes damaged or destroyed on the island with about 1,000 residents. The event follows Greek detention camp history as relief begins.
Gov George Romney discarded an eight page text on U S European relations in favor of a broadside attack on Johnson administration Vietnam policy. He told a Milwaukee dinner audience the world leaders focus is Vietnam and urged Europe pursue independence from both the U S and Soviet blocs.
Li tai government said Communist forces seized an army outpost about 50 miles northeast of Vientiane near Paksane on the Mekong River. Three battalions reportedly participated in the attack.
Jess Meyer, general manager of the Roxy Theater, announces the end of adult burlesque showings starting this weekend. He says it is ridiculous to compete with sex films shown in regular theaters.
New York report states Army Lt. Richard W. Pershing 24, grandson of Gen. John J. Pershing, was killed in Vietnam. His parents Mr and Mrs F Warren Pershing notified on Monday.
Miami Beach Florida AFL-CIO President George Meany says voluntary arbitration by impartial outsiders could resolve the growing public sector strike wave. He argues state laws banning strikes and jail terms for union leaders are not the solution for garbagemen teachers and other workers.
The Plains residents complain about telephone service and a Meigs County food stamp program is planned. Coolville Volunteer Firemen receive help from local women as coverage notes in ongoing community items.
In Minneapolis Minnesota supporters of Eugene McCarthy challenge Hubert Humphrey on March 5 at precinct caucuses as Democrats seek delegates to the national convention. Predictions vary from a slim McCarthy win to a strong Humphrey home base showing with delegates potentially split. The effort centers on grass roots caucuses open to voters who backed or will back the Democratic ticket.
A Monday night blaze at First National Bank on Public Square Nelsonville may total $150000 in damage. Three firefighters were overcome by smoke and two injured as Nelsonville and Logan crews—alerted by off duty officer Thomas Cullison— battled the basement blaze amid explosions. Temporary offices open next day as bank moves to Preston building.
In Washington AP reports McNamara will testify in a closed Senate Foreign Relations Committee session on the Tonkin incident amid claims the staff found evidence challenging official accounts. Separate discussions focused on North Korea's Pueblo seizure with CIA officials expected to testify. Fulbright and Pearson criticized official optimistic tones about Viet Cong attacks.
AP dispatch reports aerial observers sighted antiaircraft guns near Tan Son Nhut Air Base south of Saigon. The Viet Cong planned a possible second wave attack, with 10,000 to 15,000 troops within a day’s march of the city, while U S and South Vietnamese forces pressed operations near Phan Thiet and Hue.
Washington AP reports Southern Democrats and conservative Republicans likely to defeat a bid to end debate on the civil rights bill. A cloture vote requires two thirds of those voting. Dirksen says he will vote against halting debate, making the outcome uncertain. Mansfield notes possible tabling of a pending open housing amendment.
The Senate Ways and Means Committee planned to approve a raise from 8000 to 15000 for state lawmakers amid election year concerns. A parallel push seeks an expense allowance via a constitutional resolution, with party caucus support for the 7000 annual increase though some lawmakers urge cuts. County officials testified, and a House review could adjust or scrap the plan. Minor bills and code corrections also moved, while clarification of nonprofit homes for the aged' charitable status stalled in the House.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.