Kennedy proposes Viet Cong role in Saigon government sparks criticism
Vice President Humphrey and Prime Minister Ky reject Senator Kennedy's call to include Communists in a coalition Saigon government. Bundy Ball and Aiken also oppose, while Morse says Kennedy points toward needed direction amid Viet Nam policy debates.
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Vietnamese Fronts Press Viet Cong Amid Air Strikes
U S and South Vietnamese forces launched a two front push against a Viet Cong regiment of 900 to 1000 near Quang Ngai Province. American losses included a jet bomber and two helicopters, while U S Navy and Air Force units targeted bridges roads storage areas and radar sites to slow enemy supply lines. Premier Ky vowed continued fighting and reshuffled his cabinet as elections were promised for next year.
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Extra Gas Sparks Fire Damages Vehicle and Station
In Cincinnati Avondale a misread request led to $2 worth of gas instead of $1 for James O Neal s 1959 car. Gas spilled onto the exhaust and ignited a fire causing about $700 in car damage and $200 to the filling station.
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Quebec Lt. Gov Dies in House Fire
Quebec Lt. Gov Paul Comtois perished in a fire that destroyed his home authorities said his daughter Michelle sustained arm burns while attempting to rescue him his wife remained unharmed In Washington Sen Henry M Jackson urged a congressional showdown over support for the Vietnam War policy. In Boston Rep Joseph W Martin Jr announced he will seek a 22nd term at age 81 after receiving a Dean Junior College award for public service.
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Ohio weekend toll climbs during Traffic Safety Sunday
The Associated Press reports at least 11 people died in Ohio during Traffic Safety Sunday as efforts to locate the hit-skipping driver in one fatality from the 54-hour period continued without success.
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Daylight Savings Time Considered for Athens
Summary lists items from The Messenger including potential changes to daylight saving time for Athens. It notes coverage of two American fatalities in Vietnam on Page 3 and Coast Guard fundraising of 101000 dollars for Point Pleasant station on Page 10. It also mentions pairing area high school teams in Class A and AA tournaments and a Meigs County woman school bus driver with 14 accident-free years.
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Labor Leaders to Grill Wirtz Over Johnson Wage Plan
AFL-CIO leaders in Miami Beach plan hard questions for Secretary Wirtz on Johnson wage guidelines. They accuse the administration of using a civil rights suit to pressure construction unions, while pushing for higher minimum wages and fearing a clash with the White House over proposed raises.
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Supreme Court Upholds Ohio Legislature Apportionment Plan
The Supreme Court today sustains an Ohio legislative apportionment plan crafted by Gov. James Rhodes and Republican officials and approved for this election cycle by a lower federal court.
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First Degree Murder Case Rested by State
The state rested its case against Candace Mossler and her nephew Melvin Lane Powers in the 1964 slaying of multimillionaire Jacques Mossler. Defense moves are heard as trial nears closing, with Powers’ attorney Percy Foreman set to present final plea. The all-male jury weighs possible death by electric chair if convicted.
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Five Day Forecast Sees Very Cold Start Then Mild Week
Temperatures Tuesday through Saturday run 7-11 degrees below normal with Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland normals cited. Very cold start, gradual moderation later. Light precipitation expected under .2 inch, as snow flurries north midweek and light snow across the state toward week’s end.
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Apollo 1B Launch Set To Begin Moon Program
The 22 story Saturn 1B rocket, the United States most powerful, is slated for launch at Cape Kennedy on Wednesday. The unmanned mission will place Apollo 300 miles into space and return it through the atmosphere at up to 18 000 miles per hour in a 39 minute ballistic flight. This first flight marks a long series of launches needed before American astronauts reach the moon by 1970.
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Admiral Chester Nimitz Dies at 80 in Navy History
The Navy’s last five star Admiral Chester W. Nimitz died at 80 in San Francisco. He commanded the Pacific fleet from Pearl Harbor through Midway to Tokyo Bay, earning 30 medals. Born in Fredericksburg Texas he began his career aboard the USS Ohio and rose to lead decisive World War II battles. President Johnson and Gen Eisenhower paid tribute to his quiet leadership and lasting impact on naval history.
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Humphrey discusses Viet Nam policies in Manila visit
Vice President Hubert Humphrey arrived in Manila to meet President Marcos and discuss U S Viet Nam policy amid protests outside the U S Embassy. In Wellington and Canberra he held talks with New Zealand Prime Minister Holyoake and faced demonstrators.
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Congressman Hayes forfeits bond in Ohio speeding case
UHRICHSVILLE Ohio Congressman Wayne Hayes forfeit a 69 bond after a mayor's court speeding charge. Hayes said he would pay the fine and noted he thought he was immune as a congressman. He was arrested for 39 mph in a 25 mph zone Wednesday night.
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