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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1967

Page

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Rattlesnake Death Follows Religious Service Call

In Covington James Saylor, 25, was asked to handle a rattlesnake during a service. He died within a day from bites after delaying medical care. emergency responders found him dead at a hospital. Bernard Fall, a Vietnam expert, was killed by a booby trap while with U.S. Marines near Hue. In Rio de Janeiro, heavy rains and landslides left at least 92 dead and thousands homeless.

Covington James Saylor Saylor Saigon Bernard B. Fall Vietnam Fall Hue U.S Rio DE Janeiro Brazil

Nuclear ban talks face hurdle from smaller powers

In Geneva negotiations the main barrier to a treaty banning spread of nuclear weapons comes from smaller powers. In Stanford California Vice President Humphrey predicts Hanoi will recognize the end of the war within a year if perseverance continues after addressing 1 800 students amid antiwar demonstrators. In Buenos Aires Dean Rusk departs as 19 Latin American nations plan an inter American summit in mid April to push a Latin American common market.

Geneva United States Soviet Union Stanford Calif Hubert H. Humphrey Hanoi Buenos Aires Argentina P— U.S Dean Rusk Washington Today Latin America

Pentagon says North Vietnamese missiles miss far more than hit

Pentagon sources report Soviet made surface to air missiles score one hit in 48 attempts against U S aircraft. Secretary McNamara tells Congress the missiles are not worth stealing in his view.

Washington Pentagon North Vietnam U.S Defense Robert S. McNamara Congress

Government to unveil new savings bond for Vietnam effort

The federal government plans to introduce a higher interest savings bond to raise up to $1 billion within a year. It offers 4.5 to 4.75 percent interest and is exclusive to buyers via payroll savings or bond a month plans.

Washington —P

Rhodes leads study on Ohio Ontario bridge feasibility

Gov. James A. Rhodes will sponsor a study to determine if a highway bridge between Ohio and Ontario is feasible. Ontario will cooperate but make no commitments. Rhodes and officials traveled to Toronto to promote the project as part of broader industrial development for both regions.

Columbus Ohio Ontario Candian James A. Rhodes Canada Toronto

Miami Beach and San Francisco bid for 1968 Republican Convention

Washington reports Miami Beach and San Francisco compete to host the 1968 Republican National Convention. Florida’s Miami Beach is said to offer about 1 million dollars while San Francisco previously paid 650000 dollars to stage the 1964 convention.

Washington Miami Beach San Francisco Florida

Athens Realtor Heads Committee for City Hall Beautification

Today Athens reports that a local realtor volunteers to chair a committee studying beautification of city hall. A separate note on page 2 mentions Korean troops equipped with World War II era weapons, quoted by their commander. Page 14 highlights a new water pollution control measure in the Ohio Senate.

Athens City Hall Ohio Senate

Government Puts Plan To Cut Gas Prices By Imports

Washington authorities consider steps to lower gasoline costs by boosting imports. The Interior official cites reallocating 30 000 barrel quota, shifting Defense Department purchases to domestic market, and expanding refinery imports from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. If needed, the plan could also raise crude output on federal leases.

Washington Charles F. Luce Luce Commonwealth Oil Refining Co Puerto Rico Hess Oil Co Virgin Island

Convoy Destroyed as 86 Trucks Hit South of Mu Gia Pass

U S pilots report their biggest North Vietnamese convoy loss in months with 86 trucks destroyed or damaged as they moved south with war supplies. Ground actions across South Vietnam yield 266 enemy killed by Americans and 76 by South Vietnamese in five engagements. Marines led the American attack while a lost F4 Phantom and an A4 Skyhawk were reported down.

Saigon U.S South Vietnam North Vietnam U.S. Command Quang Ngai City

CIA Director Helms Quizzed By Senate Panel

Richard Helms testifies before a Senate Armed Services subcommittee amid disclosures the CIA subsidized the National Student Association and other groups through various foundations. Senator Mansfield predicts the agency will endure the period of discomfiture and gain a stronger, better run intelligence operation.

Washington Senate Mike Mansfield Richard Helms Central Intelligence Agency Senate Armed Services CIA National Student Association Mansfield Helms Johnson

Garrison says JFK probe arrests months away

New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison tightens secrecy on the Kennedy assassination inquiry and forecasts arrests months away He sets up a special expense fund to keep expenses secret and warns reporters their disclosures hinder the probe He seeks convictions for conspiracy to kill Kennedy and for being an accessory after the fact

New Orleans Jim Garrison Kennedy Garrison John F. Kennedy Dallas Tex Warren Commission Lee Harvey Oswald

Speck Faces Death Penalty Trigger in Trial Start

Richard Speck showed renewed attention as prosecutors signaled they would seek the death penalty for eight nurse killings. Two women were picked as the first jurors from 15 veniremen, with a judge enforcing strict media and courtroom access rules. Speck spent the night in the courthouse lockup under tight security, with searches of all entrants and confiscation of small items.

Peoria Richard Speck Herbert C. Paschen Chicago Paschen Speck

Rates For FHA Backed Mortgages Seen Staying High

Washington AP reports FHA and VA mortgages likely to keep their record high 6 percent rate. Officials say no quick drop expected as government aims for lower rates this year. Conventional rates rose from 5.78 to 6.44 percent for new homes.

Washington Federal Housing Administration The Veterans Administration Johnson Federal Home Loan Bank Board

Rhodes Boosters Plan Draft Rhodes For President

Middletown Ohio Don Gingerich chairs a Draft Rhodes for President movement planning a Friday night party at Congress Inn to drum up support for Gov James A Rhodes as a GOP presidential candidate. Rhodes denies any bid and urges not to accept invitations. John M McElroy Rhodes former aide disclaims affiliation calling it a disservice to the governor and party.

Middletown Ohio Don Gingerich James A. Rhodes GOP McElroy Gingerich Warren County GOP Executive Board

Romney proposes national time tithe to fix U.S. ills

Governor Romney on a Idaho Falls swing urged a four hour per week voluntary “tithe of time” to curb national problems. He cited a survey showing 61 percent would donate four hours weekly, totaling 245 million man hours from industries nationwide.

Idaho Falls Idaho George Romney Michigan America Romney Ricks College Rexburg Idaho State University Pocatello Utah Johnson

Ross County Bank Robbed Three Sought

CHILLICOTHE Ohio AP three armed robbers tied up employees and two customers at Merchants and Farmers Bank in Franfort and escaped with an undetermined cash amount. They wore nickel plated revolvers and burnt cork masks and fled south after the heist.

Chillicothe, Ohio Frankfort Charles Crawford Merchants and Farmers Bank Franfort Chillicothe

Man Confesses Killing Six Judge Frees Him

A factory worker Jose Suarez 22 was freed after confessing to killing his wife Maria Torres 24 and five children. The indictment was dismissed for failure to inform him of Miranda rights prior to questioning. The U.S. Supreme Court ruling prompted retroactive application to his case.

Man Judge New York U.S. Supreme Court Ing Animal Kingdom State Supreme Court Michael Kern Jose Suarez Victed Phoenix Miranda Suarez Maria Torres Supreme Court

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