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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1965
Page
1
A gas explosion at a Hokkaido coal mine trapped 103 miners with nine escaping. Seeping gas blocked more than 100 rescuers from approaching for hours as conditions prevented access.
A 22 year old identified as Talmadge Hayer faced a homicide charge in the Malcolm X assassination at a Manhattan rally. Police and FBI notes indicate multiple assailants, with Muhammad's group denying involvement and Harlem police tightening patrols as inquiries continue.
South Viet Nam's new junta seeks Khanh's departure after ousting him as commander in chief. Armed Forces Council meeting in Dalat follows threats of force and possible exile. Reports say Khanh may be offered a post abroad while military tensions at Saigon Airport continue.
U S officials say Washington maintains full support for the South Viet Nam civilian government despite military turmoil. President Johnson kept informed via White House and State Department centers as Lt Gen Nguyen Khanh's removal as commander in chief stirred questions of acceptance and future leadership. The Quat premier administration remains intact.
The Navy plans to reactivate four rocket-firing ships to bolster Marines against shore defenses before U S assault landings. Three of the vessels date to World War II and can unleash substantial rocket fire. The Navy will also keep the gun cruisers Newport News and St Paul on duty despite retirement plans.
Einar Myllyla a Finnish worker in his 30s survived 79 hours under snow and debris at the Granduc mining camp after a massive slide near the Canadian Alaska border. He was pulled from a bunkhouse Sunday and hospitalized in Ketchikan as rescue teams continued searching amid dark rough conditions. 14 bodies have been recovered and 13 are still missing as more slides loom.
Classified ad promotes fast apartment rentals using Messenger. Six day run for 16 words at 3.36 dollars with contact dial LY 3 1242 to place want ads.
The State Department orders passport offices to remove displays promoting foreign travel while urging Americans to limit overseas trips as the nation faces a gold drain. Passports stay available, with applications rising. A Johnson plan to encourage domestic travel follows a February balance of payments message. Weather outlook predicts a cooler week with light snow.
Pope Paul VI created 27 new cardinals bringing the College of Cardinals to a record 103. The new slate includes three from Communist nations and three Middle East patriarchs with representation from 41 countries. Creation took place in the Apostolic Palace with 36 cardinals present. Nomination was announced January 25 and more appointments are expected after the Vatican Council.
President Johnson travels to Lexington to receive an honorary doctor of laws from the University of Kentucky and address a full Memorial Coliseum. Mrs. Johnson accompanies him as he visits horse farms, experimental stations, a new shopping center, a hospital, and honors 105 alumni, with Johnson noting his Kentucky roots and 296,682 Kentucky votes.
East German President Walter Ulbricht departed for Dubrovnik and boarded a ship bound for Alexandria and Cairo to meet President Gamal Abdel Nasser. Bonn fears the visit may signal Arab recognition of the GDR amid threats to curb aid and sever ties with Cairo. Nasser accused the United States of pressuring West Germany over arms to Israel and vowed to respond if independence is compromised.
Pasadena and lunar scientists analyze 7000 Ranger 8 moon photos. They warn the surface may be a fragile, lava dust mix with hidden caverns. Kuiper notes explorers should probe ahead, as some areas may not bear weight. Ranger 8 ended in the Sea of Tranquility, near the Mare Cognitum.
Senate and House scheduled brief readings of George Washington's Farewell Address. Senator James B. Pearson and Representative Del. Clawson prepared to read in their chambers. Senator Mansfield predicted Congress could adjourn early, possibly by July.
The Ohio Senate may receive its fair housing bill this week. The measure would ban racial discrimination in sale financing and rental of property and is set for introduction. Floor action was scheduled in the House tonight on two measures as both chambers begin their sixth week of work. Washington's Birthday is a holiday for most state workers.
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