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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1966

Page

2

Taylor cites broad support for Viet Nam policy from Senate and South Vietnamese

General Maxwell Taylor says most Senate members and a majority of South Vietnamese back U S policy in Viet Nam. He criticizes public calls to change the August 1964 resolution and notes hearings did not shift Senate opinion. He claims private citizens support the effort and emphasizes limited yet flexible U S action. He discusses desertions, chemical use, UN role, and potential escalation with China. Taylor attended Ohio University events and received honorary U S Army membership in Athens.

Ann Myers United States Viet Nam Senate Maxwell Taylor Taylor Foreign Relations Committee U. S Appalachia Association of the United States Army J. B. Kimball Athens Bloomington Ind Reds

Taylor warns must stop Communist drive in South Viet Nam

U S. official Taylor says victory in South Viet Nam is crucial to deter further Communist aggression and protect independence. He notes heavy American buildup, expanded ground forces, and air power use to pressure Hanoi while cautioning about escalation risks and long war duration.

South Viet Nam Taylor Soviet Union Red China Southeast Asia Hanoi Viet Nam China America United States

Light Snow Melts as Athens Sees Warm Morning

Temperatures stayed near freezing in Athens on Friday morning as a half inch of snow from overnight melted. U. S. Observer C. L. Colmer logged 34 degrees at 11:30 a.m., up two degrees from the early low. Thursday reached 38 degrees with total precipitation at .19 inches.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer

Athens Pistol Club Plans Tuesday Meeting and NRA Review

Athens Pistol Club will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday with member names sent to the NRA for final approval. Members are Athens County residents 19 and up and focus on fellowship safety and improved marksmanship. The club uses the Ohio University stadium range for .22 caliber practice and may add outdoor ranges for larger bore weapons this summer.

Athens Pistol Club NRA Athens County Ohio University Don Brown Norman Allen Robert Allen Ted Dean

Bicyclist Hurt After Night Crash at Court and Union

Police investigated an auto bicycle collision at 8 p.m. on S Court and Union. James Tong, 40, riding on the left side, was struck by James S. McMurray, 21, who could not avoid the impact. Tong suffered head and face abrasions, a possible concussion, and a knee cut. he was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital by the fire department.

S. Court Union Sts James Tong Hocking St James S. McMurray E. State St McMurray Tong Sheltering Arms Hospital Fire Department

Ohio University appoints Dr Jack Morrison dean of Fine Arts

President Vernon Alder announces Dr Jack Morrison as the new dean of the College of Fine Arts and theater professor succeeding retired Dean E C Seigfred. Morrison comes from the US Office of Education and UCLA. he plans western Europe and Latin American study to integrate new plays into university theater.

Jack Sherman Morrison Ohio University College of Fine Arts Vernon R. Alden Dr. Morrison E. C. Seigred U S. Office of Education Washington, D. C University of California At Los Angeles Santa Barbara Cal Morrison UCLA University of Southern California Hollywood London Paris Stockholm Berlin Vienna Milan Europe Mexico City Cali Colombia Santiago Chile Buenos Aires University Jeanne Cagney Hunter College Camus Morrison’s Athens Dean Seigfred College of Fine Arts Ohio University

County Board Approves Local Bonds for May and March Ballots

The county election board met Thursday and approved a March 22 special election for the Federal Hocking local school bond issue. It also authorized a May ballot for the tri county vocational high school bond issue and levy and the Nelsonville recreation levy, with an organization meeting to be held within five days.

County Election Board Hocking Nelsonville

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Summary

Shelter nursing notes list patients Chase Tong in Athens Rebecca Fulks in New Marshfield Route 1 and Estella Cole in Athens with dismissals for David Sinclair and son in Shade Route 1 and Richard McKinstry in Athens. Additional names include Mrs. James Roy Flora Sams Nettie Stalnaker Monroe Young The Plains Mrs. Robert Webb Guysville Route 1 Mrs. Jesse Maxwell Glouster Route 3 and Mrs. Benjamin Carsey and daughter Guysville Route 1.

James Tong Athens James Roy Millfield Flora Sams Nettie Stalnaker Rebecca Fulks New Marshfield Monroe Young the Plains Robert Webb Guysville Jesse Maxwell Glouster David Sinclair Shade Richard McKinstry Estella Cole Benjamin Carsey Guysvilles

Jury Trial Opens in DWI Case for Sherwood

A jury trial began Friday in Municipal Court for Clarence W. Sherwood Route 56 charged with driving while intoxicated.

Clarence W. Sherwood

Pro Con Signs Mark Taylor Demonstration At Grover Center

A split demonstration gathered outside Grover Center before General Maxwell D. Taylor's Kennedy Lecture. Pro U S policy supporters outnumbered anti war groups as both sides paraded on the lawn amid light rain and minor tension.

Taylor Grover Center Kennedy Maxwell D. Taylor Viet Nam U. S Court and Union

Five Hurt In Carthage Gap Head-On Collision

Five people injured in a head on crash on snow covered Route 50 west of Route 7 at Carthage Gap. Injuries include cuts to foreheads and a skull fracture. one patient transferred to Children's Hospital in Columbus. Route 50 traffic halted about an hour. investigation ongoing. Badgley, Barnett, and Newland are East ern Local School basketball players.

Carthage Gap State Highway Patrol Marvin Walter Crippen Stewart Carol Irene Kellerman Coolville Theorehead Dennis Eugene Newland Reedsville Stephen Charles Badgley Roger Forrest Barnett Tuppers Plains Parkersburg Barnett Children’s Hospital Columbus Crippen Newland Badgley Eastern Meigs County

Architect Is Going Turat Lo Turkey

Richard G. Millman associate professor of architecture will spend 1966 67 in Ankara Turkey lecturing on architectural design. He received a Fulbright Hays grant and will lecture at Middle East Technical University. He earned BA and MA from the University of Michigan and worked in Detroit Ann Arbor area. He is a registered architect in Michigan and Ohio. Mr and Mrs Millman have two children John 14 and Ruth 11.

Richard G. Millman Ankara Turkey U.S Middle East Technical University U.N University of Michigan Millman Detroit Ann Arbor Michigan Ohio John Ruth

Athens youth cited for improper brakes after three car crash

City police cited Richard F. Efaw, 18, of Athens Route 1 for improper brakes after a three car accident at 10 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of West State and North Congress Streets.

Richard F. Efaw Athens W. State and N. Congress Sts

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