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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1970

Page

2

Namath to Narrate Philharmonic Work Based on Life

New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath agrees to narrate a May New York Philharmonic presentation of a musical work about his life composed by Richard Hyman with lyrics by Dick Schaap. Namath’s portion lasts about six minutes as he jokes about his gimpy legs and knee maintenance.

New York Joe Namath New York Jets New York Philharmonic Richard Hyman Dick Schaap Namath United States Laos South Vietnam

Baroness in Good Condition After Heart Operation

Baroness Philippe de Rothschild underwent heart surgery in Auckland and is reported in good condition. Surgeon Brian Barrett said the valve repair avoided transplant options. The baroness is wife of French financier Baron Philippe de Rothschild.

Auckland New Zealand Philippe de Rothschild Chateau Mouton Vineyard Brian Barrett

Alliluyeva Seeks French Translation Withdrawal Over Distortions

Svetlana Alliluyeva accuses French publishers of distorting her book Only One Year by omitting friendly defecting sections and watering down critical passages. Her attorney says a new translation is planned after the first 45 000 copy printing nearly sold out. Erle Stanley Gardner leaves Riverside hospital after a lengthy stay.

New York Svetlana Alliluyeva Joseph Stalin Miss Alliluyeva United States Alan A. Schwartz Riverside Calif Erle Stanley Gardner Perry Mason Rancho del Paisano Here

Weather Outlook With Snow Chance And Cool Weekend

Local forecast calls for increasing cloudiness this evening with a chance of light snow late tonight. Lows in the 20s, Friday highs in the low to mid 30s, and a cool Saturday with partly cloudy skies. National outlook shows snow in the Great Lakes Thursday, warmer conditions elsewhere.

Great Lakes

Dilemma for Hanoi Grows From Laos War Path

AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan analyzes Hanoi's Laos campaign as a real estate struggle over Souvanna Phouma's government and the Ho Chi Minh trail. He notes three-way governance, Soviet and Chinese interests, and a potential shift to a Moscow backed neutralist figure amid U.S. bombing and regional power plays.

Laos Hanoi North Vietnam Laois South Vietnam Souvanna Phouma Vientiane United States Ho Chi Minh Trail U.S Souvanna Soviet Union Vietnam Col. Deuane Pathet Lao Phong Saly Moscow Southeast Asia

Beacon School Seeks Funds For New Buses

Beacon School asks county commissioners for a loan to purchase two new school buses at about 12000 dollars to meet state standards. Dr Bratton cites worn out buses and repair costs while Commissioner Cline notes the 1970 budget is fixed.

Beacon School Bacon School J. K. Bratton Bratton John Cline Cline Beacon School Board Gerald Hann Millfield

Asian Expert Will Speak On Buddhist Traditions In Southeast Asia

Dr. Richard Gard former Buddhist affairs officer in the State Department will address at 8 p m Friday in Baker Center Ohio University Room 327 The visit is set during a one day stay in Athens as guest of the Southeast Asia Studies Program Gard a visiting professor at Wittenberg University earned his MA and PhD from the Oriental Institute Hawaii and Claremont respectively He is author of several works and will meet with students and faculty groups during his Athens visit.

Richard Gard U. S. Department of State Ohio University Baker Center Vietnam Cambodia Gard Wittenberg University Athens Oriental Institute University of Hawaii Claremont Calif United States

Ohio veterinarians gather for 86th annual meeting

Dr. Abbott Smith of Athens spoke at the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association annual convention in Columbus attended by more than 1,100 veterinarians and their wives. The general session was held Sunday morning.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Veterinary Medical Association Abbott Smith Athens Smith

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