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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1972

Page

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Ohio lawmakers consider 10 percent across the board pay hike

Ohio Senate Finance subcommittee chaired by Sen. William Taft plans to recommend at least a 10 percent pay increase for state employees. The package includes immediate raises of 15 to 20 percent for lower wage earners, job reclassification boosts, a $10,000 death benefit, and a cost of living factor for automatic raises after Jan. 1, 1974. The 50 million budget for pay raises faces federal Pay Board scrutiny.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio William Taft Cleveland Senate House Taft Federal Pay Board

Nixon seeks re election with Agnew as running mate

President Nixon outlines a peace and prosperity platform in a TV interview. He plans to announce his re election decision by January 14 and to keep Agnew as vice president. He expects ongoing troop withdrawals from Vietnam with a residual force to remain until POWs are freed. He vows no public partisan activity before the Republican convention and aims to end American involvement in Vietnam.

Washington Spiro T. Agnew Nixon Agnew CBS Dan Rather White House Oval Office U.S Vietnam Soviet Union Egypt Mideast Israel Peking Moscow New Hampshire North Vietnam Canada

Pat Nixon Attends Liberia Inauguration Day Events

Pat Nixon headed the U S delegation as William Tolbert was sworn in as Liberia's leader. The day included an oath, inaugural address, a three hour parade and ball, with a private post ceremony talk between Mrs Nixon and Tolbert. Evangelist Billy Graham joined ecumenical services and stressed spiritual progress. The weather was hot and crowds greeted the delegation with cheer.

Monrovia Liberia William Tolbert America Pat Nixon Executive Mansion Nixon U.S Billy Graham First Providence Baptist Church Graham

Actress Jane Morgan Dies at 91 in Hollywood

Character actress Jane Morgan died in Hollywood after a heart attack at age 91. She gained fame as the landlady in Our Miss Brooks and began on radio in 1930 after earlier work as a singer and violinist.

Hollywood Calif Jane Morgan Miss Morgan

Viet Cong shells Da Nang Air Base in New Year attack

Viet Cong shells Da Nang air base with four 100 pound rockets less than an hour after a 72 hour cease fire ended. One American wounded. three support planes damaged as U S forces report no Phantoms hit. In the Central Highlands South Vietnamese Rangers backed by U S air strikes report 19 enemy killed and eight weapons captured.

Saigon U.S North Vietnam da Nang Demilitarized Zone U.S. 7Th Air Force 366Th South Vietnam Highlands

Hartke Seeks Democratic Presidential Bid in New Hampshire

Sen. Vance Hartke of Indiana announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination and said he will campaign in the New Hampshire primary. He will decide on entering other state primaries after organizing his New Hampshire effort for the March 7 balloting.

Hartke Manchester N.H Vance Hartke Indiana New Hampshire

Holiday Toll Reaches 432 Statewide AP Report

The Associated Press notes 432 traffic deaths occurred over the New Year holiday weekend from 6 p.m. Thursday to midnight Sunday. Ohio saw at least 21 deaths, 41 fewer than highway safety predictions, as motorists drove more safely than expected.

Associated Press Ohio Department of Highway Safety

Stolen Coat Recovered After Brief Theft Incident

Milwaukee police Lt John F Halaska recounted a night out spoiled when a patron left his new $125 overcoat from a restaurant. The coat was recovered by Saturday night and returned to Halaska who commented it was too large for the thief who initially shrugged.

Milwaukee John F. Halaska Halaska

Investigator Robert Schottke Dies in Cleveland

Cleveland Police Sgt. Robert F. Schottke, the first investigator in the Dr. Sam Sheppard murder case, died Sunday at Fairview General Hospital at age 56.

Sheppard Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland Robert F. Schottke Sam Sheppard Fairview General Hospital

Ohio AFL-CIO hints at aid to Muskie opponents

Columbus AP Ohio AFL-CIO president Frank King indicated the executive board will consider aiding Muskie opponents in the state Democratic primary. He criticized Gov. Gilligan’s Muskie endorsement and said help could include information on state party politics and delegate candidates. King aims to influence the national convention's delegate selection.

Columbus Ohio Afl-Cio Frank King Edmund Muskie Maine King John Gilligan Muskie Hubert Humphrey D-Minn Humphrey Miami

Release of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Stuns Karachi Rally

President Bhutto announced Mujibur Rahman’s release at a Karachi rally. Mujib, Awami League leader, had led East Pakistan's push for autonomy and was jailed after the 1971 crackdown. India Pakistan conflict and world opinion framed the context of his release.

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Sheik Mujibur Rahman Radio Pakistan Sheik Mujib East Pakistan Bangladesh Bhutto Karachi Mujib India Pakistan Awami League West Pakistan Agha Moha Yahya Khan Yahya Constitutional Assembly National Assembly

Cheaper By The Dozen matriarch Dr Lillian Gilbreth dies at 93

Lillian M Gilbreth widow of Frank B Gilbreth died Sunday in a Phoenix nursing home at age 93. The famed time and motion study pioneer helped build the Cheaper by the Dozen family memoir with their 14 member clan. Private memorials are planned in Scottsdale and Montclair.

Phoenix Ariz Lillian M. Gilbreth Frank Lillian Gilbreth Clifton Webb Myrna Loy Gilbreths Ernestine Gilbreth Carey Frank Jr Charleston S.C Evening Post

Nixon Petitions Filed In N H Primary Entry

In Concord New Hampshire petitions were filed to place President Nixon on the Republican primary ballot for March 7. Lane Dwinnell former governor and head of a Nixon campaign group filed the petitions and said he would inform Nixon by letter.

Concord N.H Nixon New Hampshire Lane Dwinnell Dwinnell White House

Morning Work Seeker Finds Daily Jobs in Town

Sharon Duncan of Route 2 Pomeroy says she found steady morning housekeeping work in the area and now works every day, illustrating local employment opportunities and the impact of job availability on families.

Athens Sharon Duncan Route 2 Pomeroy

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