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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1972

Page

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Muskie and McCarthy Spar Over VietnamWithdrawal Timing

Senate contenders Muskie and McCarthy clashed over sincerity on Vietnam policy as Muskie pledged near term withdrawal if elected, aiming to exit as Nixon lingers. McCarthy questioned Muskie’s 1968 stance, while other 1960s figures push ballot filings in New Hampshire and Florida primaries near March 14.

Edmund S. Muskie Vietnam Eugene J. McCarthy Maine Muskie Washington Nixon U.S South Vietnam Los Angeles Sam Yorty Concord N.H New Hampshire

North Viet radar sites attacked as U S bombs DMZ heavy

U S planes hit two North Vietnamese radar stations on Wednesday and B52s dropped nearly 300 tons in the southern DMZ in the heaviest attack there. An F105 Wild Weasel reportedly destroyed a radar site near the DMZ and a second strike followed near Hanoi.

Saigon U.S Demilitarized Zone Dmz Hanoi Son Tay North Vietnam Laos South Vietnam

Inquiry Targets Overuse Of Secrecy Stamp In Government

The House Armed Services Committee launches a major inquiry into proper classification and protection of national security secrets amid claims of an open season on classified information. Rep. F Edward Herbert says targets include unnecessary secrecy and public disclosure by individuals while columnist Jack Anderson accuses the administration of misrepresenting policy in India and Pakistan.

Washington House Armed Services Committee Jack Anderson Pentagon Rep F. Edward Herbert D.la Anderson Kenneth B. Keating U.S India Nixon

Convicted Killer Licavoli Freed After 37 Years in Ohio Prison

Thomas Licavoli, 67, a one time Toledo mobster, was released from Ohio Penitentiary after more than 37 years on a life sentence for four murders in 1934. He planned rest and time with family in suburban Gahanna, age and health cited, with parole to continue for life.

Licavoli Columbus, Ohio Thomas Licavoli Toledo Ohio Penitentiary Records Office Lucas County Common Pleas Court Ohio Parole Board Gahanna Abe Lubitsky Norman John Rai Ralph Carsello Serafino Sinatra John ‘‘Wop Rhodes Life Magazine Life Joseph Palmer

Love Story Earns 50 Million for Distributor

Variety reports Love Story has grossed 50 million dollars in U S and Canada since its December 1970 release, ranking as the third highest money maker of all time and the top film in 1971. Other totals include Little Big Man 15 million, Summer of 42 14 million, Ryan’s Daughter 13 4 million, The Owl and the Pussycat 11 5 million, and The Aristocats 10 1 million.

New York Variety Show Business Weekly United States Canada

Devlin Declares IRA Unbeatable in BBC Debate

Bernadette Devlin told a national audience that the Irish Republican Army is unbeatable and that there can be no military victory. She urged withdrawal of 14,000 British troops from Northern Ireland during a three hour BBC debate with Irish and Protestant leaders.

London Bernadette Devlin Northern Ireland Irish Republican Army IRA Miss Devlin BBC Iris Republic Ian Paisley

Denmark's King Frederik Quiet Night After Illness

Copenhagen AP reports King Frederik, 72, with influenza then pneumonia and a heart attack, resting quietly after a fever drop. Medical bulletin notes heart function and blood pressure satisfactory, temperature 38.0 C.

Copenhagen Denmark Frederik

Search party nears plane wreckage in Peruvian jungle

A 12 man military team was dropped near the crash site as rain and rough terrain forced them to camp. Juliane Koepcke, the only known survivor, had reached civilization after 10 days wandering through swamps and rain forests.

Lima Peru Juliane Koepcke Civilization

Local Theaters Report Amid Editorial and Obituary Notes

A fragmented page notes theater listings and editorial content alongside obituaries. Readable items mention performances, possible show times, and memorial notices amid garbled text and sparse captions.

Nixon Accused of Lying About POW Negotiations

Paris AP report says Viet Cong delegates accuse President Nixon of false claims over prisoner of war release talks. North Vietnamese negotiator Xuan Thuy rejects Nixon proposed time limits, while Nguyen Van Tien questions any U S withdrawal deadline. Talks resume after a month’s pause amid renewed bombing and anti-aircraft attacks.

Nixon Paris Vietnam Nguyen van Tien United States Hanoi Namese North Vietnam

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