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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1967
Page
1
A Dallas Times Herald interview quotes Governor Connally saying he advised Kennedy against a Texas trip in November 1963 and notes the visit was Kennedy’s own idea. The piece also covers other national briefs on a high court merger case, Baker trial, union contract vote, 1967 traffic deaths, and Ironton publisher Charles Lett.
Ohio University loses 72 70 to Western Michigan in overtime Ames Bern extends winning streak to 1 Nelsonville York City School Board adopts tentative budget 775 760 bullet fired through wall hits four year old girl in Point Pleasant
Gov. James A. Rhodes began a historic second four year term pledging expanded aid to cities and schools. He announced creation of an Office of Urban Affairs with cabinet status to coordinate urban needs and said education remains his top priority, possibly requiring higher taxes to sustain programs.
Reports from Tokyo describe widespread chaos as opposition to Mao Zedong’s purge spreads across Shanghai and Nanking. Strikes and street fighting rise, with feared civil war as a million fight against anti Mao factions. Postings in Peking claim discord splits the Cultural Revolution Committee and accuse Tao Chu Liu Chihchien Wang Jen chung and Chang Ping Hua of forming a dissident group.
The purge against Liu Shao-chi and Teng Hsiao-ping supporters extended into industries and unions as Red Guards faced resistance in Shanghai. Labor groups reportedly paralyzed communications and production while the People’s Daily urged loyal workers to curb “reactionary elements” threatening utilities and transport. In nearby Nanking Red Guards claimed Liu Tao followers seized control, signaling deepening turmoil.
Rep. Adam Powell faces a bid to strip him of his chairmanship of the House Education and Labor Committee as Congress opens. The Harlem Democrat also faces a potential jail term and a special committee probe into reported improper travel card use and a libel judgment. Supporters rally, arguing the move targets Black leadership and civil rights progress.
In Saigon a U S AC4u Dragon plane was shot down by Communist ground fire near Quang Ngai City killing all seven crew. In the Mekong Delta Viet Cong sank the 170 foot dredge Jamaica Bay with two civilians killed and one missing. Near Saigon a British tanker Haus Treum suffered combat damage and a crewman was killed. Temperatures are forecast for a five day period with cooler days and light snow melt.
In Parkersburg area, a weekend murder suicide left three dead. James A. McWhorter 35 owner of a local insurance agency Lois A. Burdette 35 mother of two and Det Sgt Kerrmit E Burdette 39 ex husband of Burdette were shot by Burdette with a .38 caliber revolver then he killed himself.
Pentagon figures show the U S commitment to Vietnam war has surpassed Korea. about 473000 Americans are serving in South Vietnam or nearby support roles. The latest breakdown cites 390000 fighting in country across Army Navy Marines and Air Force with additional forces offshore and in surrounding regions.
Chicago and Cleveland reached tentative agreements with teachers unions and school boards under mediator May or Richard J. Daley, ending one strike and averting another. In Cleveland the strike threat was postponed as Superintendent Briggs agreed to a collective bargaining election and further salary talks.
Moscow sees Red China’s power struggle as likely to end with Lin Piao winning and a breakdown in Moscow Beijing reconciliation. The Red Star piece says Lin heads a rising minority, controls the PLA, and purges pro Soviet officers, signaling a shift away from the Soviet Union in Beijing.
Washington AP Congress opens a new look at Vietnam as CIA chief Richard Helms testifies to a closed Senate subcommittee. Officials question bombing effects on Hanoi will to fight while Rusk set for closed and public sessions. Mansfield says Hanoi remarks hint at peace talks. Lodge calls them public opinion ploys. House leaders urge clear objectives in Southeast Asia.
Congress begins the 90th session with party caucuses and a clash over Rep. Adam Clayton Powell’s seat. President Johnson will deliver the State of the Union at 9:30 p.m. EST after a long day of votes and policy fights. Senate liberals seek easier end to debate amid filibuster threats while Johnson faces demands for defense funding, Social Security raises, and debt limit action.
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