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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1969

Page

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Pistol Slaying Clue Hinted By Newspaper Message

A mysterious message published in the Cleveland Press at police request hints at a clue in the pistol slaying of Marlene Steele, a 37 year old mother of two, with authorities awaiting further information. In Vietnam, Viet Cong ambushed U S Marines on Batangan Peninsula killing two and wounding five amid rising U S battle deaths now totaling 30,795 as of early January.

Euclid, Ohio Cleveland Press Marlene Steele Diajef Frank Payne Saigon Batangan U.S U. S Vietnam

Cleanup continues aboard Enterprise after deadly blast

The U S Navy keeps cleanup aboard the Enterprise as investigators seek the blast cause that killed 25 sailors and injured 85 with a 26th missing. The 85 000 ton carrier was struck during a training exercise 75 miles southwest of Honolulu on Tuesday.

Pearl Harbor U.S. Navy Honolulu

Budget Deficit Warned Over Johnson Budget Plan

Republicans in Congress say the 195.3 billion spending plan submitted by President Johnson will create a deficit not a surplus. Democrats will wait for Nixon's legislative program before backing Johnson welfare funding proposals.

Washington Congress Johnson Nixon

Soviet Cosmonauts Transfer Between Orbiting Ships in Historic Linkup

Two cosmonauts Yevgeny Khrunov and Alexei Yeliseyev moved from Soyuz 5 to Soyuz 4 in orbit after a four hour and thirty five minute linkup with Vladimir Shatalov aboard Soyuz 4. Tass reported all three were in good condition as mission teams documented the maneuver via Radio Moscow and Moscow television.

Moscow Radio Moscow Khrunov Yeliseyev Volynov Yeliseyevy

Johnson Says Final Economic Report Sees Prosperty Path

President Johnson argues in his final Economic Report to Congress that eight years of Prosperity under Democrats created a solid base for ongoing growth. He cites investment in industry and education, manpower gains, urban renewal, and a 95th straight month of growth while warning about the wage price spiral and delayed tax reforms. He endorses New Economics tools and outlines three future priorities: strengthen the world monetary system, meet unmet public needs, and share prosperity more equitably.

Washington Johnson Congress United States

AP Strike Vote Set By Guild

Members of the United Telegraph Workers returned to work at AP while Wire Service Guild members vote on a new offer to end a week-long strike. UTW operators resumed transmissions and supervisory staff ran machines as the guild ballots proceed.

New York United Telegraph Workers Union Associated Press Wire Service Guild UTW

Nixon Stall In Florida At Hideaway

President elect Nixon worked and relaxed in privacy at his Florida hideaway. He aids rose mary Woods and Raymond K. Price arrived to help draft his inaugural address. Nixon declined to comment on President Johnsons budget.

Key Biscayne Fla Nixon Florida Bruce Whelihan Rose Mary Woods Raymond K. Price Johnson Congress Welihan New York Washington

Peace Talks Begin Saturday in Paris Four-Sided Roundtable Set

The United States and North Vietnam with allies agree to start Vietnam peace talks Saturday at the International Conference Center. Delegations from the US, North and South Vietnam and the National Liberation Front will meet at a round table with four members each, seeking procedural advances before substantive talks.

Paris United States North Vietnam Vietnam National Liberation Front International Conference Center U. S U. S. Saigon Saigon Nguyen Than le South Vietnam Viet Cong National —_ Liberation Front Cyrus R. Vance Col Ha van Lau Nguyen Phong Nguyen Thi Binh NLF Vance Lau Johnson Hanoi

Wilberforce University Fire Destroys Student Union

Fire demolished the Wilberforce University student union in Wilberforce Ohio early today causing about 100000 dollars in damage. Two guards saw flames in the print shop and firemen arrived to find the blaze across the brick building. Fire Chief Eddie Hawkins cited limited hydrants and noted no definite arson link as protests and suspensions at the campus continued. The building housed a post office publication office snack bar and music department.

Wilberforce University Eddie Hawkins Xenia Township North

Abernathy Asks That Slayer's Life Be Spared

Georgia Senate applauds King associates during 40th birthday observance in Atlanta. Sen. Horace Ward praised King as a great man of his era. A Chicago campus event sparked a clash between about 75 Negro students and 75 whites. eleven students were treated.

Atlanta, Ga Martin Luther King Jr Georgia State Senate King Horace Ward Northwestern University University of Georgia Illinois University Leroy Johnson Atlanta Georgia Senate New York Nelson A. Rockefeller John V. Lindsay Manhattan Percy E. Sutton Congress

King Remembered With Memorials and Proposals Across States

The nation marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day with memorial services in Ebenezer Baptist Church and ceremonies from Atlanta to New York. Prominent figures urged unity, while officials proposed holidays and institutions to honor his legacy. Funds for King related projects were traced to donations and foundations.

New York Pittsburgh Raymond Shafer Pennsylvania Indianapolis King Jackson, Mich Martin Luther King II Martin Luther King Jr Atlanta Ralph D. Abernathy Dr. King Southern Christian Leadership Conference

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