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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1968
Page
1
US and World News Briefs report a Dutch freighter with 16 crew battled huge waves and strong winds as it faced a mid- Atlantic gale. The captain postponed a second abandon-ship attempt at dawn as snow squalls reduced visibility.
William Bill Smiley former Messenger city editor will retire February 1 from Columbia Gas of Ohio. CAUSE MOSS Kaiser Jeep Toledo named new president of Ohio University Fund. Charles Lanham promoted to president of Citizens National Bank Point Pleasant succeeding Chester Roush as chairman. Bobcats fall 83-79 to Western Michigan in MAC game.
President Johnson urged a 10 percent income tax increase and higher spending to fund about 186 billion in fiscal 1969 programs, but key leaders criticized the plan. Senate and House critics argued for policy changes, with demand for crime and housing reform and debate over Vietnam costs.
In Columbus a Senate committee planned to review two redistricting bills as Republicans seek a speedy path amid a federal court deadline to redraw Ohio’s 24 congressional districts. The Turner Aronoff plan and an administration proposal compete for passage, with votes due by Friday to give the House time to act.
The United States and the Soviet Union announce a complete draft treaty to halt nuclear weapon spread. The agreement, including a controls article, will be submitted to the 17 nation disarmament conference after Christmas recess. India opposes, worrying the draft doesn’t curb nations with nuclear arms, risking wider nonalignment and regional refusals.
Republican sources in Washington report that California Governor Ronald Reagan has told GOP leaders he will not undertake additional out of state speaking tours before the nominating convention in August. This blocks campaigning in states likely to ballot his name, including Wisconsin Nebraska and Oregon. Reagan met with House and Senate leaders and National Chairman Ray Bliss and is currently on a ten speech tour of four states.
PAINESVILLE Ohio AP The Lake County Grand Jury after a teen narcotics ring roundup concluded the drug problem is countywide and involves countless juveniles and young adults The three day inquiry followed eight arrests for possession and sale of marijuana The jurors noted youths questioned showed disregard for their futures laws and others rights and welfare and expect further arrests
Police guarded padlocked St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in Parma after a 10 minute bare knuckle brawl in the basement ended when shotguns and night sticks were used to break up the fight. About 200 attendees were present as factions loyal to Belgrade clashed with opponents amid a long legal dispute.
U S paratroopers in an ambush along a trail near Saigon killed Lam Hiep 28 year old commander of the Dong Hai Regiments D800 Battalion and a second Viet Cong fighter. One American was killed and one wounded in the clash. Documents on the body confirmed his identity and long command of the unit.
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