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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1965

Page

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Bliss Sees Slow GOP Reorganization After Victory

Ray C. Bliss, due to become Republican national chairman on April 1, warns against expecting miracles from a quick party reorganization after Democratic landslide losses. He speaks in Columbus before a Chicago leaders meeting where Dean Burch is to resign and Bliss is to be named.

Chicago Ray C. Bliss Bliss Columbus Ohio Dean Burch National Committee Burch Barry Goldwater Goldwater

Infantry Surrounds Pagoda in Saigon Protest Stand

Vietnamese infantry ring Saigon Buddhist headquarters after clashes during a campaign to oust Premier Tran Van Huong. Five monks enter a second day of a fast to the death unless Huong resigns as police arrest 10 youths and authorities announce 12 more arrests. Barbed wire blocks access to the pagoda.

Saigon South Viet Nam Tran van Huong Huong Buddhists Organization

Johnson celebrates five inaugural balls with crowding humor

President Johnson decks the inaugural celebration with 55 000 attendees at five balls, joking about costly dancing and the Great Society. Vice President Humphrey shares in the festivities as the First Family moves through the Armory and major hotels. Johnson urges diligence for the work to come.

Washington Johnson Hubert H. Humphrey Humphrey Great Society Earl Warren

Johnson's Inauguration Day Parade Marks Joyful Chaos

President Johnson led a lively inaugural day with a bold parade and upbeat moments. He greeted banner bearers from Southwest Texas State College, waved to spectators, and enjoyed a festive, if fractured, security scene. The day featured the Lady Bird float and a playful White House reception with dogs Him and Blanco, amid a crowd of 26 000 guests at $25 tickets.

Washington Johnson Southwest Texas State College America White House Blanco Lady Bird Constitution Avenue Capitol Secret Service Rufus Youngblood Southwest Texas

Rhodes to brief SEORC on Southeastern Ohio program

Gov. James A. Rhodes will meet Friday morning in Columbus with SEORC members to report on the state's development program for Southeastern Ohio. SEORC represents 18 counties including Athens and Meigs with headquarters in Athens. Robert Newquist is the full time executive director.

James A. Rhodes Columbus Southeastern Ohio Regional Council Southeastern Ohio E. E. Davis Oak Hill SEORC Athens Hocking Meigs Gallia Jackson, Perry and Morgan Robert Newquist

Johnson regrets Navy undersecretary Fay resignation

President Johnson expresses deep regret over the resignation of Undersecretary of the Navy Paul B. Fay Jr. a close Kennedy ally who stepped down last Friday.

Washington Johnson Navy Paul B. Fay Jr John F. Kennedy

Premier Man Sour Shot Outside Parliament In Tehran

In Tehran Premier Hassan Ali Man sour was shot twice as he left his car for Parliament. Surgeons say he has a good chance to live. A youth named Mohammed Bokharaei, age 20, was arrested as the attacker with motives not disclosed.

Tehran Iran Hassan Ali Mansour Mohammed Bokharaei

Gallia districts to receive nearly 500000 in state aid

State foundation aid totaling almost 500000 will be distributed to Gallia school districts. The item notes related discussions and plans mentioned in Athens as part of broader state welfare and education funding coverage.

Gallia State Welfare Athens Talk General Telephone Portland

Longshoremen Vote On Contract In New York

Striking New York longshoremen vote again today on a contract with the New York Shipping Association after rejecting it two weeks ago. AFL CIO leader Thomas W Gleason says petitions indicate acceptance, but broader port disputes may extend the 11 day walkout that idled 343 ships and up to 60 000 workers, with nationwide economic losses varying by port.

Washington William W. Scranton Pennsylvania Appalachian Congress Senate House New York Texas Thomas W. Gleason Afl-Cio Ternational Longshoremen’s Association New York Shipping Association

Governor Commutes Slayer's Death Sentence to Life

Ohio Gov. James A. Rhodes commuted the death sentence of Richard John Stewart, a Kent State University coed slayer, to life imprisonment after the U S Supreme Court rejected his appeal. Stewart was 17 at the time of the 1961 murder of Judy Sooy in his Cuya hoga Falls home basement. He has spent over 30 months in a death house cell and the clemency was recommended unanimously by the Pardon and Parole Commission.

Columbus James A. Rhodes Richard John Stewart Kent State University Stewart Ohio Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court Judy Sooy Cuyahoga Falls Rhodes Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission Governor’s Office Clemency Journal

Teen slaying confessor bak er admits strangling girl

In Tiffin Ohio Joseph R Esselman 23 confessed to killing 16 year old Tharon Shepherd after she resisted his advances He said he lost his head and feared exposure He was arrested and may face a first degree murder charge The victim was found Jan 9 nude and strangled near a wooded lover’s lane two miles south of the city

Tiffin Harold J. Fraley Joseph R. Esselman Tharon Shepherd Esselman Fraley Seneca County Miss Shepherd Ohio

Churchill's Life Sinking To Low Ebb

London report says Sir Winston Churchill's condition remained unchanged at noon. A deterioration in circulation was noted by his physician Lord Moran, with a consultant warning that days of waiting may be shortened to hours as blood pressure falls and bodily functions fail.

Churchill London Sir Winston Churchill Statesman Lord Moran

Ohio Telephone Rates Cut to Save Millions

The Ohio Utilities Commission announced rate reductions for in state and station to station calls effective March 1. Cheaper after nine p m will start at 8 p m on weekdays and apply weekends, with longer hours for the lower rate. The change, alongside earlier FCC interstate rate cuts, is expected to save Ohio users 5 to 6 million dollars annually.

Columbus Utilities Commission Commission Federal Communications Commission Ohio

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