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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1970

Page

2

Johnsons Vacation in Mexico Attracts Noted Attention

Former President Lyndon B. Johnson and wife plan a weeks long stay at a Puerto Marques house owned by former Mexican President Miguel Alemán after arriving by private plane from Austin. Alan Bean and two other astronauts resumed flying after recent groundings. all three had their restrictions lifted.

Lyndon B. Johnson Puerto Marques Miguel Aleman Mexico Johnsons Austin Tex

Memorial plaza honors Gandhi and King in New Delhi

Prime Minister Indira Gandhi dedicated a memorial plaza honoring Mohandas K. Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. The four stone pillars display quotations from both leaders and symbolize India United States cooperation to end hatred and violence. In Kansas City Col. Frank Borman will receive the first Better World award from the VFW Auxiliary in Washington on February 7.

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Mohandas K. Gandhi Martin Luther King Jr Gandhi King Kansas City Frank Borman Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary

Starr to play season rather than run for Wisconsin Senate

Madison, Wisconsin quarterback Bart Starr announces he will continue his football career with the Green Bay Packers for the coming season and not pursue a seat in the Wisconsin Senate, despite prior encouragement from Assembly chief clerk Wilmer Struebing.

Bart Starr Madison Wis Green Bay Packers William Prexmire D-Wis Wilmer Struebing

Local Weather Forecast and National Outlook Summary

Cloudy with light snow possible tonight and Friday. Lows 8 to 15, highs in the 20s. Saturday mostly cloudy with light snow flurries. Pacific coast rain Thursday from northern California to Washington. snow in northern Great Plains and western Great Lakes to Ohio Valley. Yesterday 15, today 2, normal for the month 3.43 inches. sun set 5 38, rise 7 44. Meteorological data from Dc L Colmer, U S Weather Observer.

Pacific Coast California Washington Idaho Great Plains Great Lakes Ohio Valley

Three finalists chosen for Athens Jaycees award

A panel selected attorney Gerald Mollica, teacher N Eugene Brundige, and Ohio University administrator Robert Green as finalists for the Distinguished Service Award. They will attend Bosses Night Dinner at The Ohio University Inn where the top candidate will be announced.

Athens Jaycees Gerald A. Mollica Athens N. Eugene Brundige Athens Middle School Robert L. Green Ohio Unversity Jaycees Ohio University Inn

Proposed Athens County children's home site deemed impractical

Athens County commissioners and the Children’s Services Board discussed site options for the new children’s home. The proposed East State Street site on Ohio University land is considered impractical due to dirt quality and drainage concerns.

Mollica LaMar Dr Ohio State University College of Law St. Paul's Catholic Church Athens Jaycees Rotary Club Athens United Appeal Drive Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens and Beacon School Athens County Children’s Services Board E. State St Jack White Myers Construction Co Hocking River White Columbus Home Street Ohio University

Wedding Thieves Strike Twice in Miami Beach

The mothers of the bride and groom lost jewelry after attending their children's Miami Beach wedding. Police suspect thieves planned the break in after reading word of the event in newspapers, with both mothers' homes ransacked.

Miami Beach Estelle Renkoff Leona Kessler

Uvsaritic Now Being Translated

Claremont Colleges Institute for Antiquity and Christianity translates Ugaritic on clay tablets from Ugarit. The site flourished 300 years before 1200 B.C. when overrun and abandoned. The project, supported by 5333.50 dollars from donors in Altadena and a matching NEH grant, explores parallels with Hebrew culture.

Claremont Calif Claremont Colleges’ Institute For Antiquity and Ugarit Moses Claremont Colleges’ Project James L. Bruce N. Jordan Nathason Altadena National Endowment For the Humanities

Life’s Value Decreasing Says Nobel Physicist

Sir George Thomson 77, Nobel laureate, calls for doctors in Lancet arguing too much effort is spent to prolong life when its value declines. He cites pneumonia as the old man's friend driven away by antibiotics, leaving a life no longer desired. Six youths are questioned by deputies over a Route 50 East break in at Galloway Equipment Co. with over $15 stolen from a pop machine, secretary’s office, and cash register.

London Sir George Thomson Lancet Thomson Sheriff's Deputies Galloway Equipment Co Robert Allen United States

Jacksonville Bar Owner Pleads Innocent Over License-Suspended Sale

Nick S. Hartley of the Ace Bar in Jacksonville pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to selling intoxicating liquor during a suspended license. Charged by state liquor agent David D. Meek, Hartley is free on $200 bond with a hearing set for Jan. 28.

Jacksonville Nick S. Hartley Ace David D. Meek

Ancient tools reveal early settlement evidence in Scotland

Archaeologists report finding stone tools and hearths 4700 to 4300 B C on a coastal site six miles north of St Andrews Scotland. The discovery suggests humans inhabited the area over 6 000 years ago during the late Neolithic era.

ST. Andrews Scotland

Pro Cage BA Wednesday Results and Tonight's Games

Sports brief lists Wednesday results and tonight's NBA doubleheaders across multiple venues. Includes matchups Boston at Cincinnati Los Angeles versus San Francisco Houston Milwaukee at Houston Baltimore Detroit Syracuse Seattle Phoenix Tucson plus NHL and International Hockey notes with ties and standings. The text also notes a water statement and care tips for vinyl upholstery after washing.

Boston Cincinnati Los Angeles San Francisco Hous Ton Milwaukee San Diego Houston Baltimore Detroit Syracuse Seottie Phoenix Tucson Ariz National Hockey League Oakland Pittsburgh Montreal Minnesota Toronto New York Louis Philadelphia Chicago International Hoc

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