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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1969
Page
1
Rep. Ogden Reid announces plans to draft civilian GI bill legislation in the 1st Congress. The proposal would fund needy students for college including advanced degrees, based on a Carnegie Commission report. Enactment this year is unlikely.
A candle used as a night light started a fire in a New Marshfield area home early today. Tamar Lee Adams, two, died of asphyxiation in her crib while her father Larry Adams was treated for burns. mother and four other siblings unharmed. Firefighters confined the blaze to the first floor and two other rooms as the father, after breaking a window, tried to rescue his child. Coroner Dr. Robert Butts said death was due to asphyxiation. power in the home was off and no stove or flues were blamed.
Cmdr Lloyd Bucher told a Navy court of inquiry that North Koreans broke him with threats to shoot crew members and that he then attempted to drown himself. He described an interrogation, a hidden CIA claim, and emotional pleas to his wife Rose as his testimony continued.
Millett spoke to about 2 000 at Ohio University about regents recommendations for higher education funding. He urged restraint on fee increases, warned politics shape education, and contrasted statesman with politician. He noted Ohio’s education funding is poor and cited Illinois as higher. Continued on page 3.
Athens Jaycees selected Dale Nitzschke as the Distinguished Service Award recipient in today’s edition. The paper notes other items on pages 3 9 11 12 18 including local bills and a new medical center project in Gallipolis set to begin by July and a football honors event for Ohio University quarterback Cleve Bryant.
Lena L. White of Mound St. on The Plains praised The Messenger for its rapid response to her ad. The Action Act listing for a 3 bedroom home for rent drew results the first day, and she thanked the newspaper staff for its broad circulation.
Massive cleanup began in Hazlehurst and surrounding areas after tornadoes struck three counties killing 29 people. More than 150 injured and about 300 homeless as damage runs into millions.
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