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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1966

Page

11

Chinese Expert Says Beijing Lacks Sustained War Capability

A Formosan military analyst argues that Communist China cannot sustain a large scale conventional war outside its borders. Niu Sien-chong of the Nationalist Defense Planning Bureau notes China remains infantry heavy with limited tanks and artillery, despite modern displays during national celebrations. He says the 2.25 million strong army is organized into 40 field armies of three infantry divisions each.

Washington China Viet Nam Niu Sien-chong Nationalist Chinese Defense Planning Bureau U. S. Army Ince School Ft. Benning

Outstanding Achievement Award for Top Student at St Joseph High

Logan's Donald P. McFadden son of Mr and Mrs Ted McFadden received the Outstanding Achievement Award for the current school year at Cleveland St Joseph High School. The honor, sponsored by Euclid Knights of Columbus Council, was presented at the state youth banquet in Cleveland. McFadden is National Honor Society member, student council president, annual staff member, and belongs to St Christine Parish Euclid.

Logan Cleveland St. Joseph High School Donald P. McFadden Ted McFadden W. Hunter Sr Knights of Columbus Cleveland Euclid K of C Council McFadden St. Christine Parish Euclid

Citizenship Topic at 4 H Meeting in Logan

The Hocking 4 H junior leaders and advisors program meets January 31 at 8 p.m. in the Logan Community room to discuss Citizenship in the 4 H Program. Four advisors and two junior leaders who attended last year’s Leadership and Citizenship Conferences in Washington will be featured. Leaders include Ken Mathias Cathy Brown Robert Campbell Clara Mathias Marguerite McGrady and Frances Holloway.

Logan Logan Community Room Washington, D. C Ken Mathias Cathy Brown Robert Campbell Clara Mathias Marguerite McGrady Frances Holloway

Logan's Ohio Power official to seek county commissioner seat

Logan Russell Young, longtime manager of Logan's Ohio Power Co. office, announced Tuesday he will run for Hocking County commissioner in the May primaries. He is the first Republican candidate. incumbent Otto Shaw and Carl Engle will seek the Democratic nomination.

Logan Russell Young Ohio Power Co Hocking County Young Otto Shaw Carl Engle

Hungry burglars feast on frozen chicken after break in

Cravat Illinois residents report two intruders entered a house trailer and cooked a thawed chicken, then ate dinner. Police say they also stole a .22 rifle, a shotgun, a fishing reel, a quilt and two blankets. The note ends with a strange line about a tuxedo making a man feel set apart.

Cravat Ill

Union retracts budget charges in Logan school case

The Building Service Employers International Union retracts claims about a 1966 Logan city school budget after clarifying proper budgeting procedures. The dispute cited a $488,000 excess in operating funds and raises for principals and teachers, with statements from union officials and board president George Blosser. The union had also filed suit over overtime pay in October.

Logan Logan City Building Service Employes International Union Athens Messenger George Blosser Curtis Harvey Presi Hocking County

Presbyterian Church Installs New Officers

LOGAN The Logan Presbyterian Church installed 1966 officers during Sunday worship. Elders named were Carl Harsh Dean Collison William Mack for three-year terms Charles Fenwick for two years. Trustees Harold Sommers Harry Johnston William Waugh all for three years. Deacons Mrs Mildred Dollmatsch Carl Dicken Mickey Rutter for three years. Nominating committee listed Mrs Carl Harsh Harry Smith Clarence Heine Russell Young Mrs George Shaw and Mrs James West.

Carl Harsh Dean Collison William Mack Charles Fenwick Harold Sommers Harry Johnston William Waugh Mildred Dollmatsch Carl Dicken Mickey Rutter Harry Smith Clarence Heine Russell Young George Shaw James West

Spacecraft Coating Guards Metals in Reentry

Sylvania Electric Products Inc reports a new coating for refractory metals including columbium tantalum and molybdenum and their alloys that prevents oxidation under the reduced pressures and high temperatures of space reentry. The development aims to protect space vehicles during atmospheric entry.

Hicksville N. Y Sylvania Electric Products Inc

Theft Probed At Auto Supply Firm

Logan police investigate a $78 cash register theft at Grandy’s Auto Supply 45 W Main. Entry gained by forcing a double door facing an alley and breaking glass from another door. Police were alerted Saturday.

Logan Logan City Grandy’s Auto Supply W. Main

Patrol Sergeant Talks To Rockbridge PTO

Rockbridge students welcomed Sgt. Ned Mathias of the Lancaster post State Highway Patrol who discussed safety at the Rockbridge PTO meeting. Plans were made to buy a duplicating machine and dictionaries as devotions were read by Delores Hedges.

Rockbridge Imogene Brown PTO Ned Mathias Lancaster Post State Highway Patrol Delores Hedges

Logan Council Faces Heated Session Over Cable Ordinance

Logan City Council may clash tonight as members react to Mayor Jack Moorehead’s veto of the Community Cable Service ordinance. The measure, passed Dec 30 and vetoed Jan 6, originally earned a 5-1 vote, with two new members now seated.

Logan Logan City Jack Moorehead Moorehead

Linton Elected President In Green Township Trustees Vote

Linton Elected President in Green Township as budget of 43462 for 1966 approved. Other trustees Harold Carpenter and Clarence Tucker. Appropriations listed for general fund 12606 road and bridge 7666 gas tax 11000 maintenance 7554 fire protection 4636. Receipts expected 43478 from balance 14084 property tax 11254 other sources 18140. General fund includes trustee 4000 clerk 1500 expenses 300 supplies 300 bonds 70 advertising 150 improvements 594 Memorial Day 50 other 1339 poor 200 cemetery 860 retirement 1500 contingencies 1743.

General Fund

Logan First Church elects 1966 church officers

Logan The Logan First Church of Christ has named 1966 officers. Lou Imboden named chairman of elders and Charles W. Smith chairman of deacons. Elders re elected Richard Rowe and Jerry Bowman. Clyde Largent and John Carr are new elders. New deacons Gerald Tope John Freeman Jim Miller Robert Rowland Dan Sauders Rex Myers and Smith. Trustee changes include Largent Freeman and Edward Nelson. Rowland re elected Bible school superintendent Dorothy Nelson re elected treasurer. New officers are Mrs. John Fouts clerk and Virginia Cline financial secretary.

John Fouts Virginia Cline

Farm Bureau Membership Nears Goal in 1966 Drive

LOGAN The 1966 Hocking County Farm Bureau membership drive nears its goal after one week with 169 members signed. The 1965 total was 168, and this year's target is 178. County organizer director Mrs Golda Shaw and drive chairman Mrs James Skinner lead the effort.

LOGAN Hocking County Farm Bureau Golda Shaw James Skinner

Woman Sustains Compound Leg Break In Fall

Haydenville resident Louise Mount suffered a compound fracture after a Saturday fall. She is employed by Metal Powder Products in Logan and is listed in Room 311 at Mount St. Mary Hospital.

Haydenville Louise Mount Mount Logan Mount St. Mary Hospital

Historical Vehicles Club Meets at Skinner Home

Members of the Hocking Valley Historical Vehicles Club gathered at the Skinners in Rockbridge. New members Eugene Harden of Logan and family joined. Next meeting set for Feb 11 at 8 p.m. at the Pratts’ home. Dale Engle of Logan to appear on As The World Turns on Channel 10 at 1 30 p.m. Tuesday.

Rockbridge Hocking Valley Logan Dale Engle Channel 10

Viet Nam War Outlook Highlighted In Congressional Hearings

Senators hear Army Chief Harold Johnson outline risks of a broader conflict in Viet Nam while McNamara defends rapid U S buildup. Johnson cites improving morale and Viet Nam forces, but warns of wider war potential as McDonald McConnell and Greene detail service perspectives. Johnson notes 100000 troops arrived in about 120 days after Viet Cong build up.

Washington Navy Marine Air Force Army Harold K. Johnson House Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara U. S Viet Nam Richard B. Russell D-Ga Armed Services Committee Gen. Johnson Johnson Russell David L. McDonald Naval Operations John R. McConnell Wallace M. Greene Jr Marine Corps McNamara Senate Housing Committee

To Win In Cities GOP Label Not Necessary

Specter, Philadelphia district attorney winner, told 18 big city GOP chairs that urban voters back a Republican platform without hiding the label. He urged not shunning Republicanism as roots of two party government, citing Lindsay’s campaign as example.

Politicos Washington Arlen Specter Philadelphia GOP Specter Robert Price New York John V. Lindsay Lindsay

4 H Council Session Planned For February

Logan reports the February 4 H Council meeting is set for 8 p m February 1 at the extension office. Kick off week and 4 H week planning will be on the agenda.

Logan

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