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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1969

Page

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U.S. proposal on DMZ rejected in Viet Nam talks

United States envoy Lodge presented a plan to reestablish the demilitarized zone and mutual troop withdrawals at the start of full scale talks. North Vietnam and the NLF dismissed the DMZ argument, demanding a peace government in Paris and no settlement without broader terms. Talks continue with leaders from the United States South Vietnam North Vietnam and the NLF meeting again without a fixed schedule.

PAKIS United States Vietnam U.S Henry Cabot Lodge Democratic Republic of North North Vietnam The Front Mele Hanoi Saigon Paris Lodge Pham Dang Lam South Vietnam Xuan Thuy Tran Buu Kiem Nixon Nguyen Cao Ky Senio Vietnam Peace Featuresce Prems Varinas Vietnamene

Mudslides Devastate Southern California After Heavy Rain

In Los Angeles area heavy rain fed mudslides bury sleepers and flood towns. Up to 12 inches in 24 hours triggered widespread destruction from Malibu to Santa Barbara, drowning several and isolating communities along a 200 mile coastal belt. Forecasters warned more rain through Saturday night.

Los Angeles California San Luis Obispo Ventura Santa Barbara

Butane Blast Levels Homes in Laurel Mississippi

A chain of railroad tank cars carrying volatile butane exploded in Laurel injuring 19 people and destroying 30 to 40 small frame homes. A four block area near Southern Railway tracks was devastated as flames and shock waves raged through the city. Witnesses described mushrooming fire and a scene of near total destruction.

Laurel Miss North Laurel James Flowers Earl Wedgeworth James Brown Meridian Manzy

Public hearing set on city Human Relations drive

The Athens City Council schedules a Monday public hearing on the proposed Human Relations Commission as part of ongoing civic action. A Court of Appeals challenge is noted for further legal action. Obituaries and area features appear in later pages.

Athens City Council Human Relations Commission Omo Vu Court of Appeals Mason County Board of Education Area News

Label It Sold Ad For Fridges And Trade

A classified sell your used refrigerator notice urges readers to place a low cost Messenger Action Ad to connect buyers and sellers. It promotes buying selling and trading through affordable local ads with a call to action for quick results.

Copter Losses Climb To 1000 in Saigon Front

Saigon reports a U.S. para troop battalion moved north to face a Viet Cong threat near Long Binh Bien Hoa Tay Ninh and Phuoc Long as the 1000th helicopter is shot down. A Super Sabre jet also fell with its crew safe after ejecting. Analysts foresee Viet Cong strikes to gain leverage before Paris talks.

Saigon South Vietnam U.S 8 Airborne Division U. S Iung U.S. Army Long Biat Bien Hoa Tay Ninh Long Binh Phuoc Long Paris Nixon

Alliance Forms Across Campuses To Fight Rhodes Plans

Ohio university students faculty and trustees unite to oppose Gov Rhodes budget and proposed tuition hikes in a campaign against eliminating state subsidies for out of state students and boosting fees. The coalition includes student governments hiring Vaughn Stockdale as lobbyist and a pan-campus editor group forming to pressure state lawmakers.

Columbus, Ohia Ohio Rhodes James A. Rhodes Board of Regents Gure Met Ohm Confederation of Suite Vaughn Stockdale Ohio University Miami Bowling Green Kent State Ohio State Athens Coalition For Action To

Solons Seem To Back 70s Plan In Ohio

In Glouster, Ohio professors attacked Gov. Rhodes vocational-technical education plan during a legislative seminar, drawing sharp resistance from House Speaker Burfess and backing from university leaders. Despite opposition from some professors, most lawmakers and Republican majorities in both chambers appear inclined to support the package, though fireworks are expected as debate unfolds.

Columbus, Ohio Glouster Dodge City James A. Rhodes Charles ¥. Burfess R. Wood Marshall Kurfess Board of Regents John D' Mil- Tell Millett Rhodes Intellec

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