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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1965

Page

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Coup Returns Khanh to Power in South Viet Nam

General Nguyen Khanh ousts Premier Tran Van Huong in a bloodless coup in Saigon. Buddhist opposition supporters celebrate as Khanh accuses Huong’s government of failing to stabilize cities and hinder the war effort against the Viet Cong. U S officials scramble to assess the situation.

Saigon South Viet Nam Nguyen Khanh Khanh Tran van Huong United States U.S Military Council Maxwell D. Taylor Laos A. Alexis Johnson Washington State Department Viet Nam Taylor High National Council

Mother and daughter die in McArthur fire near South Bloomingville

A house fire near Chestnut Grove Church in Vinton County killed Betty Stevens, 37, and her two year-old daughter Mary M. Stevens when a kerosene start exploded a stove at 8:40 a.m. Injured were Elbert Stevens and two boys Mark 6 Gale 8 who were hospitalized. Four other children escaped. Bodies sent to Kingston funeral home.

Steele Stevens McArthur Fire Department Chestnut Grove Church Charles Curren Vinton Joseph Strong Kingston Funeral Home

Thousands Mourning Churchill in Westminster Hall

Prime Minister Harold Wilson led thousands of mourners past the flag-draped coffin of Sir Winston Churchill in Westminster Hall. Churchill lies in state as Britain awaits the state funeral at St Paul’s Cathedral. A golden cross looms above the coffin while a Royal Guard changes every 20 minutes amid candlelight.

London Harold Wilson Winston Churchill Britain Westminster Hall St. Paul’s Cathedral Guard of Honor Army Royal Air Force Navy Marines

Barry Goldwater Eyes Senate Return From Arizona

Barry Goldwater considers running for Senate or possibly House, with a preference for the Senate and an avoidance of another presidential bid. He plans to stay in Arizona despite advice to relocate and resists third-party paths while weighing political options.

Washington Barry Goldwater Senate House Goldwater GOP Arizona Richard M. Nixon California New York

House votes to curb surplus farm aid to Nasser Egypt

The House approved a measure cutting sales of surplus farm products to Nasser's United Arab Republic by 204 to 177, challenging administration policy as the Senate could reverse. Rep. Robert Michel, R Ill, led the amendment amid strains in U.S. aid plans and Egypt's hostile rhetoric toward Washington.

Washington House Nasser United Arab Republic Congress Johnson Senate UAR Gamal Abdel Nasser United States U.S Robert H. Michel Ill

Ohio college presidents back governor on education budget

Eleven presidents from Ohio colleges endorsed Governor James A. Rhodes budget proposal. They praised a 35 percent uplift over the 1963-65 biennium as a real step forward, noting support for graduate programs at Ohio State University, Ohio University, and Miami University.

Columbus James A Board of Regents Novice G. Fawcett Ohio State University Vernon R. Alden Ohio University C. R. Wilson Miami University

Logan City Council approves four point sewage proposal

Logan officials approve a four point plan for sewage improvements. The meeting sets groundwork for the project and outlines anticipated costs and timeline as part of a broader city infrastructure push.

Logan City Middleport Athens County

Cheating Probe Tightens Grip At Air Force Academy

At the Air Force Academy Colorado Springs a secret investigation into cheating widens with more than 100 cadets implicated including 30 football players. Six cadets resigned and Maj Gen Warren said the probe could last 30 to 60 days with results sent to Secretary Zuckert for review.

AIR Force Academy Colo U. S. Air Force Academy Rocky Mountains Colorado Springs Richard Haney Information Office Ben Martin Academy Robert H. Warren Air Force Eugene M. Zuckert Aca

Adlai Puts Pressure on UN Defaulters to Pay Up

UN General Assembly faces a showdown as Adlai E. Stevenson demands that the Soviet Union and other debtors pay or lose their assembly votes. He backs Article 19 penalties while Moscow resists and the U.S. seeks assured contributions to clear delinquency.

Adlai United Nations N. Y Adlai E. Stevenson General Assembly Soviet Union U. S France Assembly Stevenson U. N Moscow United States

Appalachia Bill Expected Quick Senate Committee Approval

Senate Public Works Committee to take up a bill offering the Appalachia region a 1 billion dollar boost. Sponsors Jennings Randolph and John Cooper anticipate swift passage, with Muskie water pollution measure also likely to pass.

Washington Senate Public Works Committee Appalachia Jennings Randolph D-W. Va John S. Cooper Edmund S. Muskie Maine

Ohio Secretary Urges Mandatory Jail Terms for Election Violations

Columbus report: Secretary of State Ted W. Brown called on the Ohio Legislature to mandate jail sentences for breaches of election laws. The appeal targets stricter penalties to deter irregularities and strengthen election integrity statewide.

Columbus Ted W. Brown Ohio

Five Die In Fire At De Soto Hotel Mansfield

Fire gutted the three story De Soto Hotel on East Third Street with at least five deaths. Firemen recovered one body and searched the smoldering ruins for four more as investigators probed the blaze.

Mansfield de Soto East Third Street

Booze Price Upped in Columbus by Schenley

Ohio residents will pay higher liquor prices as Schenley Industries raises prices by 8 to 23 cents per bottle and will not rescind the boost on future purchases. The move affects state liquor purchases and reflects industry price policy.

Columbus Ohio Schenley Industries, Inc

Nat King Cole Lost Lung But Says Career Not Over

Santa Monica doctors report Nat King Cole has lost a lung to cancer yet his condition is described as very good. The singer’s team says his career is not finished and he remains hopeful about his future performances.

Santa Monica Calif Nat King Cole Cole

Heli Copter Makes Emergency Landing Near Baties East End

A helicopter crew landed in the C and D Railway yards near Baties East End Drive Wednesday morning during a snow squall. No injuries were reported.

Nelsonville C and D Baties East End Drive

Furnished and Unfurnished Rentals Near Campus

Multiple local ads offer housing options near the campus. Listings include a 2 bedroom furnished apartment at Ross Apartments 84 W Union St, a 6 room house with two car garage two blocks from campus, and an unfurnished 3 bedroom cement residence on W Union St. Other ads include a furnished 3 room apartment downtown for $50 a month and an unfurnished 5 room basement unit priced at $65. Contact numbers LY 2 3092 LY 2 4355 LY 3 1664 LY 2 0254 LY 2 3334 for details.

Ross Apartments W. Union St W. Union St. Cally LY Call LY

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