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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1967

Page

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Texas House observes Rusk address amid pregnancy question

Luci Johnson Nugent wore a maternity style dress in the Texas House chamber during a session to hear Secretary of State Dean Rusk. In Tokyo a satellite link marked the start of commercial service via Lani Bird 2 linking the United States and Japan with news photos, papers, calls.

Austin Tex Luci Johnson Nugent Texas House of Representatives Chamber Nugents Dean Rusk Tokyo United States Japan

Lung Cancer Epidemic Warns Public Health Surge

The National Advisory Cancer Council says there is an epidemic of lung cancer. It asks the U S Surgeon General to increase efforts to warn the public about the fatal consequences of cigarette smoking.

Washington National Advisory Cancer Council U. S

Cardinal Cushing Accuses Jesuits of Spreading Lies

Boston archbishop Richard Cardinal Cushing accuses the Jesuit order of peddling colossal lies about U S motives for aiding Catholic missions in Latin America. He cites charges that American bishops funnel funds and try to impose U S culture on Latin America.

Boston Richard Cardinal Cushing Jesuit Order Latin America U. S

Hoffa Alleges Wiretaps in 1964 Trial

James R Hoffa told the Supreme Court he and two lawyers faced widespread Justice Department eavesdropping and telephone tapping during his 1964 jury tampering trial. Two government officials named in the briefs denied any wiretapping occurred.

Washington James R. Hoffa Supreme Court Justice Department

National Crime Information Center Opens in Washington

The FBI launches the National Crime Information Center as a nationwide crime database. Director J Edgar Hoover calls it a major step in the fight against crime and the transfer of data to patrol officers within minutes.

Washington FBI National Crime Information Center J. Edgar Hoover

Artificial Hearts Likely Soon Say AHA Leader

The president of the American Heart Association says implanted artificial hearts for humans are inevitable. Dr. L. E. January notes miniature atomic reactors to power the devices are in testing and such hearts may be available within the lifetimes of currently living adults.

Los Angeles American Heart Association L. E. January January

Paris Marshal Alphonse Juin Dies at 78

Marshal Alphonse Juin, the last living French marshal and former commander of NATO forces in Central Europe, died early Friday at Val de Grace Hospital after heart illness. He joined the army at 19 and served until 1956.

Paris Alphonse Juin Val de Grace Juin France North Atlantic Treaty

Sweden probes Hanoi on Vietnam talks stance

Sweden's ambassador to China is in Hanoi to gauge North Vietnamese leaders views on talks to end the Vietnam War. Foreign Minister Torsten Nilsson said Ambassador Lennart Petri would relay any Hanoi views to Stockholm.

Stockholm Sweden Red China Hanoi Torsten Nilsson Lennart Petri

Ohio University grant and festival highlights nationwide

Today reports a $65,000 federal grant for Ohio University sponsored youth program and notes Rutland Musicians selected for a statewide high school music festival. It also lists the Ohio University Bobcats set for a televised MAC game at Kent State. A later page mentions Hocking Commissioners uncovering a $13,400 fund balance.

Ohio University Rutland Ohio University Bobcats Kent State University Sssneseeee Seb Cys Sane Hocking Commissioners

Snow and Ice Storms Sweep Midwest Across States

The Associated Press reports severe snow and ice storms across the Great Plains into the Midwest and Ohio Valley. Chicago received 16.4 inches by midnight. many towns lost power and communications while transportation halted.

Midwest Associated Press Great Plains Ohio Valley van Wert Ohio

Marines and Big Operation in Vietnam Reported

U S infantrymen claimed 720 enemy dead after the largest operation yet. The Leathernecks launched Operation Tuscaloosa near Da Nang, killing 74 in daylong fighting. Cedar Falls ended, with 30,000 Americans in the iron triangle for 19 days. Rice seized topped 3 700 tons. A Marine patrol relief force was airlifted from the battlefield amid light casualties. Vietnam's junta discussed a government shakeup, replacing defense minister Lt Gen Nguyen Huu Cao with Lt Gen Cao Van Vien as Premier Ky met behind closed doors in Hong Kong.

Saigon South Vietnam Tuscaloosa da Nang U.S Cedar Falls Iron Triangle Demilitarized Zone Nguyen Cao Ky Nguyen Huu Co Hong Kong Cao van Vien

Russians Tough on Defenses Amid Sino-Soviet Tensions

Secretary of Defense McNamara reports the Soviet Union is strengthening border defenses with China due to ongoing Sino-Soviet frictions. He notes no immediate outbreak of war but persistent border tension and a renewed ideological clash with China. The posture report also warns against Nike X deployment and mentions a new strategic missile study amid budget talks. Temperatures forecast near normal with light snow flurries possible this weekend.

Washington Soviet Union Red China Robert S. McNamara China McNamara Congress U.S Pentagon

Mao Foes Prepare For Long Struggle Reported In Peking Posters

Tokyo based AP summary notes wall posters in Peking say Chou En-lai told Mao recovery of authority has only started. Mao and Chen Po-ta urged tightening party control, targeting anti party elements and capitalist faction while Red Guards face internal pressures and calls for urban civic authority reforms.

Tokyo Mao Tse-tung Peking Chou En-lai Mao Chen Po-ta Japan Kyodo News Agency Sankei Chou Red Guards Paris

Senators press to ease North Vietnam air restrictions

Senator Peter Dominick said some senators may go to President Johnson with complaints about bombing limits over North Vietnam. Senator John Tower backed a public opinion drive to relax the rules, arguing the targets hinder aerial success and that Johnson keeps tight control for political reasons.

Washington Peter H. Dominick Johnson U.S North Vietnam John G. Tower

Space Pact Signed in White House Ceremony

President Johnson presides at a White House signing ceremony for a five language outer space peace treaty. More than 40 envoys signaled intent to join the 2000 word accord in Washington, with initial Moscow ceremonies attended by Kosygin and Gromyko.

Washington Johnson White House Executive Mansion Moscow Alexei N. Kosygin Andrei A. Gromyko U.S Llewellyn E. Thompson Geoffrey Harrison Spiridonov Palace

Banks Cut Prime Rate. Chase Manhattan Leads Split

The government under President Johnson welcomed a notable drop in bank lending rates. Chase Manhattan announced a rate cut from 6 1/2 to 5 1/2 percent for its prime borrowers, with other New York banks evaluating similar moves.

Washington Johnson Chase Manhattan

Five Workmen Killed as Building Collapses in Manhattan

In mid Manhattan a century-old four story apartment building under demolition collapsed on Thursday. Ten men were inside. five workers died and the last three bodies were recovered early today as rescue teams labored through the night. William Ferrell, 33, described the moment with a prayer as bricks and beams rained down and a cloud of dust filled the area.

New York William Ferrell Ferrell Manhattan

Ohio Republicans push two constitutional proposals forward

GOP leaders in the Ohio Legislature, wielding large majorities in both houses, plan floor votes next week on constitutional resolutions to create an Ohio building authority and to make permanent the reapportionment plan from last year’s elections. A three member board would issue bonds for capital projects without voter approval within limits.

Columbus Ohio General Assembly Ohio Building Authority Democratic State James A. Rhodes

Hill-Burton Funds Approved for Sheltering Arms Hospital

The Ohio Department of Health announced 167000 in Hill Burton funds will finance the hospital’s extended and long term care unit at Sheltering Arms. Officials noted an earlier 1 million application for acute care facilities and a later request for federal matching funds to support a 25 bed elderly care section. Jack Farrington and William Wolfe said the 167000 comes from 1967 federal funds.

State Department of Health Hill-Burton Sheltering Arms Hospital Jack Farrington Columbus Hospital Federation William Wolfe

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