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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1969
Page
1
In Cleveland two priests, Rev. Bernard L. Meyer and Rev. Robert T. Begin, were suspended by the Cleveland Diocese following an unauthorized mass and a clash with police at St. John's Cathedral. The bishop banned them from priestly duties as authorities investigated the incident.
Johnson’s last act before retirement proclaims 27 acres near the Jefferson Memorial as Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park honoring the president he admired.
Ohio Secretary of State Ted W. Brown proposes shifting nonpresidential primaries from May to August with only presidential-year primaries remaining in May. He cites public distaste for long campaigns and acknowledges administrative challenges but believes they can be met.
The Navy court of inquiry in Coronado calls Rear Adm. Frank L. Johnson to testify about inspecting the USS Pueblo before its North Korea voyage. Cmdr. Lloyd Bucher described being hopelessly outgunned and noted the ship carried only two .50 caliber guns instead of requested 20mm weapons.
After a nine day storm, about 9 000 Californians return to mud damaged homes. Eighty six died in the floods and mudslides, with 34 inches of rain in parts and 35 million dollars in damage. Federal disaster aid and emergency funds were activated as National Guardsmen aided evacuations and rail lines were affected.
In Columbus Ohio about 3800 public school teachers avoided a strike by approving a revised bargaining pact. The CEA voted at 6 30 a m after late night talks replaced a no strike clause with a continued performance pledge ensuring no work stoppage during negotiations.
Donald E. Wolfe of Route 1 Nelsonville placed an Action Ad to sell his 1960 Ford and other items. He reports a prompt response and a sale to the first caller, illustrating growing readership for Action Act ads.
Reports from Paris indicate an upsurge of Viet Cong and North Vietnamese attacks along the Cambodian border and in the Mekong Delta as four party talks begin. U.S. and South Vietnamese forces report clashes near Saigon with 127 enemy killed as 9 Americans and 1 South Vietnamese soldier die.
President Nixon stated the United States was off to a good start in Paris Vietnam negotiations and would use new tactics, aiming for better results. He opposed Red China joining the UN, backed ratification of the nuclear nonproliferation treaty, and cited major urgent issues in foreign policy, cities, and the economy. He and his staff planned a Saturday review of Mid East problems and discussed potential cuts to Johnson era 195 billion dollars in spending.
President Nixon and family led a White House East Room service with 225 attendees including cabinet members and staff families. Evangelist Billy Graham spoke, praying for wisdom for Nixon and advisors amid the crisis, with plans to rotate pastors for future services.
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