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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1966

Page

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Defense Outlays Won't Hurt Civilian Demands

The Johnson administration receives a council of economic advisers report stating Viet Nam peacetime outlays will not disrupt civilian demands. Defense spending remains 7.6 percent of national output in 1966 and 1967, similar to 1965, with no need to expand the Defense Materials System despite wartime expansion.

Washington Johnson Council of Economic Advisers Council Congress White House Pentagon Defense Korea DMS Commerce Department Business and Defense Services Administration

Ballot Box Lacks Labor Opposition

London reports Labour pressures on Prime Minister Wilson to call a general election after Hull North victory and rising Labour majority in Parliament. Wilson’s aides weigh public mood against another election as he seeks stable governance amid a harsh cold five day forecast.

Arthur L. Gavshon London Harold Wilson Hull Wilson House of Commons Labor Kevin McNamara Hull North Edith Pitt Commons McNamara Toby Jessel Edward Heath

Execution date set for Boggs murder case in Arizona

Judge fixed April 22 as the execution date for Donald Boggs 23 of London Derry Ohio after a guilty plea to first degree murder in the Labor Day killings near Ash Fork Arizona. Boggs' girlfriend Dixie Lee Radcliff 16 of Amesville Ohio faces Feb 7 sentencing for compounding a crime and being an accessory after the fact. An appeal by Boggs is anticipated which would stay the execution automatically.

Flagstaff Ariz Donald Boggs Londonderry Ohio Boggs Ash Fork Dixie Lee Radcliff Amesville

Rio Grande Instructor To Aid Rep Moeller

Rep. Walter H. Moeller of Ohio hires Rio Grande College instructor Thomas E. Beers as administrative aide. Beers leaves his college post from Southern Ohio school to work for the congressman. He holds degrees from Youngstown and Kent State universities.

Washington Walter H. Moeller Dohio Thomas E. Beers Youngstown Kent State Southern Ohio

Approval For Post Is Sought

A three judge federal panel begins hearings today to decide if Rep elect Julian Bond should be seated in the Georgia House of Representatives Bond was denied the seat when the legislature opened January 10 because of his Viet Nam statements and calls to avoid military service He contends his exclusion violated his free speech rights as a Negro and as publicity director of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.

Atlanta Julian Bond Georgia House of Representatives Bond U. S Viet Nam Elbert P. Tuttle 5Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Griffin B. Bell Lewis P. Morgan House Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee

Filibuster Set for 14B Senate Fight Over Union Shop

Washington Republicans and Southern Democrats prepared for a lengthy Senate clash aimed at repealing Taft Hartley Act 14B. Democratic Leader Mansfield scheduled extended hours and a possible end of debate by next week, with a cloture vote before February 10 as Lincoln Day recess nears.

Washington Senate Mike Mansfield Everett M. Dirksen Mansfield

Fifteen Democrats Ask Johnson for Collective Judgment on Bombing

Fifteen Democratic senators urge President Johnson to seek their collective judgment before resuming air strikes on North Vietnam. The letter, sent Thursday, aligns with continued support for the five week bombing moratorium. Senate leader Mike Mansfield and Foreign Relations chair J. W. Fulbright spearheaded the push. Fulbright and Mansfield differed from most leaders in a White House meeting.

Washington U.S North Viet Nam Johnson Mike Mansfield Senate J. W. Fulbright Foreign Relations Committee George D. Aiken White House Mansfield Fulbright

Kingston teens aid fire crews in downtown blaze

In Ross County village, Zane Trace High School students on upper-floor hoses assisted 150 firemen fighting a late afternoon blaze that heavily damaged a grocery, a doctor's office, upstairs apartments, a remodel project, and the custodian’s residence. Estimated damage ranged from 50 000 to 100 000 dollars.

Kingston Zane Trace High School Ross County

Allies Press Threefold Push Into VC Territory

In South Viet Nam heavy small arms fire met three Allied fronts as U S cavalry 1st Air Cavalry moved north of Bong Son near Route 1. The 101st Airborne and Korean Capital Division also pushed north of Tuy Hoa with South Vietnamese units in Operation Masher Van Buren. Casualties not yet reported.

Saigon South Viet Nam U. S. 1St Cavalry Bong Son U. S U.S South China Sea South Korea 101St Airborne Division Tuy Hoa

Jury selection in Mossler murder trial extends into second week

In Miami, attorneys near limit on challenges as the Mossler case heads toward a third week. Candace Mossler and Melvin Lane Powers hold four challenges each as 135 jurors are questioned. Mrs Messier, accused of conspiring with Powers, suffers migraine and nausea and is treated at her downtown apartment.

Miami Fla Mossler Candace Mossler Melvin Lane Powers Messier Powers Jacques George Schulz

Final Exam Voided at University of Miami

University of Miami voided a final exam stolen from a professor and sold. The dean's council ruled that 1600 students in the natural science course will not repeat the exam and grades will be based on prior exam results.

Miami Fla University of Miami Armin H. Gropp

Swing At Rhodes Reams Urges Foe Swing

In Ohio, Frazier Reams Jr. and McKllwain urged a broad Democratic push against Gov. James A. Rhodes for the May 3 primary. Reams said Rhodes is vulnerable and that the party is tightening and consolidating. He planned to campaign with Allen County Democrats and hinted at naming Morton Neipp as state party chair if nominated.

Rhodes Reams Lima Frazier Reams Jr Harry H. Mec Iiwain James A. Rhodes Toledo Allen County Democratic Party Ohio Mellwain Morton Neipp William L Coleman

Gas Rate Increase Scheduled In Area

Athens area and other communities will pay more for natural gas starting March 1 as refunds ending after a year return to previous levels. Columbia Gas of Ohio cites supplier refunds and varied restorations by location including Middleport New Lexington Pomeroy and others with several towns seeing smaller adjustments.

Athens Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc Walter D. Betsch Columbus Betsch Middleport New Lexington Pomeroy Corning Dresden Coalville Gallipolis Somerset Crooksville Coalton Glouster Hamden Jackson Jacksonville McArthur Nelsonville

Rhodes Files For Re-Election In Ohio Governor Race

Governor James A. Rhodes announced his candidacy for re-election in Ohio, filing nominating petitions with Secretary of State Ted W. Brown. Executive assistant Roy Martin submitted the filing as Rhodes urged voters to allow him to finish programs and continue state governance reforms.

Columbus James A. Rhodes Ted W. Brown Ohio Roy Martin

Hedy Lamarr Arrested on Petty Theft Charge

Los Angeles police say former Hollywood star Hedy Lamarr was arrested for petty theft after a department store spotting her placing clothing and goods worth 86 dollars into a bag then leaving. She was released on bond and had checks and valuables totaling at least 14000 in her purse.

Los Angeles Hollywood Hedy Lamarr Helen McGarry Miss Lamarr

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