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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1965

Page

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Sub Zero Temperatures Plague Large Parts of Nation

A massive cold wave covers much of the country with zero or below readings in at least 27 states. Arctic air brings snow and wind from Minnesota to New England, with deaths in Missouri and widespread icy conditions from Illinois to Kentucky and beyond.

mid-Mississippi Valley Appalachians International Falls Ely Minnesota Chicago St. Louis Missouri Iowa Kentucky Cleveland New England New York State West Virginia Southland Arkansas Northwest Washington Oregon

Desert Brothers Unearth Fate in Viet Nam Jungle

Dan Dawson travels through Saigon and rural Viet Nam seeking details of his brother Dan’s crash and disappearance. He raises a $1300 reward, distributes leaflets, and carries grave-digging gear as he visits jungles where no other American has gone without escorts. He fears for his own safety while pursuing the truth.

Saigon South Viet Nam Donald Charles Dawson Bien Hoa Air Base Dan Dan Dawson Defense Department Don Rohnert Park Calif Panama Oregon Morgan City Viet Nam Dawson U.S CIA

Burr Oak Funds Released for Park Improvements

State Controlling Board released 3.7 million for Burr Oak Lake facilities including 110000 for 60 camping sites and 48318 for a 60 unit lodge complex. Also funds for bathhouse expansion and land acquisition. Overall Natural Resources Department bond funds rise to 10.2 million.

Columbus Burr Oak Lake State Controlling Board Burr Oak Lake Hope Hocking Hills Parks Natural Resources Department

Buddhist Protesters Freed as Saigon Confronts Turmoil

South Vietnam's government released all Buddhists detained during days of demonstrations except those tied to Viet Cong activity. A 20 year old Viet Namese man was executed for terrorism in Saigon's market as paratroopers guarded the route from Chi Hoa Prison. Leaflets urged support for Huong and critique of Khanh’s coup. Temperatures forecast to dip well below normal with light snowfall possible.

Saigon South Viet Nam Nguyen Khanh Levan Khuyen National Railroad Chi Hoa Khayen Taylor Huong Nguyen Xuan Oanh Khanh

Committee To Review Academy Policies After Cheating Scandal

A five man committee chosen by Secretary of the Air Force Zuckert will review Air Force Academy policies following a classroom cheating scandal that led to 65 cadet resignations. Gen Thomas D White will head the panel as resignations may rise before the probe ends, likely by February 10.

AIR Force Academy Colo Air Force Eugene M. Zuckert Thomas D. White Air Force Chief of Staff

Ohio University to award 390 degrees at commencement

The Messenger reports Ohio University will confer 390 degrees at Saturday's commencement ceremonies, with page coverage on the event and related profiles.

Ohio University Gallia County Albany Glouster Poston

Aid To Nasser Becomes Political Football

The House voted to bar shipment of surplus food to the United Arab Republic prompting administration pressure on the Senate to reverse the action. An Associated Press survey shows only two of 27 on the Senate appropriations committee would back reversal, while four support the House move and three are inclined to. The administration faces a tough fight to undo the ban on 34 million dollars of wheat and vegetable oils, with possible compromise replacing the amendment with a warning to Nasser.

House Nasser United Arab Republic Johnson Senate Washington Senate Appropriations Committee Associated Press Committee Mike Mansfield UAR Gamal Abdel Nasser

LBJ backs succession proposal in congressional push

President Johnson urges constitutional amendment to handle presidential disability and VP vacancies. Senate Judiciary subcommittee to hear the measure today before Johnson's message to Congress, while House Judiciary plans hearings starting February 9. The bill, led by Sen Birch Bayh and supported by key lawmakers, would allow the vice president to act as president with approval of both chambers if the president cannot discharge duties.

Johnson Senate Judiciary Capitol House Judiciary Committee Senate Birch Bayh D-Ind House GOP Judiciary Committee

Action Begins On Appalachia Bill Key Votes Expected Monday

The Senate opens debate on the 1.09 billion Appalachia aid bill with anticipated final votes Monday. Sponsors Randolph and Cooper pledged amendments may appear today while McNamara proposed a regional development alternative.

Appalachia Washington Senate Mike Mansfield Jennings Randolph D-W. Va John S. Cooper R-Ky Pat McNamara D-Mich Public Works Committee Randolph

Ranger 8 and 9 Moon Shots Aim to Probe Surface Hardness

Pasadena scientists plan two more Ranger missions to image the lunar surface with sharper cameras and longer crater shadows to test if the terrain can bear man and equipment. Enhanced visuals may reveal crater depth and rim shape, informing whether the moon is solid or dust covered.

Pasadena Calif Ranger 7

Burned Vinton Boy Dies in Columbus Hospital

Gale Stevens eight of South Bloomingville died in Children's Hospital Columbus Thursday night from burns suffered when his home burned Wednesday. The blaze killed his mother and sister. His brother Mark six is in grave condition with pneumonia. The fire started when kerosene exploded while starting a fire in the stove. Funeral services for the three will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Chestnut Grove Church. Services are arranged by the Hill home.

McArthur Gale Stevens South Bloomingville Children’s Hospital Columbus Mark Chestnut Grove Hill Home

Gas Rates To Decline On March 1

The natural gas rate in Athens will drop two cents per thousand cubic feet on March 1. Columbia Gas of Ohio Inc announced the reduction under the fuel cost clause of the community contract. Refunds from natural gas suppliers ordered by the Federal Power Commission in Washington drive the cuts for 219 Ohio communities in Columbia Gas of Ohio territory.

Athens Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc Federal Power Commission Washington

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