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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1968
Page
1
Ice jams at the Chagrin River mouth prompted evacuation of 300 Eastlake residents Monday night with no injuries reported. Ice also blocked Vermilion River mouth where a Coast Guard cutter assists.
A Nixon aide says the former VP will issue a statement on Thursday about entering the New Hampshire Republican presidential primary. Indications point to a yes, though Nixon had not finalized the decision as of Monday.
Cincinnati reports Antioch College coed Fasting DeCoursy Squire admitted to General Hospital for malnutrition. Her hunger strike over the Vietnam War led to a nine month workhouse sentence for resisting arrest disorderly conduct and contempt of court after December 7 demonstrations. Her mother consented to possible force feeding.
Lord Wigg urges Britain to sell the four Polaris submarines under construction to the United States citing cost and strategic realities. The Labour defense adviser argues the move aligns with current military priorities and budget pressures.
A federal investigator says several physicians, unnamed, ran a large drug trafficking scheme under the pretense of treating overweight patients. Bill B. Bushcraft, Kansas City Bureau of Drug Abuse Control chief agent, notes physicians were a tiny fraction of the medical field.
Oxford Ohio disc jockey Terry Wilson of WOXR seeks to extend his marathon broadcast beyond 163 hours after surpassing the prior FM record of 73 hours 10 minutes. He has been on air since Friday afternoon, aiming to top the AM record.
Page 2 reports another candidate entering the Mason County Board of Education race as frigid weather pushes readers to heat up civic engagement. Page 4 notes Adolph Rupp earning his 772nd victory as Kentucky coach. Page 8 contains related items.
Washington sources report allied nations were surprised by Clark Clifford's statement that normal North Vietnamese resupply activities would not block a bombing halt. They sought State Department clarification, unhappy at not being consulted. Clifford said Vietnamese military activity would continue until a cease fire is agreed.
Viet Cong launched their biggest coordinated drive of the war striking seven provincial capitals including Da Nang and five American airfields as a lunar new year truce collapsed. Gen Westmoreland said the 7 day Tet truce was a hoax while U.S. forces warned of possible further assaults across central and northern provinces. Some fighting continued in Nha Trang and Pleiku as the clash drew sharp warnings from Allied and Hanoi officials.
Senate Democratic Leader Mansfield and Republican Dirksen clash over how to retrieve the USS Pueblo and its 83 crew from North Korea. White House says diplomacy continues with prudent, limited military deployment under way. United Nations suspends Pueblo talks while the U S signals readiness to discuss after crew and ship are released.
Cummins Prison Farm in Arkansas uncovers three unmarked graves containing skeletons about a mile from the administration building. Prison officials say the graves may be part of many more, with lawmen and the prison physician pledging a thorough probe into possible inmate killings and secret burials dating back decades.
Ohio lawmakers returned to work in Columbus after federal court approved the redistricting bill passed in record time. They face a major bond issue for highways and capital projects and a riot control measure. The Senate Finance Committee will hear the $850 million bond proposal, while the House Judiciary Committee advances a tough riot law with penalties and emergency powers for officials.
Ohio lawmakers adopted new boundaries for 24 congressional districts and three federal judges panel approves them. The remap shifts political balance, with candidates planning new nominating petitions. Filing deadline moved from February 7 to February 19 for Congress and party delegations.
Washington AP report notes President Johnson requests a $186.1 billion budget with an $8 billion deficit forecast if the 10 percent income tax surcharge fails to pass. Congress, led by Mills and Mahon, pushes for spending reductions before tax increases, while Republicans echo restraint and caution on belt tightening. Ford brands the budget unbelievable as lawmakers weigh where to trim.
Washington AP reports federal officials warn Supreme Court rulings curbing enforcement of gambling and weapons laws will hinder crime fighting and risk prosecutions. Justice and Treasury officials say the decisions limit state and local action, affecting cases built on tax and registration evidence. Senate supporters of gun controls say the measure remains viable.
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