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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1965

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Morse Urges UN Action to End Viet Nam War

Senator Wayne Morse calls for a full United Nations effort to stop the war in Viet Nam arguing the U S cannot end the war alone and the UN-imposed peace could benefit the United States more than continued fighting. He criticizes Johnson's UN speech as weak on obligations and urges exhausting all UN options.

Washington Wayne Morse Johnson Viet Nam United Nations Oregon Democrat Morse United States Senate

Viet Cong strike Da Nang base amid air battles

The Viet Cong killed one American and destroyed three planes at Da Nang air base in a hit and run attack. U S forces hit targets in North Viet Nam while Marines landed in Qui Nhon to bolster security and combat support for South Viet Nam. In Cheo Reo a communist ambush killed four Americans and about 50 Vietnamese before guerrillas were driven off. 445 American combat deaths were reported since December 1961.

Saigon South Viet Nam da Nang U. S. Air Force Navy North Viet Nam U. S Qui Nhon 7Th Fleet Republic of South Viet Nam Chu Lai Phu Bai Cheo Reo Red Viet Nam

Attack on Da Nang Base While Americans Slept

U S military in Saigon said a small guerrilla group possibly six infiltrated Da Nang base with explosives and 57 mm recoilless rifles while most American personnel were asleep.

da Nang U.S Saigon

Defense Is Impossible Even at Da Nang Base

Washington reports seasoned officers say the Communist attack on Da Nang Air Base shows the near impossibility of fully guarding a heavily defended installation from guerrillas. About 9500 Marines surround the base since March, yet guerrillas launched a surprise mortar strike at night, a weapon valued for secrecy and silence.

Washington da Nang South Viet Nam

Watchdog panel urged to police Senate ethics

The Rules Committee final report condemns Bobby Baker for abusing office and recommends immediate activation of a permanent ethics watchdog committee. Three senators from each party were to join the panel to investigate misconduct by senators and Senate staff and recommend discipline. Baker resigned as secretary to the Democratic majority in 1963.

Washington Bobby Baker Senate Committee On Standards and Conduct Mike Mansfield Baker Rules Committee

India denies general troop withdrawal tied to Kutch cease fire

Indian officials rejected Ayub Khan’s claim of a broader withdrawal pact along the entire India Pakistan frontier. They said no order has been given for withdrawals outside Kutch and that the Kutch accord allows easing of tensions along the border. Troops in Kutch began pulling back at dawn with a seven day schedule.

New Delhi India Pakistan Mohammed Ayub Khan Rann of Kutch India-Pakistan Ayub K. P. S. Menon Foreign Ministry G. G. Mirchandani Defense Ministry Kutch Mirchandani Pakistan - India Arabian Sea

LB Rent Supplement Plan Heads to Senate After House Vote

The House passed a $5.3 billion rent supplement bill by 208 to 202 after altering Johnson’s plan to aid low income families not in public housing. The measure, likely to ease in the Senate, matches a version already approved by the Senate Banking Committee with a higher overall price tag. The subsidy would provide $150 million over four years for qualifying families.

Washington Johnson Senate House Senate Banking Committee

Cuban News Agency Office Closed Over Anti Boumedienne Speech

The Algerian military regime orders Prensa Latina to shut its Algiers bureau after distributing Fidel Castro’s attack on Boumedienne. Police found anti Boumedienne tracts, accusing the agency of subversion and hostile attitude toward the Algerian revolution. Jorge Serguera to Brazzaville. Havana says no Algerian ambassador. Washington reports satellite firm granted temporary free Early Bird service to broadcasters while rate decisions await.

Algiers Col. Houari Boumedienne Prensa Latina Fidel Castro Castro Havana Algeria Jorge Serguera Cuba Congo Republic Brazzaville Washington The Communication Satellite Corp

Pope Paul VI Expected at United Nations Session

The Vatican observer said Pope Paul VI may visit New York for the UN General Assembly’s 20th session which starts September 21. Exact dates and length of stay remain undecided, but officials hope the Pope could address the 114 nations during the term.

United Nations N.Y Vatican Paul VI U.N. General Assembly Alberto Giovannetti Holy See Holy Father General Assembly

Treasury Chief Sees No Economic Difficulty Ahead

Treasury Secretary Henry H. Fowler reports the fiscal 1965 deficit at 3.5 billion, down from Johnson's 6.3 billion forecast. He projects a 4.2 billion deficit for the new year, predicting further improvement if the business boom persists. Fowler assures of excellent conditions for stable and sustainable economic health and expansion.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Henry H. Fowler Johnson Fowler Condi

C&SOE Strike Averted As Union Okays Pact

In Nelsonville, Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. and local No. 1466 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers approved a wage pact by 736 to 99, averting a strike. The one year agreement raises pay 7 to 12 cents hourly with an $271,312 total package and sets a 3.5% wage increase.

Nelsonville Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Columbus Charles Pancake M. J. Montony

Ohio House Passes Oil and Gas Reform Sent To Rhodes

The Ohio Senate approved a bill creating a division of oil and gas in the Department of Natural Resources to regulate the booming industry. The measure aims to place conservation and pollution controls on oil and gas activity that last year produced 63 million dollars in value. At the same time, the House approved a pension bill boosting monthly retirement checks for more than 300,000 teachers, school employees, and state workers, with schedules for new and existing retirees.

Columbus Ohio James A. Rhodes Harry Armstrong Docking Oil and Gas Department of Natural Resources Department of Mines Armstrong Senate House

Jose Antonio Jimenez Mentioned as Dominican Provisional President

Dominican sources report Jose Antonio Jimenez an elderly landowner as a possible provisional president to end the 68 day crisis. Rebel and civilian military junta sources say factions may agree on his appointment to steer the country to elections within six to nine months under OAS supervision.

Washington Jose Antonio Jimenez Dominican Republic Santo Domingo Jimenez Organization of American States OAS

Funds Released for Pomeroy Boat Launch Facility

State funds totaling 48000 dollars were released to Pomeroy officials on Wednesday for the construction of a boat launching facility. The report notes related items such as contracts at Ravenswood and other regional developments.

Pomeroy Kaiser Ravenswood W. Va Chrysler Corp Stewart James A. Rhodes Gallipolis U.S Evans and Novak Chauncey

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