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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1972

Page

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Verbal Fights Rise As Dem Aides Spar On Convention

Humphrey aide Jack Chestnut demands McGovern fire or repudiate Rick Stearns over remarks about punishing Humphrey with a third party. The clash highlights strains before the Democratic National Convention as a federal appeals court weighs California and Illinois credentials.

Miami Beach Fla Hubert H. Humphrey George McGovern California Illinois Jack Chestnut Humphrey McGovern Rick Stearns Minnesota Chestnut Stearns South Dakota

Hanoi Depots Hit By American Jets

American jets heavily raided three major depots on the outskirts of Hanoi and a U S Navy task force sank or damaged 12 coastal barges. In South Vietnam heavy fighting continued on the northern front with Hue shelled.

Saigon Hanoi North Vietnam 7Th Fleet U.S. Command South Vietnam Hue Quang Tri City U.S Navy Berkeley Everett F. Larson Gurke Radio United States

Child hostage incident ends peacefully at Buffalo airport

A man who held a young girl at knife point during a hijack attempt at Buffalo International Airport surrendered to an FBI agent after an on board confrontation. The child remained unharmed, though the mother and man were injured earlier. Police identified the suspect as Charles Smith, 23, of Buffalo.

Buffalo N.Y American Airlines Buffalo International Airport FBI Richard Ash Ash Charles Smith Smith Deaconess

Soviet Release Of Activist With Wedding Ties Shocks Fans

Washington AP Soviet authorities freed Gavriel Shapiro a 27 year old Jewish activist who helped arrange a marriage to an American from Cincinnati. Best man Mark Nashpitz 25 remains in custody as both face draft law violations after going into hiding in May. Dates pending trial details await Soviet court action.

Washington Cincinnati Union of Councils For Karen Kravett Gavriel Shapiro Mark Nashpitz Ms. Kravett Russia Nixon

Pilot’s Nostalgic Flight Ends in Tragic Crash

Junius D. Morrison, 59, former Eastern Airlines captain, flew a Curtiss-Wright pusher from Moses Lake to relive early days. He died when the open cockpit plane crashed in a northwest Missouri field near Squaw Creek Wildlife Refuge. Morrison planned to sell the aircraft in Florida.

ST. Joseph, Mo Junius D. Morrison Omaha Morrison Moses Lake Wash Eastern Airlines Florida Curtiss-Wright Missouri Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge Lil

Ohio Toll: 30 Dead In Independence Day Weekend

Ohio's July 4 weekend traffic deaths reached 30, below safety officials' 39 forecast. The figure ties the March 24-26 toll for the year's second-worst period and trails Memorial Day's 32 deaths. Nationwide, 712 lives were lost over the holiday weekend against NSC estimates of 800 to 900.

Associated Press Ohio National Safety Council

Rainy Fourth of July Dampens Russell Point Riot

In Russell Point Ohio rain stopped the annual Fourth of July riot as thousands of youths gathered and police faced minimal clashes. In past years National Guard calls were needed but this time weather kept crowds largely civil. CAP: Ohio Civil Air Patrol and other CAP crews conducted an all day search for a missing plane with three aboard and extended searches into West Virginia Pennsylvania and Virginia.

Russell Point Ohio Indian Lake CAP Columbus, Ohio Ohio Civil Air Patrol

Ohio Supreme Court to Study U S death penalty ruling

Chief Justice C William O Neill said he has requested the U S Supreme Court death penalty ruling before deciding four pending death cases and four more ready for arguments. He asks whether the ruling bans the death penalty in all cases or allows exceptions.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio Supreme Court C. William O'Neill U.S. Supreme Court O'Neill

Legislators Return To Work In Ohio On Key Bills

Ohio lawmakers return to the Statehouse with action urged on a controversial nursing home fire safety measure and a bill to create a state environmental protection agency. The General Assembly aims to complete remaining business in one day before recess for the November elections.

Columbus Ohio Environmental Protection Agency General Assembly

Four Year Old Killed in Ha wan Gardens Shooting

In Los Angeles county Joyce Ann Huff died from a shotgun blast while playing in a neighbor’s yard. Three Norwalk men aged 21 18 and 22 were arrested on suspicion of murder and to face a district attorney complaint. Funeral services for Joyce were planned for Thursday.

Los Angeles Hawaiian Gardens Donald Paul Ante Michael Ramirez Oscar Hernandez Norwalk Huff

Cleveland Homicides Rise to 157 in Weekend Toll

The Cleveland homicide count climbs to 157 with 11 killings over the weekend. Victims include Jimmie L. Fox, 25, and multiple others aged 14 to 68, as police investigate shootings across East Cleveland and near Cuyahoga Community College.

Cleveland Cleveland, Ohio Jimmie L. Fox William Isom Daniel East 64Th Street William Joseph Horney Wanda Jane Baker Horney

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