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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1969

Page

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South Carolina Urges AMA To Withdraw Medicaid Endorsement

South Carolina delegates at the AMA annual convention urged reversal of the organization’s support for the federal state Medicaid program claiming it could expand the program and burden states. The move came with 130 resolutions as 22,500 doctors gathered at the Americana Hotel in New York.

New York South Carolina American Medical Association AMA Americana Hotel United States House of Delegates Richard Kannes New York City Nixon Administration AMA Board of Trustees Americana Russell Roth Erie Kannes

Trio’s Freedom Ends After 15 Hours Of Escape

Three Houston, Texas inmates James Sumner Garry Williams and Luther Pettitt escaped Gregg County jail Sunday. A Louisiana homeowner Leo Martin stunned the trio with their own submachine gun ending the chase after 15 hours and freeing two captives. The manhunt spanned Texas and Louisiana with multiple hostages released and one deputy wounded.

Natchitoches James Marion Sumner Garry Robert Williams Luther Pettitt Houston Tex Gregg County Longview Leo Martin Flatwoods Kisatchie National Forest Pettitt Martin Sumner Williams

Miss Ohio 1969 Crown Goes To Kathy Baumann

Kathy Baumann of Independence wins Miss Ohio 1969 after momentary slip in dance routine. She will compete in Miss America pageant in Atlantic City. First runner up Gayle Ann Williams of Wilmington and second runner Roberta Faye Groves of Portsmouth also highlighted by prelim talent and swimsuit wins. Diane Craven and Madeline Carvalho placed next in the field.

Sandusky Ohio Cedar Point Kathy Baumann Independence Gayle Ann Williams Wilmington Kathy Bowling Green Atlantic City Williams University of Cincinnati Miss Portsmouth Roberta Faye Groves Portsmouth Heart of Ohio Diane Craven Capital University Mount Gilead Madeline Carvalho Vandalia

Vermont Senator Prouty poised to decide on ABM Safeguard vote

The ABM battle centers on Vermont Senator Winston L. Prouty who plans a floor speech today. He joins Senator George D. Aiken in weighing whether to back or delay Safeguard deployment amid calls for modifications and talks with the Russians.

Vermont Washington Nixon Winston L. Prouty Republican Prouty Prouty George D. Aiken Aiken Safeguard Johnson John J. Williams R-Dell Associated Thomas J. McIntyre Melvin R. Laird McIntyre Vermont Republican Senate John Sherman Cooper Rky Philip A. Hart Dmich Montana North Dakota

NASA Moon Mission Interviews Set Amid Apollo 11 Prep

Cape Kennedy Fla AP astronauts Arm strong Aldrin Jr and Collins will face a four journalist panel in a 7 p.m. EDT interview as Saturn 5 rocket nears a 9 32 a m launch. The countdown resumes after a 16 hour halt with no problems reported. The Soviet Luna 15 aims to study the moon from lunar orbit and may attempt a soil sample return.

Cape Kennedy Fla Neil A. Armstrong Edwin E. Aldrin Jr Michael Collins Space Agency Moon

Apollo 11 Moon Mission Timeline and Arrival Plans

Apollo 11 aims for a Saturday afternoon arrival at the moon at 1 26 p m EDT after 24 lunar orbits. Armstrong will first set foot on the surface at 2 21 a m Monday followed by Aldrin 20 minutes later. Splashdown in the Pacific is scheduled for 12 51 p m July 24 with Collins rejoining after lunar lander ascent.

Armstrong Aldrin Collins Moon Pacific

Chinese and Soviet Talks Resume After Walkout

In Khabarovsk China and the Soviet Union said they would return to negotiations today after a two day break from discussions on border navigation. The impasse followed nearly a month of talks in the border town on the Amur River and a Saturday walkout by Chinese negotiators.

Moscow Khabarovsk Amur

Education Tax Bill On Docket In Columbus

Three Senate committees will review the House approved 1.6 billion education tax bill as the General Assembly may enter its last month of activity. Final maneuvering focuses on where the money will be spent rather than the amount available.

Columbus Senate General Assembly

Athens Chamber Starts Membership Drive

Athens Chamber of Commerce launches a membership drive as page 2 reports the House Education Bill is deemed inadequate by the county superintendent. Page 8 notes Mayor Raymond Shepard hosts the Lions Club Hole-In-One Tournament at the Athens County Fairgrounds.

Athens Chamber OF Commerce Raymond Shepard Lions Club Athens County Fairgrounds

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