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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1971

Page

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Nixon to visit Peking amid push for China ties

President Nixon announced a planned visit to the People's Republic of China within 10 months to seek normalization of U.S.-China relations. The trip, arranged with Premier Chou En-lai and Kissinger, aims at easing tensions and potentially full diplomatic ties, drawing mixed domestic and international reaction.

San Clemente Calif Nixon Peking China Chou En-lai U.S Mainland China Chou Henry A. Kissinger National Broadcasting Co Burbank Taipei United States James Wei Vietnam United Nations People’s Republic of China Washington Kissinger Saigon Paris Pakistan Mohammed Agha Yahya Khan Moscow Soviet Union Burbank Studios Oceanside Wirephoro Communist China White House NBC Lai Henry Kissinger

Litton Plans Move of Sheet-Fed Presses from Athens Plant

Litton Automated Business Systems will relocate a substantial amount of sheet-fed presses from its Athens McBee plant. Plant manager Cee Dearth notified Henry Hefti of the Machinists Union and offered union negotiations on the impact of the decision after meetings with foremen and small employee groups.

Litton Automated Business Systems Athens McBee Cee Dearth Henry Hefti Pressmen’s Union

Thieu Ky drug report prompts no immediate comment

NBC Nightly News cites Vietnamese sources alleging illegal drug trafficking funds Thieu and Ky campaigns. Brady reports the air force may transport drugs with Ky's blessing, while Thieu seeks re election without questioning fund sources.

Saigon Nguyen van Thieu Nguyen Cao Ky Phil Brady National Broadcasting Co NBC Nightly News Brady Thieu

Classifieds and Obituaries Highlight Cannes and TV Sports

A compact page shows entertainment and obituaries with TV listings and sports notes. It references Cannes events and various classified items across sections including women’s topics and entertainment.

Nixon Kissinger China trip stirs mixed global reaction

Nationalist China protested Nixon plan to visit Communist China while South Korea voiced shock and South Vietnam leaders offered varied responses. U Thant called it a new chapter in international relations as Britain welcomed the move with prior notice.

Phone Walkout Talks Continue Amid Vandalism Strikes

The 400000 workers strike against the Bell System persists with isolated vandalism surfacing. Offices in Elgin Illinois suffered a $50000 to $75000 fire damage, cables were cut in multiple cities, and about 1500 to 2700 subscribers faced service outages while crews repaired lines and officials warned of potential disruptions as automation helps sustain operations.

Workers of America Bell Telephone System CWA Elgin Ill Mundelein Aurora Libertyville Vineland N.J Grethna Neb Los Angeles San Francisco

Ohio Bell seeks court curb on strike picketing in Cleveland

Ohio Bell asks Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court to limit picketing by strikers who allegedly threatened and molested supervisors at Bell facilities in Cleveland. A police officer was injured when shoved through a glass door amid protests as thousands of workers nationwide walkout.

Sandusky Ohio Cedar Point Laurie Schaefer Bexley Columbus Miss Schaefer Ohio University Judy Jones Miami Miss Jones West Alexandria Preble County Ohio Bell Telephone Co Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Bell Cleveland Donald C. Ciammarchella Vulcan

Ohio Senate signals tax vote likely after House pass

Ohio Republicans say they cannot block passage of the first state income tax as the House approved an eight percent corporate tax and Gov. Gilligan’s proposed rates. The Senate plans a Tuesday hearing on the measure, with 17 votes needed to pass amid ongoing budget discussions.

Columbus Ohio Senate House John Gilligan Michael Maloney Cincinnati Ways and Means Committee

Nixon China Trip Sparks Bipartisan Praise and Skepticism

Washington observers from both parties greeted President Nixon’s secret plan to visit Peking with excitement over potential steps toward ending the Vietnam War and broader peace. Critics warned of unintended consequences and questioned moral implications of engaging with China.

Washington Nixon Peking Senate Mike Mansfild China George S. McGovern Dl.c Vietnam World Asia Hubert H. Humphrey House Gop Gerald Ford Michigan Sen Ate Hugh Scott Pennsylvania Vance Hartke D-Ind Harold Hughes Iowa Committee of One Million Walter Judd R-Minn Carl McIntire March For Victory Committee God

Deep coal reserves hinted in southeastern Ohio regions

Ohio geological survey reports no new low-sulfur coal finds but identifies large, unreported deep coal reserves in Meigs Monroe Noble and Washington counties with potential in Belmont and Guernsey. Twenty five deep core holes reached 1525 feet, showing seven coal beds though further drilling is needed to confirm the projections.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio Department of Natural Resources Ohio Division of Geological Survey U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare National Air Pollution Control Administration Natural Resources Department Meigs Monroe Noble Washington Belmont Guernsey Southeastern Ohio Coal Basin The Geological Survey

Viet Lull Continues On Ground With Heavy B52 Raids

Saigon reports waves of B52 bombers hitting North Vietnamese positions in the northern South Vietnam area. The ground fighting lull continues with only minor patrols as 12 bombers drop about 360 tons on suspected troop concentrations depots bunkers and antiaircraft sites from 4 to 12 miles below the DMZ near Khe Sanh.

Saigon South Vietnam

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