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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1976

Page

9

Naber Faces Spitz Shadow As He Leads U S Swimmers

John Naber, a 6 foot 6 rising star from Menlo Park, set a world record twice and won gold in the 100 back and silver in the 200 free at the Olympic trials. Coach Doc Counsilman notes Naber is an extrovert and crowd favorite, while teammates Gary Hall and Bruce Furniss share captain duties.

Montreal America John Naber University of Southern California Mark Spitz Naber Mark John Doc Cousilman Indiana Bruce Furniss Bruce Menlo Park Calif Counsilman Gary Hall Steve Furniss Hall Furniss

Olga and Nadia meet in Olympic throne room

Olga Korbut and Nadia Comaneci shook hands in Montreal as the queen of gymnastics and the rising princess met briefly. Nadia earned two perfect 10s on uneven bars and balance beam, while Olga stumbled on vault and neared a fall on beam. Nadia leads after Monday, Olga fifth, with Olga hinting at theater arts.

Montreal Olga Korbut Nadia Comaneci Nadia Olga Maria Filatova Olge

Lebanon Christians and Muslims Agree on Beirut Buffer Zone

Christian and Muslim leaders in Beirut announced a plan to establish a 100 yard buffer zone to separate sectors, with 1,300 Arab League troops ready to police it within 48 hours of withdrawal. The bid follows talks with Palestinian and Phalange factions as U S evacuation efforts stall due to ongoing fighting.

Beirut Lebanon U.S Yasir Arafat Damascus Tal Zaatar Red Cross Kamal Jumblatt Arafat Christian Phalange Party Phalange Party No Man’s Land Francis E. Meloy Jr Arab League Hafez Assad Syria U.S. Navy Greece

Reporters Outnumber Contestants at Olympiad XXI in Montreal

AP reports that 7 886 reporters are accredited to cover the Games while withdrawals by 28 national teams reduce competitors by at least 303 to 6 934 and 60 officials leave, lowering total officials to 2 225.

Montreal Robert Sieber Sports Services

House Extends Delta Queen Operation Until 1983

The House passed a bill by 367 to 9 to allow the Delta Queen to operate through November 1 1983 while owners plan a new riverboat Mississippi Queen built with fire resistant materials and modern equipment. The paddle steamer remains a historic river icon though its wooden superstructure blocks regular licensing.

Washington House Senate Congress House Merchant Marine Committee

Bishop Denies Racism Charge in Cincinnati School Merger

Archbishop Joseph L. Bernadin defended a plan to merge Holy Cross and St. Mary's schools amid a Cincinnati social action clash. The Archdiocese Commission called the merger immoral, warning it could threaten federal bus funds and racial balance in a half million Catholic community across 19 counties. Bernadin said the consolidation aims to improve racial balance and pledged further review.

Cincinnati Joseph L. Bernadin Catholic Commission Archdiocese Social Action Commission Bernadin Bernardin National Conference of Catholic Bishops Mt. Adams Hyde Park Walnut Hills Commission Thomas F. Waldron Waldron

Revival at Evangelical Methodist Church in Little Hocking

A five day revival begins Wednesday at 7 30 PM and runs through Sunday at Evangelical Methodist Church. The Rev Paul Morrison of West Virginia will preach daily except Sunday with special singing by church members and guests. Public invited says Pastor Carl A McPherson.

Little Hocking Evangelical Methodist Church Paul Morrison West Virginia Carl A. McPherson

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