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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1967

Page

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Johnson condemns House vote on rat eradication bill

President Johnson and Housing chief Weaver denounce the 207-176 House move to sidetrack a two year 40 million rat control measure. Johnson says federal funding protects livestock and children, urging reconsideration of the administration backed plan. De Gaulle tours Gulf of St Lawrence en route to Quebec, notes France aid for St Pierre Miquelon and nearby islets amid economic concerns.

Washington Johnson Robert C. Weaver House ST. Pierre Charles de Gaulle Gulf of St. Lawrence Quebec France de Gaulle Miquelon Newfoundland

Lynda Johnson Meets Queen at Buckingham Palace Tea

Lynda Bird Johnson attended an invitation-only garden party at Buckingham Palace hosted by Queen Elizabeth II. The event drew about 8,000 guests and took place on Thursday in London.

London Lynda Bird Johnson Elizabeth II Buckingham Palace

Aviatrix Jerrie Mock cancels world flight bid after crash

Washington Court House Ohio aviatrix Jerrie Mock canceled her planned assault on further world flight records after an auto crash left her with a broken rib a broken collar bone cuts and possible internal injuries. She was listed in satisfactory condition at Fayette County Hospital.

Washington Court House Ohio Jerrie Mock Columbus Fayette County Hospital

Shirley Temple Black may run for Congress in 196?

Woods ide Calif. former child star Shirley Temple Black, 39, a Republican, says she is seriously considering entering a Nov. 14 special election race after state Sen. Richard J. Dolwig withdrew as her candidate. She expects to announce within two weeks, citing Dolwig's decision.

Woodside Calif Shirley Temple Black Congress

Two Battles Claim 380 Communist Deaths in Vietnam

South Vietnamese and South Korean troops report killing 380 Communist soldiers in two battles. A rival air duel over North Vietnam saw U S Navy Crusaders battle MIGs, with three confirmed down and a probable fourth. Named pilots credited for the kills include Tsaacks Kirkwood and Hubbard.

Namese North Vietnam Navy Cmdr Marion “Red” Tsaacks Redding San Diego Calif Robert Kirkwood Fall River Mass Ray Hubbard Jr Poway J.G Philip W. Dempewolf Bellevue Iowa Hubbard

Final Tax Hikes Planned Amid Economic Boom

Washington AP indicats the administration nears a tax increase as officials cite a buoyant economy. Secretary Fowler, Undersecretary Barr and Chairman Mills met, with a possible bill sent to Congress within 10 days. The plan eyed a Sept or Oct effective date, with a 6 percent rate likely for individuals. Community indicators include June personal income rise, steady retail gains, and a $9 billion Q2 GDP uptick while inventories slow.

Bouyant Secretary of the Treasury Henry H. Fowler Joseph M. Barr Wilbur D. Mills D— Ark House Ways and Means Committee Mills Fowler Congress Johnson White House Commerce Department

Violence erupts across Minneapolis in street clashes

The Associated Press reports rock throwing two shootings and about a dozen fires in Minneapolis on Thursday night and into today. Police say the second outbreak occurred on the Negro North Side with two injuries and no fatalities. Mayor Naftalin blamed a few lawless individuals. the Black community was not at fault.

Associated Press Minneapolis Minn Arthur Naftalin Durham N.C Ben Ruffin Cairo Ill Rome Illinois

Whites Excluded From Black Power Meet

About 600 delegates gather in Newark for a national conference on black power with whites barred from sessions and news conferences. The event features Dick Gregory and Ron Karenga setting a pro black tone while debating what action and organization Negroes should unite behind. Delegates include William Booth James Farmer Floyd McKissick James Meredith Ossie Davis Ruby Dee and Jesse Jackson. The NAACP opposes black power as self defeating.

Newark N.J NAACP Dick Gregory Los Angeles Ron Karenga Whitey Karenga William Booth New York City Congress of Racial Equality Floyd McKissick James Meredith Ossie Davis Ruby Dee Jesse Jackson Martin Luther King Jr Booth National Association For the Advancement of Colored People

Arabs Oppose Soviet Push on Israel Peace Plan

The Soviet Union pressed Arab states to accept a U S backed compromise linking Israeli troop withdrawal with ending the Arab war, but Syria and Algeria resisted. The UN General Assembly debated a resolution as it neared the end of a five week session, with possible adjournment to late week. Algeria and Syria demanded unconditional Israeli withdrawal, challenging the Latin American backed draft.

United Nations, N.Y Soviet Union Israel Syria Algeria General Assembly Middle East Egypt Jordan

Old Coins Withdrawn From Circulation Contingently

Washington officials quietly withdraw 90 per cent silver dimes and quarters from circulation as a contingency for late 1967 or 1968 shopping demand. The Treasury freed silver price from $1.29 an ounce, but no recall is planned.

Washington Treasury Department

Millfield Native Vaughn Earich Dies at 65

Vaughn W. Earich treasurer of Athens County since 1963 died Thursday night at Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville after three months illness. Born in Millfield he was son of John and Mary Earich and a Chauncey-Dover High School graduate. He worked as a coal company foreman and later ran a Millfield grocery for 15 years. A lifelong baseball participant in local amateur programs and Old-Timers Day events. Continued on Page 4.

Vaughn W Doc) Earich Jacobs Drive Chauncey Athens County Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Millfield John Mary Frances Earich Chauncey-Dover High School Ohio University Sunday Creek Coal Co Mr. Earich

Tax Proposals Expected To Gel Next Week

Ohio tax proposals move to a Senate subcommittee with a likely sales tax raise and base expansion. Chair Michael Maloney pushes for a bill by week’s end as legislators weigh a plan aimed at at least 252 million over two years for schools and higher education.

Columbus Ohio Senate Ways and Means Committee Michael J. Maloney Cincinnati Ways and Means

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