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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1968
Page
1
Cambodia stated it will try or detain the U S Navy landing craft crewmen after rejecting Washington’s claim of navigational error in Mekong Delta waters. The note accuses the U S of masking territorial violations and cites past releases of other crews.
Lancaster moves to the finals as Athens and Meigs stay alive in the District Legion Tournament while Logan is eliminated. residents on Old McArthur Road discuss rebuilding a bridge and a feature on the Visit to Lancaster by former Alabama Governor George Wallace appears on today’s page.
A fresh wave of Viet Cong attacks devastates Saigon and two provincial capitals. Thirteen dead and ninety-two injured in theater bombings and gun incidents. Thai infantry arrives to reinforce Saigon defenses and deter further infiltration ahead of a feared major offensive.
Memphis bulletin reports James Earl Ray pleaded innocent to the charge of assassinating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4. Trial date is set for November 12.
McCarthy campaign proposes three national television confrontations with Humphrey on issues dividing the nation from Vietnam to economics. Both rivals agree to join in at least one televised discussion but details remain unsettled after a weekend of pre convention activity. Blair Clark outlined the plan.
A giant show tent at Lake Michigan shorefront park for Summerfest 1968 collapsed in a wind storm, injuring about 40 people none serious. Teenagers were among the injured as poles toppled into a tightly packed crowd and sparks flew from overhead electrical gear. Police said most moved away within 15 minutes, with some still entangled after 45 minutes.
In Niamey representatives of Nigeria and secessionist Biafra meet to set an agenda for peace talks to begin in Ethiopia. They discuss relief transport proposals while millions face hunger and up to 1200 deaths daily. A new meeting was planned to set a starting date for Addis Ababa talks.
Civil rights leaders say a House provision would cripple the federal Southern desegregation program by prohibiting federal funds for busing, school closures, or forced attendance. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Jamie L. Whitten, targets freedom of choice plans and could affect the HEW program this fiscal year. Critics warn it would slow progress and fuel distrust.
Wallace backers hail his Ohio visit as a success with rallies in Columbus Findlay and Lancaster. He urged voters a two party system fails to offer choice and urged petition efforts to collect 433000 signatures to qualify for the ballot amid criticism of Ohio election laws.
Scattered fire bombings marked the fifth straight night in Akron as the National Guard reinforced patrols in Negro neighborhoods. Nine incidents caused damage including a storage area at Wilson Lumber Co valued at about $18,650, and Mayor Ballard ordered an 8 p.m. curfew after lifting weekend restrictions.
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