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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1965

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House Votes To Double Antipoverty Funds To 1.9 Billion

The House approved doubling antipoverty funding to 1.9 billion for programs led by the OEO. Key measures would remove governors veto power over projects, while Republicans argued the effort is entangled in local politics and patronage. The bill funds Job Corps 80 000 youth, VISTA 5000 volunteers, Neighborhood Youth Corps, College Work Study and more across nationwide antipoverty initiatives.

Washington House Johnson Senate Sargent Shriver Office of Economic Opportunity OEO Peace Corps Job Corps VISTA

Man Held After Vinton County Fatal Shooting

John C Malone 62 was shot with a .22 caliber rifle and found in Salt Creek Eagle Two by boys. Sam Banks 36 neighbor was held for questioning and to undergo a lie detector test in London. Prosecutor Curran and the coroner assist as charges are planned.

Mcarthur Vinton County John C. Malone Vinton Harold Steele Steele Salt Creek Lloyd Clary Eagle Two Banks Eva Malone Malone Charles Curran Wrightsel Funeral Home

7.2 Inches Of Rain Hits In Highland County

A severe storm drenched Highland County Ohio with 7.2 inches of rain between midnight and 7 a.m. hurlling roads and bridges. The downpour caused a freight train derailment near New Vienna and flooded Lee’s Creek overflowing Leesburg's pumping station leaving the town briefly without power.

Highland Ohio Weather Bureau Hillsboro Highland County New Vienna Baltimore & Ohio Sheriff’s Department Trafic Lee’s Creek Leesburg

Mass Greek funeral march for fallen leftist placed amid riot fears

More than 100,000 protesters marched in Athens for Sotirios Petroulias, killed in clashes during a battle between police and Papandreou supporters. Riot police and troops kept order as mourners denounced the new government and observed a tumultuous cemetery scene. Heavily armed forces prevented violence under threat of military intervention.

Athens Greece George Papandreou Papandreou Sotirios Petroulias Petroulias

Counterfeit Twenty Dollar Bills Hit Athens and Logan Banks

Athens and Logan police reported two counterfeit twenty dollar bills, both bearing the same serial number L170 79465A, circulated with one identified at the Hocking Valley Bank and another at Athens National Bank, possibly passed at Belk Simpson Department Store. Treasury agents were asked to investigate with recent counterfeit activity in central Ohio.

Hocking Valley Athens J. B. Grogan Athens National Bank Hocking Valley Bank Hocking Belk- Simpson Department Logan Grogan Treasury Department Columbus Zanesville Newark Lancaster

Miss Universe 1965 finalists and disappointed losers

Miami Beach reports 41 contestants eliminated from the Miss Universe pageant linger at the venue while 15 semifinalists prepare for the finals. Tears and homesickness fill the group as others lament missing the main event and three days remain until the Saturday finale.

Carol Ann Tidey Ontario Canada Sue Ann Downey Columbus Miami Beach Fla Convention Hall Mary Young Scotland

Ohio Five Day Forecast Shows Warm Trend Ahead

Temperatures average about four degrees above normal from Saturday through Wednesday with typical highs near 86 and lows around 63. Rainfall totals reach two tenths to one half inch in showers late Sunday or early Monday and again Wednesday.

Ohio

News Index Editorial Sports

A fragmented index page shows editorial and sports items for women. readable clues mention a brief editorial note and sports results or schedules, with limited accessible details.

Warless world advocate Goldberg wins Senate panel approval

Arthur J. Goldberg won unanimous Senate Foreign Relations Committee approval to become U S ambassador to the United Nations as he seeks a warless world. Indictments looming for Plymouth mail truck robbery and a violent Viet Nam incident at an important U S helicopter base are among other items.

Washington Arthur J. Goldberg Senate Foreign Relations Committee U. S United Nations Boston The Boston Herald Plymouth

Bowling Green State U Adopts Campus Speech Resolution

Bowling Green State University trustees adopt a resolution affirming campus political expression as essential. President William J. Jerome III says the measure sharpens existing policies and signals ongoing commitment to free speech on campus.

Bowling Green Bowling Green State University William J. Jerome III

Rent Subsidies Assured With Housing Bill OK

Senate and House negotiators approved a 7.5 billion housing bill with a 350 million rent subsidy section. Eligibility relies on local income rules tied to family size, altering the programs reach. Government funds would pay the subsidy to non profit groups, not private landlords.

Washington Senate House Congress Johnson

Viet Talks Delay Adjournment Plan

Washington White House conferences on Viet Nam strategy continue with no conclusions. Congress fears expanded fighting may force budget revisions and derail Labor Day domestic legislation, as Johnson, McNamara, and top officials meet to discuss manpower and funding needs.

Washington White House Congress Johnson Robert S. McNamara Bill D. Moyers Viet Nam

Browns Acquitted in Motel Assault Case

A Cleveland jury acquitted football star Jim Brown of assault and battery charges filed by an 18 year old girl in a motel room last month. The seven women and five men deliberated about 1 hour 20 minutes before the acquittal in Municipal Court.

Cleveland Jim Brown

Air Strikes Intensify as US Targets VC in South Viet Nam

The United States increased air assaults on suspected Viet Cong sites in South Viet Nam with at least six bombing missions against North Viet Nam. U S 7th Fleet ships continued offshore bombardments. A spokesman reported two American deaths today one in a plane crash and another after failing to answer a sentry's challenge. Another American died in a plane crash Thursday night. An Air Force observation plane crashed 50 miles south of Da Nang, killing the pilot and a Vietnamese observer.

Saigon South Viet Nam United States North Viet Nam U. S. 7Th Fleet U.S. Air Force da Nang

Mcllwain Declares 1966 Candidacy For Ohio Governor

Cincinnati lawyer and state representative Harry Mcllwain announced he will seek the Democratic nomination for Ohio governor in 1966. He criticized Governor Rhodes for alleged waste and policy failures in mental health juvenile programs education and welfare. He named Belmont County Rep. Lancione as fellow Democrat and Mount Vernon Republican William White as the only GOP candidate.

Wilmington Harry M. Mcllwain Cincinnati Mcllwain James A. Rhodes Rhodes Ohio McKilwain McKwain House A. G. Lancione Belmont County William White Mount Vernon

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