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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1968

Page

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House Approves Amendments to Gun Bill in Split Vote

The House passed a gun control bill 304 118 after amendments drew fire from backers of stricter controls. NRA linked changes drew Emanuel Celler criticism calling one amendment dreadful and pledging hearings to expose NRA activity. The Senate Judiciary approved a similar measure 9 3 and sent it to the floor.

Washington House Johnson Senate Senate Judiciary Emanuel Celler D-N.y House Judiciary NRA National Rifle Association

Fortas nomination faces film controversy

Senate debate over Abe Fortas for chief justice is tangled by a 14 minute striptease film titled 0 7. Senators McClellan and Fong urge all committee members to view it before voting while Hart pressed the issue at a closed session raising fears of a filibuster and delayed confirmation. The film allegedly shows explicit stripping and is a point of contention in the confirmation fight.

Washington W Senate Johnson Abe Fortas Senate Judiciary Committee John L. McClellan D-Ark Hiram L. Fong Hawaii Fortas McClellan Philip A. Hart D-Mich Fong Fong and Hart James J. Clancy Los Angeles Citizens For Decent Literature, Inc Clancy Supreme Court Justice Fortas California Miami Beach Congress Earl Warren Mike Mansfield D-Mont Hart France

Two Bombers Missing Two Pilots Safe In Saigon Area

U S forces report two B 52 bombers lost but four air crew saved after raids north of the DMZ and in the central highlands. Navy and Air Force Phantoms downed. casualty figures show 157 Americans killed last week, with injuries rising to 2 014.

Saigon America U.S. Air Force Central Highlands U.S

Taft Named To Committee Steering Presidential Panel

Rep. Robert Taft Jr. of Ohio is named to the steering committee of the People's Presidential Committee. The group seeks to ensure the House elects the candidate with the highest popular vote if the electoral college fails to produce a majority, addressing potential Wallace third-party effects.

Washington Robert Taft Jr Ohio People’s Presidential Committee House of Representatives George Wallace

Community signs at dam site spark new city slogan

Carlyle Illinois residents object to signs near highway entrances announcing a new dam on the Kaskaskia River. The City Council ordered replacement signs reading Community of Opportunity to replace the prior slogan.

Kaskaskia River

Resolution Commends Rhodes

The four day National Governors Conference in Cincinnati adjourned without endorsing a presidential candidate. Vermont's Philip Hoff condemned the talks as irrelevant to city, social and economic justice issues. A gun control stance was debated, with calls for a model law and registration. Ohio Governor Rhodes and law enforcement were praised for quelling a Cleveland riot. Georgia's Lester Maddox urged a national war on crime and public involvement.

Cincinnati Philip H. Hoff Vermont Hoff Congress Ohio James A. Rhodes Cleveland Georgia Lester Maddox United States

Gilligan Pushes Tighter Gun Control In Ohio Senate Bid

Cincinnati councilman John J. Gilligan urged stronger federal gun laws citing Cleveland violence. He criticized Republican rival William Saxbe as stubborn on the issue during the Ohio Senate campaign.

Cincinnati Cleveland Ohio U.S. Senate John J. Gilligan William Saxbe Saxbe

Stokes Gambles on Peace Tactic After Cleveland Shootout

Mayor Carl B. Stokes leads a bold gamble to keep Cleveland’s East Side peace after a gun battle killed 11. Community workers, including Harriet Jones and Baxter Hill, mobilize to deter whites and National Guardsmen, aiming to avoid further clashes and police presence. Governor Rhodes approves releasing most Guardsmen while Stokes relies on black leadership to maintain order.

Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland Carl B. Stokes Ohio Michael Blackwell East Side Stokes Harriet Jones Baxter Hill Cleveland Pride SCM Corp Ronnie Stephens San Francisco John Shelley Tampa Fla Louisville, Ky

Kennedy Ties for VP Hinted by Democratic Leaders

Support for Edward Kennedy grows among Democratic leaders for a possible running mate role. DiSalle reports backing from delegates in eight states and Chicago Mayor Daley endorses Kennedy as a strong vice presidential candidate. Kennedy has remained silent since his brother Robert Kennedy's assassination.

Washington Massachusetts Edward M. Kennedy Ohio Michael V. DiSalle Hubert H. Humphrey Kennedy Chicago Richard J. Daley Ted Kennedy Ted Kennedy For the Vice Presidency.”’ Daley DiSalle Michigan Maine Nebraska West Virginia California New York Kansas Iowa Robert Humephrey International Platform Association Ronald Reagan Neleson A. Rockefeller South Midwest Humphrey Sen Eugene J. McCarthy Senate Richard M. Nixon Asia Southeast Asia Nixon Rockefeller Kansas City Missouri

Navy awards 13.9 million rocket launcher contract to Alsco unit

The Navy and Air Force awarded Techfab Division of Alsco Inc. a 13.9 million contract for 2.75 inch rocket launchers amid a federal grand jury probe into Alsco and Chromecraft contracts. DOJ sources declined comment. Navy says work will be done at Techfab in St. Louis and another 1.85 million award was granted for an existing contract.

Washington Navy Justice Department Naval Akir Systems Command Techfab Division Alsco Inc St. Louis Air Force U.S. District Court Alsco Techfab Chromecraft Corp Stone Rosenbaum Chromecraft Naval Air Systems Command Pentagon Semple Ave Defense Department

Ohio AG Saxbe discusses AMERICAN DREAM in Athens visit

Ohio Attorney General William Saxbe discusses the AMERICAN DREAM during a Wednesday Athens visit. The report references an unauthorized strike at a Goodyear plant and notes Hoyt Wilhelm breaking a 57 year record with his 907th appearance.

Ohio William Saxbe Athens Goodyear Plant CRIN Hoyt Wilhelm Cy Young Mone de Cincacii Sukndescsiecnian

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