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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1969

Page

4

Man Admits Killing Michigan Girl

A Kentucky arrest followed a confession by a 19 year old Monroe, Michigan youth to killing 18 year old Karen Sue Beineman near Ypsilanti. Washtenaw County investigators released a composite of the suspect seen with Miss Beineman and state officials planned a news conference on handling the probe.

Ypsilanti, Mich Hazard Hazard City Ann Arbor Ypsilanti Kentucky Michigan Karen Sue Beineman Grand Rapids Mich William G. Milliken Frank Kelley Washtenaw County Tiazard Monroe Dundee Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department Penneman Milliken Kelley Lansing George Weeks Detroit Free Press Today

Marines Transfered From Vietnam To Okinawa

Lt. Philip K. Straw son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Straw of 226 W Washington St was moved with the 9th Marine Division from Dong Ha Vietnam to Okinawa He had served in Vietnam since last November His new address is Lt Philip K Straw 0104785 H S Co Bn Comm 0 1st Bn 9th MAR 9th MAR FPO San Francisco Calif 96602

Philip K. Straw Ralph Straw Washington St 9Th Marine Division Dong Ha Vietnam Okinawa H&s Co FPO San Francisco Calif

Apollo 11 Astronauts Under Blood Tests and Quarantine

Apollo 11 astronauts undergo further blood tests for possible moonborne infections while in isolation at the lunar receiving laboratory. A review with space officials follows, with public appearances planned if no illness is detected. space mail surges, unread by crew until quarantine ends.

Space Center, Houston Space Agency Lunar Manned Spacecraft Center

Blue Ribbon Farmers Named in Athens County

Mr and Mrs James Rickard of Albany Route 1 named Athens County Blue Ribbon Farmers for 1969. They run a 200 acre dairy and stock cattle farm with an 11 year old daughter Linda. The Rickards belong to Albany Grange VFW Auxiliary and drive a school bus for Alexander Local District.

Albany James Rickard Athens County Rickards Linda Albany Grange VFW Richard Alexander Albany Fire Department Margaret Creek Conservancy Richards Columbus

Alexander Band Plans Rehearsals For August Start

Alexander Local School District hires Mrs. Carolyn Cogar as new band director after four years in another district. unscheduled practices held for a month with low turnout. regular sessions set for 7 p.m. August 6 at Alexander High School for elementary and high school students.

John Carolyn) Cogar Alexander Cogar Alexander High School Hannan-Trace Gallia County

Athens Youth Wins Chess Meet at Ohio University

Twenty one students took part in the first Athens chess tournament at Baker Center. Open division winner was Robert Williams with Carl Trivett second and Ben Smothers third. Tenors: Williams also won a separate Ohio high school tournament. Also noted are June Woolworth sales up 12.3 percent to 172 million and six month total of 949 million with store count rising to 3,649.

Ohio University Baker Center Robert Williams Ronald Williams Franklin Ave Carl Trivett Ben Smothers Fount Smothers Jr Graham William Miller F. W. Woolworth Co Cleveland Woolworth

Five Day Forecast Indicates Mild Temperatures Ahead

The forecast calls for temperatures near normal to slightly below in the south from Thursday to Monday with highs near 80 to 85 and overnight lows around the lower 70s. Warmer start, cooler weekend, then moderation early next week. Precipitation totals drop to around 0.5 inches or less, mainly toward the week’s end and again early next week.

Norta

Peace Terms Made In Caribbean Crisis

In Washington the Organization of American States announced a tentative peace settlement ending the El Salvador Honduras crisis. El Salvador agreed to withdraw troops from Honduran soil, with guarantees for about 285,000 Salvadorans in Honduras and trials for those who harmed Salvadorans or Hondurans. A four member OAS commission was appointed to finalize the details.

Washington Organization of American States el Salvador Francisco Guerrero Honduras

Weather Dampens Temperatures in Athens Area

Overcast skies and rain kept temperatures below normal in the Athens area. U. S. observer C. L. Colmer reported a Tuesday high of 78 and a low of 61 overnight, with 0.04 inches of rain. The Hocking River remained at 2.94 feet.

Athens C. L. Colmer U. S Hocking River

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