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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1968
Page
1
Divers report finding a 250 foot long hulk about 70 miles east-northeast of Cape Henry. It may be the German U-548 sunk April 30 1945 as Pargo locates the wreck during a Cape Henry search.
The Athens City Council discusses flood impacts and response measures as part of an ongoing review. Officials outline potential mitigations and timelines while residents seek clarity on forthcoming actions. Local agencies coordinate on emergency planning amid rising water concerns.
Viet Cong troops entered Saigon amid the heaviest shelling of the capital district. U.S. sources warned fighting could continue for some time as government forces, including marines and rangers with tanks, pushed into Gia Dinh and Cholon areas. A major defense appointment was made in Saigon as rockets struck with limited injuries and damage.
Hurricane Abby churned in the Gulf with 75 mph winds and threatened Florida's west coast with tides and heavy rains. Flood and tornado warnings were issued as central and south Florida braced for 2 to 5 feet of surge. Abby, moving northeast at 10 mph, was forecast to hit between Tampa and Lake Okeechobee then drift offshore, with flags flying from Marco Beach to Tarpon Springs.
Valeria Solanis 28 surrendered after shooting Andy Warhol in his Union Square studio claiming I am a flower child The artist 41 remained in critical condition with a 50 50 chance of survival Mario Amaya was grazed but released Solanis faced felonious assault and weapon charges Warhol and Amaya were in the sixth floor office with five others present
President Johnson, returning to Glassboro State College for commencement, urged the United States and the Soviet Union to travel part way together toward Vietnam peace. He warned the road will be slow and tough, but less rocky with Soviet cooperation, and asked Moscow to help turn war toward progress. He cited limited progress in Paris and praised recent U.S.-Soviet strides since their Holly Bush summit. The outdoors ceremony drew about 7,000 graduates as Johnson outlined future avenues of cooperation in studying environment and global resources.
Paris AP report says union leaders urged striking workers to approve agreements to restart trains and Paris buses and subways. Government optimistic but ratification uncertain as Banque de France and many factories began reopening, while major industries stayed idle. Transport Minister Chamant announced all delegates recommended acceptance after an all night bargaining session.
Charleston W Va The first bid opening for a new Ohio River bridge to replace the Silver Bridge yielded an apparent low bid of 5 226 450 for the steel super structure Allied Structural Steel Co Hammond Ind was the apparent low bidder Four bids ranged up to 6 666 666 by Bristol Steel and Iron Works Inc Bristol Va Bids on substructure and approach will be opened on later dates Forty six people died in the Silver Bridge collapse on December 15 last year The new bridge will be in Henderson downriver from Point Pleasant and is slated for completion next year
In Dayton Ohio police report an 11 month old girl Juanita Blake was attacked by a large rat biting her hands and feet about 40 times. The child is recovering after tetanus shots and bandages. The landlady and manager, Mrs E E Campbell of Kettering, faced questions as rats reportedly plagued the $55 a month West Side duplex. Neighbors recalled seeing a rat “as big as a cat.”
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