09 Jun 1969
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1969
Page
1
Senate may confirm Warren E Burger today as chief justice signaling a shift in high court leadership. Vote planned after earlier delays with aim to finish the confirmation and set the court's direction after 16 years.
The Athens campus notes 2,412 seniors graduate as Vernon Aidan receives top honors. A special report asks if Athens County needs a children’s home, while Rio Grande president urges lawful changes at Nelsonville York High School commencement.
A Peeks of Parkersburg disaster leaves nine children and their parents dead in an eight room home after a blaze swept through their residence. Grandfather Obie Bailey escaped through a bathroom window. Roger Bailey 13 and Susan 15 witnessed the tragedy as it unfolded.
President Nixon and South Vietnam's Nguyen Van Thieu reaffirmed close U S Saigon solidarity after Thieu praised Nixon's plan to redeploy about 25 000 U S troops from Vietnam The move could lead to further withdrawals as Washington maps a phased Vietnamese force replacement within 30 days to end August.
Washington reports that 25 000 US troops will depart Vietnam this summer but not return home. They will be kept in reserve in places like Okinawa or Hawaii and could be rushed back if needed. The withdrawal starts with smaller units as part of a gradual deescalation announced by President Nixon.
A family reunion ended in tragedy on Route 50 west of Hooper Park as four people in one car died in a two vehicle collision. Three others were injured, including two children, with all victims taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital or University Hospital. The crash occurred at 1 p.m. and is under state police investigation.
The Supreme Court in a 7 0 ruling upheld FCC rules requiring broadcasters to offer rebuttals to attacks on air. The decision rejects free speech claims by a group of broadcasters and affirms rules covering political editorials and personal attacks as authorized by Congress and protecting First Amendment freedoms.
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