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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1968

Page

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Talks Of Peace Return To Paris Conference Table

The Paris peace talks resume after a six day recess with eighth sessions planned between U.S. Ambassador Harriman and North Vietnam's Xuan Thuy. Western diplomats expect no major breakthrough soon, but tactical moves may influence the long term peace outlook. Le Duc Tho, new special counselor to Xuan Thuy, arrived last week but did not attend the prior meeting.

Paris United States North Vietnam U.S W. Averell Harriman Xuan Thuy Hanoi Washington Harriman Robert F. Kennedy Johnson Communist Party le Duc Tho

Commission Opens Study on Violence in America

Washington AP A presidential commission has begun a year long study of violence in the United States. President Johnson urged it to examine how campaigning candidates interact with voters and whether contact should be limited. He asked Congress for subpoena powers and named Lloyd Cutler as executive director. The panel, headed by Milton Eisenhower, aims to report sooner than a year.

Washington America Johnson White House Congress Robert F. Kennedy California Commission Milton S. Eisenhower Federal Communications Commission New York NBC CBS ABC Lloyd Cutler New National Commission On the Causes and Prevention Ramsey Clark Hale Boggs D-La Roman Hrushka R-Neb Eric Hoffer Patricia Harris Milton Eisenhower Terence J. Cooke A. Leon Higginbotham Albert E. Jenner Jr Philip Hart D-Mich

Daytime Viet Cong Rockets Kill 19 in Saigon Barrage

Viet Cong rockets struck Saigon during the morning rush hour killing 19 civilians and wounding 106. The daytime bombardment marked the heaviest civilian toll yet and disrupted government operations as General Westmoreland prepared to relinquish command.

Saigon

Kennedy widow visits grave with children at Arlington

Mrs. Kennedy and four of her ten children returned at dusk Monday to the grave of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy in Arlington National Cemetery following his funeral. Gen Maxwell Taylor John Glenn and Rafer Johnson joined the family as about 20 000 visitors had earlier paid respects and 60 000 more Sunday.

Washington Ethel Kennedy Robert F. Kennedy Arlington National Cemetery Maxwell Taylor John Glenn Rafer Johnson

Charges Dropped Against Brown After Model Refusal to File

Hollywood AP Authorities dropped an assault case against former football star Jimmy Brown after the model Eva Marie Bohn-Chin refused to sign a complaint citing insufficient evidence. Brown, freed on 12500 dollar bond, may still face a battery charge against a police officer.

Eva Marie Bohn-Chin Mueller Brown West Hollywood Miss Bohn-Chin

Rockefeller launches bid to unseat Nixon for presidency

Washington report notes Nelson Rockefeller declares a theme of new leadership for a new America. He urges a shift from old politics and outlines plans to win delegates and press a nationwide campaign against Nixon. The piece covers McCarthy Wallace and primary contests in Illinois South Carolina and Texas with delegate prospects and party strategies.

Washington Nelson A. Rockefeller America Richard M. Nixon National Press Club Rockefeller New York Nixon Eugene J. McCarthy Hubert H. Humphrey McCarthy Phoenix Ariz Kennedy Minnesota Democratic Chicago Richard J. Daley Texas John Connally Conally Humphrey

U S Seeks Swift Extradition for James Earl Ray

U S and British authorities pursue rapid extradition or deportation of James Earl Ray for King assassination. Ray, jailed in Brixton, faces passport and gun charges after a Bow Street Court appearance, with potential appeals through High Court and Lords. Investigations span Canada, Portugal, and Britain to trace possible help and aliases used by Ray.

London Uss James Earl Ray United States Atlantic Ray Martin Luther King Jr Brixton Prison Bow Street Court Ramon George Sneyd High Court House of Lords King Memphis Tenn Canada Lisbon Toronto

Blaiberg in Emergency Liver Treatment Not Critical Yet

Cape Town cardiology reports Dr Philip Blaiberg the world’s longest surviving heart transplant patient is treated for hepatitis. Dr Christiaan Barnard says Blaiberg’s condition is not critical though he remains under care at Groote Schuur Hospital after a routine check. Frederick West in Britain also ill with chest infection.

Cape Town South Africa Philip Blaiberg Groote Schuur Hospital London Christiaan N. Barnard Blaiberg Barnard Netherlands Groote Schuur Britain Frederick West

Hocking Canal Marker Opening Delayed by Thunderstorm

Inside Today notes a dedication at the Hocking Canal marker interrupted by a thundershower. Flooding from the Hocking River delayed pool opening in Nelsonville as reported across pages 6 and 7.

Hocking Canal Hocking River Nelsonville Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District Schndder Point Pleasant

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