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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1969

Page

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Powell Ruling Sparks Congress Yet to Act on Scope

Congress shows reluctance to retaliate against the Supreme Court after the Powell decision. With Justice Warren’s upcoming retirement and Burger’s influence, conservatives expect patience until a new justice shifts the court. Ford calls the ruling an unconstitutional overreach while Powell faces possible back pay appeals.

Washington Supreme Court Adam Clayton Powell Congress High Tribunal Powell Federal Court of Appeals Burger Abe Fortas House Gerad Ford Warren

Zanesville Firm Low Bidder On Athens Bypass

Shelly & Sands Inc of Zanesville submitted the apparent low bids for two Athens County State Highway Department projects. The Route 33 bypass bid was 6 313 600 93, the Appalachian Highway section bid 1 489 162 77. Both were the lowest among multiple bids and below engineer estimates. The Route 33 project will create 2.7 miles with two interchanges and seven bridges, and is slated for completion around Oct 31 1971. The Appalachian Highway bid is for Aug 31 1970 completion.

Zanesville State Athens County Shelly & Sands, Inc Thornville Albany Dowler Shelly & Sands Ohio East State Street Children's Home

Shellfire in Iraq Kills U.S. Visitor

An Iraqi 122mm shell hit a taxi near the Dead Sea area along the Israeli Jordan cease fire line killing one American woman tourist and wounding another. The deceased was identified as Eileen Bonnet of California and a second victim as Miss Anderson, with conditions updated by officials from New York City and Kinshasa.

Tel Aviv New York City Eileen Bonnet California Helen Barnard New York Miss Bonnet Jordan Kallia Dead Sea Jerusalem

Surtax Extension Ruling Delays Tax Plan Action

Washington reports show doubts the House would approve a surtax extension beyond six months delaying Ways and Means action on Nixon anti inflation plan. Mills returns to chair, Byrnes blames Democrats as liberal Democrats push for reform and quicker extension to avoid loopholes.

Washington House Nixon Wilbur D. Mills D-Ark John W. Byrnes Wisconsin Congress

Gaullist Pressure on Pompidou Over Foreign Minister Choice

Paris reports say Georges Pompidou faces pressure from Charles de Gaulle to appoint a Gaullist as foreign minister. Possible names include Michel Debre Maurice Couve de Murville or Valery Giscard d Estaing, with a cabinet announcement due Friday.

Giscard d'Estaing Georges Pompidou Paris France Charles de Gaulle Pompidou Michel Lebre Maurice Couve de Murville Couve de Murville de Gaulle Debre Couve de Mur Gaullist National Assembly Jacques Chaban Delmas

Lindsay's Future Polled Today in New York Primary

Voters head to polls for a tight mayoral primary pitting Mayor John V. Lindsay against state Senator John J. Marchi. Wagner led a seven-candidate Democratic field for the nomination, while Lindsay seeks Liberal and Conservative cross endorsements. Polls open 3 to 10 pm with about 2.8 million eligible voters. turnout expected 30 to 35 percent.

New York John V. Lindsay Robert F. Wagner Lindsay John J. Marchi

Evans Officer Refuses Testimony in Evans Melbourne Collision

Subic Bay Philippines AP Lt jg Ronald C Ramsey deck officer of the destroyer Evans declines to testify before the joint U S Australian board. He cites alleged denial of witness access and cross examination and seeks permanent excusal from hearings. Ramsey and Lt jg James Hopson are named as possible negligent officers.

Subic Bay Philippines J.g Ronald C. Ramsey U.S Frank E. Evans Melbourne Ramsey Navy Frederick Tilton Long Beach Calif Evans James A. Hopson

Marines Repel Third Night Attack Near Da Nang Base

North Vietnamese troops attacked a U S Marine base camp near Da Nang for the third time in a week. In the clash 31 NVA were killed and 1 Marine dead with 49 wounded as air and artillery supported the defense.

Saigon da Nang Sth Marine Regiment Triangle An Hoa

No Evidence Found of Police Payoffs in Columbus Case

Police Chief Robert Baus said no concrete evidence has been found linking eight Columbus policemen to gambling payoffs tied to a numbers operator. The officers, now on paid leave, may be called back to duty in nonessential assignments as federal indictments against the group proceed.

E. State St Hocking River Columbus Robert Baus Baus

Rhodes Rhode Tax Plan Details Outlined in Columbus

Gov. James A. Rhodes and legislative leaders announced a comprehensive tax program with the particulars to be worked out by the General Assembly. In Portland, Pat Nixon received a warm welcome on the West Coast tour and did not seem to react to three antiwar demonstrations while touring volunteer projects and communities.

Columbus James A. Rhodes General Assembly Portland Pat Nixon

Army Green Berets join search for missing Dennis Martin

In Gatlinburg 200 volunteers including U S Army Special Forces Green Berets comb the Great Smoky Mountains for seven year old Dennis Martin who vanished Saturday during a Father son hiking trip with architect William C Martin in Knoxville.

Gatlinburg Army Special Forces Green Berets Great Smoky Mountains Dennis Martin Knoxville William C. Martin

Senators Probe SDS Over Sabotage Workshop

A Senate subcommittee heard testimony that Students for a Democratic Society held a sabotage and explosives workshop. A staff investigator described the workshop as hearings opened Monday.

Washington —R Students For A Democratic Society Senate Permanent Subcommittee On

Rockefeller in Brazil on Latin America fact finding tour

Governor Nelson A Rockefeller meets Brazil's armed forces commanders and leaders of the suspended congress in Brasilia before flying to Rio de Janeiro. The visit drew few townspeople and no anti U S demonstrations marked by prior Latin American trips.

Brasilia Brasil Nelson A. Rockefeller Brazil Congress Rio de Janeiro Nixon Rockefeller

Highway workers push union recognition at Statehouse

About 300 members of the Joint Organizing Council of Operating Engineers and Laborers demonstrated around the Columbus Statehouse to press for union recognition and dues checkoffs. Codirectors John Possehi and Thomas Arconit organized the protest, citing Gov. Rhodes supportive but obstructed by a subordinate. Union officials claim over 2,000 highway department employees have joined.

Columbus Ohio Ohe State Highway Department Statehouse Joint Organizing Council of Operating Engineers John Possehi Thomas Arconit Afl-Cio Possehi James A. Rhodes P. E. Masheter Highway Department

Absent Councilmen Delay Athens City Pay Raise

Page 2 reports council absence slows approval of a planned Athens pay raise. Page 7 covers petitions pressing for removal of Hocking Hospital trustees. Page 9 notes two Nelsonville area servicemen wounded. Page 14 lists classifieds. sports on page 13. television, editorial on page 4. obituaries for women.

Athens City Hocking ‘Hospital McCovey Nelsonville Area Ciee O'S Cunaunnese

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