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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1971

Page

1

Times to defend leak case over secret Vietnam study

The New York Times goes to court to block government access to the Pentagon documents behind its Vietnam war series. Officials seek to inspect the papers and other classified material, arguing for an injunction while the paper cites First Amendment protection and the public's right to know.

NEW York —P New York Times Pentagon the Times Daniel Elisberg Defense Department Massachusetts Institute of Technology NEW York The U.S U.S. Dist Murray I. Gurfein Gurfein Times United States Vietnam Defense Robert SS. McNamara Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Kennedy Airport Sulzberger London

House Vote Set On Similar Money Amendment in War Debate

The House prepared to vote on a Nedzi-Whalen amendment to halt funding for Vietnam war weapons after December 31 1971. Senate defeats of two antiwar amendments signal Nixon administration gains though broader draft-extension talks continue. Senate votes 52 44 and 55 42. Saxbe and Taft backed the majority against the December 31 1971 cutoff.

Washington House Senate U.S Indochina Nixon Southeast Asia Lawton M. Chiles Jr D-Fla North Vietnam Mark C. Hatfield R-Ore George S. McGovern D-S.d Mike Gravel Alaska Hatfield and McGovern Chiles William Saxbe Robert Taft Jr George McGovern D-S.c Mark Hatfield R-Ove Saxbe Taft

Nixon Plans National Offensive Against Drugs

President Nixon unveils a four front plan to curb illegal narcotics with a new White House office for drug abuse prevention. He seeks more funding, stronger enforcement, GI detox programs, longer service terms, and a broad anti drug education drive while targeting overseas supply and domestic dealers.

Washington Nixon South Vietnam Congress White House U.S House Gerald R. Ford Ford South Viet Nam Thailand Turkey Mexico France

Ohio Teachers Average Salary Rises to 8676

The Ohio Public Expenditure Council reports the 1967-68 average teacher salary in Ohio was 8676, a 33 percent increase from 1966-67 when teachers averaged 6518. The figures come from Columbus based council data.

Ohio Columbus Ohio Public Expenditure Council

Sells bike in an hour prompts ads claim

A faded item notes a quick sale by Action Ads after a buyer called at 4:00 p m and the bike gone an hour later. It then pivots to a salary study showing Ohio teacher pay below several neighboring states with wide local variations and increments for principals across districts.

Ronald Motter Albany Rt. 2

North Vietnamese Attack Repulsed Near Khe Sanh

Up to 400 North Vietnamese troops attacked 200 South Vietnamese marines near Khe Sanh before dawn. U.S. helicopter gunships, fighters and artillery repelled the attack. Nine Marines and 63 North Vietnamese were reported killed. About 5,000 allied forces pursue infil tra tion in the northern country, while a U.S. helicopter was shot down southeast of Saigon.

Saigon Demilitarized Zone U.S Khe Sanh Dmz Laos Pakse Bolovens Plateau

Johnny Cash Slated For Ohio State Fair Dates

Akron Ohio AP Johnny Cash will perform twice nightly September 2 and 3 at the Ohio State Fair with a 75000 payment. Comedian Bob Hope may headline if available with a potential booking for August 28 or September 4. Expohio runs August 26 to September 6 featuring 63000 exhibits.

Johnny Cash Akron, Ohio Bob Hope State Fair Board Akron Hope Jerry Kaltenbach

Coal strike widens in southern Ohio fields

The Ohio Coal Association reports 13 hard coal mines in Belmont Harrison Guernsey and Monroe counties closed by pickets as a wildcat strike spreads through southeastern Ohio. West Virginia miners begin returning to work after three days of strikes in Appalachian coalfields.

ST. Clairesville Ohio Ohio Coal Association United Mine Workers Association Belmont Harrison Guernsey Monroe West Virginia Appalachian Logan County Raleigh

Buckeye Boys State closes with governorship events

Ashland Ohio hosts the 34th annual American Legion Buckeye Boys State on its college campus with government sessions and an oath for officers. Pamela Stevenson of Mount Sterling is fitted for her governor gown and will be sworn in by Chief Justice ONeill during an inaugural banquet headlined by Gov. Gilligan. A separate treaty news item notes Okinawa’s return to Japanese sovereignty with U.S. base facilities retained and nuclear weapons storage assurances. In Georgia Aubrey Daniel is slated to testify on potential command influence in the My Lai murder case involving Lt. William Calley and Capt. Ernest Medina.

Ashland Ohio Jesse Roberson Shakers Heights American Legion Ashland College Columbus Buckeye Pamela Colleen Stevenson Mount Sterling Plains High School C. William O'Neill Ohio Supreme Court John Gilligan Washington—P United States Japan Okinawa Washington Tokyo William P. Rogers Kiichi Aichi U.S. Senate Nixon Eisaku Sato FT. Mcpherson Aubrey Daniel Army William L. Calley Jr Ernest Medina Medina Montrose Colo My Lai Calley

Obituaries and Sports Columns Highlight Local Notices

Classified pages feature obituaries and entertainment notes alongside sports summaries. The collage of headings lists page numbers for the sections and hints at local cultural items and events covered in the issue.

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