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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1967

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Rhodes To Approve New Taxes In Ohio Education Drive

Rhodes administration backs new revenues to raise about 252 million for education above the balanced budget, as the 17 member reviewing committee proposes 1.2 billion in total general fund education funding. Krabach warns against beyond plan and notes a potential veto risk.

Columbus Ohio Rhodes Richard L. Krabach James A. Rhodes General Fund Krabach

8-Pound Boy Born To Luci Johnson

Luci Johnson Nugent gave birth to an 8-pound 10-ounce boy at Seton Hospital in Austin. Father Patrick Nugent announced the birth at 6:59 a.m. CDT, saying Lu ci and baby were fine and the child is the President's first grandchild.

Luci Austin, Tex Luci Johnson Nugent Johnson Patrick J. Nugent Seton Hospital Nugent Pat

Commie Probes Heat Up as Vietnam Clashes Escalate

In the central highlands and 1st Corps south of the DMZ, renewed Communist probes and clashes intensify as monsoon rains dampen jungles. U.S. forces report 43 Communists killed in the 1st Corps area on Tuesday, with 3 Americans dead and 32 wounded. South Vietnamese forces claim 62 Viet Cong killed near Da Nang, while rocket and mortar attacks strike Con Thien Gio Linh and Gio Linh district HQ, causing two Marine and light Vietnamese casualties.

Saigon U.S Central Highlands 1St Corps Demilitarized Zone da Nang Con Thien Gio Linh

Britain and Egypt Take Lead in UN Middle East Debate

In New York the General Assembly opened with Britain and Egypt steering the session as Podgorny visited Cairo. Johnson and Kosygin appeared unlikely to meet, while Egypt pressed for unconditional Israeli withdrawal and Moscow's influence resurfaced amid reports of Soviet arms shipments.

United Nations, N.Y Britain Egypt U.N Middle East Nikolai Podgorny Cairo Johnson Alexei N. Kosygin George Brown General Assembly Israel Mahmoud Fawzi Jens Otto Krag Kosygin Aldo Moro Mika Spiljak Podgorny Gamal Abdel Nasser Moscow Soviet Union New York Washington

Flag Burning Bill Misses One Detail

Washington AP reports the House passed a flag desecration measure but omitted explicit reference to burning. The bill would make desecration a federal crime with penalties up to $1,000 fine or one year in prison, while Senate action could change it. Representative Gallagher quipped about burning the bill.

Washington House New York Senate Cornelius FE. Gallagher D-N.j

European Reds Send MIGS To Egypt

U S intelligence says Communist European nations shipped about 50 MIG jet fighters to Egypt after Israeli air strikes. American sources note limited Egyptian tank replacements so far and question Israeli claims of heavy Soviet arms shipments. Israeli officers say 150 to 200 MIGs arrived, while US officials estimate around 100 survived air attacks and Algerian fleet deliveries included only five tanks.

Washington U.S Egypt Soviet Union Sinai Algeria

De Gaulle Attacks Israel and Blames U.S. Over Vietnam War

Paris reports President Charles de Gaulle said Israel started the Middle East war while attributing the broader conflict to U.S. intervention in Vietnam. He condemned Israel's opening hostilities and urged the United States to withdraw from Vietnam to save peace. He noted France urged a Four-Power unity against arms use but now sees changes on the ground. The cabinet statement framed the world as threatened by widening conflicts.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Israel Middle East U.S Vietnam de Gaulle France United States Soviet Union Britain

Negro Man Slain In Atlanta Riot

A man was shot to death and three others wounded as rock and gas bombs sparked gunfire in Atlanta's Dixie Hills. Mayor Ivan Allen imposed an 18 and under curfew after a fourth night of violence. Timothy Ross, 46, was identified as the dead man. Reginald Rivers, 9, injured. Catherine Duncan 51 and Marion Ward 31 also wounded.

Atlanta, Ga Ivan Allen Dixie Hills Allen Joseph E. Boone Southern Christian Leadership Conference Timothy Ross Reginald Rivers Catherine Duncan Marion Ward Douglas Richmond

Goldwater Addresses Young GOP in Omaha

Barry Goldwater spoke at a Young Republican National Federation convention in Omaha as moderates challenge conservatives who won control in 1963. The three man race for the federation chair loomed as Goldwater urged a path to defeat President Johnson in 1968, while Ray Bliss pressed for a role focused on electing the party’s nominee rather than directing youth faction politics.

Omaha Neb Barry Goldwater Republican National Federation Federation Goldwater Johnson GOP Ray Bliss Bliss

Drug education urged from elementary schools nationwide

Washington A consultant to the president's crime commission recommended today that educational programs about drugs begin in elementary schools. Richard H. Blum of Stanford University portrayed the United States as a nation of drug users and called for broader studies of drugs including marijuana and LSD.

Washington President’s Crime Commission Richard H. Blum Stanford University The United States

Mutiny in South Arabian army kills Britons in Aden

London reported a mutiny in the South Arabian army during Britain plans to leave Aden and the South Arabian Federation. Eighteen Britons were killed and an undetermined number of Arabs wounded as calm returned Tuesday night to the Aden area in the southwest Arabian Peninsula. twenty three Britons were wounded.

London Aden South Arabian Federation Arabian Peninsula

Actress Joan Plowright reveals Olivier cancer hope for cure

London report says Sir Laurence Olivier undergoing deep ray treatment for a slight form of prostate cancer. Joan Plowright cites doctors giving about 85 percent chance of recovery. In California, Sonny and Cher announce they are expecting their first child, noting marriage in October 1964 and fulfillment in parenthood.

London Joan Plowright Sir Laurence Olivier Encino Calif Sonny and Cher

Draft Law Extension Holds Deferred Military Service

A draft law extension bill guaranteeing deferments for most college students moves toward passage after a 377 to 29 House vote. The measure, crafted by House-Senate conferees, bars a lottery system and targets 19 year olds for earliest induction. The Senate approved the compromise last week and sent the bill to President Johnson for signature.

WASHINGTON+P Johnson House Senate

Princess Lee Radziwill Theater Debut Sparks Mixed Reviews

CHICAGO Princess Lee Radziwill sister to Mrs John F Kennedy made her professional theater debut Tuesday night in The Philadelphia Story as Tracy Lord. Reviews praised her beauty and couture but judged her lacking as an actress in the lead role.

Chicago Princess Lee Radziwill John F. Kennedy Tracy Lord

Columbus teen found not guilty of first degree murder

A seven man five woman jury acquitted Harry Levine Jr. of Columbus of first degree murder in the slaying of his mother Greta. The prosecution sought the death penalty and Levine faced additional charges for the December 9 killings of his father Harry and his maternal grandmother Minnie Perott.

Columbus Ohio Harry Levine Jr Levine Greta Harry Minnie Perott

Nationalist Wins At Columbus Buckeye Girls State

Columbus 16 year old Ann C Hindman wins Buckeye Girls State leadership election by two votes. Hindman leads Nationalists to near sweep of statewide offices as 1,200 participants vote Tuesday. Hindman defeats Federalist Michelle Flotz 619 to 617 in a closely run contest in Columbus.

Columbus Ohio Ann C. Hindman Buckeye Miss Hindman Michelle Flotz Westerville

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