26 Jun 1969
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1969
Page
1
A chemical tank at the Interlake Iron Co. plant in Toledo blew up after a witness heard a crack. Three workers were killed and five injured in the blast on Wednesday.
Democratic House leaders plan a vote on President Nixon's surtax extension for Monday or sooner after getting assurances from Republicans to back the plan. The House will also consider Friday an emergency measure to extend withholding rates through July 31.
Washington officials weigh the significance of a sharp drop in North Vietnamese troop infiltration into South Vietnam. Weather, manpower shortages, or political aims are cited as causes with no evidence of de escalation or a forthcoming large Hanoi response.
Athens Ohio The Army awarded Vernon R Alden president of Ohio University the Outstanding Civilian Service Medal in a campus ceremony as he prepares to leave Aug 1 for private sector work. The honor recognizes support of the ROTC program.
The body of Judy Garland was brought back to New York early today drawing crowds of fans. Police barricades kept spectators behind the lines as they viewed the glass covered coffin in a Madison Avenue funeral chapel.
Federal officials back the first federally financed factory built housing project in Akron directed by AMHA. The plan includes 1 500 instant homes with garden apartments housing two to eight families. Stirling Homex of Avon New York builds the units and plans a new Akron plant employing 300, supplying modular homes for northeastern Ohio.
The council approves the remodeling plan for Athens City Hall as residents learn details of the project and its projected impact on downtown services. The measure advances with funding and scheduling notes for construction.
Riots broke out in Omaha's near North Side with fires looting and gunfire after the fatal shooting of Vivian Strong a 14 year old Negro girl by James Loder a white officer Loder faced a manslaughter charge and was suspended from the force firemen faced bricks and bottles as police stood by with riot gear and National Guard units in view
The FTC votes 3-2 to proceed with hearings on a new warning for all cigarette advertising. Hearings begin next Tuesday with Surgeon General William S. Stewart and Luther L. Terry as antismoking witnesses. The proposed rule would require a bold health warning across print and broadcast ads.
In Washington AP Adam Clayton Powell greets the Supreme Court ruling allowing his return to the 90th Congress. He sings Oh Happy Day and says he plans to decide next steps with his lawyers while House leaders fear back pay and seniority issues may follow. The court decision reestablishes the broken seniority chain.
Mrs. Larry J. Flowers of Nelsonville placed a Messenger Ad to sell a dog and a nanny goat. She reports the dog sold on the first call and the goat on the second, and says they were so pleased they took a ride rather than await more calls.
Powell argues the court landmark is the real victory while denying key risks of losing seniority. He dismisses plans to change his House presence and notes a $25,000 fine for seating him in this session.
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