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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1966

Page

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Man Runs 10 Miles Then Dives In River

Addison Ohio man David McQuaid fled Jackson County authorities on peace warrants and claimed he ran ten miles in about two hours before diving into the Ohio River near Kaiser Aluminum. Deputy Rhodes recovered him by boat and returned him to Mason County Jail amid family-backed warrants.

David McQuaid Jackson County Ravenswood McQuaid Fred Rhodes Ohio Kaiser Aluminum Rhodes West Virginia Linda Mary McCoy Henderson Mason County Peron Argentina Madrid

Elephant kills girl at Madison zoo in rare attack

In Madison Wisconsin a 3-year-old girl Ruth Ellen Freedman died after slipping near the Henry Vilas Park Zoo elephant cage and being grasped by Winkie a 314 ton Indian import. The tragedy follows a separate NASA setback as Surveyor 1 failed to respond after lunar night cooldown.

Madison Wis Henry Vilas Park Zoo Winkie India Ruth Ellen Freedman Ralph Freedman Princeton University Pasadena Calif America Jet Propulsion Laboratory

State to hear report on I 71 damage Jennings Road delay

The State Highway Department expects a consultants’ report next Tuesday with recommendations on I 71 construction near Jennings Road after giant support columns shifted as much as one foot.

Cleveland State Highway Department Jennings Road

Athens water line extension project to start soon

Local PA press notes an upcoming water line extension in Athens and a development financing seminar with nine area delegates. Officials from County School Board discuss action delays and selections. Ohio officials aim to have 25 new airports under construction by fall as Gov Rhodes comments on regional issues.

Athens Ohio

Major Fuel Depot Hit By Jets Near Hanoi

U S air and naval forces bombed major fuel depots about three miles from central Hanoi, advancing the air war toward North Viet Nam's capital and major port. The strike targets included multiple depots as jets pressed the campaign.

Robert Tuckman Saigon South Viet Nam U.S North Viet Nam Hanoi

McNamara details Hanoi Haiphong air strikes and casualties

Secretary of Defense McNamara said U S planes hit Hanoi and Haiphong oil depots to raise the cost of North Vietnam's infiltration in the south. He described the raids as highly successful with fuel tanks in flames and reported one U S plane lost and pilots missing.

Washington Robert S. McNamara U. S Hanoi-Haiphong North Viet Nam South McNamara Johnson Dean Rusk South Viet Nam Haiphong Hanoi U. S. Air Force U.S U. S. Command Viet Nam Buddhist Institute

Varied Reactions Mount Over Hanoi Oil Depot Bombing

Senate Democratic Leader Mansfield says North Vietnam oil depot strikes mark a new war stage and will hinder reaching a negotiating table. Prime Minister Wilson regrets American bombing near Hanoi and cannot support extending raids. Moscow Radio criticizes U S raids as a dangerous expansion of aggression against Vietnam.

Washington Senate Mike Mansfield Viet Nam London Harold Wilson Hanoi Britain Wilson Moscow Moscow Radio U.S Haiphong U. S

Gas Tank Truck Explodes on I-71 Bridge in Columbus

A tank truck collided with an abutment on I-71 near Cleveland Avenue. One gas tank ruptured and exploded, engulfing the overpass in flames. The driver, Harry Reynolds, 56, from Lockbourne, survived with minor injuries. Fire and traffic disruptions lasted hours as crews assessed the bridge damage and planned temporary closures for days.

Columbus Fred Simon Cleveland Avenue Harry Reynolds Lockbourne

Final Plans For Rally In Columbus On Thursday

Auto caravans from nine cities may bring 1000 to 3000 people to a Statehouse rally for decent welfare. Otterbein College near Westerville hosted the final marchers as the group travels 155 miles to Columbus. Delegations from Cleveland Lorain Toledo Cincinnati Dayton Akron Canton Youngstown and Zanesville will join the parade to the Capitol from East High School. Dick Gregory, noted civil rights figure, is expected to attend in Columbus.

Columbus Cleveland- Columbus Statehouse Otterbein College Westerville King Hall St. Peter’s Catholic Church Anne Franklin Gladden Community House Cleveland Lorain Toledo Cincinnati Dayton Akron Canton Youngstown Zanesville Capitol East High School E. Broad Street Dick Gregory Chicago

Supreme Court ruling first local use in DWI case

Logan Ohio Tuesday saw a local application of a Supreme Court ruling on post arrest rights. Twelve jurors and Judge Harley Meyer dismissed the Max Allberry case after the defendant was not informed of his rights. Prosecutor Forrest Moore said statements cannot be used without rights explained.

Logan Supreme Court Harley Meyer Hocking County Allberry Moore Phil A. Henderson Robert Hamilton William Rheinsheld Mildred Arledge Donna Halzscheck Ruth E. Mack Marie S. White Rosemary Webb Ilene Risch Gladys Hamilton Kelson Butler Robert E. Steward Lowell Karshner

Six Army Chief Named Head of Argentine Regime

Lt. Gen Juan Carlos Ongania chosen by a three man junta to lead Argentina after the coup that ousted President Arturo Illia. The regime vows reforms to win over Peronists and rebuild prestige abroad while modernizing the country.

Arturo Illia Casa Rosada Buenos Aires Illia Buenos Atres Argentina Juan Carlo Ongania Juan D. Peron Ongania Peron Argentine Military College Luis Civil Zaglio Ilia

Kennedy Leads New York Democrats in Primary Win

Sen Robert F Kennedy emerged as the undisputed leader of New York Democrats after a dramatic primary victory over Tammany Hall backed rival Arthur Klein for the Surrogate Court seat. Samuel J Silverman, Kennedy’s handpicked candidate, and Klein now sit on the New York Supreme Court. The New York results also featured a Goldwater Republican defeat of Javits backed candidate. In Columbus white voters united to defeat four Black candidates for the all white South Carolina legislature.

New York Sen Robert F. Kennedy Tammany Hall Kennedy Samuel J. Silverman Manhattan Organization Arthur Klein Silverman Klein New York Supreme Court

Bids Open For Rush Creek District Flood Control Project

Bremen hosts bid invitations for the Rush Creek Conservancy District flood control project covering Fair field, Hocking and Perry Counties. Bids open July 21 in Bremen. R M Foltz leads the conservancy board. The 151 460 acre Rush Creek Public Law 566 watershed is Ohio's largest started to date.

Columbus Bremen Rush Creek Conservancy Fairfield Hocking Perry Rush Creek Conservancy District R. M. Foltz Rush Creek Ohio Raymond S. Brown

Peronism Triggers Revolt Fears in Argentina

AP analysis outlines how the armed forces rely on Peronism as a potential revolt trigger. It notes Peronist strength in unions and key provinces, the balance of power with Buenos Aires Province, and Isabelita’s return to Argentina amid Peronist political maneuvering.

Kenneth L. Davis Buenos Aires Argentina Juan D. Peron Peron Neuquen Chaco Jujuy Arturo Illia Peronism Madrid Isabelita Uruguay Evita

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