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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1967
Page
1
Southeastern Ohio endured a double weather blow as the Hocking River topped flood stage in Athens and snow depths reached seven inches. Roads and schools faced closures while university operations persisted amid flood threats and a workers’ strike affecting Ohio University.
Snow cold and high water fail to break the stand of both sides in the Ohio University strike over AFL CIO recognition and payroll deductions. Classes continue with some cancellations due to weather and sympathy. cafeteria services run with student and supervisor help. AAG officials discussed invoking the Ferguson Act with President Vernon Alden as unions maintain five dining halls are down.
James R. Hoffa surrendered to serve an eight year federal jury tampering sentence. He was to be fingerprinted and transported to Lewisburg Penitentiary. Hoffa maintained innocence, accused a federal vendetta, and urged organized labor to protect constitutional rights while his lawyers pursue a new trial. He called the day unhappy but vowed to appeal.
Hoffa spoke to 50 or more newsmen on the District of Columbia Building steps in a brief rain-soaked statement. He then went to the U.S. Marshal’s office where papers would be checked. Three others convicted with Hoffa in the 1962 Nashville bribery trial surrendered to federal marshals. Larry Campbell surrendered in Detroit at 9 a.m. with no comment. Ewing King and Thomas F. Parks surrendered in Chattanooga.
The Class A Regional basketball tournament was switched from Ohio University's Grover Center in Athens to the Columbus Fairgrounds Coliseum due to a maintenance strike, floods, and heavy snow. Friday games keep original times. Ross Southeastern plays Canal Winchester at 7 p.m. Ames Bern faces West Muskingum at 8:30 p.m. The Saturday final moves to 2 p.m. from 8 p.m. Columbus previously hosted the event in 1964.
New York AP reports Henry Cabot Lodge the U S ambassador to South Vietnam has asked to be replaced in the coming months. White House struggles to find a successor with Saigon dispatch noting Lodge may depart late spring or early summer according to Times sources. No further comment from the embassy.
U S Marines at Camp Carroll faced 500 shells in three mortar strikes while fortifying positions south of the demilitarized zone. Six Marines were killed and 15 wounded, but the 175 mm guns remained unharmed. U S spokesmen reported 14 Americans killed, 44 wounded and four missing in recent ground actions, with 61 enemy dead.
Administration sources say President Johnson might reconsider a July 1 tax increase if business remains sluggish. Policy advisers still forecast a 6 percent surcharge on income taxes to curb inflationary pressures.
An administration official warned that midyear tax surcharge requests could be canceled or reduced if the April May indicators lag. A shift date to September or even a reverse tax cut could be proposed if the slowdown worsens. The Council of Economic Advisers notes annual tax changes have become common, though Congress and many business leaders remain wary of altering tax rules without strong justification.
In Charlestown a elevated train rear collided with a halted train during a heavy snowstorm. More than 60 injured, 55 taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with non life threatening wounds. Ambulances flooded scene near the harbor as crews treated victims and prepared for possible overnight stays.
Mansfield Ohio report says a General Motors plant idled 200000 workers after last month’s strike and was shut down again today by pickets amid suspensions given during the initial walkout. Rockford Illinois: a 17 year old acquitted in a sniper case was held on murder charges in the execution style killings of two 14 year old cousins. John Wesley Williams Jr. arrested at his job. police say others may be involved.
Indonesia's strongman Gen Suharto urged Congress at a session to refrain from dismissing President Sukarno from his powerless role saying removal could trigger bloodshed and national split.
Chairman L. Mendel Rivers of the House Armed Services Committee said Congress should curb the president's power over draft procedures. His remarks followed Johnson's Monday message to Congress seeking an extension of the Selective Service law and promising sweeping draft changes by executive order.
New York Arthur J. Goldberg returning from the Far East warned reporters at Kennedy Airport that there is little chance for early peace in Vietnam. He described the road to peace as rocky and difficult before flying on to Washington to brief President Johnson.
Pope Paul VI issued new regulations easing beat rhythms and jazz in Catholic liturgy to implement the 1963 Vatican Council decree. The changes, effective Pentecost Sunday May 14, are expected to transform music in the 2,000 year old church.
The Messenger profiles area 4-H clubs in this year’s annual salute appearing on pages 11 through 15. An Ordnance School PTA delegation appears before the Mason school board seeking support. UCLA retains first place in the final AP basketball poll. Trash truck operators receive a warning from Pomeroy city council members.
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