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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1966
Page
1
Senate veteran Sen. George D. Aiken says President Johnson has won more support from critical senators due to his repeated attempts to avoid escalation in Vietnam. Aiken credits Johnson for steering away from reckless expansion.
Washington new FDA commissioner Dr James L Goddard vows rapid cleanup of long pending drug cases In his first 90 days he moved to remove non prescription antibiotic lozenges and other claims products from shelves He says removals will not prompt recalls as dangers were not pervasive and data backed the action He inherited cases described as dead cats in the closet and aims to finish pending decisions quickly.
Washington administration forces clash in the Senate over a $6 billion tax bill. Republicans add a Social Security amendment for about 1.8 million people over 70, costing around $760 million annually. Also debated is Sen. Ribicoff’s proposal for college expense tax savings up to $325 per year, with $1 billion annual cost.
Indian army columns move through jungle toward Cham phai near the Burmese border and Lungleh south as Dawngawn area is recaptured. Spokesman says light friendly casualties and heavy Mizo losses, with newsmen barred from the district.
CATV spokesmen clash over impact with Lester Lindow warning CATV may displace local stations while Frederick Ford argues CATV boosts public benefit through competition and diversity. FCC says new CATV rules take effect April 18 with microwave system rules following in 60 days.
CAPE KENNEDY Fla Launch teams run 11 simultaneous countdowns in a key rehearsal for Gemini 8 next Tuesday. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott will suit up and join part of the exercise to test communications during the countdowns before the actual two rocket launch and the planned man in space linkup.
Temperatures trend warmer Thursday then cooler weekend with a warm rebound next week. Normal highs cited for Cincinnati Columbus and Cleveland. Precipitation scattered with showers possible near week’s end averaging about a quarter inch.
The American Red Cross in Ohio aided 311 families struck by major disasters and assisted 13 901 people through emergency mass care in 1965. It distributed 144 755 pints of whole blood to 201 hospitals in the state.
Arnold Israel of Dayton found a prisoner made 1966 automobile plate packet with a note reading I bet I got less worry than you. The line suggests inmate contentment compared to life outside.
Near the Laos border, 300 Montagnard troops and 12 green berets repelled a day long assault on a U S Special Forces outpost. A C47 was shot down and four airmen died, with three wounded rescued. The Ashau Valley camp remained under control at sunset as heavy fighting continued nearby.
The Cincinnati Building Trades Council will hold open job tests for all applicants including Negroes as NAACP leaders wait and watch. The Ohio Civil Rights Commission faults unions and employers for fair employment violations, while chamber research predicts $479 million in construction through the area before 0.
The Appalachian Regional Commission approved a land stabilization and conservation program for 14 Ohio counties with 433000 dollars in federal funds. Ohio congressman Robert E. Sweeney said the proposal goes to the secretary of agriculture for approval under the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965. Counties listed include Athens 28000, Hocking 17500, Morgan 27000, Jackson 23500, Perry 21500, and Vinton 18500.
Reports indicate Kent State will not renew head basketball coach Bob Doll's contract after his fifth season with the Mid-American Conference school. Doll, a Portsmouth High School and Miami University product, previously assisted Bill Rohr at Miami and Northwestern before taking the Kent State job.
Irish police posted strong guards at the British Embassy and other targets in Dublin after an explosion damaged the Nelson Monument. Detectives questioned eight men linked to the blast attributed to an extremist IRA faction amid heightened security for the upcoming Easter uprising anniversary.
Tokyo reports in the Peking People's Daily hint at a possible shift favoring the United States. The piece notes setbacks abroad in Cuba Indonesia and Ghana and warns of Chinese counter moves while signaling potential acceptance of Soviet congress decisions.
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