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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1967

Page

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Northeast Storm Delivers Foot of Snow in City

A spring snow storm dwindled to flurries across the Northeast with up to a foot in some areas and New York City receiving about 10 inches. In Toledo a bank robbery nets 4 000 to 6 000 dollars, three teens detained after chase and loot recovered. In Cleveland an Eastern Airlines Boeing 727 loses four tires on landing but no injuries occur.

New York New York City Toledo, Ohio First National Bank of Toledo Cleveland Eastern Air Lines Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

Lift Road Fund Restrictions Freed by Bureau of Public Roads

Washington reports the Bureau of Public Roads freed 175 million dollars of highway funds for state use. The money was part of 1.1 billion in highways frozen last fall by a presidential order to ease economic pressure.

Washington Bureau of Public Roads

Washington pessimism over Vietnam peace talks and bombing

Senate Republican Leader Everett M. Dirksen warned of intensified U S bombing of North Vietnam as peace talks appeared bleak after a White House meeting. Congressional leaders said Johnson has little hope for future peace feelers, reflecting a pessimistic Washington mood.

Washington P— Senate Everett M. Dirksen U. S North Vietnam White House Johnson

Morgan Guaranty Cuts Prime Rate Signals Downtick Trend

New York banks lower lending costs as Morgan Guaranty Trust Co reduces its prime rate from 5 3 4 to 5 1 4 percent, matching Chase Manhattan Bank which already cut since Jan 27. Pacific Coast stock market prices rose following the move, potentially triggering a second round of cuts nationwide within two months.

New York P— Morgan Guaranty Trust Co Morgan Chase Manhattan Bank Pacific Coast Stock Exchange

Budget-cutters in the House signal trouble for Johnson program

Inside reports say first indications of trouble emerge as budget-cutters in the House scrutinize President Johnson’s domestic program. Former country stars Lulu Bell and Scotty retire to their North Carolina home, with other details on page 16.

House Johnson Lulu Bell Scotty North Carolina Cosccas

Vietnam War Casualties Reach New High On Both Sides

Saigon reports record weekly losses with 2,675 Communist soldiers killed and 211 Americans dead while 1,874 wounded. U S troop strength rises to 427,000 and Communist strength to 286,000 as mortar barrages and Junction City operations intensify across the DMZ and Cambodian border. Korean units join a 45 mile coastal sweep from Song Cau to Tuy Hoa to secure the route from Qui Nhon to Phan Rang.

Saigon Icans U.S Junction City Song Cau Tuy Hoa

Hanoi’s Hawk and Dove Factions Shape Vietnam Talks

Washington officials see Hanoi’s internal hawk and dove factions influencing policy amid shifting decisions on peace talks. The pattern follows Ho Chi Minh’s publication of Johnson’s letter and the U.S. push for expanded talks and a cease-fire while various Hanoi actors respond differently to each démarche.

Washington U.S North Vietnam Ho Chi Minh Johnson Hanoi United States

Shaw Indicted In Kennedy Plot Heads For Hideaway

A grand jury indicted Clay L Shaw on conspiring to murder John F. Kennedy. Shaw headed for a hideaway on the Mississippi Gulf Coast with approval from Dist. Atty. Jim Garrison. The case involved Ferrie Oswald and others. Russo testified he heard the plot in 1963. Novel avoided return, claiming immunity and calling the investigation a fraud.

Shaw Kennedy New Orleans Clay L. Shaw John F. Kennedy Mississippi Gulf Coast Dist. Atty Jim Garrison International Trade Mart David W. Ferrie Lee Harvey Oswald Russo Ferrie Oswald Gordon Novel Columbus Ohio Novel Garrison

Milk Holding Action Prompts Ohio Farmers Talk of Price Rise

An NFL official from Ohio says a $1 increase per 100 pounds of milk could offset a two month holding action. He notes cooperatives could have prevented the action by cooperating on a national price, while a federal judge in Cincinnati issues a temporary restraining order against the NFC to stop violence and intimidation in milk deliveries.

National Farmers Organization Ohio Dairy Farmers Ohio Nfl William L. Davis Mount Sterling Ohio Davis Cincinnati U.S Timothy S.S Hogan NFO Cincinnati Milk Farmers Inc Indiana Kentucky

NATO Base Spy Rings Uncovered in Europe

In Rome an Italian parachutist claimed 300 NATO employees were involved in a Soviet spy ring across European bases. Civilians and military personnel from several nations were named, including the United States. Giorgio Rinaldi and his wife Angela Maria faced questioning and charges in Turin. Authorities reportedly arrested suspects in Greece Cyprus Switzerland and Spain.

Rome North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO Europe Nations The United States Giorgio Rinaldi Angela Maria Turin Guido Netti-Modena Soviet Union Greece Cyprus Switzerland Spain

Dems Ask Prosecutors To Halt Bond Proposal

Democrats in Columbus and Canton urged prosecutors to sue to keep the Ohio Bond Commission plan off the May 2 ballot, citing possible improper public spending. Foreman, a Democratic taxpayer, named Franklin County Prosecutor Johnson and Ohio Attorney General Saxbe, while Stark County figures pressed Prosecutor Dowd. If needed, attorney Rankin Gibson would pursue Foreman’s case. Gibson weighed grounds for unlawful expenditure, estimated around 1.3 million dollars. Separately the Ohio State Automobile Association opposed unmarked police cruisers for speeders but backed compulsory vehicle inspections.

Columbus Ohio Canton Ohio Bond Commission Butler County Common Pleas Court John L. Foreman Franklin County C. Howard Johnson William B. Saxbe Stark County Democratic Paul Perkins Lavern Dale David Dowd Foreman Saxbe Johnson Rankin Gibson Ohio Supreme Court Perkins Dale Columbus, Ohio Ohio State Automobile Association

Soviet Ship Caught In U S Waters Near Alaska

A Soviet fishing trawler was towed toward Kodiak by a Coast Guard cutter after refusing to follow to port. Commander Robert Emerson said the 178 foot SRTM 8457 was boarded south of the Shumagin Islands following a 10 mile hot pursuit by a Coast Guard aircraft. If the ship proceeds under its own power arrival could be late afternoon. tow duration about two days.

Juneau Alaska U.S Alaskan Kodiak Coast Guard Robert Emerson Storis Shumagin Islands

Milk Withholding Sparks New Vandalism Incidents

Two new incidents tied to the National Farmers Organization milk withholding action erupted overnight. A milk truck was shot at in Wakefield near a car agency on Route 50W, and a tanker was dam aged with milk drained en route to Athens. Brothers Joseph and Leonard Lucas pleaded innocent to a prior milk house break in, with hearings scheduled for April 6. The NFO effect on supply was reportedly modest, with some reductions but adequate stock at a Fairmont Foods plant.

National Farmers Organization Carl Welling Emory Allen Jr Wakefield Welling Allen Joseph Lucas Leonard Lucas Athens Ward L. Clark Fairmont Foods Co Graham Drive Marietta - Athens NFO Goodloe Dadisman Fairmont

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Toledo Bank Dirksen Tokyo Cambodia Vietnam Mag Ngo Tan Dieu Veanvong Kompong Cham Ngo Phnom Penh United Brewery Workers Union America Senate John M. Blair Senate Antitrust and Monopoly Subcommittee Clay Oscar Bonavena Uncle Sam Tereenee Eens Abby Tree Neee Pani Eke Television Eee Eenneee Heloise Heen Athens Aeeenee Middleport Chauncey Sakeear Nelsonville Glouster Low North South U.S. Command Gio Linh Demilitarized Zone Qui Nhon Phan Rang War Zone C U.S. Infantry Hawk Dove Moscow Louisiana France Perry Raymond Russo David Ferrie Associated Press Keith Emenhiser Monroeville Ind van Wert NFC Dems Gibson Auto Group Scioto Milk Producers Association Aio
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