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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1967

Page

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Snowy Easter in Jerusalem as pilgrims endure cold

Snow blanketed Jerusalem on Easter drawing down crowds to the tomb of Christ while sunrise services moved indoors. In Rome Pope Paul VI urged hope amid global troubles and announced an upcoming encyclical on social justice. Protest banners in St. Peter's Square called for fewer births and family reform. American troops attended Easter services in Vietnam.

Jerusalem Jordan St. Peter’s Square Paul VI Holy City Tomb of Christ Rome Paul Pope Paul St. Peter's Vietnam

Senate panel urges end to Vietnam bombing limits

The Senate Defense subcommittee led by Sen. John Stennis calls for lifting bombing restrictions in Vietnam after sending four investigators to the region. The panel says North Vietnam air raids carry high costs for limited gains while Pentagon officials defend current target policies. Senator Edward Brooke supports continuing the bombing, while Kennedy and Clark urge a halt to test Soviet peace talks. Senator Symington notes pilots want freedom to strike North Vietnamese airfields and MiG bases.

Washington Senate Johnson Senate Defense Subcommittee John Stennis D-Miss South Vietnam U.S Vietnam North Vietnam Edward W. Brooke R-Mass Edward M. Kennedy Massachusetts Joseph S. Clark Pennsylvania Hugh Scott R-Pa Defense Subcommittee Stennis Defense Department Pentagon Subcommittee North Viet Nam Stuart Symington D-Mo

Crime Study Planned In Washington By STEPHEN M AUG

Washington AP More than 500 law enforcement officials will meet over two days to critique the National Crime Commission report issued after 18 months of work. The 367 page document offers thousands of statistics and 200 plus recommendations spanning police, schools, prisons, and social agencies. The commission stresses there is far more crime than reported and urges shifts from punishment to treatment. It notes mixed reactions across political spectrums and discusses narcotics policy and Fifth Amendment concerns. The report has already seen multiple printings and substantial public interest.

Washington National Crime Commission President Commission On Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice Commission Government Printing Office James Vorenberg Harvard University

Cleveland Girl Fights Cancer Then Passes Away at 21

Darlene Semosky of Cleveland died in her sleep after a renewed cancer spread through her kidneys. A West Tech High School graduate, she became homecoming queen in 1962 and later lost a leg to bone cancer. She married in January at St Colman Catholic Church where services will be held Tuesday. Her mother recalled her brave spirit and smile throughout her battle.

Cleveland Charles Semosky Gene Piazza Darlene Piazza West Tech Peter Vitonis Darlene Vitonis St. Colman Catholic Church

War erupts on ground near delta in Vietnam clash

Across the 17th Parallel to the Mekong Delta fighting erupts as U S airmen strike North Vietnam while Communist gunners in the South down helicopters and mortars rain on U S positions. One U S jet downed but pilot saved. Hanoi claims three U S planes shot down. A separate Easter morning scene in Oneonta, N Y shows a child waking to an already eaten crocus scene with a sleepy mother.

Saigon North Vietnam 17Th Mekong U. S North South Delta Can Tho Son Tay Hanoi U.S Air Force Demilitarized Zone

Supreme Court delays rail merger over ICC fate ruling

The Supreme Court halted the Pennsylvania New York Central railroad merger today in a 5-4 decision. Justice Tom C. Clark announced the ruling, requiring a delay until the Interstate Commerce Commission rules on the future of smaller railroads.

Washington Supreme Court Pennsylvania New York Central Tom C. Clark Interstate Commerce Commission

Easter Weekend Traffic Toll Hits 16 in Ohio

Associated Press reports a sunny Easter with mild weather drew thousands of motorists onto Ohio roads. Sixteen people were killed in weekend crashes, including three teens in a single-vehicle crash near Cleveland. Toledo Blade resumes today after five months, and Cincinnati police and UC officials plan talks following campus mugging spike and the fatal beating of graduate student Jesse E. Woodman.

Associated Press Ohio Cleveland Toledo Toledo Blade Blade Publishing Co Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Jesse E. Woodman Woodman

Land's End tanker split in two spills oil on beaches

The Terrey Canyon, a 61,263 ton American tanker, broke amidships on The Sevens Stones reef off Land's End England. The vessel lay in two halves 25 yards apart with the bow angled at 40 degrees to the stern as oil continues to spill toward southwest coast beaches. In Washington, Senate critics stall Johnson Vietnam aid resolution ahead of the Punta del Este summit. a Foreign Relations hearing is set for April 3. New York reports a planned work slowdown by the city’s 10,500 firefighters, with only calls and emergencies answered.

Land’s End England Sevens Stones Reef Washington P— Senate Vietnam Johnson Punta del Este Texas Senate Foreign Relations Committee New York Afl-Cio Uniformed

Spring flings bloom coast to coast across Easter weekend

Across the East and Gulf coasts youths flocked to beaches for spring vacations with rockers and revelers. The West Coast hosted a Love-In and Manhattan staged a Be-In as authorities report 40,000 students returning to classes amid scattered arrests and debris. In Fort Lauderdale and Daytona Beach large crowds faced bans and enforcement while Biloxi rain dampened plans. Los Angeles saw a Love-In with traffic jams and Central Park hosted a Be-In with thousands, some painting faces and forming love circles as demonstrations stayed largely peaceful.

Associated Press Gulf Coast Med Set Manhattan Fort Lauderdale Fla Ohio University Athens Biloxi Los Angeles Elysian Park New York Central Park

Humphrey Defends Vietnam Policy in Geneva

Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, visiting Geneva, likened Vietnam to Berlin and Korea battles, calling it a peace with honor administration. He said the U.S. aims include suppressing aggression, promoting self-determination, and nation building, refusing to act as the world’s policeman while stressing commitments in Vietnam. In El Cajon, California, police investigated a tip about two youths dragging a car into a living room to steal a radio, saying they could not afford one.

Geneva Hubert H. Humphrey Viet Nam U.S Berlin Korea Humphrey United States U.N Vietnam Johnson Southeast Asia Franklin D. Roosevelt EL Cajon Calif San Diego County

Pay Vote Is Slated Tuesday

Ohio lawmakers return from Easter vacation to tackle remaining issues. The House will vote Tuesday on a pay raise for about 45 000 state employees while the Senate moves a bill to restrict LSD. Lawmakers focus shifts to highway safety and education as hearings begin on the two year operating budget with no new taxes in sight. Governor Rhodes says taxes will be held firm.

House Senate Theodore M. Gray Miami Gray James A. Rhodes

Ohio Five Day Forecast Quiet Warm Week Ahead

Ohio forecast shows five days with temperatures averaging above normal. Highs reach the mid 50s to low 60s, with northern areas in the 40s. overnight lows mainly in the 30s north and 40s south. Light showers are possible toward the end of the week, with about a quarter inch total precipitation.

Ohio Noremo

NFO Pickets Dairies in Cincinnati Area

National Farmers Organization members picketed Cincinnati area dairies as part of a drive to raise milk prices by two cents a quart. Across Ohio Easter weekend saw lull in activity with milk still being dumped at some sites and few pickets at each location. Pickets came from southwestern Ohio and northern Kentucky, with LeRoy Jacquemin leading in Butler County. Sardinia also saw brief demonstrations, while dairies reported ample milk but leaders warned a shortage may start.

Associated Press National Farmers Organization Cincinnati NFO Ohio Kentucky LeRoy Jacquemin Butler County Sardinia Brown County

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