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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1967
Page
3
The Hocking Conservancy District faces mothballs this week until funding resumes. Don Johnson, executive secretary, says a $150,000 loan could keep operations going full time until bonds can be issued. Proponents call $150,000 a small sum in the era of grants, but few lenders are available.
Special Report details work needed to start the Athens protection project a 7.2 million job. Without the money the project and other conservancy district efforts may be delayed and costs rise. About 61000 is for planning on Richland Avenue and Mill Street. Funds cover appraisal completion court costs and operating. Federal funds finance the overall plan though loans from the Department of Natural Resources and Ohio University have been sought.
Washington officials express gloom as another Viet Nam peace effort fails while President Johnson and Secretary Rusk insist the United States will keep pressing for a conference table solution. Thant renews appeal for talks. Hanoi rejects plans, bombing cessation debated, and U.S. persistence affirmed.
In an interview the speaker pressed the United Nations to reveal its responsibilities on the Vietnam matter, accusing the body of conspicuously failing to show consideration for a issue that could affect global peace.
American carrier planes struck near Haiphong for a second day of heavy raids against North Vietnam. Jets from 7th Fleet hit supply points in Red River delta and two nearby targets while 124 missions were flown. Premier Ky toured the Enterprise and decorated pilots as air raids continued from bases in Thailand, South Vietnam, and carriers Enterprise Hancock and Kitty Hawk.
New York AP A national strike by the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists shut down major networks NBC CBS ABC and MBS for live news as supervisory staff filled in. About 100 news staff sought higher base salaries and larger share of sponsor fees, with on air programs like Today and CBS News piloted by supervisors.
Ohio National Farmers Organization officials describe Phase II plan to turn milk into cheese butter and powders stored in warehouses to gain federal price supports. Picketing continues with scattered violence. state agriculture chief declines mediation while discussions proceed.
New York AP report says the Defense Department and Kennedy officials deny William Manchester's claim that Johnson was not briefed on nuclear retaliation procedures after JFK's assassination. The article notes the satchel with the U S atomic attack code aboard the presidential jet and Johnson's alleged familiarity with its contents.
The Ohio House approved a sweeping state employee pay raise, described as the best in state history, with 10 percent July 2 raises and 5 percent next year. About 45 000 workers including highway patrolmen and nurses would benefit. cost estimated at 47 million over two years. Senate hearings to follow. LSD crackdown bill also cleared the Senate by a 33 0 vote.
President Johnson told about 600 law officers and judges that U.S. crime statistics depict a national disgrace and that a climate of fear is more damaging than numbers. He urged quick passage of his anti crime legislation as essential to safety, home security, and societal stability.
Air strikes against the Torrey Canyon oil spill off Land's End fail to ignite a persistent blaze. RAF jets dropped napalm to set oil bunkers afire, but flames died within about ten minutes. A second strike also yielded little fire, as officials aimed to burn the oil to curb pollution harming England's southwest beaches and wildlife.
Temperatures likely to average above normal from Thursday through Monday with daily highs near 60 to 70 and lows in the 40s. The period should start warm and dry then taper. rainfall expected 1.2 to 3 inches scattered, with chances Friday and Sunday.
Miami reports the new GOP majority controls veto power with a governor from the Republican Party. Only about one third of 2.5 million voters cast ballots in the vote that gave the party a minority in the legislature and a veto limit. In Nashville, a milk delivery restart after a plant picketing accord ends a six day drought by Thursday. Saigon notes civilian leaders Phan Khac Suu and Phan Quang Dan enter the presidential race for Sept. 1, while Ky and Thieu push presidential bids.
State Sen. Robert O. Tiernan D Warwick held a slim 370 vote edge over Cranston Mayor James DiPrete Jr in the special congressional election to fill the late Rep. John Fogarty 2nd District seat. Tiernan had 55 288 to DiPrete 54 918 with results Tuesday.
Page 5 reports tentative teacher assignments by Nelsonville schools and includes Dr Myers guidance on handling youngsters when they “explode” as a behavior issue. Page 15 discusses unsigned players and potential fines. Page 17 raises questions Warren Giles faces about fining an unsigned baseball player.
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