Kosygin’s Wife Dies In Moscow Kremlin
Soviet officials paid tribute to Claudia Kosygin wife of Premier Alexei Kosygin who died of cancer after several months illness in the Kremlin Hospital. In Managua Maj Gen Anastasio Somoza was inaugurated president extending his family’s 31 year hold on Nicaragua. Betty Furness began a government role as special assistant to the President for consumer affairs in Washington. Rep Betts urged added tornado warning services and emergency power for Weather Bureau stations. A collision at La Guardia killed three as a Piper Cherokee struck a de Havilland Dove. A rural education plan approved in Charleston aims to link Appalachia schools via telephones television and radio. Tornado funnels sighted over Toledo but no ground touchings reported. In Chicago a dairy driver strike disrupted milk supplies amid a broad supplier lockout. Stayner Brighten criticized the Martins Ferry school board’s contempt charge against boycott teachers and OEA officials.
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Communist Party
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Kremlin
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Ohio
P— Stayner F. Brighten
Ohio Education Association
Messenger to Run Three Part Bypass Special
The Messenger announces a three part special on the Athens bypass controversy. It will cover background, the state highway department proposal, and public reaction with highway maps to aid understanding ahead of Monday’s public session.
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Athens
the Messenger
State
Athens council approves street improvements 41 thousand
Athens City Council votes to authorize 41 045 dollars for street repair and paving projects as part of local infrastructure efforts. The item appears among a page of city notices and council actions with other regional items.
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Pomeroy Council
New York Times
Har Fisot Bolsegly
Burr Oak
Ohio Primary Voter Turnout Expected Light Despite Weather
Ohio voters faced light balloting across the state on Tuesday with two constitutional amendments drawing the most interest. Poor weather and rain were cited as factors. Secretary of State Ted W Brown predicted about 22 percent turnout, roughly 1.3 million of 5 million eligible voters, similar to two years ago.
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Columbus
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Springfield
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Ted W. Brown
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North Vietnam absorbs pounding as 11 MIGs destroyed
U S fighter bombers claim the heaviest war loss of MIGs in one day, destroying 11 interceptors in the air and on the ground near Hanoi. The day also saw 16 American casualties in the delta, 625 fighter-bomber sorties, and claims of further air battle successes at Kep and Hoa Lac.
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North Vietnam
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South Vietnam
Central Highlands
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Delta
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Hanoi
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South China
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Hoa Lac
Navy
Robert X. Piper
Salt Lake City
MI6
Congress Delays Rail Strike Again in Johnson Plan Hope
Congress delays the nationwide rail strike for a fresh Johnson plan to settle the wage dispute. Railroads oppose government seizure and compulsory settlement, while union spokesman Michael Fox warns of a police state. Senate vote 72 to 2 and House 301 to 56. No new talks indicated.
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House
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Fox
Afl-Cio Railway Employees Department
United States Plans Major Troop and Aircraft Withdrawals
The United States with Britain and West Germany will pull back up to 35 000 troops and four squadrons of combat planes from West Germany. The move aims to save about 100 million dollars next year and is linked to NATO plans. West Germany will invest 500 million in securities and spend 300 million on US military equipment. Britain will withdraw a 5 000 man brigade and a squadron.
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Strikes Idle Thousands of Construction Workers
The Associated Press reports that strikes by building trades unions began in Ohio at midnight Sunday, idling thousands on multi million dollar projects. In Cleveland five unions with over 2,500 members walked out, while about 30,000 statewide remained at work. Youngstown Warren area saw 2,400 craftsmen strike across five unions.
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Cleveland
Carpenters Union
Composition Roofers
Glaziers
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Bricklayers
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Carpenters Distric Council
Operating Engineers
Wilson to Seek ECM Affiliation
London AP Harold Wilson's cabinet formally decided to apply for British membership in the European Common Market. Informants say Wilson will announce the decision in the House of Commons later. ministers reviewed terms and the statement may outline safeguards for Britain's vital interests.
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London
Harold Wilson
Wilson
House of Commons
British gas-gun gang hijacks bullion worth 2.1 million
Police across London checked airports and harbors and warned ships at sea for traces of the gas-gun gang that hijacked gold bars valued at 2.1 million dollars. It was Britain's biggest bullion theft.
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Britain
Romney voices Vietnam stance at Emory University
Governor George Romney told Emory students in Atlanta that U S involvement in Vietnam is unfortunate but imperative and that withdrawal would be wrong He warned against dissenters saying we should not pursue a course that weakens the President and could aid the enemy His remarks drew applause from the white Emory audience amid boos from Morehouse College students
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George Romney
Michigan
U.S
Vietnam
Emory University
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Emory
Morehouse College
Tobacco Men Deny Charge Cancer Death Rate Up
Americans show higher cancer death rates over 30 years with 1937 112.5 per 100000 rising to 153 today lung cancer remains the leading killer. National Cancer Institute director Dr Kenneth Endicott testifies smoking if substantially reduced would lower pulmonary cancer deaths. Public Health Service study links heavy smoking to more chronic conditions and lost work days, while Tobacco Institute disputes causation.
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Senate Appropriations
Endicott
The
Public Health Service
Nelsonville Mother Killed in Canal Street Crash
Mrs. Shirley McDonald 23 of Nelsonville Route 1 was killed and her 3 year old son Greg injured in a one car crash on Canal Street just before 6 am Tuesday. She died on arrival at Mount St Mary Hospital. The child has a skull fracture and facial cuts. The car struck a tree near the Nessonville Lumber Co as she failed to navigate a left curve west of Watkins Street. McDonald was en route to open the Ordy and Shirley Restaurant at Columbus and Hocking streets. Survivors include her father Harley Allen and husband Robert G. McDonald. Funeral arrangements are pending with Johnson Funeral Home.
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Nelsonville
Shirley McDonald
Oak Grove
Canal Street
McDonald
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Greg
Curtis Pooler
Elvis on honeymoon with Priscilla in Las Vegas
Elvis Presley, 32 and a millionaire, and his 21 year old bride Priscilla Beaulieu are honeymooning in Las Vegas after marrying Monday. The actor singer had waited to wed until this milestone and the couple now begins married life amid public attention.
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Elvis Presley
Priscilla Beaulieu
Las Vegas
Nev
Two Firms Offer To Buy Point Pleasant Resort
The federal government plans to sell the Pleasant Point Resort on Route 62 within a month with two firms showing interest. One firm has made a firm offer and a second offer is expected, both proposing to operate the 31 acre property as a motel and convention center. The SBA bought the resort for 700000 after debts exceeded 1.75 million. The government aims to recoup about 1 to 1.7 million as talks proceed.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Mason County Board of Education
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