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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1968

Page

3

Ohio State photographers abused while covering news

Reports from Ohio State University journalism officials condemn three incidents in which photographers were assaulted or their film seized while covering events at tax supported institutions. A TV camera operator required hospital treatment after being beaten.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State University School of Journalism Ohio News Ohio State University William E. Yall

Hanoi Rejects Talks Aboard Indonesian Cruiser

North Vietnamese embassy spokesman in Vientiane calls the plan to hold preliminary peace talks with the United States on an Indonesian cruiser in the Gulf of Tonkin unacceptable. He argues the site fails Johnson’s conditions and favors the war continuation, insisting talks occur in Phnom Penh or Warsaw instead.

Lays Vientiane United States Gulf of Tonkin Washington Hanoi Ment Johnson P Penh Cambodia Poland

Allied forces claim decisive push as Viet Cong suffer heavy losses

In the northeast of South Vietnam, the fiercest fighting in two months rages as Allied forces report over 1,000 enemy deaths since Monday. In the Hue-Dong Ha area US and South Vietnamese troops tally 81 killed and 995 wounded, while a 15,000 man sweep near Hue disrupts a major North Vietnamese supply route. Marines report prisoners, including five nurses, in what may be the war’s largest capture to date.

Saigon South Vietnam Hue Dong Ha A Shay North Vietnam Robert E. Cushman U.S

Israel parades military power in Jerusalem Arab sector

Israelis and foreign visitors line a five mile parade route through Arab and Jewish sections of Jerusalem. Soldiers police guard roads as tanks artillery missiles and other equipment captured in the six day war roll by. Prime Minister Levi Eshkol observes as security tightens amid Arab boycotts and UN council opposition.

Erusalem Israel U.N. Security Council Jerusalem Nnionhood Security Council Unanimous Council Middle East Trou Ble Levi Eshkol

Columbia Trustees to Study Basic Changes Amid Campus Crisis

Columbia University's board of trustees met in special session to study basic structural changes and consult with community leaders over the Morning side Park gymnasium dispute. The move follows a 12 member faculty executive panel and aims to restore order as protests enter the ninth day with clashes leaving 11 injured, including five police officers.

SEW York Columbia University Morningside Park Columbia University Amsterdam Avenue H6th Street

Poor People's March kicks off with Memphis dedication

In Memphis Tennessee marching organizers dedicate a stone on the Lorraine Motel balcony honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and Ralph Abernathy as Mrs King attends the ceremony. The event precedes a two mile march through Sowell’s slums to buses bound for Marks Mississippi to spotlight rural poverty. A clash in Quitman County Mississippi earlier saw about 20 highway patrolmen disperse a pupil demonstration outside the jail.

Mempois. Tenn Washington Martin Luther King Jr

Columbia trustees to study changes in university structure

Mayor John V. Lindsay suggested changes as trustees appoint a five member committee to study and recommend restructuring. Alan F. Westin, 48, professor of public law and government and co chair of the facility executive committee, said a redesign of Columbia is necessary.

John V. Lindsay Universitae Alan F. Westin Public Law Columbia

Rusk urges enactment of foreign aid plans

Secretary of State Dean Rusk pressed the House Foreign Affairs Committee to approve a 2.1 billion foreign aid bill saying the U S can spend under one percent of wealth to foster global safety and prosperity He urged continued aid for South Vietnam other Southeast Asian nations Latin America and Africa noting broader security depends on development and that Viet Cong offensives since January 31 have reduced funding needs for the rest of the year

Washiington Dean Rusk United States Rusk House Foreign Affairs Committee South Vietnam Southeast Asia Latin America Africa

Telephone Pact OKd Tentatively Amid Nationwide Strike

A tentative three year contract for Bell System workers promises 6 percent annual wage and fringe benefit increases totaling 19.58 percent over the life of the deal. The AFL CIO official said the strike of about 200000 workers could end early next week after ratification.

Waslington Bell System Joseph A. Beirne Afl-Cto Communications Workers of America Beirne

Cincinnati Students Continue Picketing

Cincinnati pupils ignored threats of discipline and protested at four city high schools for a second day. About 120 people, including two nonstudents, were arrested in sit ins and picketing. Most detainees were Black. 83 were juveniles. Bonds were commonly $300. 25 adults faced trespassing or morals charges. Parents and students met to plan further actions at City Hall and Board of Education Burdthorn.

Cincinnati AP City Board of Education City Hall

Charleston mother plans return to underground world record attempt

Patricia Haverland, 38, survived being buried in a wooden box for 10 days in Charleston, claiming possible food poisoning. She was rescued after fainting, says she may go back underground with doctor’s permission, aiming to beat a 62 day record set by an Irish bartender.

Charleston W. Va Patricia Haverland Mrs. Haverland Haverland Point Pleasant Charleston General Hospital

Moonshine Whiskey Story Highlights Odd Auto Claim

Inside Today a maker claims Moonshine Whiskey was so high quality he used it instead of gasoline in his auto. The page also notes Dwight Haines farming with two horses in Morgan County and a pictorial report by photographer Jon Webbs.

Rey Cross Dana Ward Athens Robert Windle Wayne Stotts Harold Shields Ward Istory Dwight Haines Morgan County Jon Webbs

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