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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1968

Page

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Johnson okays Paris start for Vietnam talks on May 10

President Johnson announced he has sent word to Hanoi that Paris and May 10 are acceptable for initial peace talks on the Vietnam war. He said Hanoi agreed to meet in Paris May 10 and warned the talks would be only the first step amid many hazards ahead.

Washington Johnson Hanoi Paris Vietnam France U.S Congress Warsaw Poland Phnom Penh United States North South Vietnam New York Columbia University

Johnson Rejects Campaign Pledge Amid Vietnam Talks

Johnson attacked what he called ambitious pursuits dividing the country and withheld a pledge to campaign for the Democratic nominee. He suggested talks with North Vietnam may begin May 10 or shortly after, with Paris as a plausible venue, and named Harriman as envoy for preliminary discussions.

Washington Johnson North Vietnam United States Phnom Penh Warsaw Tonkin Gulf U.S Hanoi Radio Democratic Republic of Vietnam Hanoi Xuyan Thuy Paris Couve de Murville DRV W. Averell Harriman Llewelyn Thompson Soviet Union Moscow

Heart patient passes first critical point at Stanford

Stanford doctors report Joseph Rizor, 40, beyond a critical period after a 44 hour heart transplant. Surgeon Norman E. Shumway led the team as Rizor, from Salinas, received a donor heart. Rizor remains on artificial respiration with donor brain damage cited as the cause of death.

Stanford Calif Joseph Rizor Stanford University Medical Center Rizer Norman E. Shumway Salinas Carpenter Shumway

Kennedy son in trouble rock-throwing incident near home

Senator Robert F. Kennedy disclosed his 12 year old son David and another boy were taken to a police station after rocks were hurled at a motorist's car on a highway near the Kennedy Hickory Hill home in McLean. No charges were filed. the windshield damage totaled 119.72 dollars and the parents agreed to pay.

Mclean Robert F. Kennedy Indiana Washington David Theennedys Hickory Hill Kennedy Dren William L. Durrer Fairfax County Durrer Leonee L. Correa Correa Sen. Kennedy

Possible Causes Are Ruled Out In Silver Bridge Disaster

Five of ten suspected causes of the Silver Bridge collapse have been eliminated by the National Transportation Safety Board. Federal investigators say the remaining possibilities include metal fatigue and other factors under study. Debris is being reassembled near Charleston as a May 7 hearing looms.

Bob Rogers Silver Bridge National Transportation Safety Board Gallipolis Point Pleasant Henderson Ohio River W. Va Adm L. M. Thayer Ohio Tacoma Narrows Thayer Ohio State University Walter Starkery U.S. Bureau of Public Roads Charleston Federal Board of Inquiry

Marching Seek Joiners Rally in Marks Mississippi

Marked by confusion as Poor People Campaign organizers recruit volunteers in Marks for a Washington march. 600 marchers rode in chartered buses from Memphis, some returning after a rally at the courthouse. The plan to camp failed over water and electricity shortages, with officials pledging installation. King’s widow spoke at the memorial service.

Memphis Martin Luther King Jr Tenn Columbia Broadcasting System CBS Larry Pomeroy Ralph David Abernathy Southern Christian Leadership Conference Quitman Ney Gore Marks King

New Water System for Hollister Backed by Federal Funds

Hollister will receive federal funds to support a new water system project with assurances of a timely receipt. The item notes funding is secured and outlines anticipated improvements for residents and service reliability.

Hollister Wellston

Tele phones strike vote over wage package in industry

Washington reports telecommunication workers prepare to vote on a three year contract that would raise wages and benefits by nearly 20 percent. The AFL-CIO CWA and Bell Telephone System negotiate the historic package. The work action could reshape the industry’s labor scene nationwide.

Washington Afl-Cio Communications Workers of America Bell Telephone System

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