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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1965

Page

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Three Soldiers Dead In Dominican Unrest Reported

OAS negotiators reported progress toward a peace agreement as U S officials announced the death toll rising to seven U S military personnel killed since Friday with 23 Army and 21 Marines wounded The revolt continues in Santo Domingo with paratroopers and Marines guarding the international safety zone and residents reacting to the tense situation

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Organization of American States U.S Puerto Rico U.S. Defense Department Ricardo Colombo Argentina OAS Peace Committee

Officials Fear Reds May Go Underground in Dominican Crisis

U S officials warn hard core Communist leaders may go underground in the Dominican Republic as peace returns. President Johnson vows to prevent a Communist seizure before U S troops leave. He urges OAS action and support for a regional force while Congress is urged to approve $700 million for Viet Nam and Dominican operations.

Washington U. S Dominican Republic Caribbean Johnson AFL - Cio Building Trades Department Organization of American States Pan American Union OAS Congress United States Viet Nam

Ohio voters weigh four statewide issues as polls open

Voters across Ohio head to 13,452 polling places to decide four statewide questions on student loans, a 290 million capital improvements bond, and reapportionment amendments. Officials predict about one million ballots cast with narrow margins between supporters and opponents of the proposed measures., 0

Columbus Ohio Ted Brown Ohio House Ohioans For Jobs and Progress Claude M. Blair Cleveland William C. Safford Cincinnati

West Germany seeks say in NATO nuclear role

Foreign Minister Gerhard Schroeder states West Germany has a right to participate effectively in NATO's nuclear deterrent to keep the alliance united. He argues nuclear policy must be addressed amid the existence of nuclear and non-nuclear powers. Harold Wilson faces a left-wing challenge over steel nationalization as Ian Mikardo opposes Cabinet compensation terms. Yugoslavia gains U.S. air service permit for Adria Airways, backed by President Johnson.

Bonn Germany Gerhard Schroeder West Germany North Atlantic Alliance London Harold Wilson Labor Ian Mikardo Wilson Johnson Civil Aeronautics Board Adria Airways Yugoslavia

Ohio Hotel Lease Approved After Violations Dismissal

The Ohio Liquor Control Commission dropped two liquor violations against the Columbus Plaza hotel, allowing its owners the School Employees Retirement System to lease to the Sheraton Corp. of America. SERS and Sheraton announced a 40 year lease for the 22 story hotel.

Columbus Ohio Liquor Control Commission Columbus Plaza Sheraton Corp. of America SERS The Sheraton Corporation

Athens Council OKs Richland Ave rezoning ordinance

The Athens City Council votes to approve the Richland Avenue rezoning ordinance. Other items include county business and notices on future council actions.

Athens Council Richland Ave

Pressure On Steel Wage Pact Sought Amid Strike Deferment

President Johnson pressed for a non inflationary settlement as the steel strike threat was deferred to September 1. The Council of Economic Advisers backed a 3 percent wage rise, arguing productivity gains could absorb it without higher steel prices. This aligns with the unions’ 2.7 percent approved prior to the deferment.

Johnson Council of Economic Advisers

Revenue Up $27.6 Million Indicates State Tax Gains

Columbus report shows ten tax sources feeding the general fund in the first ten months of the fiscal year totaling more than 27.6 million dollars above the prior year. State Auditor Chester W. Goble notes sales tax led with a 19.8 million increase to 237.7 million. Cigarette tax rose to 43.4 million, up over 1 million.

Columbus —P Chester W. Goble

Trial Opens for Accused KKK Slayer Wilkins Jr.

In Hayneville Alabama two state troopers ready to testify as trial opens for Collie Leroy Wilkins Jr. 21 accused in the slaying of Viola Liuzzo after a civil rights march. Troopers McGehee and Burgess first reached the scene near Lowndesboro following the March 25 shooting.

Hayneville Ala U.S. 80 Viola Liuzzo Detroit Mich Teamsters Union Selma Montgomery Leroy Moton Liuzzo McGehee Burgess Lowndesboro

Earthquakes Crest in San Salvador Struck City

Shocks rocked San Salvador with 7.5 magnitude quakes causing widespread damage. Official toll ranged from 43 to 150 dead with about 300 injured, while 4000 homes damaged and the U S Ambassador Raul Castro residence sustained about 35000 in damage.

San Salvador el Salvador U.S Raul Castro Castro Tucson Ariz

Shakeup in South Viet Nam tops military and civilian posts

Reports from Saigon say the Armed Forces Council may be dissolved and a civilian defence minister could replace Maj. Gen. Nguyen Van Thieu. Elsewhere, U S Marines and Navy jets conducted strikes near Da Nang and Hanoi as SEATO members met in London to discuss escalating Viet Nam warfare.

South Viet Nam Saigon Armed Forces Council Nguyen van Thieu U.S da Nang U. S North Viet Nam

AP Wins Pulitzer Prizes for Journalistic Excellence

The Associated Press Wall Street Journal and Philadelphia Bulletin share 1967 Pulitzer honors. Notable awards go to Horst Faas for Viet Nam combat photography Louis Kohlmeier for national reporting J A Livingston for international reporting and Shirley Ann Gray for fiction The prizes honor Joseph Pulitzer legacy and Columbia University program.

Viet Nam Louis M. Kohlmeier Wall Street Journal National Reporting J. A. Livington Philadelphia Bulletin Hutchinson Kan Shirley Ann Gray House Frank Gilroy Melvin H. Ryder Hungry Horse News Columbia Falls Mont Gene Goltz Houston Tex Post John R. Harrison Gainesville Fla Sun Joseph Pulitzer St. Louis Post Dispatch New York World Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism

Stevenson Tells UN of U S Defense in Dominican Crisis

Adlai E. Stevenson defended U S actions in the Dominican Republic at the United Nations Security Council. He pledged a detailed reply to Soviet and Cuban charges of a policy of naked force and said Western Hemisphere resources were mobilized to prevent a Communist seizure. The session featured sharp exchanges with Nikolai Fedorenko and Fernando Alvarez Tabio.

Ing U. S United States Dominican Republic United Nations N. Y.P Adlai E. Stevenson Security Council Stevenson Nikolai T. Fedorenko Cueban Fernando Alvarez Tabio Council Western Hemisphere Organization of American States Fedorenko Alvarez

PEP Plan Seeks 116 Million Boost for Ohio Schools

Ohio Council for Education initiates drive for 93 509 more signatures to place the Plan for Educational Progress on the November ballot. Rob ert E. Lucas says 6300 petitions mailed to local circulators as the measure nears House and Taxation Committee action.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Council For Education Robert E. Lucas PEP House Education Committee

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