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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1969

Page

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Nixon Opposes Immediate Vietnam Troop Withdrawals

President Nixon resists quick U S troop pullback amid congressional pressure. White House officials say progress at Paris peace talks and South Vietnam’s growing capability justify delaying withdrawals. Melvin Laird outlined three conditions that could lead to reductions as supporters push for earlier action.

Washington Nixon U.S Vietnam White House Paris South Vietnam Sen Hugh Scott Pennsylvania Senate North Vietnam George Aiken Vermont Senate Foreign Relations Committee

New OU President Sowle Keeps Quiet on Issues

Claude Sowle, 40, named president of Ohio University, signals cautious approach as he takes over Aug. 1. He will study university needs before defining stances on women’s hours, department budgets, students and faculty roles, and how to aid Appalachia and black America. He supports student and faculty input in governance and says outside-classroom experiences matter for student growth.

Claude Sowle Ohio University University of Cincinnati College U. Law Park Plan Vernon Alden Sowle Athens University Appalachia America Gerbert Life Justice Fortas Wolfson Elkin Gerbert Justice Department Life Magazine Wolfson Family Foundation Fortas

Wilson Warns Rebels They Wont Stop His Renewal Of Economy

London Premier Harold Wilson defended Labour plans to fix the economy and curb wildcat strikes while warning rebels within his party not to divert the government. He urged unity, saying divisions could aid the Tories as local elections loom across England, Wales, and Scotland. The speech followed protests against anti strike measures and a push to maintain economic discipline amid a changing world.

Wilson London Harold Wilson Labor England Wales Scotland Labor Party

U.S. Withholds Report on B52 Raid Damages in Vietnam

U S Command withholds damage assessments from B52 raids along the Cambodian border as three North Vietnamese and Viet Cong divisions face bombardment. About 300 bombers dropped an estimated 18 million dollars in two weeks, with officials claiming harassment and disruption of enemy operations.

U.S South Vietnam Lard Saigon U.S. Command Creighton W. Abrams Vietnam Strategic Air Command

Wisconsin students clash as hippie protest turns violent

Hundreds of University of Wisconsin Madison students built flaming barricades in a street clash with police who used clubs and irritant gas to disperse hippies trying to hold a block dance. About eight people were arrested including City Aldermen Paul Soglin and Eugene Parks. Soglin says police cut his hair. Mayor Dyke warned of possible curfew to curb further outbreaks.

University of Wisconsin Madison, Wis Aipp Paul Soglin Eugene Parks Soglin William Dyke

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