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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1970

Page

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Taft Metzenbaum Win Ohio Senate Nominations

In Columbus Rep. Robert Taft Jr. won the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate defeating Gov. Rhodes as late returns from Cuyahoga County favored Taft. Howard Metzenbaum, a Cleveland millionaire, edged John Glenn for the Democratic nomination after a tight late count.

Columbus Ohio Robert Taft Jr U.S. Senate Howard Metzenbaum Cleveland Senate Glenn Rhodes Taft Metzenbaum

Cloud Gilligan to battle for governor in Ohio race

Ohio politics bring Cloud and Gilligan into a fall gubernatorial contest to challenge Gov. James Rhodes. Early returns show Cloud leading the Republican field while Gilligan edges rivals for the Democratic nomination amid reactions to Kent State unrest.

Nominations Updated For Ohio Statewide Offices

Lieutenant governor hopeful is a 20 year veteran who will face incumbent Republican John Brown in the fall. State Rep. Roger Tracy Jr. won the Republican auditor nomination, taking over a post once held by his father and grandfather James J. Barton. Ferguson leads Tracy's Democratic opponent by large margins. Joe Ferguson, 76, previously served as state treasurer or auditor for 20 years. John F. Kennedy, 32, defeated Robert F. Cecile to secure the Democratic nomination for secretary of state. Ted Brown remains unopposed for the Republican. Gertrude Donahey, aide to U.S. Senator Stephen M. Young, is Dems choice to face Robin Turner, Republican in the state treasurer race.

Edwin G. Lawton Columbus American Independent Party Robert W. Annable Parma Heights William J. Brown Lisbon House John C. McDonald Newark Ohio Herbert John D. Herbert John Brown Roger Tracy Jr Franklin County Tracy James J. Barton Richfield Joseph T. Ferguson John F. Kennedy Cleveland Central State University Robert FE. Cecile Ted Brown Gertrude W. Donahey U.S Stephen M. Young Robin Turner Marion

Kent State Closed as Guard Begins Withdrawal

Kent State University starts a phased National Guard withdrawal with about half of the 800 troops leaving by forenoon. Faculty vow to halt teaching until control is handed over. FBI and Guard probes continue into the four fatal shooting incidents.

Kent Ohio National Guard Kent State University Robert H. Canterbury Kent State Ohio American Civil Liberties Union James A. Rhodes Adj S. T. del Corso Ohio National Guard Benson Wolman FBI Guard del Corso Terrance B. Norman Norman

June 3 Runoff Set For Wallace Brewer

In Alabama Democratic gubernatorial race Wallace and Gov. Brewer head to a runoff after a seven-man field where Charles Woods placed third with 106,468 votes. With 2,950 boxes counted Wallace 295,909 to Brewer 294,713.

Associated Press George Wallace Albert Brewer Alabama Wallace Brewer Charles Woods

Paris Hanoi accuse U S of continuing air raids and boycott talks

Paris and Hanoi accuse the United States of ongoing air raids on North Vietnam and boycott today’s peace talks as a protest. Spokesman Nguyen Thanh Le says bombing of populated areas occurred daily since May 1 and a raid targeted an area south of the 19th Parallel at 1 p.m. Viet Nam time Tuesday.

Paris Hanoi United States North Vietnam Nguyen Thanh le Vietnam

Investor margin cuts spark Wall Street interest

Washington lawmakers report that the Federal Reserve Board lowered its stock margin requirement from 80 percent to 65 percent. The unanimous seven member board acted Tuesday, marking the lowest level in seven years and prompting cautious reactions in Washington and greater excitement on Wall Street.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Wall Street

Inside Classified and Comics Highlights

The page outlines classified notices and entertainment items across sections 19 to 22 with editorial features and obituary notices, noting comics and teetnee entertainment content and a brief obituary listing.

Teetnee Entertainment Eenene

Nixon's Promise Fails To Convert Critics In Cambodia Move

President Nixon faced continued opposition as his pledge to end U S troop involvement in Cambodia by July 1 yielded little impact on critics. Lawmakers from both parties pressed questions on limits, while officials noted the operation's progress and lower casualties.

Nixon

National Student Protests Spread Across U S Colleges

Students nationwide join a widening antiwar strike protest against Nixon Cambodia policy. Clashes with police occur at Kent State Seton Hall Buffalo State and Texas. National Guardsmen patrol Wisconsin. thousands gather at Wisconsin Madison and Kent State mourns four dead.

Associated Press America Nixon Cambodia University of Wisconsin Madison Kent State University

Allied Forces Open New Fronts as Viet Cong Attack South Vietnam

Allied forces opened three fronts inside Cambodia while Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces hit back in South Vietnam. The U.S. Command reported 40 Americans killed and 4 wounded, including 29 American deaths at an artillery base south of the DMZ and 30 wounded from the 101st Airborne. Six more Americans and 15 enemy troops died across northern provinces, with 25 Americans wounded. A grenade attack in Da Nang killed six Vietnamese policemen and wounded six.

Allied South Viet Saigon Cambodia South Vietnam U.S Demilitarized Zone 101St Airborne Division Dmz da Nang

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