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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1967

Page

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Pope Paul VI leads vast Fatima mass for world peace

In Fatima Portugal Pope Paul VI appeals for end to war hunger and arms stockpiling as a million worshippers fill the hillside shrine. Sister Lucia de Jesus, survivor of the apparitions, meets the pope after his sermon while rain drizzles and crowds press close along a 25 mile motor route.

Fatima Portugal Paul VI Europe Red Cross Monte Real Batt Ma Lucia de Jesus Lucia

U S Jets Down Seven Mig- Is In Vietnam Air War

US Air Force pilots shot down seven Communist MIGs in dogfights over North Vietnam on Saturday, matching a war record. Phantom and Thunderjet squadrons from Thailand led the action, with reports of two more MIGs possibly destroyed and one Phantom shot down earlier. Separately US Marines and Army units battled three Communist detachments along the demilitarized zone, while artillery exchanges continued across the DMZ with uncertain casualties.

Saigon North Vietnam Thailand Hanoi -Rea Vietnam Washington 1St Battalon 9Th Marine Regiment Con Thien al Dush

Massive Support Our Boys in Vietnam March In New York

Tens of thousands line Fifth Avenue and Central Park in a pro war demonstration led by Fire Department captain Ray Gimmler. The crowd carries American flags, clashes occur with antiwar protesters, and Cardinal Spellman attends the reviewing stand. Medal of Honor recipient Thomas J. Kelly helps relay a flag to General Westmoreland.

New York Ffuth Avenue Swurdas Vietnam Ray Gimmler New York City Francis Cardinal Spellman Cardinal Spellman National Maritime — Lion Sane America Central Park Chuck Connors Thomas J Kelly William C Westmoreland Kelly

Fowler Admits Tax Surcharge Delayed Beyond July

Secretary of the Treasury Henry Fowler said the proposed six percent surtax will likely not take effect on July 1. He noted Vietnam spending may exceed the $22 billion budget and that officials cannot predict the 1968 outlays. The Business Council economists urged delaying the surcharge to perhaps October 1967.

Hot Springs Treasury Henry H Fowler Johnson Vietnam Fowler Business Council Council Washington

School Boards Group Demands Ban on Employee Strikes

The policy and program committee of the Ohio School Boards Association urges banning teacher work stoppages with penalties. It cites rising stoppages in Oklahoma spring incidents and cites districts like Marans Forest as shut down periods. The group seeks bans in any school employee bargaining law and notes two bills affecting bargaining procedures.

Columbus Oho Omg School Boards Association Oklahis Marans Fores Ainta Hay School Boards Association House Education Comnittea

Sock found ties missing Hannibal boy to cave search

A sock found in a quarry by Mark Twain Emergency Rescue Squad members on Saturday was identified by relatives of a Hannibal boy among three who disappeared three days earlier. The item was recovered near Murphy’s Cave where the youths were last seen.

Hannibal, Mo Mark Twain Hanibal Paull Bridges Murphy's Tve Dean Crag Lowell Dowell Does Hoag Pally Hoag Murphy Cave

Crisis grows as Cuban led guerrillas invade Venezuela

Venezuelan authorities allege Cuban army officers commanded a landing of guerrillas at a beach east of Caracas. Two officers reportedly captured and shown at a news conference as readers of the group, while others remain at large. The government pursues charges of aggression before regional and world bodies.

Tabacas Venezuela Caribbean Veneniclan Raul Peon Fidel Castro Organization of American States United Satians Veneaidan Ite Leon Uhat Caracas Pothier Lent Carais

Ohio auto insurance rate hikes upheld by state official

Insurance Superintendent William Morris upheld autumn rate increases affecting about 65 percent of Ohio motorists. The decision means higher liability and collision costs, with drivers facing roughly $20 to $30 more annually when renewals come due. Critics from the Democratic Party criticized the ruling while noting the need for legal reforms in rate setting.

Colmblus Ohio William KR Morris Morns Cale Ssn VEL Cio Oto

Drowning Tragedy In Pomeroy Claims 11YearOld

An 11 year old boy identified as Randy Hanning fell into an abandoned coal tipple in Pomeroy and drowned Saturday evening. Witnesses saw him climbing a ladder near the Swisher Coal tipple before he vanished under the water. Rescue squads from Pomeroy and nearby towns began dragging operations as relatives recently moved from Pageville.

Pomeroy Randy Hanning Ray Hannins Swisher Coal C Stevie Hatsh Rand Gene Will Pomeroy Omereencs Frank Gaimm Middleport Racine Coohaille Pagevill

Senator Percys Pacification Change Criticized

Senator Charles Percy attacked President Johnson on Vietnam pacification policy calling the transfer to military hands a step in the wrong direction. Secretary of State Dean Rusk will testify before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday in a private review of Vietnam policies.

Percy Avsails Washington Charles Ho Peres Rod Johnson Dean Rusk Senate Foreign Relations Committee Vietnam

U S Soviet Clash Protest Rejected and Crime News

The Soviet Union rejected the U S protest over destroyer collisions in the Sea of Japan and cited the incident as closed. In Ohio a boy is found dead in a four foot grave behind a Munroe Falls plant. A Kansas man Armstrong faces murder charges as a body is unearthed during a parole violation hearing. President Johnson urges crime law action at a crime conference. Premier Ky warns of military action if rival runs, and United Church of Christ plans a June General Synod to push peace and racial justice. Detroit GM sales surge in early May with 253,490 cars in 10 days.

Washington Soviet Union U. S Sea of Japan State Department Akron Ohio Munroe Falls Kansas Harvey M Armstrong Hutchinson Kan Armstrong Summit County

SNCC Names New National Chairman In India Fight Speech

A 23 year old Louisianan youth replacing Stokely Carmichael as SNCC national Chairman vows no change in black power policy. He says there is no reason for black men at home or abroad to be victims of oppression, and notes ongoing discrimination. Brown, a SNCC worker, comments on violence and solidarity with Vietnam.

Ilanta Lousiana Stokely Carmichael Student Contiolent Coordinating Committee Chapman de Rap Brown SNCC Sncs Vietnam Brown

Athens Tavern owners urge OU and students to avoid beer service

Inside Today notes that Athens Tavern owners want Oklahoma University affiliates and students to refrain from participating in the beer serving business. The page 2 item signals community tension on local alcohol service.

Athens John Bolin NFO Farrmont Foods

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