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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1968

Page

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19 Americans Killed as VC Overrun Nui Ba Den Camp

Viet Cong attacked the Nui Ba Den Green Beret camp 55 miles northwest of Saigon, destroying the communications bunker and several buildings. U S helicopter gunships repulsed the assault after a three hour fight, with 19 Americans killed and 24 wounded. At least 25 Viet Cong were killed. The camp houses a main radio station and sensitive electronic gear guiding allied aircraft. The attack followed a separate loss at the Kham Duc camp where 185 South Vietnamese and family members died, with 25 Americans killed and 125 wounded in evacuation and a three day siege. North Vietnamese artillery and air attacks also targeted Saigon and seven provincial capitals.

Saigon U. S Nui Ba den Green Beret Mekong America Kham Duce Kham Duc

Kennedy Wins Nebraska Primary in Surprise showing

In Omaha, Kennedy captures 53 percent of Nebraska Democratic primary votes, with McCarthy at 31 percent and Humphrey write-ins at 9 percent. Nixon leads Republicans at 70 percent. Reagan logs a surprising 22 percent while Wallace collects minor write-ins. Kennedy signals aiming at Humphrey, McCarthy vows to continue campaigning, and Reagan declines candidacy.

Omaha Neb Robert F. Kennedy Nebraska Hubert H. Humphrey Eugene J. McCarthy New York McCarthy Johnson Humphrey Kennedy Minnesota Richard M. Nixon Reagan Nixon National Committee Nelson A. Rockefeller Rockefeller Alabama George C. Wallace American Independent Party Wallace

Two Sides Go Back To Try For Peace

Paris talks resume as the United States and North Vietnam resume negotiations. U S Ambassador Harriman warns of swift action if restraint is matched, while Xuan Thuy rejects any ransom for a bombing halt. Observers anticipate broader framework discussions despite no immediate breakthrough.

Paris U. S North Vietnam U.S W. Averell Harriman Hanoi Xuan Thuy Thuy Vietnam France Britain Australia Clark M. Clifford Clifford United States South Vietnam Harriman Johnson 19Th Parallel Nguyen van Sao International Conference Center

Admiral Kimmel Dead At 86 In Groton Conn

Retired Rear Admiral Husband E. Kimmel, commander of the U S Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, died at 86 in Groton Connecticut. He claimed he was scapegoated for the 1941 attack and argued high command misled the public. He died of an apparent heart attack at home.

Groton Conn Kimmel U.S. Pacific Pearl Harbor Japan U.S America U.S. Navy Chief of Naval Operations United States Roosevelt George Marshall Washington Fdr Marshall Pacific

Bloodmobile visit exceeds goal in Athens by 77 pints

Inside Today reports a bloodmobile drive in Athens that surpassed its target, collecting 77 pints beyond the goal. Page 2 notes Alex Cilo named superintendent of Federal Hocking School District, succeeding FE. L. ROOMS. Page 3 covers ARCH MOORE winning the Republican gubernatorial nomination in West Virginia with the Democratic result pending. Page 12 states Humphrey leads the presidential race per latest Gallup. Page 13 lists Huffman and Morgan as Mason County sheriff nominees. other results are shown. Page 22 references additional items.

Alex Cilo Federal Hocking FE. L Arch Moore West Virginia Humphrey Gallup Huffman and Morgan Mason County SVG Tilvingeessveasiosbessaacise Ees

Global briefs mix markets and politics across continents

London reports gold at a record 40.30 an ounce before settling to 40.10 as heavy trade underscores a volatile London bullion market. Dayton reveals an Ohio Youth Commission officer held for marijuana possession after a raid. Prague notes Premier Cernik aims for continued Soviet ties and West ties. Reagan supports presidential bid if offered after Nebraska primary. White Plains confirms H. Rap Brown marriage amid trial on firearm charges. Berlin reports head wound surgery on Rudi Dutschke with improving condition.

London Washington Dayton Ohio Ohio Youth Commission James W. Hailey Hailey White Plains N. Y H. Rap Brown Lynne Doswell New York City Peter H. Samson Brown William Kunstler Mamaroneck Kunstler Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee New Orleans Cambridge Berlin Rudi Dutschke West Berlin Westend Dutschke

Lindbergh inspects half-century old mail plane at airport

Charles A. Lindbergh, famed Lone Eagle for his 1927 solo Atlantic flight, surveyed a 50-year-old mail plane in a hangar at Washington National Airport on Tuesday.

Washington Charles A. Lindbergh Washington National Airport

Poor People Gather in D C Shanties During Washington Demonstration

About 300 participants moved into Resurrection City as part of the Poor People’s Campaign with 200 volunteers and 450 demonstrators on site. Leaders plan major demonstrations Monday while Abernathy meets congressional leaders to press for jobs and income measures.

Washington Resurrection City U.S.A Midwest Lincoln Memorial Ralph David Abernathy Abernathy Southern Christian Leadership Conference

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