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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1967

Page

2

Missiles bases raided near the demilitarized zone in Vietnam

American warplanes hit two surface to air missile sites near the 17th parallel eight miles inland from the coast. No damage reported and it remained unclear if Soviet built missiles were present. These were the first SAM sites inside the DMZ, as U.S. Marines targeted the area after threats to halt high altitude air raids.

Saigon U.S North South Vietnam Sili Demilritarized Zone Ast 7Th Parallel Quang Tre

Car plunges into creek. five perish near Circleville

A 31 year old man teaching his wife to drive says she pressed the accelerator causing a car to crash into Big Walnut Creek north of Circleville. Ruby Phillips 36 and sons Gary 7 Donald 3 drownings were recovered. Mane 11 Wendell 9 bodies not found after hours of diving.

Circleville, Ohio Here Vester Phillips Ashville Big Walnut Creek Ruby Phillips Gary Donald Mane Wendell

Texas Southern campus riot ends with police assault

Police stormed a Texas Southern University dormitory to quell sniper activity after a fatal shot to Officer Lewis Kuba. Dozens of students jailed as investigators search for gunmen while Mayor Welch meets officials to discuss the crisis.

Houston Tex Texas Southern University Lewis R. Kuba Police Academy Kuba Lowe Welch

Poats Named Deputy Administrator in Foreign Aid Program

Rutherford M Poats won Senate confirmation as deputy administrator of the Agency for International Development despite opposition from Sen Birch Bayh. The confirmation follows a long fight and signals continued congressional scrutiny of the AID. Edward Hopper, famed painter of American life, died Monday at his Greenwich Village studio at age 84.

Washington Rutherford M. Poats Senate Sen Birch Bayh Bush Poats Hhe Agency For International Development Pots New York Edward Hopper Greenwich Village

Public wants total victory over Vietnam poll shows

A Louis Harris Poll finds for the first time more people favor total victory in Vietnam than a supervised withdrawal by both sides. The survey also shows steady support for administration policy and a belief the war will continue for a long time.

New York Vietnam Louis Harris

Gas Station Giveaways Prompt Lottery Debate in Cincinnati

Ohio law scrutiny arises as City Solicitor William McClain weighs whether illegal give away prize schemes at gas stations amount to lotteries and thus conflict with state rules. He flags legal distinctions between promotional contests and gambling.

Cincinnati SPR Ohio William €. McClain

Pomeroy Councilmen Miss Joint Session on Water System Purchase

Grove City selects head for new Tri County Vocational School while Pomeroy councilmen skip a joint session about purchasing the water system. Details in page two and page twenty four summaries.

Pomeroy Paige Grove Cily New Tri County Vocational School Eee Page

U.S. suppresses film on Hiroshima bombing record

Washington reports the United States confiscated and suppressed for decades a Japanese documentary showing ghastly effects of the 1945 atomic bombing on Hiroshima. U.S. officials say release could harm U S Japanese relations while Tokyo considers renewed requests for distribution.

Washington United States Hiroshima

Britain Press ECM Bid Despite De Gaulle Rebuff

London papers report Prime Minister Harold Wilson remains resolved to push Britain into the European Common Market. De Gaulle’s reply is seen as a setback but officials say London will press ahead, framing his statement as a velvet brush and a tougher barrier to entry.

London Harod Wilson Charles de Gaulle de Gaulle Tursday Wilson Britain de Gauple de Brushoff Freich Obebardes Eurospean Trading Group

Senators Back LBJ Refusal To Pull Out In Vietnam

Washington reports 13 Democrats and 2 Republicans plan to publish a declaration opposing Vietnam pullout until a settlement with North Vietnam is reached. Secretary Rusk and others welcomed the stance while critics warn of widening conflict and possible Soviet intervention. Senate debate highlighted fears of a broader war as President Johnson presses escalation.

Senate LBJ Washington APY Johnson Vietnam Ho Chi Minh South Vietnam Staite Pegi Rarsen Frank Church Deldatte Dekaratan Bes China Soviet Union Clark

Hong Kong Riots Erupt Across Major Areas

Rioters spread fire and destruction through Hong Kong's main business district with more than 3,000 in the crowd. Stores and banks were overturned and burned as police faced rock attacks and mobs moved toward Nathan Road. Officials in London and Peking issued protests as clashes continued.

Hong Kong Hong Kang'a Peking Gondon Red Ching

King Outlines Breadbasket Plan for Cleveland Campaign

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr outlined Operation Breadbasket for Cleveland aimed at boosting political power, supporting pro civil rights candidates, organizing collective bargaining by tenants, promoting open occupancy, and developing a bank in the Negro community. He stressed local community leaders would be urged to engage and advance the movement.

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Pentagon trims nuclear staff amid reliability push

The Pentagon reports long running efforts to purge unreliable personnel from nuclear posts. Since 1962 the Air Force has removed over 1 009 individuals and reassigned thousands more while the Defense Atomic Support Agency and other services cut and reassign personnel. Observers note rising tension around arms and possible antimissile scrutiny.

Washington Pentagon Air Force Strategum Ar Minutemar Defa E Venus Defense Atomic Support Agency Army Navy

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