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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1966

Page

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Air Force borrows 400000 bombs from Navy for Vietnam strikes

Defense records reveal the Air Force tapped over 400 000 bombs from the Navy to sustain air campaigns in Vietnam after bomb diversion surfaced in Congress. Mansfield bank holdup nets 7350 as two armed suspects cuff and vault victims. Chiang Kai-shek begins a new six year term with a non military heir apparent C K Yen. Selma sheriff candidate shooter held on assault with intent murder charges. Anesthesia expert explains sighing as a lung ventilating reflex at a Disneyland symposium. Gary reporter fined for speeding while pursuing a policy racket operator. judge pays the fine.

Washington Air Force Navy Viet Nam Defense Department Taipei Formosa Chiang Kai-shek China Chiang C. K. Yen

State Officials Heard By County Treasurers In Athens

Athens convention drew Ohio state officials and county treasurers to discuss fiscal policy and upcoming deadlines.

Ohio Athens Athens County Cence Bowling Green Western Michigan T. C. Porter New Tri- County Vocational School District

Youth Slays Kidnaper in Pennsylvania Standoff

In Shade Gap, Pennsylvania, 15 year old Larry Rubeck fatally shot kidnapper William Diller Hollenbaugh during a police siege while rescuing hostage Peggy Ann Bradnick. Hollenbaugh, who had earlier killed an FBI agent, was killed as troopers closed in. Deputy Francis Sharp was wounded. Peggy Ann Bradnick escaped unharmed.

Steve Marcus Shade William W. Scranton Larry Rubeck Hollenbaugh FBI Tuscarora Mountains Harrisburg Peggy Ann Francis Sharp Conmy Sharp Rubeck Farm Young Rubeck Young Larry Larry Fulton Medical Center McConnellsburg Chambersburg G. T. Lorentz Peggy An McConnellsburg Medical Center Mrs Bradnick Terry Ray Anderson Anderson

Johnson raps critics urge unity over Vietnam crisis

President Johnson blasts nervous Nellies as he appeals for unity among critics and supporters alike. He vows to stop the killing in Vietnam while pressing for Americans to back a negotiated settlement and South Vietnam's self chosen government. Secretary Rusk warns civil strife hurts U S support and urges all sides to unite. Senator Fulbright says he regrets recent remarks and their interpretations.

Washington Johnson South Viet Nam Chicago Dean Rusk Rusk United States U.S Genuin

Alden Named to SBA Advisory Council for Ohio

Vernon R. Alden president of Ohio University was named to the Small Business Administration Advisory Council for Ohio. SBA Regional Director John W. Donahey announced the appointment, noting Alden will advise on Ohio small business needs.

Alden John W. Donahey Small Business Administration Athens Ohio University Vernon R. Alden SBA Advisory Council State of Ohio John Hall SBA Columbus Donahey Institute For Regional Development

Five Day Forecast With Normal Temperatures and Light Rain

The forecast shows temperatures near normal in the northeast and 3 to 6 degrees above normal in the southwest for the next five days with small day to day changes. Normal highs and lows cited include Cleveland 70 48, Columbus 75 51, Cincinnati 77 55. Rainfall expected totals range from .6 to 1 inch, likely Thursday Friday and Sunday.

Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati

Grant Nixed for Nursing Home Project

Ohio Health Department withdrew tentative approval of a $150,000 Hill Burton grant for a proposed Big Bend Nursing Home in Pomeroy. Health Director Dr. E W Arnold cited lack of satisfactory financial resources and community support after D A Canaday and associates pursued Appalachian program grants.

Columbus Pomeroy Ohio Health Department E. W. Arnold Big Bend Arnold D. A. Canaday

Rebels Down U S Aircraft as Buddhists Halt Advance

In Da Nang the rebels claimed a spotter plane was shot down while government forces, aided by two tanks, moved to secure a rebel held pagoda. Buddhist monks then set a pyre and threatened self immolation to deter the assault. U S Marines gained control of the Da Nang River bridge through negotiations.

Saigon U. S da Nang da Nang River Nguyen Cao Ky 1St Corps da Nang River Bridge Lewis W. Walt West End East End U. S. Army Marine Corps

Atom Spy Gold Freed After 16 Years In Prison

Harry Gold, America’s first convicted atomic spy, is freed at 55 after 16 years at Lewisburg Penitentiary. He was sentenced to 30 years for carrying nuclear secrets to Russian agents during and after World War II and will finish his term on parole. He plans to work in medical or research facilities and live with his brother and bedridden father.

Anaheim Calif W. J. Murray University of North Carolina The Instrument Society of America Disneyland Murray Lewisburg Harry Gold America Gold Lewisburg Penitentiary Joseph Philadelphia

Second patient awakens after partial artificial heart implant

In Houston at Methodist Hospital Walter L. McCans 61 of Woodinville Washington became the second patient in three weeks to receive a partial artificial heart to aid his pumping function. McCans underwent surgery to insert an aortic ball valve and was described as in severe left ventricle heart failure as the operation concluded. The hospital said the operation was successful and released only a brief early update on his condition.

Houston Tex Walter L. McCans Woodinville Wash Methodist Hospital McCans Michael E. DeBakey

Goldwater Charts Conservatism Move In Chicago Speech

Former Senator Barry Goldwater launched a new call for conservatism addressing the Free Society Association in Chicago. He condemned the Johnson administration for expanding executive power and urged conservatives to reassert traditional values and oppose socialism.

Chicago Barry Goldwater Johnson Goldwater Free Society Association

Rhodes seeks NFL expansion and defense contracts in Washington

Governor Rhodes arrives for NFL talks to push Cincinnati as the league's 16th team while urging defense officials to renew contracts for North American Aviation in Columbus. Union leaders Schultz and Miller accompany him as layoffs affect the plant amid widespread hiring in the aerospace sector.

Rhodes NFL Cincinnati North American Aviation, Inc Columbus NAA Washington United Auto Workers Local 927 Richard Schultz Dani Miller Schultz North American

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