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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1967

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Ohio seeks 220 million for education in two years

Ohio leaders indicate a proposed 220 million increase for education over 1967-69 beyond Gov Rhodes 4.9 billion budget. House Finance panel approved the measure 13-6 amid Democratic protests. Leaders say funds would come via balanced-budget legislation with additional revenues, targeting both primary and secondary education plus at least 60 million for higher education.

Columbus Ohio Ohio General Assembly Robert E. Holmes R-58 James A. Rhodes House Finance Committee

Nixon leads Romney in Harris poll for GOP nod

In New York a Louis Harris poll shows former Vice President Richard Nixon ahead of Michigan Governor George Romney for the Republican presidential nomination. Yet Nixon trails President Johnson 55 to 45 percent, suggesting GOP and independent voters may seek alternatives.

New York Richard M. Nixon Michigan George Romney Louis Harris Nixon Johnson

Bid to Bain Nuptials Gathers Bain Family Theme

In Richmond Virginia Thomas Bain and Joyce Ann Bain are marrying this Saturday with a guest list featuring many Bains. The preacher organist best man maid of honor two bridesmaids and the flower girl share the same surname. About 50 Bains from each family are invited though no connection between the families is traced. Both Bains hail from Southside Virginia.

Richmond Thomas Bain Joyce Ann Bain Bain Virginia

Today SPLIT SESSIONS discussed for city schools in Athens

Athens schools debate prompts opposition across districts as coverage highlights community reactions and proposed changes. The feature notes ongoing concerns from parents and educators, outlining potential impacts on programs and schedules.

Athens Point Pleasant Hazel Mary Hyre Jon Webb Bowling Green

Calm Prevails After Texas Get Tough Policy at School

In Houston at Southern University the administration imposed a stern policy to quell rioting after a policeman was fatally shot and four others injured. About 488 students were arrested. five charged with rioting with bonds set at 10000 each. Authorities noted more complaints may follow as officers maintained a large campus presence.

Texas Southern University TSU Houston Tex Texas Lewis R. Kuba

Eleven cars derail on New York Central freight near Rutland

Eleven cars of a New York Central freight train derailed at Meigs Siding about a mile west of Rutland. Nine cars overturned including cement hoppers chemical tankers and coal cars. No injuries. The southbound TN-6 to Norfolk Virginia wreck occurred around 4 a.m. Track ripped up and line rerouted until crews repair the tracks.

Rutland New York Central Meigs Siding Norfolk Charleston-Columbus

Mystery surrounds defector diplomat Jaynes Radvanyi

Washington officials say Jaynes Radvanyi, Hungarys chargé d affaires and the highest ranking Communist diplomat to defect in the United States, sought asylum and asked that his motives be attributed to personal reasons.

Washington United States State Department Jaynes Radvanyi

Draft Idea Roadblocks Prepared

Washington AP The House Armed Services Committee blocks Johnson draft reforms by denying final say on college deferments and extending deferments only to undergraduates in good standing until degree. votes to give Congress power to veto any lottery plan within 60 days. Senate previously approved extension but opposed regional Civil Service boards and disallowing National Guard induction.

Washington House Armed Services Committee Johnson Congress Senate National Guard and Reserve

N. Viet Attack Kills 11 Americans

In a dawn assault below the DMZ, North Vietnamese shelling killed 11 U.S. Marines and wounded 41 as 300 rounds pounded Dong Ha Gio Linh Camp Carroll and Cam Lo. Marines counterattacked from Con Thien while air and artillery strikes hit enemy positions. Weekly tolls showed 253 Americans and 1,942 enemy killed. rivals used 140 mm rockets at Dong Ha. Brig. Gen. Ike Ryan survived a direct hit.

Saigon U.S Demilitarized Zone Dong Ha Gio Linh Camp Carroll Cam Lo North South Vietnam Con Thien Ho Chi Minh

Surplus Gear Found In Vietnam War Zone

Senate investigator cites about 100 million dollars worth of U S construction equipment in Vietnam not needed for the war effort and notes untold surplus materials in the zone. Hearings planned. GAO cites waste and says some gear should go to AID for programs there. RMK-BRJ firms defend rushed buildup over planning.

Washington Senate U.S Vietnam Joseph Lippman Ernest Gruening General Accounting Office GAO Lippman Agency For International Development Rmk-Brj Saigon Raymond International Delaware, Inc Morris Knudson Asia

Anti-British Protests Sweep Hong Kong Island

Pro-Communist demonstrators invade Hong Kong Island marching on Government House and daubing anti-British slogans. No clashes with police. crowds across buses and streets chant against British imperialism while protests spread from Kowloon to Macao. One youth died from a rock-throwing incident during riot violence tied to a factory labor dispute.

Hong Kong Hong Kong Island Government House Peking Macao Norman Sons

Johnsons Programs Face Cuts

Washington AP report notes House opposition to Johnson Great Society items as rent subsidies suffer, model cities watered down, and private mortgage sales curbed. Republicans and conservative Democrats form a counterweight, threatening racial tensions and prompting administration ire over the 200,000 low income renters affected. Secretary Weaver condemns GOP leadership for the cuts.

Washington (Ap House Johnson Administration Great Society Senate Robert C. Weaver Department of Housing and Urban Development GOP

Crisis in the Mideast as Egyptian troops near Sinai

Israelis stayed calm as Egypt moved forces toward Sinai while Syria and the United Arab Republic pulled troops to borders. An Israeli army spokesman said steps were taken to counter the movement, but no further details were shared. Israeli leaders monitored developments as Nasser’s posture remained uncertain.

Tel Aviv Israel Sinai Desert Sinai Peninsula Israel Army Syria United Arab Republic Gamal Abdel- Nasser Yemen Mediterranean Lebanon

Middle East Tensions Rise Over Syria Israel Border Clash

Move Into Desert on the northeast Jordan on the east and the United Arab Republic on the southwest. Jordan said its armed forces are on alert while Lebanon backs Syria against any Israeli aggression. Observers fear a stray shot could ignite war as Syria and Israel fought a major clash last month over disputed border farmland.

Jordan United Arab Republic Lebanon George Hakim Syria United Nations Iraq Israel Beirut Egypt

Afternoon Tablet to Debut in New York City

New York AP reports a threepenny afternoon paper covering New York City will debut May 29 subject to no flaws. Union leaders say Daily News asked about forming a new paper or extending morning editions. Frank Walesin of Wayne Today says a pilot copy will be printed in New Jersey early next week. The venture aims to compete with the New York Post as a 24 page tabloid with a potential half million print run.

New York New York City The Daily News Frank Walesin Wayne Today New Jersey New York Post E City Jamune

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