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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1970

Page

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South Vietnamese Open New Cambodian Front In Drive

Thousands of South Vietnamese infantry move into Cambodia about 10 miles inside the border near Bu Prang and Duc Lap camps in a 13th allied front. U S forces provide air, helicopter and logistical support with few advisers on the ground.

Saigon Cambodia Defense Ministry Bu Prang Duc Lap Vietnam Highlands U.S Se San South Vietnam Sampans

Hickel plans to stay on as interior secretary

Interior Secretary Walter J. Hickel denies reports that he will resign to run again for Alaska governor. He says he has no plans to leave the Nixon Cabinet and intends to serve as long as productive and of value to Americans. Washington sources note GOP pressure to pursue a gubernatorial bid.

Washington Walter J. Hickel Alaska

Nixon admits budget deficits and proposes gasoline tax

President Nixon concedes budget deficits for this year and next and calls for a $1.6 billion annual tax on leaded gasoline to raise funds. Budget Director Mayo says no other tax increases will be pursued. Atty Gen Mitchell urges belief in steady progress and rejects wage and price controls as inflation tools.

Washington Nixon Robert P. Mayo John Mitchell White House Delta Council Cleveland Miss Mitchell

Mansfield Sees Hope For Compromise On Cambodia Fight

Senate critic says accommodation possible to limit Nixon’s Cambodia actions. Mansfield notes delay could stall appropriations while Cooper Church proposal seeks to bar funds for retention of U.S. troops in Cambodia. White House maintains commander in chief right to act, with Allott, Scott amid delicate talks to water down the plan. Associated Press tally shows 47 in favor, five leaning, 34 opposed, others undecided.

Washington Senate Nixon Cambodia Mansfield White House Cooper Church U.S The Associated Press Cooper- Church

1 000 Attorneys Lobby In Capitol

Washington buzzed as more than 1,000 East Coast lawyers from New York led by Ramsey Clark and Francis Plimpton visited Capitol Hill to lobby for an end to the Indochina war. About 1,500 local lawyers held a noon session in a church auditorium planning a separate program.

Washington Indochina New York U.S United Nations Atty Ramsey Clark U.N

Cuba Confronts Shortfall in Sugar Crop Target

Fidel Castro conceded Cuba may not reach the record 10 million ton sugar harvest this year. He spoke at a Havana rally for freed fishermen, saying if the goal is missed there will be a moral defeat and internal blame, while opponents blamed sugar woes on exile actions.

U.S

Ohio State Nurses Day of Reflection Ends Campus Shutdown

Ohio State University reopened after a 12 day shutdown sparked by student disorders as 4000 students attended a Strike Coalition rally. Hundreds marched to the Battelle Memorial Institute to protest war research, then returned. Battelle director Merrill praised behavior and coalition leaders planned another rally Thursday.

Associated Press Ohio State University Southeast Asia Strike Coalition Hym Battelle Memorial Institute Battelle Roger L. Merrill

Israel rejects UN condemnation of Lebanon raid

Israel dismissed a U N Security Council rebuke of its May 12 raid into Lebanon as it vowed to retaliate against Arab attacks. The 32 hour operation killed about 30 guerrillas and captured 15, while the council approved the resolution 11 to 0 with the United States abstaining. In Columbus Ohio John J Gilligan a Democrat seeking governor candidatesaid he aims to be the Democratic leader, not just the titular head.

Israel U. N. Security Council Lebanon Mt. Hermon United States Columbus Ohio John J. Gilligan Gilligan

Obituary notices and TV listings headline

Classified page fragment shows sections for Obituaries Entertainment and Television with date markers. The readable bits reference listings and a possible entertainment segment, but details are sparse and no individuals are named.

Regional transit power expands beyond county lines in Ohio

Ohio lawmakers approve a conference committee report authorizing regional transportation authorities to levy up to one mill property tax and run cross boundary systems with local approval. The measure follows a Senate bill permitting county mass transit operations and aims to extend control beyond county borders.

Columbus Ohio 108Th General Assembly House Senate Conference Committee

Ohio Legislature Advances Natural Areas Council Bill

The House approved a measure by 81 to 5 creating an Ohio Natural Areas Council with authority to designate and preserve remaining natural beauty spots in the state. The session also levied taxes across land air and water transportation sectors.

House Ohio Natural Areas Council

Backlash Likely On Vote At 18

Washington AP reports rising campus violence fears may trigger backlash against lowering the voting age to 18. With a House vote pending, sponsors worry antiwar sentiment disrupts colleges and protests’ anti Nixon stance could threaten the roughly 40 Republican votes needed to pass the measure.

Washington

Dow Dips Below 700 as Market Slumps

New York reports a sharp stock downturn with the Dow Jones Industrial Average sliding 11.41 points to 691.40, its session low and the steepest drop since May 4. Analysts tie the decline to projected budget deficits for fiscal 1970 and 1971 after prior surplus forecasts.

New York Ayr Rale

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