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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1967

Page

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U S Pilots Down Five MIGs In North Vietnam Duels

American pilots claimed five or six MIGs shot down in air duels over North Vietnam as ground fighting escalated in the DMZ and near Hanoi. South Vietnamese and U S Marines reported heavy action, with hundreds of enemy troops killed in three days of operations and ongoing gunfire support along the Ben Hai River.

U.S North Saigon U. S North Vietnam Nano South Vietnam Hanwahs Sun Kinh Mon Indochina da Nao Hanoi Demilitarized Zone Ben Har River South China Sea Ben Hat U.S. Navy Radio Hanoi Nguyen Vang Thieu Nguyen Cao Ky Thieu Thie

Thant Sees Middle East Crisis at Height of Tense Standoff

United Nations Secretary General Thant warned the Middle East crisis could erupt at any moment and planned a Cairo visit to confer with Egyptian leaders. He cited potential flashpoints at Sharm el Sheikh and Gaza as Syria and Egypt pledge to resist Israel, while Syria and Iraq coordinate war plans with nearby troop movements and joint Arab military talks.

United Nations, N.Y Tf Thant Middle East Egypt Suez Canal Cairo Thant UN Security Council Syria Israel Bulat Gaza al Thawra Damasscus Damascus Iraq

Cadets lead Armed Forces Day parade on Fifth Avenue

U S Military Academy cadets march with 2 800 cadets and 7 000 active reserve servicemen in the Armed Forces Day parade down Fifth Avenue. 12 bands perform as spectators watch the display.

New York US Millitary Academy West Point Armed Forces Fifth Avenue

Athens to start non graded curriculum this fall

The article notes a new non graded curriculum to begin in fall at Athens with students using current facilities. It mentions L J Hortin, retiring OU journalism school director, honored at a banquet. Page references include political coverage on George Wallace and Republican leaders in Ohio opposing hidden taxes for education funding.

Athens L. J. Hortin George Wallace Oho

American air losses rise as Hanoi Haiphong defenses grow

The Pentagon reports a steep rise in US aircraft losses over North Vietnam due to heavy Hanoi Haiphong area antiaircraft concentrations. Officials say the area houses the bulk of 6000 guns and a modern radar network, with 190 plus planes lost this year and 992 total since the start of the air war.

Washington North Vietnam Hanoi-Haiphong Hanoi Dodge City John P McConnell Air Force George B Sumler Air Force Headquarters Haiphong C.S

Nasser Moves Troops and Shifts Arab Outlook

Egyptians express confidence that President Nasser's frontier deployment to Sinai and Gaza has deterred Israel, creating a two front risk for Israel and boosting pro Nasser sentiment across the Middle East. Analysts doubt he will risk war given the costs and gains.

Cairo Amal Abdel Nasser Israel Syria Nasser Jordan Sinai Gaza Palestine Liberation Organization Palestine Liberation Army Trael

Senate predicted to pass tax break for college costs

Sen. Abraham Ribicoff predicts the Senate will push his plan for a college expense tax credit as a rider to a House measure. He notes growing House support but cautions on floor passage while Senate aims to move it this session. The plan previously faced stalled amendments in fallback maneuvers over other tax provisions.

Washington Abraham Ribinoff D-Conn Senate House Ribicoff

Rights for ex convicts eyed by crime commission

Washington report notes FBI Director Hoover and the President's Crime Commission split over convict treatment as the panel recommends granting voting juror and public office rights to ex convicts and parolee counsel. It urges rehabilitation focus and resists licensing barriers that hinder reintegration.

Washington FBI J) Edgar Hoover President’s Crime Commission Monly Medicine Law Barhering Commission On Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice Commission

Alleged Kidnapper James Sinclair Arrested in Gallia

James Turner Sinclair, 20, surrendered to the FBI at Gallipolis Friday night on charges of kidnapping a North Carolina girl and wounding another in Statesville. He is held on 50 000 bond awaiting removal to Western North Carolina federal court. Sinclair's accomplice Miss Barbara Ann Johnson, 26, was unharmed.

Columbus Oho North Carolina FBI Gallipolis U.S. District Court James Turner Sinclair Gallipalis Barbara Ann Johnson Statesville Western Northorena Sinclair Ruth Waugh Miss Johnson

Anti-British Demonstrations Grow in Hong Kong Feared

AP reports growing antiBritish protests in Hong Kong with street clashes feared between proCommunist and pro Nationalist factions. Violence in October 1956 left 60 dead and over 240 wounded as demonstrators malign posters, attacked Europeans, and roamed districts after dark.

Hong Kong Tong Kong Mao Tse-tung Chinese Wanchat

Reuther Pledges UAW Battle For Fair Share

Walter Reuther, UAW president, told Ford Council delegates the union will strike if not granted a full fair share of auto industry benefits. He urged unity for upcoming July contract talks, noting readiness to strike but aiming to win economic justice through collective bargaining.

Reuther UAW Battle Detroit Walter 7. Reuther United Auto Workers Union Ford Council Reuther Delared

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