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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1965

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Coalition talks in Dominican Republic edge toward Guzman plan

Rebels press toward a coalition government led by Antonio Guzman Fernandez with talks described as very advanced. The junta under Brig. Gen. Imbert Barrera resists, while U S officials hint at a Guzman compromise option. FBI inquiry into Caribbean communist influence cited. Inter-American Force of about 21 000 U S troops and 1250 Brazilians arrive amid regional tension.

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Antonio Guzman Fernandez Juan Bosch U. S Guzman U.S Antonio Imbert Barrera Imbert W. Tapley Bennett Jr Jose A. Mora Organization of American States Bennett United States Col Fancisco Ca Amano Deno The Washington Post Johnson FBI White House Hugo Panasco Brazil Costa Rica Honduras Nicaragua el Salvador

Four Jets Hit Friendly Post Near Saigon Border

Four jets carried out a strafing attack on a South Vietnamese outpost just south of the border with North Vietnam today. A Vietnamese commander said he had eye witness accounts of the strike and described the scene.

Saigon South Viet Nam North Viet Nam

De Gaulle plotters arrested in France attempted new attack

Six men linked to a Secret Army ring were arrested over plots against Charles de Gaulle. The group had aimed a booby trapped flower pot at a ceremony in August and planned a replacement booby trapped statue of Georges Clemenceau during De Gaulle’s western France tour last week. The incidents occurred as Vietnam airstrike reports conflicted on whether planes were MIGs or US jets.

Paris Secret Army Charles de Gaulle Georges Clemenceau de Gaulle France Toulon Interior Ministry

Saturn I Launches Pegasus to Orbit from Cape Kennedy

The Saturn I rocket achieved its ninth straight test flight and placed Pegasus 2 into orbit. The satellite unfolded two 96 foot wings and began spaceward sweeps to study tiny meteoroids and their threat to long space journeys.

Cape Kennedy Fla

Five Republicans Target 100 Million Cut in Foreign Aid Bill

A GOP bloc calling itself a minority of the minority plans amendments to trim up to 100 million from President Johnsons 3.37 billion foreign aid authorization. Rep E Ross Adair of Indiana leads the effort, facing an unfriendly House and Johnsons barebones request strategy, with limited backing from fellow Republicans on the Foreign Affairs Committee. Meanwhile Johnson touts civilian savings of 217 million in Q1 1965 for federal agencies through cost cuts and efficiency improvements.

Washington House Johnson Rep. E. Ross Adair Indiana Adair Congress John F. Kennedy Foreign Affairs Committee

Bogalusa Urges Recall of Mayor Over Desegregation

In Bogalusa Louisiana angry white residents rallied after gates to all white parks were closed following a test picnic by about 100 Negroes. Mayor Jesse Cutrer Jr and the Commission Council faced a recall petition led by the Bogalusa Citizens Council amid desegregation tensions and accusations of bowing to outsiders.

Bogalusa Jesse Cutrer Jr Commission Council Bogalusa Citizens Council Cutrer Citizens Council Cutter

Population Explosion Prompts Control Plea

A committee of 11 scientists warned that the population explosion is a crucial U S problem and urged the government to expand birth control efforts. They called for a high level administrator to oversee public and private programs.

Washington United States

Sports index page fragment from 13 MS section

Index fragment shows sports listings and cross references across sections 8 and 9 with partial headings. The readable text highlights scattered sports headlines and page indicators rather than a full event report or results.

Communist China Orders Rank Removed From Armed Forces

Tokyo reports Communist China will strip all visible ranks from military police and militia as it moves toward a wartime posture over Vietnam. In Robbins Tennessee, miners trapped by an explosion are confirmed dead as rescuers push through dangerous debris to reach the others.

Tokyo China Red China Viet Nam

United Presbyterians Tighten Attack on Sociological Issues

Columbus report says United Presbyterians broadened their campaign against social problems after dismissing critics over the churchs past actions in such matters.

Columbus United Presbyterians

Kennedy family to return to New York after memorial

Mrs. John F. Kennedy and her children will fly back to New York on Wednesday, according to her secretary. They attended the dedication ceremony on May 14 for the John F. Kennedy Memorial.

London John F. Kennedy New York

Bolivia Cease Fire Ends Eight-Day Miner Strike

Bolivia's military junta and tin miners agree to a cease fire and troop withdrawal. The pact ends an eight day strike after clashes in La Paz suburbs left at least 19 dead and more than 70 wounded. The leaders of the Bolivian Drivers Union mediated the deal signed by Gen. Alfredo Ovando Candia and union heads. Representatives plan to meet to expand the terms.

LA Paz Bolivia Alfredo Ovando Candia Bolivian Drivers Union Radio Mendez Juan Lechin Paraguay Lechia Rene Barrientos Kami State Mining Corporation

Meany Urges Repeal Of Union Shop Ban In Congress

AFL-CIO President George Meany told a House Labor subcommittee that state laws forbidding union shop contracts hinder economic and social progress. He urged repeal of Section 14B of the Taft Hartley Act, a measure supported by President Johnson, while opponents argue unions are weakened where bans exist. Secretary Wirtz testified in favor of the repeal.

Washington Afl-Cio George Meany Congress Organized Labor Johnson Meany National Right To Work Committee House W. Willard Wirtz

Vote Right Bill Faces Senate Cloture Decision

A bloc of undeclared Republicans holds the key as the Senate weighs cloture on President Johnsons voting rights bill. Leader Dirksen backs a two thirds vote to clear the measure for passage, while Leader Mansfield offers no forecast. An AP poll shows 62 senators favor cloture, 26 oppose, with nine of the dozen undeclared Republicans named.

Washington Senate Johnson Everett M. Dirksen Mike Mansfield Associated Press George D. Aiken Vermont Peter H. Dominick Colorado Bourke B. Hickenlooper Iowa Jack Miller Thurston B. Morton Kentucky Karl E. Mundt

Ruby Took Stimulants Beforehand

Dallas report details Jack Ruby saying he took many stimulant pills before shooting Lee Harvey Oswald and feared being linked to a conspiracy. He spoke of feeling tormented and wanting to honor President Kennedy as his sanity hearing commenced with attorney Joe Tonnhill removed from the case.

Dallas Tex Jack Ruby Lee Harvey Oswald Oswald Ruby Kennedy Joe Tonnhill

Cartwheels Won't Roll as Congress Reverses Mint Plan

Washington reports the Treasury reversed a plan to mint 45 million silver dollar cartwheels just as the first silver dollars in over 30 years awaited release from the Denver Mint. President Johnson had ordered minting but Congress members urged a halt. seven Appropriations subcommittee members agreed.

Denver Treasury Johnson Congress The Robert A. Wallace Secretary the Treasury

Johnson moves to purge patronage in Customs Service

Washington report notes President Johnson’s reorganization of the Customs Service and elimination of 53 top political patronage positions, taking effect after Congress did not block the plan.

Washington Johnson Customs Service Congress

Simple Lock Should Keep Cadet Honor

Colorado Springs officials say Air Force Academy exam materials are now kept in locked safes to prevent cheating after a scandal forced 109 cadets to resign. The cadet wing of about 2500 has not undergone extra surveillance, and leaders acknowledge some risk remains but expect tighter safeguards will deter repeats.

Colorado Springs Colo Air Force Academy Service Academy

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