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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1966
Page
1
AP Special Report presents Gen Maxwell D Taylors unofficial assessment of the Viet Nam conflict. He reflects on why the United States is in Vietnam, its commitments to the Saigon government, and his roles as ambassador and adviser to presidents. The piece precedes recent Da Nang and Saigon developments.
Daniel Lee Llewellyn 16 of New Marshfield died Wednesday when his car failed to navigate a curve on Route 56 near Athens. He was a Waterloo High School junior and top basketball prospect, died en route to Sheltering Arms Hospital. State Highway Patrol investigated. funeral plans pending.
A summary of U S policy explains why the United States supports South Viet Nam against North Viet Nam. It cites self determination, SEATO commitments, and world stability as motives. The article details increasing ground forces and air power to curb Viet Cong and North Vietnamese infiltration, with a note of continuation on Page 15.
James M. Rose of Dayton said he ran out of gas on Interstate 75 at 4 a.m. and tried to flag down cars. He threw rocks at passing vehicles, striking at least four, causing about $400 in damage. Deputies arrested him on malicious destruction of property charges.
The Tri County Committee outlines plans for 200 neighborhood youth jobs as part of local economic efforts. Mayor Moorehead directly challenges Governor Rhodes, highlighting political tensions in the region. Nelsonville post office earns an award for beautification work, while Jon Webb features a photograph on the Athens skyline expansion.
In Oregon's Senate race the veteran Republican-leaning backer Robert B Duncan defeated Howard Morgan the peace candidate by a wide margin capturing the Democratic nomination as voters weighed Viet Nam policy. Duncan carried about 64 percent with 1437 of 2946 precincts reporting to Morgan's 33 percent and third candidate level.
A report to Ohio foundations urges a mandatory 17.5 mill levy to fund education, estimating $1.18 billion annual needs at $500 to $600 per pupil. The plan would require constitutional change and would double this year’s $321 million state school subsidy, with Krabach noting the need for study while Essex warns Ohio lags behind other states.
Federal approval secures a $4 million housing loan for Ohio University’s South Green project to house 1382 students at a total cost of $8.8 million. A $98,970 grant funds an occupational opportunities course, and a $38,477 work study grant supports 52 students with 90 percent payroll from federal funds.
Anti Ky demonstrations in Saigon were dispersed by riot police backed by paratroopers after mayor banned a Buddhist march. Monks and nuns were arrested or injured as tear gas and machine gun positions were used, while Hue and other cities saw peaceful protests. Viet Cong losses and a new U S led sweep in the jungle were reported as fighting lingered at low levels.
Detroit reports confirm Lincoln-Mercury will introduce a new speciality car named the Cougar in 1967. Henry Ford II and Arjay Miller said the model will fill a separate niche in the speciality car market and fit between the Thunderbird and Mustang in a growing segment.
Lansing Gov George Romney announced his candidacy for a third term under a new state constitution. Romney would serve a four year term after two earlier two year terms.
A foreign made .25 caliber pistol is linked by ballistics to three killings in Columbus. Detective Capt. Tom Sawyer says the same weapon likely fired all three shots, with victims Loren Bollinger 40, Chester Scowden 19, and Claude Quesenberry 41. Weather outlook shows mild temperatures and light showers next week.
Explorer 32, a 492 pound orbiting lab, blasted off from Cape Kennedy aboard a Delta rocket at 10 a.m. EDT to study charged hydrogen helium nitrogen and oxygen in the upper atmosphere and monitor solar storm disturbances affecting radio echoes. The launch inaugurates a busy seven day schedule as NASA gears up for the Saturn moon rocket rollout, marking the fifth anniversary of Kennedy’s moon landing goal.
Gregory S. Devine was elected CEO of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to succeed the late Walter J. Tuohy. The directors chose him Tuesday to lead the two lines.
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