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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1967

Page

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Appropriations Bill Passed In Almost Original Form In Ohio

Ohio House approved Gov. Rhodes 4.9 billion appropriations bill nearly as introduced. A welfare amendment raising Aid to Dependent Children to 90 percent was tabled 52 to 44 after seven Republicans joined Democrats. The chamber debated 3 hours along party lines, with critics noting insufficient overall funding. Welfare would receive 631.8 million, education 706 million, higher education 256 million, and other departments 235 million.

Columbus Ohio James A. Rhodes Ohio House David Albritton Dayton William H. Anderson Cincinnati Allen J. Bartunek Cleveland Heights Cuyahoga John Bechtold Edwin T. Hofstetter Geauga E. W. Lampson Ashtabula Barry Levey Butler William E. Hinig Tuscarawas Senate

Bratnel Nelson? (Wrong).

Testimony on Green Berets brutality in Vietnam debated for defense in Capt. Howard B. Levy court martial. other items report Iowa student avoids draft, Ohio cigarette tax bill, rape charge in Missouri, and Ohio man shot near Lucasville.

Columbia S. C Green Berets Vietnam Army Howard B. Levy Levy Brooklyn N. Y Ft. Jackson Army Hospital

Ohio Supreme Court to review Lorain slay and robbery case

The Ohio Supreme Court will review the appeal of Thomas W. Hill 27 in the Feb 19 1966 fatal shooting of Raymond Pounds a Lorain Convenient Food Mart cashier and the linked armed robbery and murder sentences.

Columbus Ohio Thomas W. Hill Lorain Ohio Supreme Court High Court Wednesday Hill Raymond Pounds U. S Convenient Food Mart

War's Bloodiest Week Ends as 337 Americans Die

AP reports a record 337 Americans killed in the past week, with 2,282 wounded and 31 missing, mostly around the demilitarized zone. Allied casualties include 241 South Vietnamese and 5 South Koreans. Communist losses total 2,464. U.S. and South Vietnamese forces evacuated the southern DMZ, while heavy air raids and ground fighting continued nearby.

Saigon U.S Demilitarized Zone North Vietnam South Vietnam U.S. Command Thanh Hoa North Central Highlands

Thant ends peace mission as Nasser meets U N council

U Thant cuts short Egypt visit and returns to New York to report to the Security Council on Middle East talks with President Nasser. Aides say he carried a message from Nasser and will seek the council's guidance on next steps to avert war. Nasser reportedly sympathetic to Thant peace aims and open to Western concerted action. Canada to host Expo 67 aid, while India backs Egypt's blockade of Israeli shipping in Aqaba Gulf.

Beirut Lebanon U.N U Thant Egypt U.N. Security Council Gamal Abdel Nasser Middle East Nasser Security Council New York Thant Israel United States Britain France Soviet Union Gulf of Aqaba M. C. Chagla India Gulf Saudia Arabi Elath Algeria Syria East Africa Asia

Red Letter Day as LBJ Visits Expo 67 in Montreal

President Johnson arrives for Expo 67 U S day touring 62 nations exhibits. He plans a meeting with Prime Minister Lester B Pearson on the Arab Israeli crisis then returns to Washington. The 7 millionth visitor was to pass the turnstiles as Expo opens April 28.

Johnson Lester B. Pearson Washington U.S Montreal Canada

Percy Considers 1968 Primary Entry to Boost Nomination

Senator Charles H. Percy said he might enter a presidential primary next year if it would help a qualified candidate win the Republican nomination. He cautioned he would not rule out aiding a favorite, and he plans to announce his choice before the Republican National Convention.

Percy Washington Charles H. Percy White House Illinois New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Rockefeller GOP Michigan George Romney Senate New Hampshire Nebraska Oregon

House Passes Diluted School Aid in Johnson Bill

The House voted through most of President Johnsons school aid measure after a lengthy debate, removing a key Office of Education program and shifting funds toward states. A Green amendment gave states control of experimental programs, drawing opposition from Gardner and winning 230 to 185. The bill now slightly favors Southern states but risks broader cuts without more funding.

Washington House Johnson U.S. Office of Education Edith Green D-Ore John W. Gardner Mrs. Green Office of Education Rep Sam Gibbons Dfla

House approves amendments to aid bill for desegregation effort

The House passed amendments that could hamper the Office of Education's desegregation enforcement. The bill, moving to the Senate, would authorize 3.5 billion dollars for elementary and secondary school aid for fiscal 1968 69. Under prior law aid runs through June 30.

House Office of Education Senate

Nelsonville Greyhounds Seek State Tournament Glory

Inside Today highlights Nelsonville Greyhounds baseball chasing school and coach glory in the state tournament. Page 20 notes and sports listings cover regional teams, local events, and transportation to games.

Nelsonville Greyhounds Athens National Bank Chevanc Secenes Vaterel

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