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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1967

Page

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Three face charges in Athens narcotics probe

Police say a local bartender John Arthur Edwards a Ohio University student Joel R. Fien and former OU student Carol Joyce Eisenstein were taken into custody on narcotics charges. Seven LSD capsules found on campus two weeks ago were confirmed by lab tests. Edwards faced a $5,000 bond on narcotic delivery charges while Fien and Eisenstein await arraignment with bonds of $3,000 and pending. OU officials pledged cooperation as the probe into drug use on campus continues.

Ohio University Carol Joyce Eisenstein Cleveland Art Institute Fien Edwards Miss Eisenstein Union Grill Charles Cochran John Newcomb Eisenstein Ohio Cochran University Athens Whalen James Westfall Environmental Health and Safety Robert Guinn

House Votes Extend College Undergrad Draft Deferments

The House approved a four year extension to the draft deferment for college undergraduates by a 362 to 9 vote after a rowdy session. The measure clashes with a Senate bill granting broad presidential revision power and preserves Congress final say on lottery style selection. Debates referenced Vietnam statistics and a protest Monday night.

Washington House Senate Congress Johnson

Egypt says war avoidance hinges on Israel starting conflict

Cairo press editorial claims Egypt met its objectives in its confrontation with Israel and that any new war would have to be initiated by Israel. Al Ahram suggests Israel would face a decisive response, while reports from Aqaba note Egyptian antiaircraft fire on Israeli jets and Gulf clashes. Americans begin evacuations as crisis deepens.

Beirut Lebanon Egypt Israel al Ahram Cairo Mohamed Hassanien Heikal Gamal Abdel Nasser Syria Gulf of Aqaba Heikal Associated Press Hanns Neu Erbourg Aqaba Gulf Elath

Ouster of Parsons Head Urged at Parsons College

Fairfield Iowa AP faculty vote no confidence in President Millard Roberts in a 101 to 58 secret ballot urging trustees to remove him. Student poll showed 811 for the motion, 487 for Roberts, 342 abstained. Trustees meet June 23 as Parsons appeals NCACS reinstatement.

Fairfield Iowa Parsons College Millard Roberts Roberts College Board of Trustees Parsons Harold Eastman John O’hara

Outdoor Fun special supplement coming Sunday

The Messenger announces the third annual Outdoor Fun 48 page tabloid. It guides readers across 21 southeastern Ohio counties with articles pictures maps and charts for vacationers campers and travelers. The supplement will be included with Sundays Messenger.

Ohio

Humphrey Nearing 56 Asks Action On Social Bills

Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, two days from 56, says he is happy with his health and in good spirits about the world. He told reporters in a Capitol Hill news conference that his credo is to do what is right even if unpopular and expressed hope for faster progress on social legislation. He noted growing public support for Johnson’s Vietnam policies and said heat is leaving the issue. He observed increased popularity for Johnson after a dip last December.

Washington Hubert H. Humphrey Humphrey Capitol Hill Johnson Vietnam

Nelsonville Game Delayed by Rain at OSU Freshman Diamond

Bulletin from Columbus reports the Nelsonville Clinton-Massie state tournament baseball game was postponed from this morning to this afternoon due to rain and wet grounds at the Ohio State University freshman diamond where the event is held.

Columbus Ohio Nelsonville Clinton-Massie Ohio State University

Red Berets Smash Force of 150 Gls

In Saigon a 150 man unit of American soldiers repelled an ambush by North Vietnamese forces wearing red berets. U.S. Command said five killed and 46 wounded, battlefield reports say about half the unit was killed or wounded. North Vietnamese losses reported at 71. Marines fought nearby for a hill as helicopters were shot down and others damaged in the Mekong Delta and near Saigon.

Saigon U.S 4Th Division Central Highlands Demilitarized Zone Mekong

Goals Achieved depart for Athens as evacuation continues

The United States ordered more than 500 women and children of American officials to depart Israel and Cairo while thousands of Americans in the region await guidance. U Thant returned to New York with a report for the Security Council as Canada reports discussions that could lead to a Big Four peace summit if U N efforts fail.

Athens Greece U.S Israel Cairo Egypt United States

Lippmann quits regular newspaper pieces after 36 years

Walter Lippmann, 77, longtime columnist, ends his twice weekly feature in a brief final installment. He states he wishes to stop daily scrutiny of White House blood pressure, public statements, and who is listened to. In Alexandria, a federal jury convicts Staff Sgt. Herbert Boeckenhaupt, 24, of conspiring to aid the Soviets with U.S. defense secrets, raising potential death penalty implications.

New York Walter Lippmann White House Alexandria Federal District Court Air Force U. S Herbert W. Boeckenhaupt Germany

Chichester Near Completion Of World Flight

Sir Francis Chichester aims to finish his 28,000 mile solo voyage Sunday after 255 days at sea. RAF planes mapped 20,000 square miles of ocean while Gipsy Moth IV rode Atlantic swells about seven knots yards from Plymouth, eight miles per hour.

Plymouth England Sir Francis Chichester Royal Air Force Chichester

Lennon receives rainbow Rolls Royce in vivid color scheme

John Lennon has taken delivery of a rainbow colored Rolls Royce costing $30,800. The car features dominant yellow with blue red green and white accents, painted bouquets on the door panels and the zodiac on the roof, reflecting a bold personal style.

London John Lennon

Memorial Day Toll Of 35 Seen In Ohio

Ohio law enforcement prepares for Memorial Day weekend traffic hazards aiming to prevent 35 expected weather related or vehicle collision fatalities over the long holiday period. In separate items, a court martial at Fort Jackson focuses on intent and ethics as testimony on war crimes is limited. A family in Arlington, Texas, perishes in an electrocution incident while installing a radio antenna, touching a power line delivering 72 000 volts.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Highway Patrol Columbia D. C Howard Levy Ft. Jackson Earl V. Brown Arlington, Tex Daniel T. Poston Danny

Athens group urged to boost party effort

Athens County readers note a local party push amid city fire safety reminders from Nelsonville police. A motion picture from Athens is entered in an Italian film festival this weekend in Pisaro, Italy, with coverage spanning pages 5 and 12.

Cincinnati Democrat Athens County Nelsonville Pisaro Italy

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John Arthur Edwards Poplar Sr W. Union St Joel R. Fien N. Court St Clyde Beasley Jr Beasley A. A. Ginetz Cincinnati Sgt Ginetz James Whalen S. Court Street President Street Robert D. Smith McArthur Electromet Marietta David H. Feucht George Lovell Senate House Otis G. Pike D-N.y Pike Charles S. Joelson Dn.j H.R. Gross Paris Cairo Press Middle East Rome Parsons Head North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Reading Parsons Board of Trustees The Association For Reinstatement Hhh Bulletin Red Berets Leon Freedman Reno New Sheraton Charles Hotel New Orleans Arthur Heyd Lippmann Beatle Rolls Royce Middleport PT. Pleasant Pomeroy Abby Chauncey Glouster Logan Patterns
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