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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1969

Page

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Gilligan and Sweeney Lead Dem Gubernatorial Hopefuls

Gilligan and Sweeney emerge as the leading Democratic candidates for Ohio governor after a statewide party meeting in Columbus. Gilligan, a Cincinnati Democrat and former U S Representative, trails recent Senate winner Saxbe, while Sweeney, a Cleveland former congressman, also lost to Saxbe in 1966.

Columbus, Ohio John J. Gilligan Robert E. Sweeney Ohio Gilligan U. S. Senate Sweeney U.S. House William B. Saxbe John Glenn U.S. Senate

U S Opens Two New Drives in Vietnam Campaigns

U S Command announces two offensives in Vietnam's northern province aimed at destroying enemy forces and matériel. Samar Plain near Tam Ky and Herkimer Mountain near Khe Sanh report enemy and Allied casualties, with helicopter losses and ongoing heavy fighting details.

Saigon U.S South Vietnam Samar Plain 101St Airborne Division Jungied da Nang Tam Ky Khe Sanh Herkimer Mountain

Apollo 10 Crew Nears Splashdown After Precise Midcourse Burn

Apollo 10 nears splashdown in the South Pacific after a precise midcourse correction. Stafford Young and Cernan guided the craft to the Princeton recovery area, with a nine mile delta to the ship and a scheduled 12 52 pm EDT touchdown 400 miles east of Pago Pago. Weather outlook calls for 70s to low 80s and scattered storms Wednesday and Thursday.

Earth Pacific Pago Pago Princeton Discovery

Dirksen Confident Senate Will Approve Safeguard System

Senate GOP leaders say enough votes may exist to approve the Safeguard antimissile system with potential absences aiding the result. Dirksen notes two Republican switches toward administration support but declines to name individuals. Mansfield suggests pressure could yield a slim victory, while the White House pursues any feasible win.

Washington Nixon Senate Everett M. Dirksen Dirksen

Local Man Sells Comanche Travel Trailer Fast

Mr Wendell Grate of Rutland sold his Comanche travel trailer in two days with an Action Ad. He said the first bidder bought the unit right after the ad appeared in the paper. Advertising campers can reach buyers quickly for fast sales.

Wendell Grate Box 213 Rutland

Cuba Denies Cleaver in Havana Amid Conflicting Reports

Havana officials say they know nothing of Eldridge Cleaver being in Cuba, while other sources claim he arrived six months ago. In California Cleaver, a Black Panther leader, was paroled in 1966 and had parole revoked last year. MITZIE GREEN DEAD AT 48. remembered as child film star opposite Jackie Coogan. Rogers reports progress toward Arab Israeli exchanges at a CENTO meeting in Tehran. James Earl Ray seeks full trial for MLK murder in Memphis court amid high security. Ohio Rep Miller backs Gov Rhodes for 1970 Senate race in Lancaster. Ohio House prepares to vote on voter registration bill in Columbus.

Havana Eldridge Cleaver California Cleaver Black Panthers San Francisco Cuba Huntington Beach Calif P— Mitzie Green Jackie Coogan Lancaster Ohio Clarence Miller James A. Rhodes U. S. Senate Rhodes Miller Senate Jim Rhodes

Poll Shows Yorty Losing To Bradley In LA Mayoral Race

Los Angeles mayoral race tightens as Thomas Bradley the Negro councilman leads Sam Yorty in independent polls. Field Poll and Times survey put Bradley ahead with undecided votes, while Yorty accuses Bradley of militant and anti police support and Bradley denies it amid corruption indictment rumors.

Yorty Negro Los Angeles Thomas Bradley Sam Yorty Los Angeles Times Don Muchmore Bradley Muchmore Bradey

Inside Today Route 33 Accident Claims Ohio University Student

An Ohio University student died in a Route 33 crash as noted after Sunday commencement. The report also mentions Eastern High school tragedy and Meigs Gallia Mason Boy Scouts events, with other items on education tax and legislative meetings.

Ohio University Eastern High Meigs-Gallia-Mason Boy Scouts Ohio Education Association

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