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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1972

Page

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Ohio Senate approves 18 year old rights including drinking

The Ohio Senate passed a bill lowering the age of majority to 18 and granting rights such as signing contracts and serving on juries while adding a drinking privilege amendment. The House advanced a separate measure offering income tax credits to parents of nonpublic school students, amid constitutional questions and court challenges.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Senate House 109Th General Assembly Senate Donald Lukens R-4 Middletown Norman A. Murdock Cincinnati Murdock House Health, Education and Welfare Committee U.S. Supreme Court Rhode Island Pennsylvania General Assembly U.S. District Court The American Civil Liberties Union

Nixon Goes To Poland

Nixon and Mrs Nixon depart Tehran after a 24 hour Iran visit marked by a glittering banquet and a wave of bombings. Bombs injure a U S general and kill an Iranian woman as Nixon wreaths Reza Shah’s tomb but is unfazed. He flies to Warsaw then Washington with assurances the attacks were not aimed at him.

Tehran Nixon Poland Iran Warsaw Edward Gierek Nixons Washington U.S White House Ronald L. Ziegler Shah Baghdad Reza Shah Harold L. Price U.S. Information Service Niavaran Palace

Three Japanese Extremist Attack Shocks Tel Aviv Airport

Three young Japanese extremists held by a Palestine group carried out a mass casualty attack at Tel Aviv international airport. The incident wounded more than 70 and killed at least 25, including Aharon Katzir and 13 Puerto Rican pilgrims. A 3-year-old girl died in the chaos.

Tel Aviv Palestine Israel’s Jerusalem Aharon Katzir Israel Academy of Sciences International Union of Pure and Applied Biophysics Carol Golden New York Tom Israel

Allies Agree to Discuss Security Measures at Europe Conference

BONN AP The United States and its North Atlantic allies agreed that military steps to bolster confidence and stability between Soviet and Western forces could be raised at the 35 nation Europe conference sought by Nixon and the Soviet leaders for next year. SAIGON AP U S Navy fighter bombers with TV guided bombs launched a campaign to isolate Vinh city between Hanoi and the DMZ, aiming for pinpoint accuracy.

Bonn United States North Atlantic Nixon Saigon Vinh Hanoi Demilitarized Zone

Hijacker Kills Self After Flight Diversion in Brazil

Brazilian troops used tear gas to retake an Electra airliner Tuesday night after a hijacker demanded 250000 dollars and three parachutes. He killed himself with a bullet as passengers and crew were recovered unharmed. The hijacker spoke with a northeast Brazil accent and was described as stocky with a dark complexion. The money and parachutes were recovered.

Sao Paulo Brazil

McClellan Forced Into Runoff in Arkansas Primary

In Arkansas the veteran Sen John L McClellan failed to secure a majority endorsement in the Democratic primary forcing a runoff with Rep David Pryor. McClellan led the ticket but was well short of a majority in the four man race.

Little Rock, Ark Arkansas John L. McClellan David Pryor McClellan

Wallace's Wife May Campaign For Husband In California

Mississippi Governor William Waller said Cornelia Wallace plans to campaign for George Wallace in California though no date has been set. The announcement comes as Wallace seeks support across the region.

Silver Spring Alabama George C. Wallace Cornelia California Mississippi William Waller

Three Officers Wounded in Peebles Shootout

In Peebles Ohio a two hour gun battle left three law enforcement officers wounded. Leon Duncan shot himself fatally after firing on cars and officers from his home using a 12 gauge shotgun.

Peebles Ohio Adams County Leon Duncan

Dam Safe Remark Tied to Buffalo Creek Disaster

West Virginia officials testified that Buffalo Mining Company Vice President Dasovich told deputies the Buffalo Creek dam was safe less than two hours before it collapsed. The disaster killed 118 and left seven missing as questions of foreseeability and evacuation timing sparked Senate hearings.

Washington West Virginia Otto Matters Lorado W. Va Senate Buffalo Mining Company Steve Dasovich Steve Dasovich Jack Kent Kent New York Pittston Company Buffalo Mining

Supreme Court Faces Heavy July Push After Short Session

The Supreme Court issued opinions in five argued cases with 66 cases remaining. Key issues include death penalty legality, baseball antitrust exemption, and wiretapping of domestic subversives without warrants. A patent ruling on machines that remove veins from shrimp was also noted.

Baseball

Humphrey Apology Over McGovern Tax Plan Speech

In a milder NBC Meet the Press clash, Humphrey apologized for calling McGovern a fool over his tax plan. Both Democratic frontrunners rejected Wallace as a running mate and backed their rivals on tax and defense issues amid debate focus on McGovern's income supplement plan.

Los Angeles Hubert H. Humphrey George McGovern South Fresno Calif McGovern Minnesotan Humphrey NBC Meet the Press Wallace California

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