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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1972

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Ukiah Sheriff Probes Bodies on Ranch Linked to Hell’s Angels

Investigators search the rolling ranch near Ukiah Calif for more bodies amid rumors it served as a Hell's Angels burying ground. Two men and a woman were found near a circular driveway. owners George Wethern and Helen Wethern face drug charges and hold bail. Authorities say some victims may have been murdered but exact causes remain undetermined.

Ukiah Calif Hell’s Angels Dick Adams Evelle J. Younger Adams George Baby Huey Wethern Helen Mendocino County Younger Wethern Ranch Hell's Angels Boonville Road Joseph Allen Wetherns

Amnosty debate grows as Agnew McGovern clash in campaigns

Vice President Agnew advocates harsh talk on amnesty for draft dodgers and deserters while Senator McGovern accuses Republicans of diverting attention from jobs and prices. Harris poll shows Nixon leading 60 to 32 as Shriver supports peace talks but warns of costly concessions.

Spiro T. Agnew George McGovern Sargent Shriver

Big U S Chinook Crashes in Mekong Delta Killing 22

A CH47 Chinook helicopter crashed in a flood filled rice field near My Tho southwest of Saigon killing all 22 Americans aboard with nine bodies recovered by dusk. Officials say the cause is under investigation and field reports hint at possible enemy fire. The crash follows heavy fighting in the area as U S forces conduct a courier run from Saigon to Can Tho.

Saigon U.S Mekong Delta Can Tho Delta

Crash Kills 22 in Saigon Region War Update

Informants say both North Vietnam and the United States rush arms before any cease fire. Hanoi seeks to move supplies south via the Ho Chi Minh Trail and store them in eastern Cambodia while the U.S. accelerates shipments to South Vietnam. Saigon reports 100 plus Communist attacks in seven days with heavy fighting near Tan Phu Trung and along Highway 1, five hamlets around Saigon still under enemy control.

My Tho Saigon U.S Cambodia Laos Panhandle North Vietnam Ho Chi Minh Trail United States United South Vietnam Tan Phu Trung

Thieu Demands All-Viet Negotiations

President Nguyen Van Thieu pressed for separate talks with North Vietnam to secure a cease-fire and for the South to negotiate a political settlement with the Viet Cong. He rejected a coalition government and asked for withdrawal of North Vietnamese troops, noting no U S participation.

South Vietnam marks National Day amid stalled Paris cease fire

Thieu spoke in a recorded National Day address as the 1963 Diem overthrow anniversary is observed. The unsigned Paris cease fire pact draws reactions from North Vietnam accusing the U.S. of stalling, while diplomats plan a 1000 officer supervisory force with Canada Indonesia Hungary and Poland ready to contribute.

Thieu South Vietnam Ngo Dinh Diem

Viet Cease-Fire Supervision Arrangements Reported

Washington officials say an international force to supervise a cease-fire is to be in place when it takes effect with Canada and India each contributing 250 officers. The nine point Paris accord calls for an in-place cease-fire, troop withdrawals, prisoner releases within 60 days and a supervising council. President Thieu demands North Vietnamese withdrawal and cautions against a coalition interpretation. U.S. officials doubt he will block the deal.

Washington United States Indochina Canada Indonesia Hungary Poland North Vietnam Paris U.S Laird Nguyen An Thieu Saigon

Canadian election leaves Trudeau or Stanfield in doubt

Complete returns show Robert Stanfield leading Pierre Trudeau by one seat 109 to 108 in the House of Commons, with no majority and recounts possible. The balance of power rests with the New Democratic party after a 30 seat showing, while Trudeau weighs resigning or facing Parliament to seek a minority government.

Ottawa Pierre Elliott Trudeau Robert Stanfield Canada Stanfield Trudeau Liberals House of Commons Socialistic New Democratic Party Social Credit Party Quebec Jean Marchand Jack Davis

Halloween Night Violence Highlights Holiday Risks

The Associated Press notes a string of violent incidents on Halloween night including an elderly St Louis man robbed during a candy run and a New Jersey officer bruised by a prank, with a Tennessee man losing hearing from a firecracker. Nixon Signs $4.9 Billion Bill to Fund Domestic Programs final 1972 act, trimmed from initial size by over 800 million.

Associated Press St. Louis New Jersey Nixon Washington Capital Hill 92Nd Congress

Nixon leads McGovern by wide margin in Harris poll

The Harris Survey shows Nixon at 60 percent to 32 percent for McGovern among 1,648 likely voters October 24 to 26, widening the gap after earlier readings. McGovern had trailed by 25 to 34 points in prior Harris polls as voters responded to news of a Vietnam settlement.

New York Nixon George McGovern White House McGovern Louis Harris Harris

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