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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1967

Page

13

Soldier Thought Dead Now Slowly Recovering

A young American soldier, presumed dead from boobytrap wounds in Vietnam, showed signs of life during an embalmer’s incision. Spec. 4 Jacky C. Bayne, 22, of Fort Mill, S.C., recovered gradually at Walter Reed after initial death criteria were met.

Washington Vietnam Jacky C. Bayne Fort Mill S.C Chu Lai Bayne Walter Reed Hospital the Knight James Batten Army Walter Reed Bunia Bayne

Investigation Into Deaths Broadened By Authorities

ARCADIA Fla AP The probe into the poisoning of seven children widened as authorities held a coroner inquest in Arcadia and studied Jacksonville records to determine how 12 of a fruit picker's 15 children died. Sheriff Frank Cline said James Richardson admitted five other children from a prior marriage died in Jacksonville. Cline said 12 of Richardson's children are dead after eating pork and beans laced with parathion. Coroner inquest sought. authorities considered murder charges. Richardson, 32, and his wife Annie Mae were arrested after lie detector tests.

Arcadia Fla Jacksonville Frank Cline James Richardson Richardson Dren Cline Gordon Hays Frank Schaub

Commons debate overshadowed by outburst

London AP report says a foreign policy debate in the House of Commons was overshadowed by an outburst from Foreign Secretary George Brown. Brown insulted publisher Thomson of the Sunday Times amid criticism of Philby coverage, prompting questions about his political future despite PM Wilson backing.

House of Commons London Britain George Brown Commons Brown Soviet Union Harold Wilson Lord Thomson Fleet Thomson Sunday Times Harol Philby Foreign Office Harold Hutchinson Wilson

House Democrats sever financial ties with national committee

Washington AP House Democrats cut longstanding links with the Democratic National Committee and form the Democratic Congressional Finance Committee to raise funds for 1968 elections. The move creates separate nation wide drives for Johnson's potential bid and congressional campaigns, signaling Capitol Hill White House rifts while aiming to improve financing.

House Democrats National Committee Washington Democratic National Committee Johnson Democratic Congressional Finance Committee Congress Associated Press House Democratic Campaign Committee Capitol Hill White House

Security Bill Clears Senate Finance Committee

Washington AP reports the Social Security reform bill, largely aligned with President Johnson, would raise benefits and taxes by at least 15 percent. The lowest bracket would see an increase from 44 to 70 dollars monthly, while the House version proposed a 12 to 14 percent across the board with a $50 minimum. A House Senate conference will resolve differences before final passage. The article notes 63 percent of 1964 voting-age Americans cast ballots in the presidential election.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Johnson House Senate

Ohio Delegations To Carry Same Weight

Ohio delegates to the Democratic and Republican national conventions will carry similar voting weight in nominations. The May 7 primary sets delegates, with Rhodes and LeMay mentioned as potential national figures. Republican delegates total 58 with full voting power. Democrats project 115 votes for Ohio in Chicago.

Ohio Columbus James Rhodes Air Force Curtis LeMay Republican National Committee Miami Beach Fla New York California Pennsylvania Democratic National Committee Chicago Rhodes Barry Goldwater Arizona U. S Margaret Chase Smith Maine Johnson Buckeye

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