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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1966

Page

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Ohio and Australia in brief national dispatches

The Dayton and Toledo newspaper strikes enter a new phase as a federal mediator sets separate talks while no talks occur in Toledo. Ohio Governor Rhodes questions a 25 cent state fair admission hike despite record profit. Relief ships head to the U S submarine Tiru aground near Australia with all crew safe. Walter Heller signals caution on a tax increase as growth may slow in late 1967.

Associated Press Dayton Toledo Columbus Ohio James A. Rhodes FE. J. Keirns Rhodes Keirns Ohio Expositions Commission Brisbane Australia U. S Tiru

Ohio Industries Hit $67 Million in Federal Defense Bids

Ohio firms secured 67.22 million dollars in federal defense contracts in September, counting awards of 1 million dollars or more. The Development Department said Ohio led the Midwest for the month, trailing only New York, Connecticut and California in total awards.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Industries Development Department New York Connecticut California

Ohio University may add School of Dance to arts college

Page notes at Ohio University modules suggest the School of Dance is being considered for incorporation into the College of Fine Arts. The article previews faculty and student impact and outlines possible reorganization within the arts program.

School OF Dance College of Fine Arts Ohio University Hocking John Bricker Clarence Miller Jon Webb U.S Viet Nam Moeller Athens

Candidates for Tenth District Clash On November Election

Republican Clarence E. Miller pledges sound responsible representation for the Tenth District while incumbent Walter H. Moeller urges voters to choose progress over stagnation as they consider the November 8 ballot. Both candidates present their cases on the Editorial Page.

Clarence E. Miller Walter H. Moeller

Johnson assesses Asia trip amid wartime politics

President Johnson described his Asia Pacific visit as highly successful and said Manila conference nations are united to seek peace. He announced throat and abdomen surgery but stated his trip continued and he remains fit for duty. He downplayed the election’s impact on Vietnam policy and urged readiness to reinforce Viet Nam forces if needed.

Washington Johnson Manila Conference Viet Nam William C. Westmoreland U.S

Athens considers Route 33 bypass plan for outer-belt system

Nearly 200 residents attended a hearing at Ohio University Inn as state officials outlined a 19.7 million Route 33 bypass and Appalachia Highway. If approved, abandoned state and federal highways would revert to Athens County and city, with planning to begin this winter on segments with no existing roads.

Dowler Ohio University Inn South Athens Hooper Ave P. E. Masheter Ohio Athens Area Richland Ave Columbus A Marietta Appalachia Mill St Athens John Dowler George Lovell

Johnson predicts price stability easing inflation fears

President Johnson said a healthy move toward price stability has reduced inflation worries. He noted the wholesale price index rose only eight tenths of one percent in ten months, with wage gains for lower income workers contributing to higher prices. He avoided pledging a tax increase and signaled a possible decision before Congress resumes in January. Weather outlook calls for 7 to 11 degrees below normal through Wednesday with light rain and snow.

Washington Johnson Kennedy-Johnson Eisenhower Congress 89Th Congress

Ohio Storm Toll Rises as Cold Air Settles In

Seven weather related deaths confirmed as a winter storm grips Ohio and surrounding states. Western Ohio counties report school closures and snow blocked rural roads while heavy traffic chokepoints on Interstates 70 and 40 persist. Cold air follows the blizzard with 20s temperatures and drifting snow creating ongoing travel hazards.

Kentucky Birmingham Ala New England

North Korea warned after deadly ambush south of DMZ

U N Command warned North Korea they were on a collision course after six Americans and one South Korean were killed in an ambush south of the armistice line. Maj. Gen. Richard Ciccolella presented Bonesteel’s protest letter and bloodied garments as evidence at the emergency Military Armistice Commission meeting.

United Nations Command Armi Stice U.S Richard Ciccolella Military Armistice Commission Demilitarized Zone President Johnson South Korea Ciccolella U.N Korea U. S Charles Bonesteel III Bonesteel Nesteel Pyongyang Kim Il-sung U.N. Command

Arno River Floods Florence Threaten Art Treasures

Rain swollen Arno River floods Florence washing away water and power. Central Italy towns suffer as Florence faces its worst flood since World War II. Historic center and priceless artworks risk damage as the river overflows its banks.

Florence Italy Arno

Attackers Repelled by Outnumbered Vietnamese Force

South Vietnamese troops repelled a Viet Cong assault near the Cambodian border with air support from helicopters and fighter-bombers. U.S. 25th Division units advanced on Viet Cong bunkers as air and ground fighting continued, with 52 enemies killed near Tay Ninh and ongoing strikes and reconnaissance missions over Hanoi Haiphong and the southern panhandle areas.

Saigon South Viet Nam U.S 25Th Division 196Th Light Infantry Hanoi Tay Ninh Attleboro North Viet Nam Haiphong Panhandle

Retrial hears of Sheppard love affair in Marilyn slaying case

In Cleveland, Samuel H. Sheppard's retrial testimony mentions an extramarital relationship with Susan Hayes. Police testimony continues as the 1954 bludgeoning case unfolds. Hayes, then 24, was a key witness in the prior trial.

Sheppard Cleveland, Ohio Samuel H. Sheppard Susan Hayes Marilyn U.S Dayton U.S. Supreme Court Fred Drenkhan Bay Village Miss Hayes Star Santa Monica Calif Crenkhan

Johnson says no doubt on Warren Commission JFK report

President Johnson stated there is no evidence that would cause any reasonable person to doubt the Warren Commission findings on President John F. Kennedy's assassination. The remarks reinforce confidence in the official inquiry's conclusions.

Washington Johnson Warren Commission John F. Kennedy

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