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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1968

Page

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Linda Hope to Wed Nathaniel Lande in January

Linda Theresa Hope daughter of Bob Hope will wed Nathaniel Lande on January 11 in a ceremony announced from North Hollywood. Miss Hope a St Louis University graduate has acted and taught and Lande a Duke University graduate did postgraduate work at Oxford and is an executive of Universal pictures.

North Hollywood Calif Bob Hope Linda Theresa Nathaniel Lande Miss Hope St. Louis University Lande Duke University Oxford Universal Pictures

Columbus to honor Apollo 7 astronaut Donn Eisele

Columbus plans a November 22 welcome home celebration for Apollo 7 astronaut Donn Eisele. The parade and banquet were approved by NASA. Eisele, his wife and three children will remain for the Ohio State Michigan football game on November 23.

Columbus Ohio Donn Eisele Eisele National Aeronautics and Space Administration Ohio State Michigan

Jackie and Onassis sail for two week Greek cruise

Aristotle Onassis and Jacqueline Kennedy left their private Ionian island aboard the Christina for a two week cruise of the Greek islands. The couple, married on October 20, have lived on the palatial yacht Christina since their wedding. Their next port of call is not yet announced.

Athens Aristotle Onassis Jacqueline Kennedy Greece Ionian Coast Christina

Pro Soviet Czechs Demonstrate in Prague

A crowd of pro Soviet Czechoslovaks shouted long live the Soviet Union at reformers Alexander Dubcek and Oldrich Cernik after a ceremony at Olsany Cemetery marking the Bolshevik Revolution anniversary. Hard line Communists grabbed at the leaders’ coats as they were confronted amid sparse Dubcek supporters.

Prague Communist Party Alexander Dubcek Oldrich Cernik Soviet Union Olsany Dubcek

Electoral College Totals Heavily Split in Presidential Race

Humphrey has 12 states and DC for 181 votes and leads Maryland with 10. Nixon controls 30 states for 287 votes and leads Alaska and Missouri with 15. Wallace holds 5 states for 45. A total of 270 electoral votes are needed to win.

Humphrey District of Columbia Washington Michigan Minnesota New York Pennsylvania Connecticut Hawaii Maine Massachusetts Rhode Island Texas West Virginia Maryland Nixon Arizona California Colorado Delaware Florida Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Utah Vermont Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Alaska Missouri Wallace Alabama Arkansas Georgia Louisiana Mississippi Robert Packwood Wayne Morse Packwood GOP Richard Ogilvie Preston Smith George C. Wallace

Great development seen for Athens Ohio U

Inside Today the Athens Ohio University scene highlights a notable development described as a great breakthrough. The page notes upcoming meetings for PRESSMEN on Monday morning and references continuing activity across the campus and local areas.

Athens, Ohio

Nixon Begins Administration Plans

Nixon moves to Florida for a brief rest as he starts forming his administration. He trails Humphrey in the popular vote but leads in electoral votes past 270, with Cabinet picks and a White House staff already on the agenda. Johnson pledges transition support and offers space, while party figures speculate on Romney, Younger, and Rockefeller as top aides.

Washington Richard M. Nixon Florida Vietnam Nixon New York Key Biscayne Fla Dwight D. Eisenhower West Hubert H. Humphrey Maryland Humphrey Johnson Texas San Antonio Texas White House White House Detroit WJR George Romney Michigan Evelle J. Younger Los Angeles County Nelson A. Rockefeller Senate Mike Mansfield Montana Democrat Alabama George C. Wallace House Oklahoma City Okla American Independent Party Wallace

Soviet Defense Chief Skips Usual Attack on Anniversary

In Moscow Grechko marked the Bolshevik Revolution’s 51st anniversary with a missile display and no new weapons, omitting Vietnam and U.S. election references to avoid hurting Kremlin ties with President-elect Nixon. He urged unity against imperialists and avoided naming China, signaling shifts after Czechoslovakia. In Alamogordo, Terry Clark won and plans to resign as county surveyor amid no qualified candidates.

Moscow Andrei A. Grechko United States Soviet Union Marshal Grechko Red Square Vietnam Lenin Grechko China Kremlin Czechoslovakia Alamogordo N.M KALG Terry Clark Otero County Clark

Death Toll Up Slightly In Vietnam

Saigon reports that during Oct 27 to Nov 2 Americans killed in action rose to 150, despite a brief bombing halt. South Vietnamese deaths also rose, and enemy casualties surged to 1,995. Dearborn voters narrowly supported an immediate cease fire and withdrawal of U.S. troops.

Saigon Vietnam North Vietnam U.S South Vietnam Dearborn Mich

Ground Rules Dispute Hurtles Viet Peace Talks

Paris AP report says United States and North Vietnam clashed over ground rules for expanded peace talks. Talks postponed after South Vietnam refused participation. Disagreements focus on whether the bombing halt includes reconnaissance flights and how rival Vietnamese factions will sit at the bargaining table. The role of President-elect Nixon looms uncertainly as discussions continue.

Paris United States North Vietnam Vietnam South Vietnam U.S Richard M. Nixon Hanoi Nguyen Thanh le National Liberation Front Viet Cong NLF Saigon Nixon Thieu

Gallup Poll Accuracy Best In History

Princeton report notes Gallup Poll may be the most accurate in its 33 year history as over 90 percent of the popular vote counted shows Nixon at 43 percent Humphrey 43 and Wallace 14 per cent Unofficial results may beat its prior 1 5 point average accuracy since 1952 The Messenger published the final report the day before the election

Princeton N. J Gallup Nixon Humphrey Wallace the Messenger

Thieu invites Nixon to visit South Vietnam for on-site assessment

President Nguyen Van Thieu sent a cable of congratulations to Nixon after his election victory, inviting him to visit South Vietnam to assess the war situation. Thieu praised U S support and expressed confidence that U S Vietnamese ties would strengthen under Nixon, though no date was given.

Saigon Nguyen van Thieu Richard M. Nixon South Vietnam Thieu Key Biscayne Fla Nixon Miami Ron Ziegler Con

Cleveland Mayor Offers Aid To President Elect

Cleveland Mayor Carl B. Stokes said he will help President elect Richard M. Nixon tackle urban problems and fight blight. He urged Nixon to use Humphrey era programs and warned of lost federal aid if urban concerns are ignored. Pope Paul VI and Haiti's Duvalier sent congratulatory messages to Nixon and King’s widow MLK Jr. voiced support for his presidency.

Cleveland Ohio Carl B. Stokes Richard M. Nixon Stokes Nixon Hubert H. Humphrey Humphrey Vatican City Paul VI Atlanta Martin Luther King Jr

Real estate ads spotlight in Messenger Classifieds

Daily Messenger real estate section drives buyers and area residents to ads seeking homes. Action ads highlight available properties and neighborhood listings, guiding hundreds of incoming families to find their next residence.

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