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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1966

Page

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Settlement Announced by AFTRA and SAG Reach Tentative Pact

New York AP report says AFTRA and Screen Actors Guild reached a tentative contract with four networks including NBC CBS ABC and Mutual. About 17 500 AFTRA and 18 000 SAG members would stay on the job pending ratification as talks paused after expired contracts. Terms were not released to the public.

New York Broadcasting Networks American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Screen Actors Guild AFTRA Networks Guild

Viet Cavalry Clashes in Central Highlands Kill 102 Enemies

In the central highlands U S air cavalrymen engaged North Vietnamese forces in close combat near Plei Djereng. The clash, part of Operation Paul Revere 4, left 102 enemy soldiers killed after heavy platoon casualties and air strikes. Ground fighting elsewhere reported light with Korean marines killing 91 Viet Cong near Quang Ngai City.

Saigon South Viet Nam U.S Central Highlands 1St Cavalry Plei Djereng South China Sea Quang Ngai City

Supreme Court pauses Georgia governor election dispute

The Supreme Court stayed a three judge ruling that Georgia’s legislature cannot pick the next governor, freezing the dispute until at least Dec. 5 when arguments are scheduled. The Atlanta panel had voided a legislative selection between Maddox and Callaway after no candidate won a majority.

Washington Supreme Court Georgia High Court Atlanta Lester G. Maddox Howard Bo) Callaway Maddox Callaway Ben W. Fortson Fortson High Tribunal American Civil Liberties Union ACLU Howard Callaway Lester Maddox Ellis Arnall Arthur K. Bolton Charles Morgan Bolton Francis Shackelford Emmet J. Bondurant Carl E. Sanders

Rockefeller Romney Meet to Chart GOP Future

Nelson A. Rockefeller of New York and George Romney of Michigan prepared to meet in San Juan Puerto Rico at a resort hotel to discuss whether consensus or leadership best strengthens the Republican party. Both agreed that newly elected GOP governors will influence national affairs and shape party strategy for the next two years, though they differed on methods.

San Juan Puerto Rico Nelson A. Rockefeller New York George Romney Michigan

Draft reform proposals emerge from Antioch conference

Collegiate delegates from about 40 colleges endorse a more liberal conscientious objector definition and call for draft reform. Proposals include exemptions for personal war objections, a lottery selection system, sending draftees abroad only after a congressional war declaration, and allowing Peace Corps service as an alternative. Yale and Lawrence University delegates protest the process, criticizing representativeness and dominance by a small left group. The report will go to the National Advisory Commission on Selective Service for consideration.

Yellow Springs Ohio U.S Viet Nam Frank Shaffer Phoenix Ariz Lawrence University Appleton Wis Congress Peace Corps National Advisory Commission On Selective Service Johnson

Five Day Warm Dry Spell With Light Showers At Week's End

A warm dry period is forecast for five days starting Tuesday with temperatures about 10 to 12 degrees above normal and precipitation averaging one tenth inch or less. Normal highs range from 45 to 49 and lows from 29 to 33 across Cleveland Columbus and Cincinnati. The period remains warm with small daily variations and a chance of scattered showers toward week’s end.

Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati

State Education Chief Urges Ohio Income Tax for Schools

Dr Stayner F Brighton new executive secretary of the Ohio Education Association says Ohio should study adopting a state income tax to fund schools, proposing a 50 50 split between state and local support and noting voters previously rejected a sales tax hike. He doubts current merit pay for teachers and will speak at the DEA assembly in Columbus.

Columbus Ohio Stayner F. Brighton Ohio Education Association Brighton CFA Thomas G. O'Keefe Washington State Education Association Seattle The Cincinnati Enquirer DEA Washington Association Washington State University

Ford Eyes Republican State of the Union Response

Washington reports House GOP leader Gerald R. Ford expects Republicans to craft a State of the Union style message after President Johnson delivers his address to Congress next year. Senate GOP Leader Everett M. Dirksen notes Republicans may propose an alternate budget if Johnson fails to balance the 1967-68 fiscal program.

Washington House Gerald R. Ford Johnson Congress Senate GOP Everett M. Dirksen

Strike Closes 48 Schools In Youngstown Area

Forty-eight public schools in Youngstown and Hubbard shut down as teachers strike affecting 40,000 pupils. Bus drivers joined the walkout, causing transportation issues for about 2,000 parochial students as Teamsters backed the action.

Youngstown Ohio Hubbard

Athens Bill Biggs Named Ohio University's MVP

Ohio University honors Bill Biggs as the most valuable player as Athens recognizes athletic excellence. The article notes Biggs’ standout performance and his role on the team.

Kennedy Nelsonville Bank Athens Bill Biggs Ohio University

Controversy Still Clouds JFK Death Anniversary

New York AP notes the third anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination in Dallas and ongoing debate. The Warren Commission answered Oswald acted alone but left open the possibility of conspiracy. Critics publish books and magazines challenging the report and inquiry. Life magazine features a provocative piece this week.

New York John F. Kennedy Dallas Tex Lee Harvey Oswald Special Investigative Commission Earl Warren Life Magazine Johnson Warren Commission Kennedy John B.) Connally Texas Oswald

Senate Dems To Pick Head Next Month

Minority Democrats in the Ohio Senate will caucus in early December to choose their leader as Sen. Charles J. Carney sets the date and Sen. Frank W. King seeks re election as the senate minority leader. The piece notes Carney's role as dean of the 10 Democrats in the chamber.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Senate Charles J. Carney D-Mahoning Carney Frank W. King Toledo Ohio Afl-Cio Senate

Mod Rite Said First In Nation Mod Wedding At State Fair

At the Michigan State Fairgrounds a so called mod wedding joined Randy Rossi and Gary Norris in a ceremony billed as the nation s first. Attended by about 4500, the half hour event featured unconventional acts and a rock group as the couple wed Judge David Golden officiated.

Detroit Michigan State Fairgrounds Randy Rossi Gary Norris Highland Park David Golden North American Judges Association

U S Rejects Red China U N Seat

The United States reiterates opposition to seating Red China in the United Nations while backing a plan by Italy and others for a full high level study of the China problem. Ambassador Arthur Goldberg says expulsion of Nationalist China has no justification and that representation must be decided by a two-thirds vote.

United Nations N.Y United States China Italy U.N. General Assembly Arthur J. Goldbert U.S Peking Republic of China Assembly Goldberg

Democrats Likely To Retain Senate Control Through 1970

Washington AP reports Democrats look set to hold Senate control in 1968 with 36 seats, while Republicans would need a major landslide to gain a majority. Key contests include vulnerable first-term Democrats and several GOP governors winning in states with upcoming Senate races.

Senate Washington House GOP Barry Goldwater

Lunar Orbiter 2 Maps Moon Landing Sites From Orbit

Lunar Orbiter 2 has photographed six potential astronaut landing sites on the moon and will scout seven more as it completes 67 orbits. The craft has exposed 87 of a planned 211 frame picture series, with surface details as small as three feet across noted by Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientists.

Pasadena Calif Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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