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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1966

Page

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Logan Reservoir planned with study to seek funds

Army Corps of Engineers officials say they will re study the Logan Clear Creek dam and reservoir project in Hocking County and submit recommendations to Congress by late 1966 or early 1967. The plan includes flood control water supply low flow augmentation and recreation with channel work on the Hocking River in nearby communities.

Doug Geary Nelsonville Army Corps of Engineers Huntington W. Va Congress Logan - Clear Creek Hocking County William D. Falck Col. Falck Huntington Engineers Athens Logan Fred’s Don Williams Falck Army Engineers Hocking River Rockbridge Chauncey Logan- Clear Creek Williams Clear Creek Logan Reservoir Fritz W. Wheaton

Notable political and public figures in brief

Briefs cover Walter Heller endorsing a surcharge on income taxes sparking GOP cautions, Aubrey Norvell to surrender December 2 for ambush of James Meredith, John Nance Garner at 98 celebrating a near hundredth birthday, Kathryn Grananhan resigning as U S treasurer, Aldo Moro’s government crisis over flood relief response, and Dwight Eisenhower leaving Walter Reed after a routine checkup with health affecting future Asia tours.

Hernando Miss Aubrey James Norvell James H. Meredith Memphis Rome Aldo Moro Italy Moro Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Walter Reed Army Hospital Eisenhower Asia

Youngstown teachers strike moves into second day effects on schools

Athens council revives talk on storm sewer project as city aims to advance infrastructure. Logan School board debates civet uectacs amid ongoing governance questions. Eleven Bobcats named to MAC all star football squad highlight regional athletic news.

Youngstown Veedens Athens Storm Logan School Board Civet Uectacs Bobcats MAC Allstar

Romney Seeks Liberal Conservative Unity Talk

Gov George Romney of Michigan invites Gov-elect Ronald Reagan of California to meet and build understanding between liberal and conservative wings of the GOP. Romney says Reagan may need liberal support as he handles California issues while Rockefeller backs dialogue and consensus. The pair dismiss claims of strategy conflict as they meet after a long lunch. The New York AP report notes the stock market opening decline.

Dorado Beach P.R George Romney Michigan Ronald Reagan California Romney Reagan San Francisco Barry Goldwater Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Rockefeller

Weather Hampers Air Attacks In Central Vietnam Fights

In the central highlands north of key bases, U S infantry from the 25th Division traded fire with North Vietnamese regiments while U S air cavalry units suffered heavy losses. A three platoon force from the 1st Cavalry, Airmobile, faced a devastating overrun as U S pilots reported killing about 102 NVA and US air power supported by B 52 bombers.

Saigon South Viet Nam U.S 25Th Division Plei Djering U S U.S. 1St Cavalry Battal Ion

Kennedy assassination debate intensifies on anniversary

On the third anniversary of President Kennedy's Dallas assassination controversy escalates as Sen. Russell Long and Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. call for more inquiry. Others defend the lone gunman theory while Life magazine and Gov. Connally voice doubts about the shots.

Washngton John F. Kennedy Dallas Russell B. Long D-La Kennedy Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr Richard B. Russell D-Ga Warren Commission Malcolm M. Kil

Disputed account on Kennedy assassination shots

The assistant Senate Democratic leader said Oswald played a part but another shooter fired the second shot better. The commission said three shots were fired with one hitting Kennedy and Connally and another causing major damage to Kennedy. Life quoted Connally confirming two separate bullets.

Commission Kennedy Connally Dallas Long New Orleans Oswald Life

Meredith Forbidden to Speak at Columbus Rally

James H Meredith says Roy Wilkins barred him from speaking at a Mississippi Day rally in Columbus Ohio Friday. Meredith calls the ban intolerable noting his history as the first Negro student at the University of Mississippi. Wilkins would not comment on Merediths statements. The dispute shows a split after Meredith was shot during the 1966 march against fear.

NEW York James H. Meredith Roy Wilkins NAACP Columbus Ohio Meredith University of Mississippi Wilkins United Front Hernando, Miss

Soviets show tepid backing for seating Red China in UN

In New York, the Soviet Union offered only token support to seating the Communist mainland in the United Nations. Nikolai Fedorenko rejected a yearlong committee study and refused to back seating both Chinas, signaling souring Soviet China ties and a focus on keeping Nationalist China in the UN as explained by U S Ambassador Goldberg.

General Assembly Nikolai T. Fedorenko Fedorenko Peking China United Nations U.S Arthur J. Goldberg

Support for committee study signals shift in U S policy

Goldberg endorses a committee study in a 20 minute address seen as a long range move to seat major powers including China Britain France the Soviet Union and Nationalist China in the United Nations. Other big power members and many African nations oppose such a study group.

Goldberg

Pacifist Sentenced To Prison In Draft Case

David A. Reed, 20, of Voluntown Connecticut, was sentenced in U S District Court to three years in prison for draft evasion. He refused to report for his pre induction physical and for induction. He was dragged from the courtroom after the verdict. Two other pacifists also refused to leave.

Boston David A. Reed Voluntown Conn U.S. District Court Reed U.S

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