24 Nov 1969
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1969
Page
1
The U S Command says American troop strength in Vietnam fell to 484 400, the lowest in two years, under the second Nixon withdrawal plan. Last week alone 4 800 troops were cut, with a target of 480 000 by December 15.
Apollo 12 crew Charles Conrad Richard Gordon and Alan Bean sail toward reentry off Hawaii aiming for a 3 58 p m EST splashdown about 400 miles southwest of American Samoa aboard Yankee Clipper after a 10 day mission They prepared to land near the Hornet and released a space conference from orbit detailing moon rocks moon surface observations and plans for future flights.
The Senate opens weeks of debate on tax reform aiming to finish by Christmas. Senator Gore pushes raising personal exemption to 1000 dollars by 1973, with Kennedy and Eastland backing. Oil and gas depletion allowances shift between 20 and 23 percent as amendments seek a lower rate. Senate Leader Mansfield signals extended sessions to finish action.
Taxpayers bill advances to conference committee to reconcile Senate and House versions before Nixon approval. The measure would aid individuals while raising levies on corporations and foundations. It would extend the Johnson era income tax surcharge and repeal the 7 percent investment tax credit. The 10 percent surcharge becomes 5 percent through June 30.
An AP study shows foundations with tax exempt status act as middlemen in deals between banks and oil or mineral producers. They move production payments to reduce taxes while giving little to charity, handling $118.5 million in payments and giving $145,635 to charity last year.
State Auditor Roger Cloud becomes the fourth Republican candidate for governor in 1970. He vows to adapt Rhodes era programs for changing times, targeting pollution, mass transit, welfare, and tax reforms, while stressing cooperation with local governments and expanded educational opportunities.
A fire at the Volunteers of America building in downtown Sandusky leveled the former winery and trapped up to six people. Fire Captain Richard Kamann said bodies were not yet recovered and search efforts continued in the deep basement as Fire Captain William Boyd died from injuries after being struck by a pipe. Six firefighters were injured, none seriously.
Florida senators urge renaming Cape Kennedy back to Cape Canaveral noting space launches now leave from Merritt Island near the cape. They say the change preserves historical geography and would not affect the John F Kennedy Space Center designation.
Sgt John Kaiser a 12 year veteran was fired for absence after failing to report to work amid a gambling payoff case. Kaiser had been subpoenaed to testify as eight officers and a suspect faced US district court charges. He allegedly received up to $550 on seven occasions from co conspirators.
Tulsa man Charles Gruver, 24, recalls in a Sunday interview that U S troops were ordered to wipe out Song My in 1968 and did so destroying civilians. He says most soldiers were sickened by the killings and that he carried an M79 but did not fire.
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew will travel to the Far East in late December. Reports say Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan will be included with possible additional nations. official itinerary details may be announced by the weekend.
Washington report by the commission on violence calls for billions of dollars to renew ghettos and reduce urban violence. It warns cities are becoming divided into armed camps of haves and have nots and says the United States is the most violent developed nation. Dr. Milton Eisenhower cites massive sums over years to reverse crime trends.
Boston reports that the gene transmitting hereditary characteristics has been isolated for the first time. Researchers Dr. Jonathan Beckwith and Dr. James Shapiro voiced concerns that the discovery could enable genetic engineering and harmful applications, expressing unease about asserting moral rights over the breakthrough.
A spokesman says the final report on the December 15 1967 Silver Bridge collapse near Point Pleasant West Virginia will be issued around January 1. It is expected to determine if eyebar cracks caused the disaster in which 46 people died.
Report says 17 people died on Ohio roads between 6 p.m. Friday and midnight Sunday. Among the victims were three pedestrians and two bicyclists.
Mississippi man arrested on four charges in Pometo. two men under arrest for thefts in Vinton. Ohio U's Todd Snyder named most valuable Bobcat and set to play in two postseason games.
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