25 Nov 1969
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1969
Page
1
The Athens city administration and the city council take a constructive positive stance to ease the police student tensions with Ohio University. Mayor Raymond Shepard commends the move, calling for a moratorium on public attacks and meaningful talks to resolve Athens Justice issues through city university partnership.
In Warren Ohio U S Rep Robert Taft Jr defended Vice President Spiro Agnew against charges he seeks to control the news media. He spoke in support of Nixon and Agnew critiquing antiwar protests and national media after announcing his Senate bid.
In its first meeting the Athens City Charter Commission appoints a chairman. The report mentions Rep. Donald Buz Lukens exploring a U.S. candidacy and discusses local autonomy and efficient government.
Army officials say Calley may be charged with premeditated murder for My Lai killings amid a Pentagon haze on specifics. A former soldier named Meadle claims Calley ordered killings. Congress members push for congressional investigations as the village raid and 1968 massacre allegations trigger wide political scrutiny.
Astronauts Charles Conrad Jr Richard Gordon Jr and Alan L Bean complete a ten day lunar expedition quarantine aboard the USS Hornet They arrive at Pearl Harbor then head to Space Center Houston Their moon rocks travel separately to Ellington Air Force Base with two boxes opened at Lamar Receiving Laboratory The men remain in quarantine until December 1 with limited staff and routine blood tests
State officials say at least 1,000 families in Fairfield Hancock Putnam and Gallia counties could use food stamps and surplus food programs but counties declined eligibility. County leaders defend their welfare programs and cite costs and stability.
The Senate weighs extending the 10 percent income tax surcharge beyond December 31, with Sen. Byrd proposing to expire it end of year. President Nixon urges six more months at a reduced rate to protect the budget, while debates include exemption increases and oil depletion provisions.
Wildlife experts warn DDT residues continue to threaten fish and birds including bald eagle peregrine falcon and brown pelican. Lake Michigan fish and Chesapeake Bay species show residues above safe levels as officials project long term persistence after a ban. Senator Nelson notes nationwide surveys find fish from 12 rivers and lakes exceed FDA safety limits.
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