28 Nov 1969
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1969
Page
1
Gothenburg officials led by Hans Hansson say they will object to plans to shutter the U S consulate in the Swedish port. He notes it is America’s oldest consulate, established by George Washington in 1797 as Sweden recognized the new U S government.
Twin girls born by Caesarean in Danvers and separated after a 94 hour operation at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston emerged in very good condition. Doctors caution many possible complications loom, including infection and nutritional problems, over the coming weeks.
Chancellor Willy Brandt announced that West Germany will sign the treaty to halt the spread of nuclear weapons. He said ambassadors in Moscow London and Washington had been instructed to sign later in the day.
George Nastos a 24 year old boy injured in an Arab commando bomb attack at the El Al Airline offices in Athens Thursday remained in a coma at Children's Hospital with doctors saying he had no chances of survival after brain surgery.
National Safety Council reports 242 deaths on highways by early today during the Thanksgiving period. A deadly crash west of Richmond Virginia killed five people including a minister and his family. Projections estimate 700 to 900 fatalities may occur from 6 p.m. Wednesday to midnight Sunday.
Lowellville High School students may wear neatly trimmed beards and mustaches starting Monday after the student council amended the dress code to permit facial hair.
The average effective mortgage rate for new homes rose to 8.12 percent in October marking an 11th straight monthly rise. The Federal Home Loan Bank Board reported wide regional variations with Seattle at 9.13 percent and San Francisco-Oakland at 8.97 percent, a year-over-year jump of about 114 percent.
Pentagon and Justice officials study using two untested military justice provisions to prosecute former soldiers in the My Lai massacre. Article 18 covers war crimes while Article 21 could support military commissions in criminal cases. Fifteen of 24 under investigation have returned to civilian life. nine on active duty face court proceedings.
Space Center Houston AP reports scientists will open the second chest of Apollo 12 moon rocks including 12 to 15 rock bags and a core tube with soil from 24 to 30 inches deep. Officials also plan to release 29 more color pictures and motion footage from the moon walks and other mission highlights. The astronauts Charles Conrad Jr Richard F Gordon Jr and Alan L Bean return to quarantine aboard the Hornet and will reach Houston for a 11 day isolation at Manned Spacecraft Center after transfer from Hawaii.
An Army judge laments witness discussions about the My Lai slaying case and plans a closed session to define trial guidelines. Lt. William L. Calley Jr. faces murder charges for 109 Vietnamese civilians killed in My Lai on March 16, 1968. S. Sgt. David Mitchell faces separate charges as the Army investigates 24 soldiers and ex-soldiers.
U S battle casualties in nearly nine years reached the 300000 mark this week with about half in the 18 months since Paris peace talks began. U S and North Vietnamese losses were reported with several clashes and ongoing shelling.
US and Soviet delegates wrapped two weeks of private SALT talks in a favorable mood. After a 105 minute session at the US Embassy they planned to reconvene Tuesday at the Soviet Embassy. The talks, fifth private session since November 17, aim to finish the preliminary phase in Helsinki with full negotiations to follow. A news blackout remains in effect on progress.
Dick Cavett the former gag writer and friend of Johnny Carson is ABCs choice to replace Joey Bishop on the late night program. The New York origin show will face Carson on NBC and Griffin on CBS with a premiere set for December 29 announced by Elton Rule.
Ronald I. Haeberle, an Army photographer and Ohio University grad, battles over who owns color images of the Songmy massacre. Newspapers ruled the photos public domain, costing him up to $80,000 from $100,000 asks, with Life Magazine buying over $20,000 and deals totaling around $45,000.
The Rolling Stones wow 17,000 fans in New York in their first show here in three years. Mick Jagger dazzled the crowd with energetic dancing and provocative gestures as the band staged a controversial performance that drew cheers from a youth audience. The group plans more shows, including dates in Boston and West Palm Beach, with a San Francisco free concert promised next weekend.
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