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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1969

Page

2

Forgotten men campaign by wives in Clearwater

Mrs. Carter Luna leads 26 women seeking word on missing husbands shot down over North Vietnam. They plan to lobby the Florida Cabinet after flights to Washington to press for answers from Congress and the administration. Senator Charles H. Percy comments Nixon’s response to Vietnam War protests may haunt him amid widespread opposition.

Clearwater, Fla. —R Carter Luna North Vietnam U. S Democratic Republic of North Vietnam Hanoi Luna Florida Cabinet Washington Wireshat Charles H. Perey B-Hl Nixon Perey

James Roosevelt Weds For Fourth Time

James Roosevelt aged 61, eldest son of Franklin D. Roosevelt, married 32 year old English teacher Mary L Winskill in a civil ceremony three weeks after divorcing his third wife Gladys Kitchenmaster who was accused of stabbing him. The marriage marks his fourth union amid a recent incomparability divorce ruling.

Hyde Park N.Y James Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt Mary L. Winskill James H. Winskill Bromborough England Gladys Irene Kitchenmaster

Volpe Audiences Pope Paul in Vatican Visit

Secretary Volpe met Pope Paul V in a private audience at the Vatican during a official trip to Italy. He became the first Nixon cabinet member to hold an official talk with the pontiff as his party accompanying him also received a personal audience and Volpe’s will was presented.

Vatican Coty E.u Jobs A. Volpe Ninwee Pope Paul Nixon Volpe Italy

Weather outlook shows sun and warmth for Sunday

Local forecast predicts mostly sunny skies and a higher Sunday with temperatures in the low to mid 70s, followed by clear Sunday night with lows in the mid to upper 30s. Monday remains warm with continued sun.

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Race Heats Up For Ohio Attorney General Bid

Columbus reports a crowded, unsettled race for attorney general with no formal candidates yet. Potential contenders include State Sen. Aronoff and House Speaker Kurfess, while incumbent appointee Paul W. Brown is considering governor or AG moves. Brown’s recent drunken driving law ruling fuels legislative dissatisfaction as debate centers on AG influence versus court rulings.

Perry Smith Associated Press Columbus Ohio Paul W. Brown William B. Saxbe U.S. Senate Stanley J. Aronoif Charles Kur Fess Brown Supreme Court James A. Rhodes 7Th District Court of Appeals Arunoif Cincinnati House Senate Kurless Aronoff

Yablonski Campaigns in Eastern Ohio Coalfields

AP reports Joseph A. Yablonski rallying miners in Cadiz High School auditorium as he campaigns to unseat Tony Boyle as UMW president in the December election. He accuses Boyle and District 6 leaders of a dictatorial machine that harms miners, violates health and safety standards, and favors operators. He calls for votes by rank and file to elect district officials and a summer convention in coal regions rather than Denver or Miami, possibly Charleston or Pittsburgh.

Cadiz Joseph A Jack) Yablonski Tony Boyle United Mine Workers Ohio Yablonski Cadiz High School Boyle UMW Denver Miami Charleston W. Va Pitts ‘Burgh

Middletown Bias Probe Announced By NAACP

In Columbus Ohio the NAACP said black Middletown high school students asked for an inquiry into alleged discrimination by officials in selecting a homecoming queen. Will Eugene H Kelly II heads the NAACP Youth Council efforts and vows to oppose segregation and denial of rights.

Middletown NAACP Columbus Ohio National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Igh Eugene H. Kelly II Department For Training Programs Kelly

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