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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1973

Page

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Israeli Jets Bomb Damascus as Ground Battles Rage in War

Israeli Phantom jets bomb Damascus for the first time in the four day war striking the Defense Ministry and Radio Damascus as fierce ground fighting continues along the Suez Canal and in the Golan Heights. Israeli officials report hits while Egypt claims a stiff defense and retreat.

Damascus Associated Press Suez Canal Golan Heights Cairo Egypt Elias Antar Defense Ministry Radio Damascus Antar Israel Nazareth Sinai Desert Quenitra el Rom el Mansoura Nile Delta East Bank

Ohio rallies raise 1.4 million for Israel aid

In Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland mass meetings urged support for Israel amid the Middle East war. Pledges reached 775000 in Columbus and over 600000 in Cincinnati, with unannounced pledges expected to grow. The drive aims to fund health, education and welfare services in Israel and call for medical volunteers and blood donations.

Associated Press Cincinnati Columbus Israel Nate Blood Goldman Cleveland Jewish Community Federation Park Synagogue Hillel House Case Western Reserve University Daniel J. Silver The Temple Federation Israel Information Committee Silver

Kissinger Warns Soviets on Middle East Policy

Secretary of State Henry Kissinger warned that U S Soviet relations could be imperiled if Russia acts irresponsibly in the Middle East. He said detente cannot survive irresponsibility in any area, including the Middle East, as Senate commentary filled the day.

Washington (Ap Henry A. Kissinger Middle East Kissinger U.S The Senate

Senate urged ceasefire and pullback in Middle East conflict

The Senate urged a ceasefire and the return of hostile forces to positions held before the fighting began. Senator J W Fulbright backed the call for Israel to pull back from most territories since 1967. Kissinger defended US stance on detente and warned against exploiting it to weaken alliances, and Fulbright urged Security Council action to apply withdrawal resolutions.

Middle East J W. Fulbright Foreign Relations Committee Senate Israel Kissinger Nixon United States Soviet Union Center For the Study of Democratic Institutions Sen Fulbright Center Security Council Arkansas Democrat Jerusalem Golan Heights

Federal Judge Studies Offer in Agnew News-Leak Case

A federal judge weighs the Justice Department offer of sworn statements denying a campaign of news leaks in the Agnew investigation. The department seeks to defend reporters against subpoenas and cites an internal probe finding only 134 employees aware of the inquiry and no leaks prior to notification.

Washington Justice Department Spiro T. Agnew Department Agnew U.S. District Court Walter E. Hoffman Baltimore Federal Grand Jury Hoffman Maryland New York Congress

Red Skelton Ties Third Knot With Toland In San Francisco

Comedian Red Skelton wed Palm Springs sportswoman Lothian Toland in a double ring ceremony at San Francisco's First Unitarian Church. The 60 year old comedian called the event double ring and shared a joke about rings. Toland, 35, attended the ceremony with a soft vow of love as Skelton was referred to as Richard by the officiant.

San Francisco Calif Red Skelton Palm Springs Lothian Toland Skelton First Unitarian Church

West West surface mining ban broadens Senate action

The Senate voted 53 to 33 to bar strip mining on privately owned land where federal mineral rights exist in millions of Western acres including eastern Montana. Supporters frame it as a states rights measure while critics call it federal dictation, with debate noting environmental goals and costs to coal production.

Washington Senate Mike Mansfield D-Mont Ment Montana Custer Lee Metcalf Randolph

Saxbe Declares He Will Not Seek Reelection in 1974

Washington AP reports Senator William Saxbe, a sharp Republican voice, becomes the third GOP senator to retire before the 1974 election. At 57, he cited Senate procedural slowness and difficulty accomplishing goals, announcing at a news conference in Cleveland area context. Lt. Gov. John W. Brown quickly announced his bid to fill Saxbe’s Ohio seat.

Saxbe Washington William Saxbe Senate Wallace F. Bennett Utah Norris Cotton New Hampshire John W. Brown Columbus

Eight Children Die in Trailer Fire in Ohio

In Jerry City Wood County Sheriff reported eight children ages up to nine were killed when a trailer home burned early today. The parents were identified as Mr and Mrs Jesus Trevinio of the Dale Roe Trailer Park by Frank Paden of Paden Mortuary North Baltimore.

Jerry City Ohio Sheriff's Office Wood County Frank Paden Paden Mortuary Baltimore Jesus Trevinio Dale Roe

Editorial Obituaries and Sports in Classifieds Section

Weather forecasts note clear tonight with fog, lows in the upper 50s to low 60s. Wednesday brings partly cloudy skies with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Details on Page 2.

Private Detectives Testify On Watergate Campaign Illicit Acts

Two private detectives tied to Nixon campaign spying were slated to testify before the Senate Watergate committee. Michael W. McMinoway, 26, from Louisville, identified as Sedan Chair 2, allegedly sabotaged Humphrey campaign mailings and urged votes for Henry Jackson. John Buckley, another private investigator, was to follow, linked to E Howard Hunt and Fat Jack.

Washington Senate Watergate Committee Michael W. MecMinoway Louisville Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota Democrat McMinoway Humphrey Pennsylvania Sen Henry Jackson The Courier Journal Robert Reisner Nixon Jeb Stuart Magruder Gordon C. Strachan H.R. Haldeman Haldeman John Buckley Watergate E. Howard Hunt Hunt Fat Jack G. Gordon Liddy

Dinners Under Fire as Generals Eat for a Dollar

Rep. Les Aspin says he will ask the General Accounting Office to probe a $1 dinner for generals amid rising Pentagon cafeteria prices for GIs and civilian staff. He cites a menu offering six entrees eight appetizers and 17 desserts and notes ordinary personnel eat at commercial cafeterias. No Army comment available.

Washington Les Aspin General Accounting Office Pentagon Aspin Wisconsin Democrat Army

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