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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1968

Page

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Wallace Eyes LeMay Vietnam Trip Amid Pollster War

Third party candidate George C. Wallace plans to send running mate Curtis LeMay to Vietnam for a four day report around Oct. 15 on servicemen views and to inform his national television appearance on Oct. 20. Wallace accuses pollsters of backing Nixon and calls for a congressional inquiry. Humphrey critics question poll accuracy despite Gallup showing no Nixon lead change. Nixon aides reject debates that give Wallace airtime.

Associated Press George C. Wallace Air Force Curtis E. LeMay Vietnam LeMay Wallace Hubert H. Humphrey Nixon Humphrey Lawrence F. O’brien North Vietnam Hanoi North South Vietnam Gallup Princeton N. J Nixon-Humphrey House Senate Eugene J. McCarthy New York McCarthy George Corley Wallace Richard Milhouse Nixon

Thieu Denies Coup Bid Amid Rumors in Saigon

President Nguyen Van Thieu rejected claims of a Tuesday overthrow attempt in Saigon citing rumors spread by the Communists. He said no extra troops were deployed around the palace and no arrests occurred, while a government communique said military measures were normal and no arrests had been made. A reliable informant warned arrests could follow in coming days as police continued investigations.

Saigon Nguyen van Thieu Thieu Nguyen Cao Ky ARVN Army of the Republic of Vietnam Mili Tary

Dirksen vows Senate bloc to block equal time bill

Washington reports Minority Leader Everett M Dirksen says Republicans will use available means to block passage of the equal time bill. He cautioned that many amendments may be offered to allow a radio television confrontation by major presidential candidates without guaranteeing equal time for minor aspirants.

Washington Everett M. Dirksen Senate House Dirksen Hours House

Nixon Maintains Lead In Latest Gallup Poll

Inside Today shows Nixon holding a steady lead in a new Gallup Poll while Wallace slips. Page references indicate continuing media coverage and political focus across the region.

Gun Control Bill Advances After Senate Action

After months of debate the Senate approved a compromise gun control bill sent to the House for action. The measure bans mail order sales across state lines and requires waiting periods and eligibility affidavits, with age and eligibility limits for pistol rifle and ammunition sales. The House is expected to approve despite opposition over ammunition exemptions.

Washington Senate Joint Conference House Clark MacGregor Rminn Conference Committee MacGregor Martin Luther King Jr Robert F. Kennedy

Apollo 7 countdown under way at Cape Kennedy

Green lights flash for all systems as the Apollo 7 crew of Schirra Eisele and Cunningham prepare for an 11 day lunar mission. The Saturn 1B rocket undergoes final power feed and prelaunch checks with 14 hours 15 minutes to go.

Cape Kennedy Fla Navy Walter M. Schirra Jr Air Force Donn F. Eisele Walter Cunningham United States Frank Borman Lo Ella Houston Tex

Messenger Classified Coupon Offers Quick Cash for Unused Items

Daily in the classified pages readers find a coupon for turning unused household items into cash. The ad urges trying the Messenger Action Ad, promising honest value for items traded through the section.

Officials optimistic on Vietnam peace talks breakthrough

U S officials privately warn an early breakthrough toward Vietnam peace remains possible despite deadlock in Paris. They discuss a potential package deal reconciling conflicting American and North Vietnamese terms for a bomb halt as sessions move forward.

Paris U.S Vietnam

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