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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1968

Page

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Bombing Continues As Saigon Balks At Peace Move

U S fighter bombers hit North Vietnam amid heavy monsoon as Saigon balks at a bombing halt. Hanoi studies a U S peace plan while South Vietnam says any agreement must be approved by the National Assembly and executive. Air strikes on waterways continue with 100 missions reported Thursday and 19 boats and 2 bridges damaged. Australia reports its Canberra jet bomber killed 40 Viet Cong in the war’s largest single kill to date.

Saigon U.S North Vietnam Hanoi North South Vietnam Tran van Huong Huong Vietnam National Assembly House Senate Panhandle Air Force Navy Marine Australia

U.S. Airstrike Near Pleiku Targets Troop Concentration

A spokesman described a bomber attack on an enemy troop concentration near Pleiku in the central highlands. The pilot noted a large secondary explosion, and an observation pilot counted enemy bodies the following day. Ground fighting remained subdued and contact with the enemy was said to be non existent Thursday.

Pleiku Highlands U.S

Jacqueline Kennedy to Tie Knot With Aristotle Onassis

Jacqueline Kennedy arrives in Greece to marry Aristotle Onassis, the 62 year old shipping magnate. The couple plan to wed on Scorpios island within days and spend their honeymoon there unless Jackie tours the Mediterranean with Onassis’s yacht.

Onassis Grace Greta Gina Aristotle Onassis Jacqueline Kennedy Princess Grace of Monaco Greta Garbo Gina Lollobrigida Athens Greece Jackie Mediterranean Christina John F. Kennedy

Nixon Seeks Peace Halt Backing As Campaign Centerpiece

Reports on Paris peace talks revive Vietnam focus in the race. Nixon says he will not criticize Johnson’s bombing halt if it works, while Thurmond cautions against assuming early peace. Humphrey ignores the halt rumors as Wallace suspends campaigning awaiting LeMay. McCarthy ballot setback boosts Humphrey, editorial tally shows Nixon leading in endorsements.

Paris Vietnam Richard M. Nixon Johnson North Vietnam Strom Thurmond Nixon South Hubert H. Humphrey Edmund S. Muskie George C. Wallace Curtis E. LeMay Johnstown U.S Humphrey New York State State Supreme Court Eugene J. McCarthy McCarthy Wallace John F. Kennedy

Patrol Harrassment Charged at Central State University

LA to Miami to Nassau brief: CSU students allege harassment by Ohio Highway Patrol after sniper attack. They report frequent stops and tickets for minor car defects. Includes notes on other items from Los Angeles to New York about an actress’s husband, a political debt request, hurricane updates, a Bahamas wedding, and Scouts admitting girls to the Explorer program.

Wilberforce Ohio Central State University Ohio Highway Patrol Michael Warren Xenia Post

Hocking Valley's Biggest Showroom Featured Daily

Hocking valley's largest auto showroom is highlighted in the Messenger classifieds. Each day hundreds of new and used cars appear with attractive prices and clear details on financing service and guarantees. When ready to buy, visit this showroom.

Messenger

Agnew Attacks Wallace In Youngstown Rally

Spiro Agnew told about 1000 in Youngstown he would not want his daughter to marry George Wallace. He criticized Wallace yippies and hippies and urged opposition to welfare rights. Agnew then headed to Detroit as Muskie planned Dayton stop. Sen McCarthy campaigned in Ohio for Gilligan while Pierre Salinger predicted Humphrey victory.

Paris Humphrey Wallace Ford Motor Co River Rouge Detroit Youngstown Ohio Spiro T. Agnew George C. Wallace Maryland Agnew Upper Midwest Edmund Muskie Dayton North Vietnam Eugene J. McCarthy Minnesota Cleveland Cincinnati John J. Gilligan McCarthy Hubert J. Humphrey Burke Lakefront Beachwood Pierre Salinger John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson Akron

Ohio University union dispute over contract workers

Ohio University faces ongoing bargaining tensions as the union claims replacing civil service workers with contract staff bypasses civil service protections. The union's attorney asserts the practice undermines established rules and threatens job security for public employees.

Ohio University Hocking County Russia U.S

Apollo 7 fires record 66 second engine burn

Apollo 7 astronauts ignite the most powerful manned engine firing, a 66 second burn that adds 1,120 mph and reduces ship weight from 29,000 to 25,000 pounds. Schirra manually controlled the last 30 seconds, noting weightless feel and gravity at 1 g. Wives watched from Clear Lake masked by clouds.

Schirra Air Force Donn F. Eisele Walter Cunningham Houston Clear Lake Manned Spacecraft Center

When Congressmen Cut Home Projects Escape Notice

Washington AP reports lawmakers pushed record budget cuts totaling about 12 billion, while many who voted for large cuts also urged Congress to spare reservoir, flood control and similar home district projects. The debate centers on school aid and broader spending in the fiscal year starting July 1.

Washington Congress House Johnson Public Works Committee Treasury

Lennon Arrested With Yoko Ono On Cannabis Charge

London AP John Lennon and his Japanese girlfriend Yoko Ono were jailed at Paddington Green police station then released on bail to appear at Marylebone Magistrates Court. They faced counts of possession of cannabis and obstructing a search, after arrests at a Montagu Square flat in Marylebone. Lennon was 28 and Ono 34, with arrests by Scotland Yard aes squad.

London John Lennon The Beatles Yoko Ono Paddington Green Marylebone Lennon Miss Ono Montagu Square Cox Scotland Yard Aes

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