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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1969
Page
1
Senator George S. McGovern accused Vice President Spiro Agnew of cynically discrediting the patriotism of Vietnam dissenters and aiding President Nixon. He slammed Agnew for calling antiwar protesters anarchists and implied the move serves the White House.
Hurricane Laurie moves across the Gulf toward Florida with 100 mph winds. Forecasters warn four foot higher tides from Tampa to Naples and squalls up to 55 mph. A hurricane watch covers Cedar Key to Everglades as residents prepare for possible landfall Thursday morning.
South Vietnam announces Friday transfer of Black Horse base camp 40 miles east of Saigon to the 18th Infantry Division in a move that paves the way for further U S troop withdrawals beyond the 60 000 already planned. The base formerly housed the 11th Armored Cavalry and the 199th Light Infantry Brigade.
Albert Parvin arranged a $200,000 finder’s fee to Meyer Lansky for linking Flamingo Hotel sellers with Florida buyers in 1960. The funds supported the Albert Parvin Foundation headed by Justice William O. Douglas, who later served as its president and only paid officer. A New York federal grand jury reportedly investigates related parties, though not the Flamingo deal.
In Santiago the brief rebellion by Brig. Gen. Roberto Viaux Marambo ended within 24 hours. A rebel communiqué announced he surrendered his command to Maj. Gen. Alfredo Mahn, the commanding general of the Santiago garrison, who had negotiated with the government. Terms of the settlement were not released immediately.
Paul McCartney says reports of his death are exaggerated and he is alive and well. Apple officials, friends, and associates defend him, noting sightings, a holiday, and a public denial issued through Apple. The piece cites a Bath court finding and a recent passport issuance as context.
Space Center Houston hosts Maj. Gen. Georgi Beregovoi and Konstantin Feoktistov as U S astronauts entertain them at a dinner after a joint tour of the Manned Spacecraft Center. About 30 American astronauts attended the gathering on Tuesday night.
Bonn reports West Germany's first Socialist government opened its session and may revalue the mark toward the free market rate. In Columbus, Ohio Congressman John Ashbrook, a Republican, said he is definitely considering running for the U.S. Senate in 1970 with a possible run for governor. He expects a final decision in coming weeks.
Frank Sinatra says he will not participate in a New Jersey agency investigation into organized crime. The report notes Ohioans may face up to 500 million dollars in higher telephone and utility costs, but timing and amounts remain unclear as Ohio’s Public Utilities CommissionReview continues to study rate increases.
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President Nixon opposes a $60 education benefit boost and backs a $17 monthly rise for Vietnam era veterans as House and Senate debate a larger increase. Cabinet chiefs cite inadequate current benefits while VA data show limited participation in training programs among 3.1 million veterans.
Bernard Donanberg of Columbus Ohio refused to answer questions about the Students for a Democratic Society before the House Internal Security Committee invoking the fifth amendment. He and his attorney called the hearing unconstitutional and a trial by legislature. The committee said Donanberg had agreed to testify in Columbus on October 13.
NBC plans a 50 percent reduction in the cost of political ads on its TV stations in 1970 to head off congressional action. The move was outlined in NBC President Julian Goodman's prepared testimony.
Goodman testifies before Senate subcommittee on a 50 percent discount plan for NBC owned stations to offer reduced cost time to 195 affiliated stations. He sketches reduced-rate slots for 1972 presidential contenders and possible free half hour segments if Congress suspends equal time rules.
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