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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1969

Page

2

Salk Sees Inherent Check on Population Growth

Dr. Jonas Salk told the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics convention that a natural inhibition may curb world population growth. He noted intuitive signaling appears in all organisms and even in cell cultures as they stop growing after covering a lab dish with dense cells. Princess Margaret and Elizabeth Taylor attended a London premiere. Taylor wore a diamond tiara and a ring bought for 304,800 dollars by Richard Burton at auction.

Anaheim Calif Jonas Salk Salk Vention American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics London Princess Margaret Elizabeth Taylor Miss Taylor Richard

Jimmie Rodgers Wife Seeks Divorce in Mental Cruelty Suit

Los Angeles reports singer Jimmie Rodgers, 36, faces divorce from Colleen Rodgers, 33, on grounds of extreme mental cruelty. The couple wed January 4 1957 in Portland Oregon and separated February 2. They have two children Michaele Colleen nine and Michael James six.

Los Angeles Jimmie Rodgers Rodgers Colleen Portland Ore Michaele Colleen Michael James

Army Denies Censorship Of Vietnam Newscasts

Washington AP. The Army denies censoring newscasts in Vietnam and blames inexperienced GI broadcasters. An inspector general report says public statements for service personnel were not banned and notes misperceptions by young broadcasters regarding news management. The case is considered closed unless new information arises.

Washington U.S Vietnam Chalmers P. Wylie R-Ohio AFVN Wylie Saigon Clark M. Clifford South Vietnam Nguyen Cao Ky

Army Pvt Larry E Vincent Leaves for Marine Training

Servicemen Pvt Larry E Vincent son of Mr and Mrs John Vincent of Athens Route 3 left for Marine Corps training. His address is Pvt Larry E Vincent 2612344 Platoon 3059 I Co 3rd Recruit Training Battalion Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island SC 29905.

Larry E. Vincent John Vincent Athens Marine Corps Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

Dr Sam Sheppard seeks new marriage after release

In Los Angeles Dr Samuel H Sheppard, once jailed over his first wife’s death, says he wants to marry again. He introduces Colleen Strickland, 20, and hints at a wedding as he promotes a Friday wrestling match with Strickland, his coach and partner, at Olympic Auditorium.

Sam Los Angeles Samuel H. Sheppard Ohio Sheppard Colleen Strickland George Strickland Columbus Strickland Olympic Auditorium

Keep Bikes Off Streets as Villars Urges Parents

Chauncey Marshal John Villars asks parents to remove children’s bikes from streets at dusk. He notes many complaints of people tripping over bicycles left on sidewalks after dark and urges Halloween period storage to prevent thefts.

Villars Chauncey John Villars

Soldier Requests Vietnam Assignment

Spec. 6 Lawrence Joel of Winston Salem NC, Medal of Honor recipient in 1967, plans to return to Vietnam next month at his own request. He serves as a medic with the 82nd Airborne Division and says he likes action and dislikes sitting still.

FT. Bragg N. C Lawrence Joel Vietnam Joel Winston Salem 82Nd Airborne Division

Chauncey Church Groups Host Halloween Activities

Chauncey Brownie troop meets at 3 30 p m for Junior Fellowship Halloween party at Chauncey Christian Church. Chauncey Chi Rho gathers at 6 30 p m and Cub Scout pack holds a Halloween party at 7 30 p m. A note mentions the spider monkey tail can lift a peanut sized object.

Chauncey Christian Church Junior Fellowship Chauncey

Local youths named in province court records

Kenneth Thompson 19 and Debord Arnold 17 from Thornville appear in a list of juveniles and adults. Bobby Gene Post 20 of Giouster Route 1 and Digna Kay Wien 18 of New Strause ville also noted with Crooksville pairs and a New Lexington Route 1 pair James McElhatton 19 and Linda Elein Donahue 19.

Kenneth Thompson Debord Arnold Thornville Bobby Gene Post Giouster Digna Kay Wien New Strauseville Neil Hutchins Donna Inmon Crooksville James McElhatton Yes Linda Elein Donahue New Lexington

National and Local Weather Forecast Summary

The national forecast calls for showers in the Pacific Northwest on Thursday night turning to snow flurries in Montana, with more showers from Texas and Florida to Nebraska and snow from the Eastern Lakes to Maine. Local forecast expects clear tonight with freezing temps, Friday sunny light winds, and a weekend outlook of partly cloudy warmth.

Pacific Northwest Montana Texas Florida Nebraska Eastern Lakes Canada Line Maine

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