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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1968

Page

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Humphrey proposes pay and academic credit for students in government

Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey urged national merit fellowships in government to subsidize students working in politics, with academic credit. He spoke at Fairleigh Dickinson U amid New Jersey campaign stops, urging two party vitality and engagement. He expressed cautious optimism on Vietnam peace talks progress at Yonkers rally.

Newark N.J Hubert H. Humphrey Fairleigh Dickinson University Yonkers Humphrey Vietnam

Cause of Silver Bridge collapse remains a mystery

An interim report by the National Transportation Safety Board on the Silver Bridge disaster cites a primary eye bar chain likely failing as a key factor. Investigators expect nine more months of lab work to determine the exact cause while noting advanced corrosion and that the total vehicle weight on the bridge did not appear to overload it.

Washington Point Pleasant W. Va Kanauga Ohio National Transportation Safety Board Ohio River Ohio Bank Silver Bridge West Virginia

Viet Combat Casualties Rise and OSU Contract Hit

Viet Nam war casualties climbed to 109 Americans killed and 717 wounded last week, with total enemy deaths at 1,289 and potential increases as reports arrive. Ohio State University and Local 138 resolved a contracting dispute after a week of strike threats, creating an advisory committee to oversee custodial programs. In Canton, Mary B. Kettler, longtime employee of First Federal Savings, was indicted for embezzling nearly 100000. A separate Youngstown case involved a $500000 postal money order forgery ring with ten named members.

Saigon U. S U. S. Command Cleveland Ohio Mary B. Kettler First Federal Savings & Loan Assn Canton Miss Kettler Federal Grand Youngstown

Piano ads draw 23 calls in one day Albany sale

Mrs. Fred D. Dailey of Albany Ohio advertised a Kimball piano and miscellaneous furniture and received 23 inquiries the first day. She said the quick results meant it was enough to keep the ad running for only one day. If you have something to sell and need fast action try this method.

Fred D. Dailey Albany Ohio

Thieu Says Struggle Grows Harder Near Peace Step

President Thieu told troops that when near a new step toward true peace the struggle becomes more difficult and fierce. He said North Vietnam had not agreed to a bombing halt and no halt without reciprocity. He urged strong support and vowed to persevere for independence.

Saigon United States North Vietnam Nguyen van Thieu Thieu U.S Hanoi Tokyo Tokyo Shimbun Wilfred Burchett South Vietnam Viet Cong National Liberation Front Johnson Creighton Abrams Vietnam White House State Department

Nixon Accuses Humphrey of Desperation Moves

In New York Nixon accuses Humphrey of a strategy of desperation to win the White House. He cites a possible backdoor entry if election results lead to a House vote, warns of four years of division and despair. Nixon and Agnew plan a Madison Square Garden rally broadcast on ABC after a sparsely attended Cleveland meeting.

New York Richard M. Nixon Spiro T Hubert H. Humphrey White House Nixon Cleveland Agnew Madison Square Garden ABC Pat Julie Los Angeles Humphrey House of Representatives Hubert Humphrey America

Wallace Surprised by Impassive Philadelphia Crowd

George C. Wallace faced a half filled Spectrum in Philadelphia as about 5,000 supporters and 200 hecklers battled to shape a lively rally. Police reported 22 arrests amid scuffles while Wallace urged the crowd with a 13 minute ovation and taunts aimed at opponents.

Nixon Richard M. Nixon Cleveland Philadelphia Wallace Spectrum Sports Arena George C. Wallace Market Plaza Noy

Six Persons Bound to Athens County Grand Jury

Six persons bound to an Athens County grand jury on charges linked to a narcotics raid are reported. The item notes no progress as a deadline nears at the McBee Systems plant. A separate page mentions Vinton County voters preparing to go to the polls and Nelsonville councilmen reexamining beer permit requests.

Athens County Grand Jury McBee Systems Vinton County Nelsonville AHS Isccscienceersaaase

Editors Forecast Nixon Victory in Editors Poll

The Bulletin of the American Society of Newspaper Editors reports editors nationwide expect Nixon to win the presidency with about 233 safe electoral votes, plus potential gains and lingering uncertainty. Wallace draws 45 votes, Humphrey 24, with six states too close to call.

New York Richard M. Nixon Bulletin of the American Society of Newspaper Editors The Bulletin Nixon George €. Wallace Hubert H. Humphrey

Hong Kong influenza vaccine may not stop global outbreak

Dr David J Sencer, head of the CDC’s Communicable Disease Center, warned at the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene meeting that a vaccine under development will not be ready in time to avert a potential epidemic of the new Asian influenza strain first identified in Hong Kong. The outbreak has killed 25 and spread to Singapore and Formosa, with a first case outside Asia reported in Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ga Hong Kong U.S. Public Health Service Asia Atlanta Sencer American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Singaepore Formosa

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