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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1966

Page

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Unrest and Guard Deployment Across Ohio Michigan Cities

National Guard units were ordered into Dayton to quell rock throwing and window smashing by Black youths after a public safety incident involving a white man and a passing car. Police blocked West Third Street and surrounding areas as looting and stone-throwing occurred. two men were detained for questioning. Statewide, Benton Harbor and Jackson saw similar unrest with arrests and dispersal by police and guards.

Dayton Ohio National Guard West Third St Herbert Starick Montgomery County Benton Harbor Mich National Jackson

Thant Declines Second Term as UN Secretary General

U Thant announced he will not seek a second five year term as UN secretary general, saying a one term limit is appropriate and expressing dissatisfaction with universal membership including Red China. His 11th hour decision leaves security council to propose a successor amid East West wrangling and troika rumors.

United Nations U Thant Thant Security Council General Assembly Red China

Unofficial AFL-CIO Victory Stirs California Farm Vote

In San Francisco the AFL-CIO claims an unofficial win over the Teamsters in the first agricultural union election. 1,349 farmhands voted but 332 ballots are challenged, delaying final results for at least two days. Teamsters vow to continue organizing California’s 30,000 farm workers.

San Francisco Cali.p Afl-Cio Teamsters California

95 Britons Killed In Airliner Crash

A chartered British air liner carrying 110 vacationing Britons and seven crew crashed under snowy skies near Ljubljana Slovenia in Yugoslavia. At least 90 killed with 80 others reported dead in Ljubljana officials say. Survivors rushed to hospital as investigators review causes.

Ljubljana Yugoslavia Luton London Trieste Britannia Airways

Market Mixed in Active New York Trading

The stock market showed a mixed session in New York with gains and losses mostly fractional amid continued trading. Investors weighed domestic data and global cues as equities drifted in narrow ranges.

New York

De Gaulle presses withdrawal timetable in Paris peace talks push

In Phnom Penh Charles de Gaulle said no Viet Nam peace talks while the United States refuses a withdrawal timetable. He urged that a political settlement could end the war but required U S decisions on a fixed force pullout. France rejected a military solution and warned no mediation without U S commitments.

Phnom Penh Cambodia Charles de Gaulle Viet Nam United States de Gaulle Sup America France State Department Washington Utes Nguyen Thuong North Viet Nam Hanoi Norodom Sihanouk U. S

Tax Increase Likely on Individuals and Firms if Viet Nam Costs Grow

Capitol Hill expects President Johnson to push a tax package raising both personal and corporate levies, possibly by next Jan 1. Proposals include restoring the corporate tax to 52 percent and trimming or suspending the investment credit. Mahon cites $5-$15 billion in extra Viet Nam funding, with about $10 billion a working figure, implying taxes or widened deficits. The plan faces White House and Chamber of Commerce concerns over recession risks and inflation.

Washington Capitol Hill Johnson Congress Viet Nam White House Defense Department George H. Mahon D-Tex House Appropriations Committee Russell B. Long D-La U.S. Chamber of Commerce Long

U S B52s Hit Infiltration Routes In Buffer Zone

In Saigon U S B52 bombers pounded suspected Communist infiltration routes in the buffer zone between North and South Vietnam as part of a broader air campaign against North Vietnam. Air Cavalry noted heavy hits on an ammunition depot with a display of explosions. Ground fighting diminished with weekly casualty shifts. 1,009 Communists killed and 101 captured last week, while 87 Americans died and 599 wounded. American strength in South Vietnam reached 303,400 with plans to rise to 400,000 by year end.

Saigon South Viet Nam Demilitarized Zone North U.S United States

Medicare impact on Ohio hospitals remains limited

In Ohio after two months of Medicare, most hospitals report only modest patient increases. Smaller communities feel the effect more, with higher available bed capacity allowing extra patients. Grant Drennan cites higher elderly share in counties like Noble and Franklin as contributing factors. Richard Sims notes city hospitals ran near capacity pre Medicare, while smaller towns had room to absorb.

Columbus Ohio Grant Drennan Columbus Hospital Federation Franklin County Noble County Richard L. Sims Doctors Hospital

President Johnson to speak on Ohio economic development

President Johnson plans a multi city swing over Ohio Michigan and West Virginia with a stop in Lancaster to discuss Southwestern Ohio development and federal aid. Rep Walter Moeller said the event emphasizes jobs and growth as he campaigns for a fourth term. He will also visit Detroit and Dayton before Lancaster and then Lockbourne AFB before a weekend in Summersville West Virginia and Dallastown Pennsylvania.

Lyndon B. Johnson Ohio Fairfield County Fairgrounds Lancaster Walter H. Moeller Washington White House Johnson Michigan Moeller Detroit Cadillac Square Dayton Lockbourne Air Force Base Columbus Summersville W. Va Dallastown

Expelled nun dies in Hong Kong after border crossing

Sister Eamon 86 formerly Mary O'Sullivan of Cork Ireland died within a day after crossing the border into Hong Kong. Officials said heart failure and strain led to her collapse at the border and transport in a baggage cart.

Hong Kong Red China Eamon Mary O'Sullivan Cork Ireland

Wilson Faces Walkout Threat at Commonwealth Summit

London aides say Prime Minister Harold Wilson will confront a possible walkout by several African nations at next week’s Commonwealth meeting rather than drop his search for a Rhodesia compromise.

London Harold Wilson Rhodesia

Red Guards Urged to Expand Purge in China Rally

Lin Piao addressed 500000 Red Guards in Beijing urging expansion of the cultural revolution purge while warning against coercion. Mao’s presence accompanied Lin as the rally emphasized removal of foreign and anti communist influence, with violence and humiliation reported in the campaign.

Tokyo Red China Defense Lin Piao Young Red Guards Mao China

Beasley predicts coal mining revival at hospital meeting

Fred Beasley forecasts a coal mining revival during a hospital gathering as stock markets dip. The report notes ongoing U S troop buildup in Thailand to be examined by Senator Fulbright. Local obituaries include Chauncey Glouster Logan of Athens.

Fred Beasley E.s.eeee U.S Thailand Fulbright

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