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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1972

Page

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Japan To Help Ease U S Dollar Plight

Nixon and Tanaka conclude a mid-Pacific summit in Honolulu with a joint plan for Japan to buy over 1 billion dollars of American goods paid in advance. They sanction longer-term talks on U S Japan trade while pursuing broader ties and non Communist country relationships.

Japan U.S Honolulu Nixon Kakuei Tanaka Tanaka Henry A. Kissinger Nobuhiko Ushiba Washington Ronald L. Ziegler

Fischer New Chess Champ

Bobby Fischer won the world chess championship as Boris Spassky resigned in the 21st game in Reykjavik. Fischer led 11 42 to 8 1/2 and needed one point when Spassky sealed his 41st move and adjourned.

Reykjavik Iceland Bobby Fischer Boris Spassky Russia U.S Fischer A Spassky Fischer Isaac Kashdan Associated Press

Mrs Nixon Tries Sport In Hawaii Tour

First Lady Pat Nixon visits Hawaii on a whirlwind trip with stops on the big island. She rolls an ulumaika stone at Keaukaha school amid cheering Hawaiian children, then meets Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka on Oahu and attends cultural events including a tea ceremony and luau. She plants two banyan trees, one to replace a tree her husband planted 20 years ago that was uprooted by a tidal wave.

Hilo Hawaii Pat Nixon Nixon Oahu Kakuei Tanaka

Photographer links second break in at Democratic HQ

Miami Atty Richard Gerstein says a photographer testified to hand written letters between Democratic leaders photographed before the Watergate break in. The photographer identified Barker and Sturgis, said to have paid for the rush job, and hinted at a second break in at the Watergate complex.

Miami Richard Gerstein Gerstein Michael Richardson CIA Bernard L. Barker Frank Sturgis Watergate Lawrence F. O’brien Democratic National Committee Larry Richardson Barker

Coalition Of Unions Backs McGovern In Ohio

A coalition of about 15 international unions pledged support for the McGovern Shriver ticket in Ohio, aiming to mobilize up to 750000 union voters. The group plans a state committee to organize locals and boost member registration and turnout.

Columbus, Ohio McGovern-Shriver Ohio McGovern Hughes

Cholera Battle Spreads Across Three States

Hog cholera outbreaks prompt culling of 1,971 hogs in Kentucky and 323 in Ohio. Indiana reports 1,356 hogs killed earlier, with a Morgan County pig dying after a greased pig contest. Veterinary officials stress lab tests are needed for certainty.

Associated Press Kentucky Warren County Howard Pearson Ohio Indiana National Animal Disease Laboratory Ames Iowa Hoosier State Morgan County Lowell Barnes U.S. Animal Health Division

Communist Gunners Step Up Attacks Near Saigon

Saigon reports intensified assaults along Highway 1 as Communist sappers and gunners strike district headquarters and ranger posts. In the Tam Quan area 24 rangers were killed and 21 enemy troops were reported slain, with artillery and mortar barrages targeting militia and bridge guards near An Nhon.

Saigon North Vietnam Rangers

South Vietnam Reports Setbacks and Bridge Bombing

The Sai Gon command claimed 34 enemy dead after an assault drive, with one militiaman killed and four wounded. Sappers destroyed a half mile Cau Lau bridge 15 miles south of Da Nang, closing highway 1 until engineers expect reopening by Saturday. In Que Son Valley 30 miles south of Da Nang government troops retook the district headquarters military compound as fighting continues around the black Square compound, which has changed hands four times since August 19.

Tack Saigon Command Cau Lau da Nang Que Son Black Square

Newport Grand Jurors Seek Officials Ouster

Campbell Circuit Court Judge Paul Stapleton comments on a Newport grand jury report alleging corruption and vice. The panel urged removal of the city manager and police chief, citing gambling houses and manipulation of police schedules. Officials deny wrongdoing while calling the report shocking. The jury heard 32 witnesses including testimony about the Eisner slaying.

Newport, Ky Campbell Paul Stapleton Newport Stapleton Bellevue Eisner

Pollution check seen as harmful

New York scientist warns catalytic converters may pose health risks. Dr. William D. Balgord cites chromium nickel and other toxic elements in catalysts and reports metal particles released under exhaust-like conditions.

New York New York State William D. Balgord Department of Environmental Conservation Detroit Balgord

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