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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1966

Page

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Fuel Leak Delays Gemini 11 Launch at Cape Kennedy

A pinhole leak in Titan 2 first stage fuel line forces postponement of Gemini 11 mission. Astronauts Charles Conrad Jr. and Richard F. Gordon Jr. were asleep as technicians attempted a patch and closer assessment. A 24 hour delay was hoped, with only the leaking tank being vented.

Cape Kennedy Fla. —P Charles Conrad Jr Richard F. Gordon Jr National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Nixon visit expands to Middletown for Lukens bid

Former Vice President Richard Nixon will appear in Middletown on Thursday to campaign for Republican congressional candidate Buzz Lukens in Ohio's 24th District. The stop joins Columbus Athens and Cincinnati in Nixon's revised itinerary. Meanwhile Middletown High School sends about a dozen students home over strict dress and haircut rules, with Principal H H Lawrence commenting on the fashion choices.

Columbus Richard M. Nixon Ohio Middletown Nixon Donald E Buzz) Lukens GOP Congress 24Th Athens Cincinnati Middletown High School H. H. Lawrence

Reams Proposes 300-strong Patrol and Higher Pay

State Sen. Frazier Reams Jr. Democratic candidate for governor proposed adding 300 men to the State Highway Patrol and boosting patrol salaries by 1200 a year. He outlined a nine point program to curb street and highway carnage and said he would implement it immediately if elected.

Columbus Frazier Reams Jr Reams

Jury Indicts Man On Counts In Mason County Case

Mason County jury indicts a man on three counts connected with a crime involving a gun and a victim. Details appear on page 7 with more about the ongoing investigation and local updates.

Margaret Creek Lake Kpc Mason County Jury Vaughn Thelma Ross Oaks

Stokely Carmichael jailed after Atlanta riot

Stokely Carmichael national SNCC chairman was arrested in Atlanta and charged with disorderly conduct in riot cases. He faced state and city counts with bonds of 10 000 and 1 000 respectively and was jailed overnight. If evidence supports the state charge he could be bound over to the Fulton County grand jury. Local officials vowed full prosecution of rioters.

Atlanta Stokely Carmichael Recorder’s Court Carmichael Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee Clinton Chafin Carmichale Fulton County Grand Jury Chafin SNCC Ivan Allen Jr State of Georgia Allen

Senators Return To The Treadmill In Civil Rights Fight

The Senate resumes the slow civil rights debate described as a treadmill by Mike Mansfield. Thurmond leads a brief filibuster as absenteeism spikes during primary season with 11 states voting Tuesday. Mansfield warns of arrests for missing senators while aiming for Oct 15 adjournment.

Washington Senate Mike Mansfield Mansfield Strom Thurmond RS. C Thurmond Congress Johnson Republic

Bombing and Ground Skirmishes Rally Saigon War Update

Reports from Saigon describe flier bombs and parachute flares over the city as U S jets and helicopters strike Viet Cong targets along a southern boundary canal. U S Air Force missions focus on Haiphong oil and transport routes with bombardments that damaged barges bridges trucks and storage buildings. A ground clash near Phu My in Binh Dinh Province involved American Marines and North Vietnamese regulars with several Vietnamese casualties.

Saigon South Viet Nam South China Sea North Viet Nam Haiphong Panhandle Air Force Dong Hoi Binh Dinh Phu My Phu Cat U. S 17Th Parallel Demilitarized Zone Quang Tri City

Ohio to Build World’s Largest Transportation Study Center

Gov. James A. Rhodes announced Ohio State University would operate a new 25 million transportation research center on a 5 000 acre site on U S 33 between Marysville and Bellefontaine. The center aims to test driver vehicle and roadway components with modern air and water cleaning facilities and a 60 70 mile roadway complex.

James A. Rhodes Ohio Marion Rhodes Ohio State University U. S. 33 Marysville Bellefontaine David Pollak The Pollak Transportation Research Center State Highway Department Ohio State OSU

Miss Ohio Captures Talent Prize at Miss America Pageant

In Atlantic City Sharon Elaine Phillian Miss Ohio impressed 7000 spectators with This Is My Country earning the talent prize. Barbara Anne Harris Miss South Carolina tied for preliminary honors in swimsuit. Sharon sang operatic Bell Song and later a patriotic gown number. Debutante Deborah Bryant helped with backstage warmings as Sharon aims for opera stardom amid a five day forecast noting warm conditions.

Atlantic City N. J Sharon Elaine Phillian Convention Hall Sharon South Carolina Barbara Anne Harris Greenville Lakme Deborah Bryant Presbyterian Delaware Ohio

Fatality at Diamond as car hits train

Athens area man 75 dies after his car strikes a railroad car at Diamond on Route 33. Harry R. Rodehaver of Athens dies from massive chest injuries at Mount St. Mary Hospital. Engineer John Arthur Hillis, 72, Nelsonville, operated the flagman supervised crossing. Rodehaver formerly worked at Midget Motors, retired ten years ago, and belonged to Rome Grange. Survivors include his wife Hazel and several children. funeral Saturday at Hughes Funeral Home with burial in South Canaan Cemetery.

Nelsonville Athens Area Diamond Route Athens County State Highway Patrol Harry R. Rodehaver Athens Mount St. Mary Hospital Rodehaver Chesapeake and Ohio Veisel John Arthur Hillis Midget Motors Rome Hughes Funeral Home Paul Williams South Canaan Funer

Businessmen Split Over LBJ Damper Plan on Tax Credits

New York businessmen diverge over President Johnson's plan to suspend the 7 percent investment tax credit for 16 months to curb inflation. Critics like Roger Blough of U S Steel and William Butler of Chase Manhattan call it a mistake, warning of delayed relief and potential price pressure. supporters praise its psychological impact.

New York Johnson Roger Blough U. S. Steel Corp William F. Butler Chase Manhattan Bank Butler Blough Congress David S. Jackson The American Stock Exchange

House Committee Calls for Closer Audit of Viet Nam Defense Building

The House Appropriations Committee recommended 1.02 billion dollars for domestic and foreign military construction projects with emphasis on base improvements and housing for personnel. It urged tighter audits for Viet Nam amid unprecedented regional challenges and noted Viet Nam construction value at month end was about 138 million dollars, rising 40 million monthly.

Washington House Appropriations Committee Viet Nam House Armed Services Committee Con

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