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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1965

Page

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Murder Suspect Boggs Charged In Four Arizona Slayings

Donald Boggs 23 and his girlfriend Dixie Radcliff 16 were captured in Flagstaff after four men were found murdered in a blood stained trek through the West. Boggs admitted the killings and waived a preliminary hearing. Authorities tied the suspect to killings in New Hampshire Utah Texas and Oklahoma as they tracked his movements from Ohio to North Carolina.

Flagstaff Aziz Cecil Richardson Conconiono County Donald Boggs Texas Utah Boggs Londonderry Ohio Dixie Radcliff Justice Court Miss Radcliff

Dominican general Wessin ousted as consul in Miami

Gen Elias Wessin y Wessin, a controversial anti Communist military leader who helped oust President Bosch in 1963, was fired from his post and as head of state by Provisional President Hector Garcia Godoy. Wessin had been named consul general in Miami Florida.

Santa Domingo Dominican Republic Elias Wessin Y Wessin Hector Garci-Godoy Juan Bosch Garcia-Godoy Wessin Miami Fla

Berry Wins Backing For Congress

Springfield reports Clark County Prosecuting Atty. James A. Berry has won the Democratic Party endorsement for the 7th District congressional seat left vacant by the death of veteran Rep. Clarence J. Brown.

Springfield Clark County James A. Berry Clarence J. Brown

Aquanauts Near End of Sealab 2 Deep Sea Test

The Sealab 2 crew nears completion of a two week stay 205 feet underwater in California. They blaze underwater trails extending up to 200 feet from the capsule to ease movement inside the habitat.

LA Jolla Calif

Typhoon Shirley Ravages Japan with Heavy Losses

Typhoon Shirley, the year’s most devastating storm in Japan, swept from Shikoku across central and western regions into the Sea of Japan. At least 25 dead, 10 missing, 164 injured, 347 homes destroyed, and 723 partially damaged across 16 prefectures.

Tokyo Sea of Japan Shikoku Island Japan

Congress approves $1.223 billion education appropriations bill

Congress completes action on a $1,223,181,500 budget to fund new federal education programs for the current fiscal year. The House and Senate approved the compromise measure by voice vote Thursday.

Washington Congress House Senate

Tax receipts rise to record 1965 total despite dip in personal income tax

The White House said total federal tax collections for the year ending June 30, 1965 reached $114.4 billion, up $2.2 billion from 1964. Personal income taxes fell about $930 million to $53.7 billion while corporate taxes rose $1.8 billion to $26.1 billion.

Washington White House

Hocking County May Seek Alliance For Poverty Funds

Hocking County may combine with a neighboring county to secure governmental anti poverty financing. The potential regional approach aims to broaden support and unlock funds for poverty programs. Page 7.

Holt Hocking County Sandy Koufax Chicago Cubs Couwhce Leicvision Awomen Escrsses

Ames-Born Girl Dixie Radcliff Detained In Flagstaff

Dixie Radcliff 16 of Ames born left home Aug 27 with Donald Boggs 23 and is in custody in Flagstaff Arizona on four murders and a car theft. The Radcliff family, living on Wrightstown Road in Morgan County, fears she ran off to marry and may be tried as an adult.

Thorities Chillicothe Boggs David Archey Londonderry Ross County Miss Radcliff Turkey Huntsville Tex Dixie Mrs. Radcliff Dixie Lee Radcliff Ames-Bern Nellie Wooley Donald Boggs Pearl Radcliff Holiness Gospel Church Athens Wrightstown Rd Morgan County Don Bailey Bailey Radcliff Flagstaff

Indian forces withdraw after heavy Pakistani counterattacks

New Delhi reports Indian troops pull back amid Pakistani assaults in the northwest border battle. Chavan says shells hit Ferozepore as India moved into Lahore sector earlier, while Radio Pakistan claims pressure on the enemy. Indian radio claims posts captured in Kashmir Jammu area with 15 Pakistanis taken prisoner.

New Delhi India Y. S. Chavan Pakistan Chavan Ferozepore Lahore Radio Pakistan Wagah Jammusialkot Kashmir

De Gaulle and Johnson Clash Over NATO Policy

President Johnson dispatches a new ambassador to Paris to press NATO expansion and a stronger political and nuclear role for the alliance. De Gaulle replies France will end subordination of its forces to NATO by 1969, signaling potential removal from the NATO military command.

Washington Charles de Gaulle Johnson North Atlantic Treaty Organization Council Paris Atlantic Alliance NATO Harland Cleveland Soviet Union White House de Gaulle France

Ohio Bonds Low Indebtedness Clash With Romney

Ohio and Michigan trade barbs over bonding and taxes after Romney says Ohio is bonded to the hilt while Ohio officials defend its low indebtedness. Romney urges Chrysler to delay plant relocation amid debate over state financing and taxation.

Romney Ohio Hilts Krabachu Columbus Rhodes Michigan George Romney Chrysler Corp Chrysler Tymn Townsend Highland Park

Was Self-Styled God Father Divine Dead at 100

Philadelphia report states Father Divine, the self-proclaimed deity leader of the Kingdom of Peace, has died at about age 100. He was famed for anti segregation stance and large banquets at his Mount of the House of the Lord retreat.

Father Divine Philadelphia Edna Rose Ritchings Sweet Angel Washington Divine

Betsy Strikes Gulf Coast And Mississippi River

Hurricane Betsy battered the Gulf Coast then surged up the Mississippi River causing extensive flooding and destruction. Wind gusts near 115 mph devastated New Orleans and surrounding bayou areas while rescuers worked amid submerged streets and damaged waterfronts. At least eight deaths reported.

New Orleans Gulf Coast Mississippi River Bayou Country Baton Rouge Weather Bureau Louisiana Mississippi Burt Lores Civil Defense Forces Harrison County Victor Schiro Carnival City Red Cross

Vow Fight To Repeal Union Shop Ban

Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield will push a bill to repeal Taft Hartley section 14B despite a threatened filibuster. Republican Dirksen and fellow senators map strategy to block the measure with bi partisan support from House Republicans. If President Johnson presses for action this year, Dirksen warns the session may end quietly in the fall or as winter approaches.

Washington Ifi Senate Mike Mansfield Everett M. Dirksen Dirksen Senate House Johnson Congress

Bombers Hit Viet Outpost

US Air Force B52s struck a suspected Viet Cong stronghold in central highlands South Viet Nam about 325 miles northeast of Saigon. It was the 21st SAC raid in the Vietnam War. exact aircraft count and bombs dropped were not disclosed due to security.

Chau Binh Chu Lai Saigon South Viet Nam U. S Strategic Air Command

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