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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1971

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Rogers to push U N debate on China seating and U Thant successor

Secretary of State William P. Rogers heads to the United Nations to press for China seating amid the U Thant succession issue. He plans talks with Andrei Gromyko and other ministers on budget reform, economic policy and Middle East tensions while aiming to avoid a full U N confrontation.

Washington William P. Rogers United Nations Russia Andrei A. Gromyko General Assembly China U Thant U.N Mideast Rogers Gromyko Middle East

Red China Seen Likely To Push Fresh UN Tensions

AP Special Correspondent reports that Red China’s expected General Assembly and Security Council seats may trigger clashes with the United States and the Soviet Union. Carnegie Endowment notes Peking could champion small nations, press disarmament talks, and push for broader involvement, potentially inflaming Middle East tensions and Arab groups.

Red China General Assembly Security Council United Nations Peking Red Chinese United States Soviet Union Carnegie Endowment For International Peace China Middle East Chou En-lai Red China Long

Autopsies At Attica Confirmed Gunshot Deaths

Autopsy results confirming nine hostages at Attica State Prison died of gunshot wounds were supported by Dr. Henry Siegel and Dr. Michael Baden. Officials including Gov. Rockefeller and Dr. Edland had previously attributed the deaths to gunfire, while later reports cited its possible slashing injuries during the takeover and aftermath.

Attica N.Y Attica State Prison Henry Siegel Westchester County John Edland Monroe County Edland Nelson A. Rockefeller Correction Russell G. Oswald Task Force Edward Moran New York Times Michael Baden New York City Baden Daniel Alterman Joshua Roth National Lawyers’ Guild

Egypt War Minister orders immediate retaliation on Suez front

War Minister Lt. Gen. Mohammed Sadek ordered Egyptian units to hit back violently and silence Israeli fire at positions on the Suez Canal front. He urged use of all weapons to stop Israeli attempts, amid reporting of Shrike missiles and heightened alert.

Associated Press Mohammed Sadek Egypt Sadek Suez Canal Israel Cairo al Ahram

Fuel Tank Farm Blasted Deep in Phnom Penh

In a nighttime raid near Phnom Penh about 30 sapper troops hit an Esso and Shell fuel storage complex, destroying 15 tanks and millions of gallons of gasoline and diesel. The upheaval compounds Cambodia’s economic woes as South Vietnamese bases near Tay Ninh report heavy losses to 13th North Vietnamese Viet Cong units.

Saigon Cambodia Phnom Penh Esso Shell 43Rd Task Force Tay Ninh Associated Press Robin Mannock

Medina Trial Deliberations Seen Soon

The month long My Lai murder trial of Capt. Ernest Medina at Ft McPherson Georgia could be in the hands of the jury by Wednesday. When the trial resumes Tuesday the military judge Col Kenneth Howard will hear arguments on his instructions to the five man jury of Vietnam veterans. At Ft Meade Maryland meanwhile the helicopter crewmen who figure in two of the four charges against Col Oran K Henderson were scheduled as witnesses as Hendersons court martial went into its fifth week.

Associated Press My Lai Ernest Medina Ft. McPherson Kenneth Howard Ft. Meade Col Oran K. Henderson Henderson

Johnson nearly ordered wage price freeze in 1965

Former price controller Michael V. DiSalle said President Lyndon Johnson almost issued a wage and price freeze on July 28 1965. DiSalle recalled Johnson apologizing for being late to a White House fundraiser and noting he had just escalated the Vietnam War.

Lyndon B. Johnson Michael V. DiSalle Office DiSalle Ohio Washington Johnson Ing President White House Vietnam Mike CPA

New Center Opens at Marshall University

Marshall University unveiled its Memorial Student Center a $3.6 million project. The circular air conditioned complex includes four kitchens snack bars a bi level bookstore lounges meeting rooms a recreation room student run coffee house and game area with 14 pool tables four table tennis courts an eight lane bowling alley plus a TV lounge and card room.

Tax Appropriations Debate Continues in Ohio Legislature

The 109th General Assembly resumes as the tax and appropriation stalemate persists. Senate leaders warn action awaits reapportionment. Gov Gilligan administration tax proposals draw GOP scrutiny. Public groups urge action on personal and corporate income taxes. House hearings open on a fifth interim budget totaling 151.6 million for Sept. 18 to month end.

Columbus Ohio 109Th General Assembly Senate Anthony Calabrese Cleveland Gilligan GOP Assembly San Research and Planning Council William Ginn House Finance Appropriations Committee

Charleston Bridge Collapses Over Elk River

A 30 foot section of a battered Charleston highway bridge collapsed into the Elk River after erosion left the abutment unsupported. The incident disrupted water mains and power lines while barges and boats sank in the river amid ongoing high waters and heavy rains. Governor Arch Moore asked for full federal funding to replace the bridge.

Charleston Elk River Arch A. Moore Jr

90 Calls For House Rental Sparks Interest In Carbon Hill

Lee Rutherford of Carbon Hill reports about 50 inquiries from a house rental ad. He notes he can be selective with tenants and is weighing options from the high number of responses.

Lee Rutherford Carbon Hill

200 Pounds of Heroin Found in Jaguar Car

In New York, federal narcotics officials describe the seizure as the work of top professionals after 200 pounds of heroin worth 40 million dollars were found in an imported Jaguar. Five people were arrested on narcotics smuggling charges as the second largest heroin seizure in the city. Ohio population revised to 10,656,483 for 1970, up from 10,652,017, with Youngstown gaining residents to 140,090 from 139,788.

New York Federal Narcotics Bureau Columbus Ohio U.S. Census Bureau Ted Brown Buckeye Brown Youngstown

Miss America Laurel Schaefer to Meet President Nixon

Laurel Lea Schaefer of Bexley Ohio Miss America 197? was to meet President Nixon at the White House at noon with her predecessor Phyllis George of Texas. Weekend traffic toll in Ohio rose to 19 fatalities, six fewer than last week and the lowest since Labor Day period.

Washington Laurel Lea Schaefer Bexley Ohio Nixon White House Ohio University Phyllis George Texas Associated Press

British Press Shutdown Hits London Readers

The Newspaper Publishers Association ordered Britain's eight national dailies and two London evening papers closed over a pay dispute with a printers union. About 16.5 million readers lose daily papers as the strikes halt publication.

London The Newspaper Publishers Association NPA Britain

Sammy Davis Jr. Hospitalized With Liver Disorder

Entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. 45 will rest about six weeks to recover from a liver disorder after abdominal pains prompted tests at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas. A spokesman cited liver misalignment from overexertion on his small frame. Davis had one week left in a Sands Hotel engagement and planned a Vietnam tour starting September 25.

Las Vegas Nev Sammy Davis Jr Davis Sunrise Sands Hotel

Classifieds and Briefs Across Sports and Entertainment

A compact interleaved notice covers sports briefs and entertainment items alongside classified listings. It notes brief sports results and upcoming events while outlining entertainment features and community notices.

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