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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1968

Page

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Saxbe Presses July 1 Vietnam Pullout Plan

US Senate candidate William B. Saxbe urged a Vietnam pullout by July 1, telling SEATO nations the U.S. should depart whether or not the war is won. He spoke at a Sheraton-Cleveland Hotel news conference during a campaign stop with the Ohio Municipal League.

Cleveland Ohio U.S. Senate William B. Saxbe United States Vietnam SEATO Southeast Asia Treaty Organization Saxbe Senate Sheraton Ohio Municipal League

Hocking Conservancy repays loan to DNR

District repays a $73 520 loan to the Department of Natural Resources as part of ongoing state program. Two others injured in a two car collision on Route 7 in Meigs County left one man dead. Registration for new Ohio University students is highlighted with photographer Ken Steinhoff. Olive Parrish retires after long service as Athens County home economics extension agent.

Hocking Conservancy District Department of Natural Resources Meigs County New Ohio University Ken Steinhoff Olive Parrish Athens County Home Economics Pujon

Humphrey Urges UN Peacekeeping in Vietnam Withdrawal

Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey urged placing United Nations peacekeeping forces in Vietnam to oversee the withdrawal of foreign troops. He framed a new strategy for peace, arguing the U.S. cannot be the global gendarme and promising to use international forces rather than American troops in troubled areas. He spoke at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco.

P-1 Willwashington Clark M. Clifford United States Vietnam Clifford U.S Hubert H. Humphrey United Nations Johnson Humphrey Commonwealth Club Southeast Asia

Nixon reassesses Wallace threat in South after nomination

LT. Louis AP Nixon scales down his Border State victory claims acknowledging George Wallace's growing third party strength in the South. He cites Florida Tennessee Kentucky and Virginia as safe while hoping for possible wins in North Carolina Georgia and Texas. He views Wallace as his main southern hurdle rather than Humphrey and predicts Wallace could mount the strongest third party showing since 1924.

Louis Richard M. Nixon Alabama George C. Wallace South Nixon Deep South Florida Tennessee Kentucky Virginia North Carolina Georgia Texas Wallace GOP Hubert H. Humphrey Robert M. LaFollette

U.S. Forces Press Reef In Northern Vietnam Clash

Americal Division armor infantry and helicopter gunships report 312 enemy killed over two days on the northern coast of South Vietnam near Tam Ky. Four Americans dead and 48 wounded. Marines sweep the DMZ and uncover rockets and antitank mines. HQ says enough equipment found to equip about 50 enemy battalions.

Saigon Americal South Vietnam Mored U.S Tam Ky Quang Tin Province Americal Command Demilitarized Zone

Viet battle renews near Duc Lap camp in highlands

In Viet Nam 15,000 men were involved as Fighting renewed near the Duc Lap Special Forces camp. A U.S. 4th Infantry Division unit said it killed 35 North Vietnamese. three Americans died and eight were wounded. In Saigon a terrorist grenade bounced off a police station door and exploded in the central market.

Duc Lap Central Highlands U.S. 4Th Infantry Division Saigon

Boston Riots Stirred by Black Power Rally Violence

Boston saw a third night of violence with looting and robberies. Police said a man died after being beaten and robbed by five youths. Ninety police and 11 others treated for injuries. 12 youths aged 17 to 21 were arrested on assault charges. A 73 year old clerk was slugged. a man was shot and wounded during a holdup. Governor Volpe rushed back from campaigning as Louise Day Hicks was chased by about 100 Negro youths who shouted threats.

Boston City Hospital Franklin Park John A. Volpe Los Angeles Nixon-Agnew Louise Day Hicks

Filibuster Fight Over Fortas Nomination Heats Up

Washington AP reports that moves to end the debate on Abe Fortas for chief justice may come Friday with a cloture petition. Senate leaders, including Mansfield and Hart, weigh steps if the two-thirds vote fails. Fortas faces scrutiny over a $15,000 seminar fee connected to donations.

Washington Abe Fortas Mike Mansfield Mansfield Senate Michigan Robert P. Griffin Fortas Griffin American University

Ford Auto Price Hike Smallest Of Big Three

Ford Motor Co announced a 1.6 percent price increase for 1969 models, matching General Motors and smaller than Chrysler. Ford cited higher labor costs and rising material prices as reasons, while Chrysler planned a 2.9 percent rise. White House advisers criticized the profits of auto firms as Senator Nelson cited data from Ralph Nader.

Detroit Ford Motor Co General Motors Chrysler Corp Chrysler Ford Johnson White House Gaylord Nelson D-Wise Ralph Nader

Real estate ads invite buyers to Messenger Classifieds

Daily, hundreds of incoming families and area residents turn to The Messenger Classified Section for home listings. Action ads in the real estate column help readers find their dream house.

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