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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1968

Page

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Humprey warns extremists may destroy democracy in campaign

Hubert Humphrey portrayed the nation as facing a threat from left and right extremists and warned no democracy can stand for it. He condemned efforts by Wallace supporters and Negro revolutionaries, amid protests in Seattle and Portland. In Salt Lake City he spoke at the Mormon Tabernacle, urging unity against extremism. In Florida Nixon outlined crime fighting and Social Security plans as he accelerates attacks on Humphrey and Wallace, with Vietnam policy tied to Paris talks.

Salt Lake City Hubert H. Humphrey Pacific Northwest George C. Wallace Humphrey Seattle Nixon American Independent Party

Wallace drives campaign through Chicago and Cicero

George C. Wallace aimed at industrial states and voters in Chicago and Cicero with a noon motorcade along State Street and an evening speech, while Cicero limited his parade route and denied City Hall property. The article notes large crowds for a Nixon appearance and past open housing protests nearby with no violence during the two days.

Chicago George C. Wallace American Independent Party Cicero State Street Richard M. Nixon Wallace Alabama Albright Field Wacker Drive van Buren Street Grant Park

Hippies Debate Voices clash over hippies at church talk

In Kansas City AP report about a Disciples of Christ gathering ten thousand attendees at Municipal Auditorium debated whether hippies are dirty spongers or social critics. Dr Robert E Fitch labeled them hypocritical lazy immature while Peggy Liggett urged addressing societal causes. Frederick W Smith framed them as a product of society calling for reflection.

Kansas City, Mo Robert E. Fitch San Francisco Peggy Liggett Texas Christian University Fitch Pacific School of Religion General Assembly of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ Frederick W. Smith Minneapolis Dr. Fitch Kansas City Municipal Auditorium Smith

Vietnam proposes elections to unite after peace

Foreign Minister Tran Thanh urged cultural and economic exchanges between the North and South Vietnam and proposed general elections to unite the country once peace is restored. He tied settlement to North Vietnam withdrawing regular troops and auxiliary forces from the South, as Saigon released its ninth annual white paper on the war. The document accuses North Vietnam of overt and covert operations to overthrow Saigon and install a Communist regime. Thanh said talks should cover cessation of hostilities, the 17th parallel demarcation, peaceful coexistence, and exchanges between the zones, with unification to be decided by North and South Vietnam in meetings. He stressed any settlement without Saigon’s explicit agreement is nullified and called for continued U S bombing of the North while North Vietnam halts aggressive activities.

Saigon Tran Thanh North South Vietnam North Vietnam South Thanh Vietnam South Viet Nam United States

Rusk Joins Diplomatic Talks for Middle East Peace

Secretary of State Dean Rusk arrived in New York for ten days of diplomacy, meeting with Is rael Foreign Minister Abba Eban, U Thant, and Emilio Arenales to discuss a new peace plan. Eban signaled Israel seeks a lasting peace and outlined talks on disputed borders, while others questioned a Soviet plan and boundary recognition.

United Nations, N.Y Dean Rusk New York Abba Eban Middle East Rusk U Thant General Assembly Emilio Arenales Guatemala Eban Israel Rome Paris London Sinai Egypt West Bank Jordan River Jordan U.N

Saxbe Praises Law and Order at Ohio GOP Convention

In Columbus 3000 Republicans gathered as William Saxbe urged discipline and respect for law. The 20 point platform backed fair justice for all, support for law enforcement, and campus order while Saxbe condemned eight years of lax prosecution and rioters seen in Columbia and Chicago. he later praised Hoover as a pillar of strength.

Columbus Ohio Law and Order Richard M. Nixon U.S. Senate William B. Saxbe Saxbe Phere Johnson

Action Ad Finds Homes for Five Kittens

Mrs. James Heim of Harmony Road Athens reports that an Action Ad in the Messenger resulted in all five six week old long haired kittens finding homes quickly. The Heims praise the fast acting results of Messenger Action Ads.

James Heim Harmony Rd Athens Heims Heim

Battleship New Jersey Enters Vietnam War Action

The New Jersey, the first U S battleship to see action since Korea, bombarded North Vietnamese positions seven miles north-northwest of Con Trien. The 56 000 ton ship fired 2 700 pound missiles from its Tonkin Gulf battle station.

Saigon New Jersey Demilitarized Zone U.S Con Trien Tonkin Gulf

Point Pleasant Man Dies After Route 17 Crash

George Randolph, 44, of Point Pleasant, died on arrival at Pleasant Valley Hospital from injuries in a noon Monday crash on Route 17 near the John Oshel farm. State Police and the Sheriff's Department remained at the scene at noon with details pending.

Point Pleasant George Randolph Pleasant Valley Hospital John Oshel Sheriff's Department

New Iberia Democrat Wins House Runoff Nomination

Patrick Thomson Caffery of New Iberia defeated Rep Edwin E Will in a Democratic runoff for the House Committee on Un American Activities seat. The 35 year old lawyer said he will be moderate in all things and faces no Republican opposition in November.

New Iberia Edwin E. Willis House Committee On UN- American Activities Patrick Thomson Caffery Pulic Willis

Priest resigns over bishops stance on birth control encyclical

London reports Rev Anselm Thatcher resigns from his parish criticizing English and Welsh bishops for not fully backing Pope Paul VI on contraception. He says their action undermines papal authority and clergy authority after a bishops statement allowing conscience in the matter.

London England and Wales Paul VI Anselm Thatcher Daily Telegraph

Athens Municipal Court Implements New Rule Procedures

Inside Today notes new rules go into effect in Athens Municipal Court. Page references indicate coverage across sections including court changes, a fatal auto crash west of Belpre near Michigan, a Kennedy Memorial Dinner hosted by Logan Democratic Club, and Pete Rose earning the National League batting title for Cincinnati.

Athens Forch Michigan Belpre John F. Kennedy Logan Democratic Club Saergtentaone Coneevees Pete Rose

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