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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1961

Page

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Branch College Bills in Ohio Senate Replace Community Plan

The Ohio Senate introduced two bills by Sen. Ross Pepple to replace the community college measure with state supported branch universities or locally funded technical institutes. The move follows the community college bill’s defeat and signals a shift amid heavy student enrollment pressure and costly higher education debates. The state also faces a looming funding gap for poor relief and a delayed supplemental appropriations bill to extend relief funding through June 30.

Columbus State Senate Senate Education and Health Committee Ohio House

U S orders break with Castro over Cuban ties

The United States labeled Fidel Castro's regime dangerous and urged severing links with the international Communist movement. The Kennedy administration issued a 36 page State Department pamphlet presenting its accusation that the Cuban revolution had become a mechanism to destroy free institutions in Cuba and disrupt the inter American system. Lincoln White described the pamphlet as a straightforward public presentation of the Cuba situation.

Washington United States Fidel Castro Castro Caribbean U. S Cuba Americas State Department Lincoln White

Hodges Heads Europe Drive to Sell U S Travel and Trade

Secretary of Commerce Luther H. Hodges will tour Europe to promote United States travel and foreign trade. He aims to boost European interest in visiting the U S and in U S commerce.

Washington Luther H. Hodges Europe United States

Seven Strokes Bring Car Buyers Through Messenger Want Ads

The Messenger urges sellers to use seven telephone strokes to reach the Want Ad Department for car listings. Records show more used cars are sold via Want Ads than other ads, and the paper highlights this lucky method for quick sales.

Want the Messenger

Birch Society Attacked by Rayburn and Critics in Congress

Speaker Sam Rayburn denounces the John Birch Society as dangerous for U S freedom while Senator Stephen Young insults founder Robert Welch as a fake patriot. Representative John Rousselot defends the group and calls for a congressional probe amid tax and anti Communist rhetoric. Rayburn spoke in McKinney Texas.

Washington Sam Rayburn D-Tex John Birch Society Stephen M. Young D-Ohio Robert Welch Hitler Mussolini John H. Rousselot Calif

UN Split Over Worldwide Break With South Africa

Asian and African members of the United Nations were split today over a call for a global break with South Africa in retaliation for its racial laws.

United Nations N.Y South Africa

Brons Chicago Journalist Dies at 66

Rochester report notes Wilbur J. Brons longtime Midwest bureau chief for the New York Journal of Commerce in Chicago died Sunday at age 66.

Rochester Minn Wilbur J. Brons Midwest The New York Journal of Commerce Chicago

Bomb Explodes at Paris Stock Exchange Injuring 12

A bomb exploded today at the Paris Stock Exchange injuring 12. Authorities believe the device was similar to bombs used by European right wing groups opposing President Charles de Gaulle's Algerian policy.

Paris Paris Stock Exchange Charles de Gaulle

Fidel Plans Nationwide Radio Blast

Fidel Castro moves to address Cuba from Havana as Washington accuses a US vessel of harassing Cuban waters. The 92 ton schooner Western Union and 13 crew were intercepted in international waters near Baracoa and released after US forces appeared. The Swiss Embassy delivered a US note demanding full explanation amid Cuba’s silence.

Havana Fidel Castro Cuba Castro U. S. State Department U. S. Navy Western Union Baracoa U. S Washington Key West Fla U.S. Navy

Texans Choose Johnson Replacement in Senate Vote

Texans vote to select a Senate replacement for Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. Republicans gain early results in campaigns to cut Democratic strength in major cities while Michigan sees Democrats capture seven of nine statewide races.

Senate Lyndon B. Johnson St. Louis Michigan

Mother Killed in Lancaster Collision On Monday

Mrs. Marvella Lucy Lee a 59 year old Lancaster mother of five died in a crash 212 miles north of here at Ohio 158 after her car struck the rear of a turning dairy truck. The truck driver escaped unharmed.

Lancaster Here Marvella Lucy Lee Ohio Highway Patrol

Governor Foresees Tax Probe Into Cigaret Packets

Governor Michael V. DiSalle anticipates an expanded inquiry into potential evasion of state taxes on millions of cigarette packages. The announcement signals a broadening probe into tobacco tax compliance and revenue protection.

Columbus Michael V. DiSalle

Bandleader Cooley Held After Wife Dies at Ranch

Tehachapi Calif. Bandleader Spade Cooley was jailed on suspicion of murder after his estranged wife Ella Mae Cooley was found beaten to death at their Water Wonderland Ranch near Rosamond. The couple recently sued for divorce and have two children.

Tehachapi Calif Spade Cooley Sheriff's Office Cooley Ella Mae Cooley Stanley Newman Water Wonderland Ranch Rosamond Los Angeles

Four Buildings Lost In Oak Hill Blaze

Fire at Oak Hill Monday destroyed four frame structures including Oak Hill Builders Supply office and storeroom, Yates Shoe Store, and the Redmen Lodge meeting hall. Officials estimated losses between 30000 and 50000 dollars with no injuries reported. lumber yard where fire started also damaged.

Jackson Oak Hill Oak Hill Builders Supply Yates Shoe Store Redmen Lodge

Spring Job Report Outlook Eyes March Unemployment Drop

Washington reports a government study on employment and unemployment for March, a month traditionally seeing a about 300000 drop in jobless figures. The report signals spring improvement in the nation’s labor market.

Washington

Bush sworn in Washington as ICC member

Former Ohio Commerce Director John W. Bush was sworn in Monday as a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission, adding a notable appointment to the agency.

Washington Ohio Commerce John W. Bush Interstate Commerce Commission

Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Recounts 870 Furloughed Workers

The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway announced it has recalled 870 furloughed employees after adjusting operations. The move restores staffing at key yards and shops across its network.

Cleveland Chesapeake and Ohio Railway

Katanga Mobilizes as UN Clash Breaks Out at Elisabethville Airport

Katanga President Moishe Tshombe ordered full mobilization in Elisabethville after failing to seize the UN held airport. Knife violence erupts on roads to the airport. Swedish UN soldiers attacked as Katanga troops, many Belgian officers, tighten grip on the capital. Tshombe warned of war with the United Nations.

Elisabethville Congo Katanga Moishe Tshombe United Nations Tshombe

Middleport Sewage Case Hearing Set

Middleport officials will appear before the Ohio Water Pollution Control Board on Thursday to explain why the village sewage discharge permit should be renewed. The board may time to not renew the permit, risking court action and fines up to 500 dollars per day.

Columbus Meigs County Middleport Ohio Water Pollution Control Board Ohio River

Congress may curb Kennedy foreign aid

Senate leaders warned Congress may trim President Kennedy’s foreign aid request. Mike Mansfield said lawmakers could reduce the loan agency’s size and funding for next year Missed by a portion from the proposed 4 billion in economic and military aid and a 7.3 billion borrowing plan over five years. Senator Aiken suggested Republicans may back a substantial program but a three year limit on the development loan fund.

Washington Senate Mike Mansfield D-Mont Congress Kennedy Treasury Mansfield George D. Aiken R-Vt Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Kennedy and Macmillan Open Laos Talks Today

Britain Prime Minister Harold Macmillan arrives in Washington to meet President Kennedy for five days of talks centered on the Laos crisis. Secretary Rusk will welcome him at the Naval Observatory as UK and US teams press for a cease fire before any international conference.

Washington Britain Harold Macmillan Kennedy Florida Macmillan West Indies Naval Observatory Dean Rusk Lord Home Russia Laos Moscow Frank Roberts Kremlin United States

Newswoman Jailed for Refusing Source in Colorado

Denver journalist Vi Murphy 35, of the Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph, is jailed 30 days for contempt after refusing to reveal the source of an advance petition copy to the Colorado Supreme Court. She reports to Denver County jail with basic provisions and no phone, in a single cell before dormitory housing.

Denver Colo Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph Colorado Supreme Court

Stiff campus rules protesters brief Ohio legislature

Bowling Green State University students including expelled 20 year old Susan Ericksen told Ohio senators Lowell Fess and Ross Pepple Monday they oppose campus rules. University president Ralph W. McDonald said more than 200 were active agitators. about 30 others face interviews after Easter break.

Columbus Bowling Green State University Susan Ericksen Dayton Lowell Fess R-Greene Ross Pepple R-Allen Ericksen Glen Schmidt St. Marys Bowling Green Ralph W. McDonald

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