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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1962
Page
1
French political leaders look past the referendum on the Algerian cease fire toward a new National Assembly. De Gaulle has not decided on dissolving the Assembly but is talking with factions. Debre’s government touts achievements while promising draft term cuts and aged aid.
London reports that Richard Burton reassured wife Sybil by cable and phone, saying love to all and everything fine after his kisses with Elizabeth Taylor. Friends say Sybil, 32, was happier, with Emlyn Williams confirming he believes the couple is fine.
In Columbus Thurman Adkins, 26, damaged his former wife s car by jumping on the hood smashing windows pouring sugar in the tank and sand in the radiator. The vehicle was sold for junk. In Saigon a U S Army helicopter crashed about 300 miles north of the city. no injuries were reported.
The United States and the Soviet Union debate Berlin trade offs with options including troop pullout or joint Soviet access. Khrushchev floated Soviet troops into West Berlin years ago, and Ulbricht calls for international control of all Berlin access with a dispute body. Kennedy pressed international routes between West Berlin and West Germany as a possible part.
Damascus broadcasts say the revolt in northern Syria ended and the high command seeks Arab unity possibly via renewal of ties with the United Arab Republic. A travel ban eased and leaders pledge to move the country toward a true unity, amid opposing views within the junta.
A ten hour blaze in downtown Reno heavily damaged the four story New Golden Hotel, leaving a deceased unidentified middle aged woman and fire crews assessing weakened walls. Three entertainers and more than twenty guests were unaccounted for and seventeen people were injured as the district’s gambling halls resumed activity after the fire.
Classified notice announces a furnished three room efficiency at 7 Pine Place rented to the first caller. It invites ads for rentals or furniture sales and offers a three day ad for $1.76 with up to 16 words.
Birmingham city officials voted to withdraw support from a county surplus food program after a downtown boycott led to most recipients being Negroes. The three commissioners unanimously halted the city’s share of the $100,000 plan, with about $18,750 remaining for the year. Mayor Hanes cited losses from reduced business and said action was needed to curb the boycott.
Kent State University students plan to outtalk University of Michigan by attempting a 14 day continuous telephone conversation record. About one hundred students from Lake Men’s Dormitory and Dunbar Hall for Women will take part in half hour talks starting Tuesday.
General Lyman Lemnitzer chairman of the U S Joint Chiefs of Staff arrived in Tokyo for a three day visit to Japan. He is to meet with Japanese officials and discuss regional defense and alliance matters.
U S District Judge J Shelly Wright struck down Louisiana's slowdown desegregation law and voided the pupil placement rule in New Orleans. The order calls for desegregation of the first six grades of all city public schools next fall while plans to appeal loom. token desegregation continues in six scattered elementary schools as state leaders threaten new moves.
Gov William F Quinn proclaimed Hawaii in a food emergency and urged President Kennedy to authorize military transport for relief. He asked both sides in the West Coast shipping strike to unload eight strikebound ships in Honolulu harbor to deliver 30 000 tons of food and supplies.
America's seven astronauts declined $24 000 Houston homes and furnishings offered by the Houston Home Builders Association. NASA announced the decision at a news conference with Lt Col John A Powers present and adviser C Leo DeOrsey. The issue drew White House Pentagon and NASA scrutiny as it became highly publicized.
Gov DiSalle announced revised Commerce Department figures show Ohio at fourth among states in manufacturing value added, $11.5 billion for 1954 58, with New York leading and California Pennsylvania following. Weather includes a five day forecast with above normal temperatures and limited precipitation.
The United States urged the 17 nation disarmament conference to form a experts panel to study dismantling all mass destruction weapons. Arthur H. Dean argued a binding elimination treaty requires this study before agreement. Dean and Valer ian A. Zorin sparred over suspending nuclear tests and on international control.
Edwin A. Walker former Army major general testified to a Senate investigation that he was a scapegoat of an unwritten policy of collaboration with international Communist conspiracies. He criticized national leaders and claimed he faced punishment despite no charges or findings of guilt. Walker was removed from command of the 24th Army Division in Germany after controversy over a troop indoctrination program and remarks about Truman and Eleanor Roosevelt.
Billie Sol Estes, free on bond and facing civil suits, has Anderson Clayton and Co of Houston taking over his cotton farms valued up to 7.5 million. Estes, 37, says debts total 32 million while assets run about 20 million, and he continues meetings on reorganizing his affairs. Clayton official Depuy Bateman Jr. says the firm finances only the cotton crop and that the move is standard when a borrower cannot complete a crop.
Sea Isle City and nearby Atlantic Coast towns faced 2.7 million dollars in private property damage after last month's storm. 285 of 2040 homes were destroyed or swept away with about 45 more to be demolished. Utilities are back, debris cleanup by April 13, and the beach to be cleared by Memorial Day as residents push for a swift resort-season return.
The Air Force and Navy press for a larger portion of upcoming Pacific nuclear tests later this month. President Kennedy will decide the final lineup of tests.
An explosion damaged a three-story apartment building just north of downtown Cincinnati injuring several people. None appear to be seriously hurt. Emergency crews responded to the blast and investigate the cause.
London officials unveiled a bold poster campaign targeting cigarette smoking. authorities described the effort as a strong public health step.
Buenos Aires report says Andres Framini called for absolute and unconditional recognition of Peronist wins in the March 18 elections. He asserted Peronists would aid national reconstruction but reject legitimizing the illegal, anti national regime of the military government.
Columbus March revenue on the Ohio Turnpike topped all previous Marchs and posted the best first quarter since opening in 1955. Officials report March income above 1.7 million dollars, with the first quarter $145000 higher than 1960, the prior record.
Havana reports a military court has ordered a closed trial for 1179 Bay of Pigs detainees and will soon pass sentence. In New York the Iron Age says nationwide steel production will fall about 10 percent by end of April.
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