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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1960

Page

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Midwest governors and senators attack Nixon on farm aid policy

A statement released by Senator Kennedy and signed by five Midwestern governors and three senators accuses Vice President Nixon of lacking conviction on farm policy. The missive cites Nixon's past praise of Ezra Taft Benson and notes shifts after a New York conference with Nelson Rockefeller. Pierre Salinger said the draft came from Kennedy allies and Loveless may visit for talks on farm policy.

Hyannisport Mass John F. Kennedy Richard M. Nixon Herschel C. Loveless Iowa George Docking Kansas Ralph Herseth South Dakota Gaylord A. Nelson Wisconsin Orville L. Freeman Minnesota Quentin Burdick North Dakota William Proxmire Hubert H. Humphrey Nixon Ezra Taft Benson Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Des Moines Benson Kennedy Pierre Salinger Salinger Loveless

Son-in-law held after beating father-in-law dies

A Meigs County man age 93 died Sunday after being beaten by his son-in-law three days earlier. Elza Milton Bratton of Carpenter near Route 143 died at home before hospital transfer. Authorities plan autopsy to determine cause. Earl McGrath, 41, Rutland Route 1, faces assault with intent to kill charges. more may follow after autopsy. McGrath also allegedly beat his wife Minnie, fracturing her arm. He was arrested in an Athens tavern and jailed in Meigs County.

Pomeroy Meigs County Elza Milton Bratton Carpenter Route 143 State Experimental Farm Rutland Robert Hartenbach Bratton University Hospital Columbus McGrath Mr. Bratton Minnie Hartenbach Athens County Athens

Reading For The Family On The Inside Pages Scene

A mixed page note highlights sections on sports plant capacity payroll drive and television grid with various towns listed such as Nelsonville Loganee Pomeroy Chauncey Middleport Gallipolis Pt. Pleasant. The fragment references comics, markets and women topics without full context.

United Appeal ABC Nelsonville Loganee Pomeroy Chauncey Middleport Gallipolis Pleasant Cp Bashak Etree

Congress Eyes Civil Rights Clash After Convention

Sen. Jacob K. Javits signals a GOP civil rights bill: readied six point program including literacy voting evidence, AG suits for rights denial, a federal equal opportunity panel, and filibuster rule changes. Debates loom as Democrats omit civil rights from plans.

Federal Commission On Equal Job Opportunity Senate Javits

Sub Seadragon Aims East West Pole Crossing

Portsmouth N H The nuclear submarine Seadragon sets out to make the first east west crossing under the North Pole following earlier west to east runs by Nautilus and others The 268 foot submarine has a crew of 94 officers and men plus scientists and observers Cmdr George P Steele II of Washington DC is the skipper The Seadragon will join the fleet at Pearl Harbor.

Portsmouth N. H North Pole George P. Steele II Washington, D. C Pearl Harbor

Ford Grants Aid Cincinnati Teacher Training Programs

Aided by grants from the Ford Foundation, the University of Cincinnati and Miami University will undertake programs this fall to expedite training of teachers.

Cincinnati Ford Foundation The University of Cincinnati Miami University

Soviet Navy Targets Submarine Launched Missiles

The Soviet Navy commander indicated their forces, like the United States Navy, are focusing on missiles fired from submarines.

Moscow U.S. Navy

Typhoon Shirley Strikes Near East Asia

Typhoon Shirley battered coastal areas as it approached Japan and the Ryukyus after causing two deaths on Yonaguni and one on Formosa. Officials warned of high winds and potential flooding as the storm moved westward toward the mainland.

Tokyo Communist China Ryukyuan Yonaguni Formosa

Ohio five day forecast with cooler and warmer swings

Ohio forecast shows average highs 84 to 86 degrees with lows 61 to 64. Temperatures dip 8 to 5 degrees below normal. Warmer days Tue and Wed, cooler Thu and Fri, with fair Saturday. Showers likely Wed and Thu with rain around half to three quarters of an inch.

Ohio

Rainy stretch forecast for flood‑prone Florida Tampa

More rain is forecast for waterlogged Florida with a flood warning issued for residents along a stretch of the Hillsborough River in Tampa, the city hardest hit by the ongoing rains.

Miami Fla Florida Hillsborough River Tampa

Net income down for Republic Steel in six months 1960

Republic Steel Corp, the third largest steelmaker, reported first half 1960 net income fell 38 percent from the same period in 1959, reflecting softer earnings in the industry.

Cleveland Republic Steel Corp

Kennedy Tackles Issues During Work Rest Vacation

In Hyannisport Massachusetts Senator John F Kennedy focuses on political and foreign policy concerns as he enters the final week of his vacation. He plans talks with Bernard Boutin Democratic candidate for New Hampshire governor and with Rep Chester Bowles adviser. Union leader David J McDonald awaits an interview and Kennedy weighs cabinet options while meeting four hours with Adlai Stevenson who backs the Kennedy Johnson ticket and hints at a possible secretary of state role.

Hyannisport Mass John F. Kennedy Bernard Boutin New Hampshire Chester Bowles Connecticut David J. McDonald United Steelworkers Union Kennedy McDonald Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Adlai E. Stevenson Stevenson Kennedy-Johnson

Castro Must Take Rest Amid Illness Rumors of Raul Shift

Fidel Castro’s doctor said he needs absolute rest and a good diet to recover. Reports note convalescence ahead of his 34th birthday as speculation grows he may briefly pass power to brother Raul who is viewed as more radical.

Ernesto Che Guevara Cuba Fidel Castro Havana Guevara Castro Raul Raul Trillo Revolucion Trillo Fidel

Opening Night Melee Halts London Jazz Festival

Police reinforced Beaulieu estate after a Saturday melee at Britain's fifth annual jazz festival. Teenagers swarmed, booed, and pelted climbers as Aker Bilk performed. scaffolding collapsed, thousands watched on TV, and Lord Montagu questioned future events. Cleanup followed Sunday morning with about 100 fans aiding.

London Lord Montagu Beaulieu Britain Derek Jones BBC

Strike Enters Ninth Week At United Aircraft Plants

Hartford Connecticut unions widen the dispute over a new contract with United Aircraft Corp. as the strike spreads to six plants and enters its ninth week starting Tuesday.

Hartford Conn Connecticut United Aircraft Corp

Ohio DAV names new commander John W. Baker

Columbus report says John W. Baker of Pioneer, a World War II veteran from Williams County, is elected as the new commander of the Ohio Disabled American Veterans.

Columbus Williams County John W. Baker Pioneer Ohio

Mt Etna Fires Subside After Burst of Activity

Catania Sicily reports Mt Etna showing signs of subsiding following a fresh eruption. Local authorities monitor ash plumes and lava flow as scientists assess ongoing volcanic activity near the summit.

Catania Sicily Mt. Etna

UN Seeks Settlement In Congo Over Katanga Crisis

Dag Hammarskjold delayed his Congo departure to push a compromise on Katanga's secession. Hans Wieshoff went to Brussels to brief Belgian authorities while UN forces pull back from three towns. Brussels said 1500 Belgians to return home. Katanga remains unrecognized by any nation and Congo faces deeper economic strain. Ham­marskjold defended UN duty over hardline actions.

Leopoldville the Congo P—U.n U.N Banningville Libengi Coquilhauville Equator Katanga Belgium Congo Brussels Kitona Kamina Antoine Gizenga Hammarskjold Community of Peoples

Soviet Claim on Global Socialist Support

A Soviet commentator asserts that in the 40 years since the Bolshevik Revolution more than a billion people have rallied under the banner of socialism and communism. The statement frames the movement as a world-scale coalition led by socialist ideologies.

Moscow

Eisenhower to confer with Nixon Lodge on campaign plans

President Eisenhower will meet with Vice President Nixon and Henry Cabot Lodge at the summer White House to discuss campaign strategy and the administration program for Congress. The trio will review Eisenhower’s role and plan several major speeches before Nixon and Lodge depart for Washington.

Newport R. I Eisenhower White House Richard M. Nixon Henry Cabot Lodge Nixon Lodge United Nations Congress Senate House Washington James C. Hagerty

Violence Spreads In South Korea After Election

In Seoul and across regions post election violence erupts with 100 injured, 322 arrested, and unconfirmed reports of deaths. Police blame mobs and candidates while troops use tear gas at a Namwon vote count site where 45 ballot boxes burned.

Seoul South Korea Huh Chung National Police Kang Su-ryong Namwon

Makarios Alliance Seizes First Cyprus House Control

Right wing Patriotic Front gains firm control of Cyprus first House as Archbishop Makarios becomes president elect. Island moves toward independence with Aug 15 target.

Nicosia Cyprus Makarios Patriotic Front First House of Representatives Island

Boy Outbakes Women in County 4-H Pie Contest

Richard Schmidt, 15, Kirkville, won the Onondaga County 4-H pie contest by baking a superior cherry pie over eight female rivals. The event was held in Syracuse, New York, highlighting youth baking talents in the county fair circuit.

Syracuse N.Y Richard Schmidt Kirkville Onondaga County

East Germany renews demand for separate peace treaties

Communist East Germany today renewed its demand for separate peace treaties with both East and West Germany. The move signals continued tension in Cold War diplomacy as Berlin seeks sovereign terms distinct from West Germany.

Berlin East Germany East West Germany

New York City Sees Mild August Start After 28 Years

For the first time in 28 years New York City began August without 90 degree temperatures. The change marks a cooler start to summer, offering relief from typical heat in the area.

New York New York City

Military lifts ban on Harian Rakjat in Jakarta

Indonesian military authorities end a two week ban on the Communist party newspaper Harian Rakjat in Jakarta. The move follows renewed political tensions and signals a temporary easing of press restrictions amid the era's censorship climate.

Jakarta Indonesia Communist Party Harian Rakjat

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