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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1961

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Khrushchev Demands Peace Treaty and East German Control

Khrushchev, amid Titov’s space flight, demands an East German peace treaty to secure West Berlin access and warns the West of boosting Soviet forces if pressed. He urged honest negotiations with the United States Britain and France while opposing heightened thermonuclear threats. He noted Kennedy’s push for more U.S. troops but argued for negotiated settlement over a new crisis.

Germany East Germany Berlin Gherman S. Titov Khrushchev Soviet Union Kennedy West Berlin U. S Vienna Momh Moscow United States Britain France

May Trade Cuban Boat For Airliner Swap Questioned

The State Department did not dismiss a possible exchange of a Cuban patrol boat for a hijacked American airliner. Press officer Lincoln White said any official Castro proposal would be considered in line with diplomatic efforts to recover the plane. The idea arose from a New York Times story quoting Havana notes to Switzerland, and no note has arrived in Washington.

Washington State Department Lincoln White Fidel Castro New York Times Havana U.S Cuba

Army Engineers Resume Demolition of Dam 29 on Ohio River

Army engineers from Fort Belvoir Virginia resumed blasting at Ashland Kentucky to demolish Dam 29 on the Ohio River after a high water delay. The team targets completion by Friday or Saturday before Dravo Corp Pittsburgh begins three weeks of work on Dam 28 at West Huntington.

Huntington Ohio River U. S Army Fort Belvoir Ashland Dravo Corp Pittsburgh West Huntington

OSU Retail Merchants Urge No Vote on Tax Stamp Referendum

A memo from the Ohio State Council of Retail Merchants urges members to oppose a potential referendum to abolish sales tax stamps. The communication notes possible impact on merchants and tax administration.

Columbus Ohio State Council of Retail Merchants

Eichmann Called Liar Murderer Of Millions

Israel's attorney general labeled Adolf Eichmann a murderer of millions and an inveterate liar as he summed up the prosecution case. Gideon Hausner argued Eichmann was a central figure in the plans to exterminate Jews and a key link in sending victims to camps. He contrasted Eichmann's role with his defense of a minor part in the Nazi campaign and cited Nuremberg evidence about his leadership in Jewish affairs.

Adolf Eichmann Gestapo Eichmann Gideon Hausner Hausner Nuernberg Hermann Goering Ejcchmann Hitler Europe

Rusk Prepares NATO Plea Over Berlin Crisis

U S Secretary of State Dean Rusk heads to Paris to brief the NATO permanent council after talks with the Big Four foreign ministers. He aims to mobilize support from smaller nations and press for full strength of Europe’s shield forces and ready responses to Soviet pressure on West Berlin.

Paris U. S Dean Rusk Atlantic Alliance Soviet Union Germany West Berlin Rusk Permanent Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO

Soblen Sentenced to Life for Soviet Spy Acts

New York Dr. Robert Soblen, convicted Soviet spy, was sentenced to life in prison by Federal Judge William B. Herlands. Soblen, gravely ill with advanced lymphatic leukemia, was described as dying within a year by doctors while the judge stated that a spy remains a spy regardless of health.

New York Robert Soblen Soblen William B. Herlands

Soviet Earth Orbit Stir Sparks Mixed U.S. Reactions

Street surveys across the nation show Americans reacting with fear doubt awe and ambivalence to Maj. Ghermann Titov circling the earth more than 17 times in about 20 hours. Names include Albert Lange Al Rinaldi Mrs Robert Fitch and Erna Kleve from Waterbury Richmond Dallas and Seattle.

Maj. Ghermann Titov Robert Fitch Dallas Tex Soviet Union Erna Kleve Seattle Wash

New Farm Bill Promises Higher Price Supports

President Kennedy signed a new farm bill into law calling it a major step toward a sound agricultural economy. The measure allows higher price supports in exchange for a 10 percent wheat acreage cut and extends programs including emergency feed grains surplus disposal and school milk for varying years.

Washington Kennedy

Berlin Hit New Day High in Refugee Tide

East German police reinforced patrols in disguised radio cars and hunted refugees trying to reach Berlin from the east as crowds surged through the heightened border movement.

Berlin East Germany

Senate panel backs life sentence for hijacking

The Senate Aviation subcommittee approved unanimously a bill to impose a mandatory life prison term for air piracy. The measure targets hijackers, seeking harsher penalties and deterrence amid rising security concerns.

Washington Senate Aviation Subcommittee

Young to Britain to attend Commonwealth Parliaments meet

Vice President Johnson selects Senator Stephen M. Young of Ohio to join Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas as delegates to the British Commonwealth Parliamentary Association meeting in London from September 24 to October 1.

Washington Stephen M. Young Ohio Lyndon B. Johnson J. William Fulbright D-Ark British Commonwealth Parliamentary Association London

Cleveland closes third Nike-Ajax site today

The third Nike-Ajax missile site near Cleveland was closed today, reducing to two Ajax sites and three Nike-Hercules sites to provide air defense for Cleveland area.

Cleveland

Kennedy Action On Berlin Okays Kennedy Action

Nigerian ambassador Julius Momo Udochi urged caution on Kennedy Peace Corps programs. He warned volunteer missions could harm the United States if screening is lax and urged constructive help at home, speaking at Ohio University during a Conference on World Affairs in Athens.

Michael V. DiSalle Athens Ohio University John C. Baker DiSalle Julius Udochi Kenneth Sands Jack Gilbert United States Julius Momo Udochi Kennedy Udochi Nigerian Statesman

Two Men In Slide Rescued From Sewer Project Site

Fire Chief Clarence Hall and volunteer Bernard Goss with a Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric crew rescued Woody Roberts 70 of Glouster after a dirt slide buried him in a 12 foot trench at 606 Jackson St. Roberts was freed upright after a 20 minute effort and transported to Mount St Mary Hospital in good condition. coworker George Erbsp was also rescued.

Clarence Hall Bernard Goss Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Woody Roberts Glouster Roberts Jackson St Paul Wolfe Bob Hamilton Washington Erbip Goss Hall Mount St. Mary Hospital

DiSalle Defends State Spending in Ice Cream Social

Gov. Michael V. DiSalle targeted the GOP controlled legislature accusing it of harming Ohio’s future. He warned budget cuts threaten highways mental health welfare education and would hurt Ohio University and the Athens State Hospital.

Columbus DiSalle GOP Athens Ohio University Athens State Hospital

Marines Drop Proceedings At Parris Island

Three drill instructors cleared of charges for roughing up recruits after Maj. Gen. Thomas G. Ennis ordered dismissal on Monday. He cited new evidence and conflicting statements from recruits as reasons for the decision.

Parris Island S. C Thomas G. Ennis

Moral Re-Armament Chief Dead At 83

Dr. Frank Nathan Daniel Buchman founder of the Moral Re-Armament movement died at age 83 in Freudenstadt Germany. The longtime activist led the organization known for its global evangelical and antiwar campaigns. His death marks the end of an influential era in postwar moral reform movements.

Moral Re-Armament Freudenstadt Germany Frank Nathan Daniel Buchman Moral Re-Armament Movement

Latin leaders split on US hemisphere plan

At Punta del Este Uruguay Latin American delegates broadly praised Kennedy's multibillion-dollar aid program but opposed a proposed seven-man expert planning committee to coordinate development. Argentina Chile Brazil and Mexico voiced reservations while Cuba's Ernesto Guevara supported the US proposal.

Punta del Este Uruguay Kennedy Ernesto Guevara U.S Argentina Chile Brazil Mexico

Kettering Grant Awarded to Wilmington Group

The Charles F. Kettering Foundation announced a 19500 dollar grant to Wilmington. The grant supports local initiatives and community projects aligned with foundation goals. Officials expect the investment to boost research and public engagement in the area.

Wilmington Charles F. Kettering Foundation Wilming

Suburban Washington Man Dies After Wasp Sting

Dayton W A police report states Karl K. Barlowe aged 50 was stung in the neck by a wasp Monday. He died shortly after with the stinger said to have hit the jugular vein and poisoned his heart.

Dayton Washington Township Karl K. Barlowe

Communist China to Build Cotton Mill for Colombo

In Colombo Ceylon Communist China plans to build a gift cotton spinning and weaving mill. The plant is expected to have an annual capacity of fabric production and support one million in output.

Colombo Ceylon China

Five Die in Titan Base Silo Disaster Near Denver

A 58 ton steel Titan base silo crash at Buckley Field near Denver killed five workers and injured eight. Three bodies were recovered and two workers were trapped between the door and silo edge. A Buckley Field spokesman said the door might take up to 72 hours to raise.

Denver Buckley Field

Army Draft Boost Aims To Expand Force Beyond One Million

The Army plans to add about 133000 volunteers to reach over 1 million men. Early moves include filling STRAF units with seasoned personnel and converting divisions at Ft. Riley Kansas Ft. Benning Georgia and Ft. Hood Texas into combat formations.

Strategic Army 1St Infantry Ft. Riley Kan 2Nd Infantry Ft. Benning 2Nd Armored Ft. Hood Tex

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