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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1962

Page

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Moeller Denies White House Deal Charge

Rep. Walter H. Moeller of Ohio rejected claims by opponent Homer E. Abele that he struck a deal for a Washington job. A White House letter from Lawrence F. O'Brien confirms Moeller never discussed such a possibility with the White House.

Moeller Abele White House Washington Walter H. Moeller Ohio Homer E. Abele Athens Lawrence F. O’brien O’brien

DiSalle and Collison Attack Rhodes Industry Plan

Gov. Michael V. DiSalle and Director Koder M. Collison criticized State Auditor James A. Rhodes proposal to attract new industry in Ohio. DiSalle said such a plan would be socialist if he had proposed it. Collison dismissed Rhodes idea as a rehash while Rhodes urged a state agency with 100 million dollars and bond powers.

Columbus Michael V. DiSalle Koder M. Collison Department of Industrial and Economic Development James A. Rhodes Ohio DiSalle Xenia Rhodes Collison Cleveland

Kennedy Pair Arrive At Italian Villa

Jacqueline Kennedy and Caroline Kennedy arrived in Ravello Italy for a family holiday. Police guarded the 25 mile drive from Salerno airport over a cliffside road. They stay at an 11th century villa as guests of Prince Stanislaus and Princess Lee Radziwill.

Ravello Italy Jacqueline Kennedy Caroline Salerno U.S Prince Stanislaus Lee Radziwill

Milford Public Schools retain Lord's Prayer in classrooms

Milford, Conn. The Board of Education voted 5-4 to keep the daily recitation of the Lord's Prayer as a school routine after a public hearing attended by about 375 people. The decision preserves the longstanding custom in Milford schools.

Milford, Conn Milford Public Schools Board of Education

Romney Tops Michigan In Unopposed Gubernatorial Bid

Former automaker George Romney led Michigan Republicans as an unopposed candidate with 380 540 votes while Gov John B Swainson also ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination, tallying 266 066 votes as 4516 of 5199 precincts reported. nationwide results note Carnson and Pearson winning Kansas and Missouri nominations respectively.

Associated Press George Romney Michigan Frank Carlson James B. Pearson Kansas Edward V. Long Missouri Romney American Motors John B. Swainson

Assistance Received in Ohio May Federal Aid Totals

More than 350000 Ohio residents received 12714569 dollars in four major federal aid types in May according to the Health Education and Welfare Department.

Washington

Ohio unemployment claims fluctuate in week to Aug four

In Ohio the week ended August four shows continued variation in new claimants for unemployment compensation. The number of claimants unemployed one week or more declined steadily across the period.

Columbus Ohio

New Nation Has Room For Bases

Jamaica Prime Minister Sir Alexander Bustamante said at a news conference that the United States could establish a military base in newly independent Jamaica if needed without commitments. He stressed Washington has not asked for one and should not view his remarks as an invitation. He added the two nations are friendly and the U S can come in when it pleases.

Kingston Jamaica United States Alexander Bustamante Bustamante Washington Caribbean Cuba

Ohio Thalidomide Study Totals Released by Welfare Secretary

State figures from Anthony Celebrezze show Ohio totals on thalidomide trial: 108 doctors receiving drug 94 interview reports 1294 patients treated 297 women of child bearing age 7 doctors with drug on hand 1908 quantity on hand.

Washington Anthony J. Celebrezze United States Ohio

Lanker family deaths ruled murder and self harm

Authorities conclude the deaths of the Ralph R. Lanker family in Grove City were murder and death by own action. Ray Lanker aged 14 used the same gun to kill his father, a 45 year old Ohio Highway Patrol corporal, and his mother and younger siblings.

Columbus Ralph R. Lanker Grove City Ray Lanker Ohio Highway Patrol

Dirksen Sees Long Session Amid Kennedy Agenda

Senate Republican leader Everett Dirksen warned Congress will stay into October if Kennedy pushes a must program. Senator Humphrey outlined a 10 point plan, aiming to finish by Sept. 15, with Democrats delaying tax revision and trade bills. Mansfield hopes to move farm and drug bills next week as Congress weighs broader Kennedy priorities.

Washington Senate Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Congress Kennedy Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota White House Dirksen Sen. Humphrey House Humphrey Mike Mansfield Montana Foreign Relations Committee Mansfield

Cuba Claims Soviet Troops Landed in Cuba

A Cuban news specialist on a Miami Spanish program says over 4000 Soviet troops landed in Cuba recently. The claim cites two ship landings at Mariel and Havana with 2500 and 1800 troops, while U S officials and experts caution unverified rumors and note Raul Castro's recent Soviet visit.

Miami Fla Cuba Salvador Leu Voice of the People WMIE State Department Washington Associated Press Havana George Arfeld Mariel Arfeld Boza el Criscol Raul Castro Soviet Union

Fire Hits Buchtel Buildings

Fire destroyed two buildings in Buchtel, including a landmark general store and an adjoining warehouse. The tile warehouse and contents suffered about 8000 dollars in damage. the main store was leveled when fire crews arrived around 2 30 a m and fought the blaze for about four hours. Cause undetermined. one building collapsed early with officers assisting.

Buchtel Ben Wagner Joseph Nelsonville Clarence Hall Hall Woodyard Johnson

Supreme Court Denies Duncan Execution Stay

Elizabeth Ann Duncan faces execution for paying two killers $360 to murder her son's wife Olga Duncan. If no last minute stay, she will die in San Quentin today at 10 a.m. Los Angeles lawyer S Ward Sullivan and Duncan, aged 33, sought relief before Justice Douglas who denied the plea after a Glenwood, Washington hearing.

Elizabeth Ann Duncan Frank California Institution For Women Los Angeles San Quentin U.S. Supreme Court William Douglas Federal District Court Calif Ma Duncan Augustine Baldonado Luis Moya Olga Duncan Frank Duncan William O. Douglas U. S. Supreme Court Duncan S. Ward Sullivan Glenwood Wash Supreme Court

Soviet Union Fires Another Atmospheric Nuclear Test

The Soviet Union conducted an atmospheric test in central Siberia, the AEC reported. The detonation was in the low kiloton range, equivalent to a few thousand tons of TNT. Larger tests are typically conducted in the Arctic region.

Washington Soviet Union Atomic Energy Commission Siberia Arctic Siberian

Soblen Dispute Delays Extradition Deadline in London

Britain extended the deadline for El Al to move fugitive spy Robert Soblen to the United States until Friday midnight. Israel demands Soblen be sent only to Israel, threatening a prolonged legal fight as Washington weighs next steps and Soblen, 61, faces life imprisonment and possible amnesty.

London el al Airlines Robert A. Soblen United States Soblen el al New York Home Office Israel Kennedy Czechoslovakia Britain Washington Henry Brooke

Rail unions plan national strike against job cuts

Rail unions warn of a possible nationwide walkout a week from Thursday if carriers push through job cuts. President Kennedy is expected to invoke Railway Labor Act emergency provisions to pause action for two months. Union leader H. E. Gilbert predicts workers will resist under the proposed changes.

Washington Kennedy H. E. Gilbert Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen Gilbert

Finkbine Sees Swedish Doctor On Abortion Request

Mrs. Sherri Finkbine and her husband Robert report she met a Swedish physician and will seek official approval next week to terminate the pregnancy due to suspected birth defects linked to thalidomide. The couple expects to file with the Royal Medical Board soon.

Stockholm Sherri Finkbine Robert Ariz Royal Medical Board

Argentine general proclaims army commander in chief

Reports from northern Argentina said today General Federico Torazo Montero declared himself commander in chief of Argentina's army amid regional instability. The claim centers on Montero's authority and potential impact on national command structures.

Buenos Aires Argentina Federico Torazo Montero

Rusk Presses Soviet on Atomic Test Ban Proposal

Secretary of State Dean Rusk held a tense 60 minute meeting with Soviet Ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin in the State Department to press for a pact banning nuclear tests. The talks focused on new U.S. test ban proposals and the path to an agreement.

Washington Dean Rusk Anatoly F. Dobrynin U.S Rusk Dobrynin State Department U.S. Foreign Affairs

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