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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1962

Page

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Federal intervention in Albany desegregation drive renews hopes

Federal action arrives as Albany clashes with biracial talks continue. Clergymen from outside states join local Negroes and about a dozen organizations in a sustained desegregation effort. A lunch counter sit in Wednesday leads to two arrests amid a year of mass protests and 1200 total arrests since last December. Justice Department attorneys contest an injunction to curb protests.

Albany Justice Department US Dist J. Robert Elliott

Big Three To Discuss Test Ban

Geneva reports the Big Three meet at a 17 nation disarmament conference to hear the first formal airing of U S nuclear test ban proposals. A subcommittee including Arthur H Dean Joseph B Godber and Valerian A Zorin now weighs a compromise on posts and inspections. Zorin remains cool as Dean Rusk urges Soviet acceptance while Western hopes fade.

Geneva U.S Soviet Union Arthur H. Dean Joseph B. Godber Valerian A. Zorin Zorin Washington

DiSalle Promotes Mental Health Programs in Ohio Campaign Stop

Gov Michael V DiSalle visited Findlay for a luncheon speech as part of his re election campaign. He pressed for stronger mental health programs and criticized the slow pace of research for faster patient recovery. He planned to proceed to Bowling Green and Wood County appearances.

Findlay Michael V. DiSalle Bowling Green Wood County

Air Force Probes KC-135 Crash at Hanscom Base

An Air Force investigation seeks the cause of a KC-135 strato tanker crash and explosion on landing at Hanscom Field Bedford Massachusetts. Three crew members died in the wreckage Capt Clarence Kerr 38 pilot Capt William Long co pilot and Airman 1-C Norman E Ford all from Dayton Ohio. The $6 million four engine aircraft was on a flight from Wright Patterson AFB Ohio.

Bedford Mass Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base Clarence Kerr William Long Norman E. Ford Dayton Ohio Wright Patterson Air Force Base

Police search Cincinnati hotels for missing Dayton official

Cincinnati police checked downtown hotels Wednesday night for David Pottinger the Dayton city commissioner who vanished. An anonymous call warned Pottinger would register at the Linton Hotel but no trace was found.

Cincinnati David Pottinger Dayton Pottinger Linton Hotel

Columbus auditors reveal large poor relief disbursements

Auditor James A. Rhodes reports the state distributed 50 314 636 in poor relief funds in the year ending June 30. Of this amount 23 760 281 came from public utility excise taxes and 26 554 355 from the general revenue fund subsidy to match local relief expenditures. Mrs Roosevelt in New York will miss the dedication of the Franklin D Roosevelt Memorial Bridge due to illness.

Columbus James A. Rhodes General Revenue Fund

Red Spy's Fate Still Up In Air

British government faces growing press criticism over Dr. Robert A Soblen case as Home Secretary Brooke maintains El Al must fly Soblen back to the United States. Deadline extended to midnight Friday with option to name another carrier. Pan American considers flying Soblen to New York under an alternate agreement. In a separate item Oberlin College receives 25000 dollars from the Mc Gregor fund to establish a memorial scholarship.

London Robert A Soblen Home Henry Brooke el al United States Soviet Union Home Office Soblen New York Pan American

Strife Among Argentine Army Factions Shakes Regime

Rival army leaders clash over control of Argentina's ground forces under President Jose Maria Guido. War minister Juan Bautista Loza resigns amid dissident pressure while Defense Minister Cantilo takes temporary command and seeks a unified chief. Navy and air force stay on the sidelines as key sites are secured and the peso falters.

Buenos Aires Argentina Jose Maria Guido Juan Bautista Loza Loza Defense Jose Luis Cantilo War Ministry Cantilo Alvaro Carlos ‘Alsogaray

U S Nazi Rockwell Deported From London

American Nazi leader George Lincoln Rockwell was deported to the United States after a London arrest. Scotland Yard escorted him to a Pan American jetliner bound for Boston, where he sat in economy with a $270.06 ticket paid by himself. He had fled to Britain after a London hunt following Nazi meetings in the Cotswold Hills.

London George Lincoln Rockwell Britain United States Fuehrer Scotland Yard Boston Home Office Rockwell England Ireland Cotswold Hills

Kremlin Secret Nuclear Tests Remain Hidden in Russia

U S authorities say millions of Soviets likely know Moscow resumed nuclear testing despite official secrecy. Voice of America estimates over 10 million of 220 million Soviets listen to broadcasts, even as signals are jammed. Ida Cantor, wife of comedian Eddie Cantor, dies at 70 from a heart attack in her sleep.

Washington U. S Kremlin Iron Curtain Moscow The Voice of America Voice Novaya Zemlya Soviet Union Hollywood Ida Cantor Eddie Cantor Ida

Chief Economic Adviser Addresses Economic Trends

Walter Heller, Kennedy's chief adviser, calls current trends perplexing yet not a crisis. He warns a slowdown could signal an economic decline and a recession is a possible interpretation. Indicators are mixed while the economy remains below its potential as Kennedy weighs a quick tax cut versus later reductions effective next Jan.

Senate-house Heller U. S Kennedy

Celebrezze Proposes Regulations For Drug Investigations

Secretary Anthony J. Celebrezze proposes new rules to give the government a watchdog role in human drug trials from start to finish. The plan requires full FDA notice to doctors, adequate preclinical safety data, qualified investigators, and immediate FDA halt power if safety doubts arise.

Washington Anthony J. Celebrezze Celebrezze Food and Drug Administration FDA

Queen Contestants Prepare For Contest

Fifty six contestants gathered in Long Beach California for the Miss International Beauty Congress. They will be greeted by city officials and measured for playsuits to be worn in the event. Final judging is scheduled for August 18. A Hollywood appearance by Dinah Shore was postponed due to a respiratory infection.

Long Beach Calif

Senators threaten filibuster over satellite bill

Fresh attacks by Estes Kefauver and Wayne Morse raise the threat of another Senate filibuster on the communications satellite bill. The Foreign Relations Committee meets to tighten foreign policy controls before Friday’s resume of formal debate. Kefauver attacks nongovernment ownership. Morse demands government owned systems with firm contracts. Hugh L. Dryden urges quick action to ensure U S leadership as a global satellite system takes years to operate.

Washington Estes Kefauver D-Tenn Wayne Morse D-Ore Senate Senate Fedelations Committee Kefauver Morse Foreign Relations Committee Hugh L. Dryden National Aeronautics and Space Administration Congress U. S

Test Ban Debate Narrows in Republican Opposition

Senate and House GOP leaders and Nelson Rockefeller condemned President Kennedy's Geneva talks on a nuclear test ban as retreating toward Soviet positions. They charged negotiators handed concessions to the Soviets and warned the administration risks national security with its March 1961 proposals. Rockefeller questioned public disclosure of policy.

Washington Kennedy Senate Everett M. Dirksen Illinois House Charles A. Halleck Indiana Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Dirksen Halleck U.S Geneva Rockefeller White House

Rhodes seeks $100 million loan fund for 200000 jobs

Ohio leaders Mechem and Cloud say Auditor Rhodes consulted them before announcing a plan to create an authority to manage a loan fund of about 100 million dollars for new plants and expansions. Rhodes aims to generate 200000 new jobs with the program. Cloud calls the idea progressive and dynamic.

Columbus Ohio Senate C. Stanley Mechem Athens Roger Cloud Logan James A. Rhodes Mechem Cloud Rhodes

Jackie and Caroline Enjoy Italian Beach Outing

In Ravello Italy First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and daughter Caroline visit Conca Dei Marini beach for a two week Italian vacation. They travel from their villa by beach car and motor launch carrying beach gear and a cook to prepare lunch.

Ravello Italy Caroline Kennedy America Jacqueline Kennedy Caroline U.S Conca Dei Marini Amalfi

Senate Passes Bill On Veteran Insurance

The Senate approved a measure to extend for one year the period for World War II and Korea veterans to apply for government insurance. Senator Russell B. Long said veterans including partially disabled could obtain term insurance until age 50 and then convert to modified life policies.

Washington Senate House Korea Russell B. Long Dla

Flying Object Spotted Near X15 Flight At Edwards AFB

Space agency officials released photos of a small gray white object seen above the X15 during a July 17 flight that reached a record 314750 feet. They could not identify or explain the object in space as Maj. Robert White piloted the rocket to altitude. The images were captured from the tail camera on the X15. Executives Meet Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Ohio session opens with the 48th annual gathering.

Edwards Air Force Base Calif Space Agency Air Force Robert White

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