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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1960

Page

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Old Guard Takes Political Limelight In Washington

Vice President Richard Nixon and Senator John F. Kennedy show deference to their longtime bosses as Eisenhower and Johnson steer the legislative and campaign battles. Kennedy briefly takes the stage with a wage bill speech while Johnson and Nixon defer to others on strategy and veto decisions remain with the President.

Washington Richard M. Nixon John F. Kennedy Nixon Eisenhower Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Senate Johnson Congress

Lumumba appeals for unity amid Congo riot in Leopoldville

Premier Patrice Lumumba urged national unity after anti government rioting in the native quarter. Police with rifles and bayonets patrolled as soldiers barred access to Abako offices. The government said arrests were made and no one was killed while UN troops remained absent. Anicet Kashamura blamed the Abako party for the unrest.

Leopoldville The Congo Patrice Lumumba Lumumba Abako Place de la Victoire Anicet Kashamura Abako Party Joseph Kasavubo

UN Secretary General Leads Swedish Troops into Katanga

Dag Hammarskjold raced to the Congo to deploy a UN task force of 300 Swedish soldiers to Katanga Province. He secured Moise Tshombe’s pledge of an orderly reception and aims to withdraw 7300 Belgian troops while protecting 12,000 Belgian civilians. Hammarskjold delayed takeoff 24 hours for urgent talks with Belgium and Congo officials.

United Nations N. Y Dag Hammarskjold Congo Katanga Hammarskjold Belgias Tshombe Elisabethville Pierre Vigny

Tshombe warns Dag on UN force unrest in Katanga

Katanga Premier Moise Tshombe warned UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold that a UN force in Elisabethville could provoke trouble from state enemies. Two Swedish companies totaling 300 men will be the first UN troops admitted to replace Belgian soldiers amid independence tensions. Tshombe said his change of stance does not mean retreat from his prior position.

Katanga Moise Tshombe Tshombe UN Security Council Central Conpremier Hammarskjold Tschombe Elisabethville, the Congo Dag Hammartkjold

Khrushchev Eyes Grandstand Tour

Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev shows interest in visiting the United Nations in New York next month to discuss disarmament proposals and may extend a grand tour of nearby nations. Latin American governments show hesitation while Cuba’s ties with Moscow draw concern, aiding U.S. efforts at a Costa Rica meeting to pressure Soviet intervention in Cuba.

Washington Uss Nikita Khrushchev United States UN General Assembly Khrushchev New York U.S Cuba San Jose Costa Rica

Ohio Burley Tobacco Output Forecast for This Year

The Agriculture Department predicts Ohio will harvest 13,950,000 pounds of burley tobacco this year, down from 14,950,000 pounds last year.

Washington Agriculture Department Ohio

Air Force Achieves Successful Titan Fire At Cape Canaveral

After two failures the Air Force conducts a third test fire of the Titan missile at Cape Canaveral Florida. The launch marks a successful ignition and propulsion check amid ongoing military space program testing.

Cape Canaveral, Fla Air Force

Yoon Bo-sun Seen as Favorite to Succeed Rhee

Seoul reports Yoon Bo-sun as the leading candidate to succeed ousted President Syngman Rhee with a pledge to avoid dictatorial powers.

Seoul South Korea Yoon Bo-sun Syngman Rhee

Ike to Speak Washington on Flying One Day Swing

President Eisenhower will deliver non political speeches during a one day trip flying to Philadelphia and New York on Monday September 26.

Washington Eisenhower Philadelphia New York

Ohio Man Elected Minneapolis Y Men President

The International Association of Y's Men Clubs elected Charles Thompson of Steubenville as president in Minneapolis. His selection marks a notable leadership appointment for the organization across regional clubs.

Ohio Minneapolis International Association of Y's Men Charles Thompson Steubenville

Ohio Cultivators Expect 61 Bushels Per Acre In 1960

The culture Department projects Ohio corn yields 61 bushels per acre and a total production of 242 048 000 bushels for 1960 marking a strong harvest forecast across the state.

Washington Agriculture Department Ohio

Senate Ratifies Antarctica Pact

The U S Senate approved a treaty with the Soviet Union and 10 other nations by a 66 to 21 vote designating Antarctica for peaceful scientific exploration. The pact bans military activity and nuclear explosions and awaits further deals. Nations named include the United Kingdom Argentina Australia Belgium Chile France Japan New Zealand Norway and South Africa.

Washington—Ii Senate Soviet Union Antarctica Richard B. Russell D-Ga Senate Armed Services Committee United Kingdom Argentina Australia Belgium Chile France Japan New Zealand Norway South Africa

Akron detectives fail to locate Joanne Starcher

Detectives question dozens of friends relatives and neighbors of Mr and Mrs Arnold Starcher about the disappearance of their 1 year old daughter Joanne Tuesday night but have found no clues.

Akron—P Arnold Starcher Joanne

Tourist expelled from Soviet Union as spy named Robert Christner

The Soviet Union informed the U S Embassy that an American tourist identified as Robert Christner has been expelled from the Soviet Union on espionage suspicions.

Moscow Soviet Union U. S Robert Christner

Ohio appoints Mark McElroy as March of Dimes chair

Columbus attorney general Mark McElroy is named state chairman for the March of Dimes. He takes over duties in a statewide campaign to support research and services.

Lawyers for Nixon organize Ohio Nixon clubs

Arnhold C. Schapiro of Portsmouth was named chairman of a committee to organize lawyers for Nixon clubs across Ohio. The move aims to mobilize legal professionals in support of the presidential campaign.

Lawyers For Nixon Columbus Arnhold C. Schapiro Portsmouth Lawyers For Nixon Clubs Ohio

Seamen Strike Halts Queen Mary New York Sailings

In Southampton and other British ports a seamen's strike disrupted traffic forcing the liner Queen Mary to postpone its sailing to New York. The walkout spread across multiple ports, affecting passenger and cargo schedules.

Southampton England New York

Rhodes Announces Record Local Government Pension Transfer

Columbus Ohio State Auditor James A Rhodes announced the largest single distribution of local government funds in state history totaling more than 30 million dollars. The transfer marks a milestone in state aid and distribution practices.

Columbus James A. Rhodes

Discoverer XIII Satellite Aims to Hurl Capsule Toward Hawaii

Vanderberg Air Force Base California reports the Discoverer XIII satellite in a polar orbit every 94 minutes awaiting a radio trigger to release a 300 pound capsule aimed at Hawaii. Recovery plans involve forward firing rockets parachutes and air snare planes and ships.

Vanderberg Air Force Base Calif America Hawaii West Coast Air Force Earth

Macmillan and Adenauer Agree on European Trade Talks

In Bonn, Prime Minister Harold Macmillan and Chancellor Konrad Adenauer announced full agreement on their broad objectives and urged a fresh round of discussions to resolve the European trade rift.

Bonn Germany Harold Macmillan Konrad Adenauer

Legion Tournament Results Highlight Two Match Scores

Lima defeated Cincinnati Bentley 4 to 2 while Akron beat Columbus Scioto 7 to 4 in Legion tournament play. Teams shown strong offense and strategic pitching as the results impact standings.

Lima Cincinnati Bentley Akron Columbus Scioto

Reading For The Family On The Inside Pages First Day Fair Receipts Top 1959 Despite Rain

The page list shows local sections and page numbers across multiple towns and topics including hospital, farming forecast, insurance rate notes, and various county features. Notable entries include Athens, Pomeroy, Chauncey, Nelsonville, Gallipolis, and Glouster society pages with sports and television notes.

Ted Athens Pomeroy Chauncey Middleport Nelsonville Gallipolis Pt. Pleasant Glouster Soc

Castro Attacks Church in Havana Railing at Clergy

Fidel Castro denounced the Roman Catholic Church as betrayers of Christ and allies of the United States and Franco. He claimed priests led by the U S Embassy provoked anti revolution demonstrations and warned of retaliation if church criticism continued.

Havana Fidel Castro Christ U. S United States Castro Cuba

Carrier and Destroyer Collide During Pacific Refueling

The carrier Bennington and the destroyer Edwards collided 175 miles off the California coast during refueling. No injuries reported. The carrier sustained minor damage while the destroyer incurred extensive damage, according to the Navy.

San Diego Calif Bennington Edwards California

Junior Apalachin crime school raid shocks New York

Brooklyn police smashed a crime school run by top mobsters linked to Murder Inc. in Brooklyn and Queens. At least one teenager was slain as an informant lesson, with 22 suspects arrested for burglaries netting about a half million dollars over two years. Detectives warn of big names potentially tied to Apalachin era figures.

New York Raymond V. Martin Ing Apalachin Ganglad N. Y Murder Inc

Brooklyn Mob Syndicate Linked to 1 Year Old's Murder

A Brooklyn criminal gang connected to a long ago mob operation was implicated in a 1 year-old boy's murder. Vincent Graffe was beaten and shot five times and found in a gutter in the Ba Beach area. The case ties to a historic gangland murder probe.

Profit Brooklyn Crome Vincent Graffe Ba Beach

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