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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1963

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Negro Withdraws From University

James A. Hood a 20 year old Negro student from Gadsden has withdrawn from the University of Alabama citing physical and mental condition. The university confirmed the withdrawal as a board of trustees meeting to consider charges from a Gadsden speech was canceled. Hood faced charges including conspiracy in a news conference and student rule violations.

Tuscaloosa Ala James A. Hood University of Alabama Hood Gadsden, Ala the University Board of Gadsden Vivian J. Malone

Gallia pilots join search for missing Indiana family plane

Four Gallia County pilots on Sunday joined Civil Air Patrol units from Ohio and Indiana in a multi state air search for a Piper Comanche missing since Friday evening. The McCoy family of five vanished after departing Holzer Airport for Muncie Indiana during a thunderstorm.

Dick Thomas Gallipolis Indiana Holzer Airport Muncie Ind George E. McCoy Mildred George, Jr David James McCoy Mildred Beard Gallia Academy High School Holzer School of Nursing Civil Air Patrol Ohio Ohio River Kentucky Earl Gault Point Pleasant Paul Fraley Henderson Everett Wedge Eddie Atkins Portsmouth Oak Hill Dr. McCoy Holzer CAP CAA

Dr. Charles C. Millikan Dies at 93 Former optometrist and jewelry shop owner

Dr. Charles C. Millikan 93 of 24 N High St died Sunday at home after a long career as an optometrist and 28 years running a Court St jewelry store. He trained at Philadelphia School of Optometry and retired after 64 years in practice. Survived by son Don B and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday 7:30 p.m. at home with Dr. Seay officiating. Burial Oak Grove Cemetery Delaware.

Charles C. Millikan N. High St Marion Charles A Eliza Cameron Millikan Marysville Athens John W. Seay Oakrove Cemetery Delaware Hughes Funeral Home

Senate Adjourns In Respect Of Kefauver

Senate adjourns in respect for Sen. Estes Kefauver of Tennessee who died Saturday. The 24 year veteran lawmaker will be buried near his Madisonville farm with services at the family home porch. Kefauver died from a ruptured aorta after a mild heart attack at Bethesda Naval Hospital.

Washington Senate Estes Kefauver Congress Kefauver Madisonville Tenn Tennessee Adlai E. Stevenson Bethesda Naval Hospital House

Detectives Watch Homes For Mail Robbery Clues

London detectives sweep East End after the Glasgow to London mail train raid. Five criminals missing from their homes since the historic theft. Scotland Yard posts watches at addresses. About 15 masked men seized registered mail worth over 7 million dollars, much of it old currency. Mastermind speculated to be a former military man. Reward offers total 260000 pounds trigger many tips to police stations.

London East End Scotland Yard Britain

Court sidesteps ruling on Prince Edward County school closure

In a 2 1 vote the 4th U S Circuit Court of Appeals avoided deciding if Prince Edward County could close public schools to evade racial integration until Virginia's high court weighs in The decision preserves the status quo while awaiting state rulings Manila typhoon Carmen nears with 120 mph winds as weather outlooks show cooler temperatures and scattered rain through the period Normal highs and lows are noted with a forecast of a half inch rainfall in showers and thundershowers tonight and Tuesday

Richmond U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Prince Edward County Virginia Supreme Court PIVE

Union Leader Blasts Rhodes Over Unemployment Policy

George Burdon international president of the United Rubber Workers Union accused Governor Rhodes administration of taking money from retiring workers by denying unemployment compensation until pensions begin. In Dayton twenty four racial demonstrators were arrested in the last three weeks and await trial. Yale historian Dr Charles Seymour former president from 1937 to 1950 died at 78 in Chatham Massachusetts on Sunday.

Akron James A. Rhodes George Burdon United Rubber Workers Union Ohio Unemployment Compensation Board Rhodes Burdon Dayton Chatham Mass Charles Seymour Yale University

Kennedy Proposals Face Action On Capitol Hill

Kennedy administration items move through Congress this week with a House vote on a 1.1 billion college construction bill and a Senate review of a National Service Corps. Hearings begin on a limited nuclear test ban treaty as a civil rights bill starts drafting.

Washington Kennedy Capitol Hill House Senate National Service Corps Rockefeller Congress

Rusk urges Senate ratification of test ban pact

Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to ratify the limited nuclear test ban treaty as a means to slow the arms race without harming U S security. He testified as lead-off witness, stressed that East German signing does not imply U S recognition, and argued the pact could curb escalation while preserving strength. Harriman expressed optimism Khrushchev will honor the agreement to avoid nuclear war risks.

Washington Dean Rusk Senate United States Rusk Senate Foreign Relations Kennedy Republican Committee East Germany Soviet Union W. Averell Harriman Khrushchev Harriman

Halleck eyed for 1964 Republican presidential bid

Indiana Rep. Charles A. Halleck faces informal backing from fellow Republicans hoping to secure him as the 1964 GOP nominee. Backers describe him as widely known, unafraid, and ready to contest if a victory chance exists.

William F. Arbogast Washington Charles A. Halleck Indiana House Halleck Hoosier Goldwater Richard B. Russell

Lausche signals possible no vote on test ban pact

Ohio Senator Frank J. Lausche says he would vote against the nuclear test ban treaty if the vote were held now. He will reserve final judgment until he hears all testimony.

Cleveland Frank J. Lausche Ohio United States Lausche

Kennedy Civil Rights Battle Shapes 1964 Party Split

Vice President Johnson urges peaceful disagreement as Southern Democrats unite against Kennedy civil rights policy while Rockefeller eyes 1964 bid. Goldwater rebukes Rockefeller amid GOP civil rights splits and nuclear test ban debates. The fight could sway Northern Negro and Southern white votes in shaping Kennedy's re election path.

Washington Lyndon B Johnson California Kennedy Mississippi Richard B. Russell Georgia Khrushchev Rockefeller Congress

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