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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1963

Page

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Murder Charges Filed In Guysville Bay Death

Two Texans face murder charges in the death of William Oscar Young 19 formerly of Guysville after a barroom altercation in Athens County Ohio. Young died from a skull fracture after being beaten with a board. His body will be shipped to his home for burial. He is survived by his parents siblings and extended family. Services set for Thursday at Asbury Methodist Church with burial at the adjacent cemetery. calling hours Thursday morning at White funeral home.

Athens County Harold Shields Brownsville William Oscar Young Guysville Young Shields Thomas Young San Bonito Tex Iva Lee Kathy Judy Sheets Stockport Robert Paul Jimmy Donald Harold Maywood Young Deboard

Tragic Goos e Run Crash Claims Buchtel Teen

A 14 year old Buchtel girl died when the car she drove ran off Goose Run Road near Nelsonville and struck a tree. Three teenage passengers were injured, including Darne Smathers, Roberta Peacock, Thomas Meek, and Clarence Meek Jr. The car, a 1955 model owned by Acquin DeLong, was totaled. Judge says Meek Jr. cited for allowing an underage driver. Funeral arrangements for Miss Smathers set at Johnson funeral home.

Buehtel Athens Tetee Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Diane Smathers State Highway Patrol Roberta Sue Peacock Glouster Thomas Meek Clarence Dale Meek, Jr Goose Run Athens County Acquin T. DeLong Clarence Meek, Jr Miss Smathers Willard and Hazel Smathers Buchtel York Geraldine William Smathers Florence Rush Kenton Johnson Funeral Home Roy Bookman Green Lawn Cemetery

Navy Reports Glouster Man Injured In Carrier Crash

An F3B all weather fighter piloted by an Ohioan crashed into a parked plane during a night landing aboard the USS Saratoga in the Mediterranean last Thursday. Two people died and seven were injured including Airman W. Macklin of Glouster. Lt. Cmdr. Kenneth E. Cornell of Hilliard escaped injury as the Saratoga sustained minor damage and remained operational.

Washington U. S Saratoga W. Macklin Glouster Macklin Navy Mediterranean Cmdr Kenneth E. Cornell Hilliard Columbus

Walters Named Kefauver Successor to Serve Rest of Term

Gov. Frank Clement named Herbert S. Walters 71, a Democratic national committeeman and East Tennessee contractor, to succeed the late Sen. Estes Kefauver. Walters will serve until the Nov. 3, 1964 election to fill Kefauver's remaining two years after Kefauver died Aug. 10. The report also notes July personal income at 464.3 billion dollars as per the Commerce Department.

Nashville Tenn Frank Clement Herbert S. Walters East Tennessee Estes Kefauver Walters Kefauver

Protests Rise Over Gold Control Tax Hearings Open

Congress begins hearings on a proposed 15 percent tax on foreign securities purchases by Americans. Treasury losses reach 50 million, total this year 395 million and 7.5 billion since 1958. Canada and Japan oppose the plan fearing reduced securities sales. aim is to curb the dollar outflow and protect gold reserves of 15.5 billion.

Sam Dawson New York U.S Congress Treasury Canada Japan United States

Miners Trapped 400 Feet Underground Near Hazleton

Gunboats shell Cuban plant drilling toward the trapped miners as rescue workers bore a 12 inch hole to reach three men 400 feet down since last Tuesday. One miner, Did Fellin, 58, spoke to his wife saying he was cold but all right. Louis Beva, 42, missing since Monday, remains separated by debris with cautious hope.

Hazleton Fellin Louis Beva Beva Pattersonville

Electric Co Will Study Water Power

The Power Commission will study a Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co request to explore hydro electric facilities at the Gallipolis locks and dam on the Ohio River. A 40,000 kilowatt plant would serve the firm’s Ohio territory, with a two year permit for preliminary studies only.

Electric Co Washington The Power Commission Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co Columbus Ohio Ohio River Gallipolis Locks Army Engineers

U S Deficit Rising as Second Quarter Looses Ground

Commerce Department reports a 1.3 billion dollar balance of payments deficit in Q2, up 500 million from Q1, with officials warning against using this quarter to forecast the year. In Ohio, engine trouble caused takeoff crashes killing two pilots, while Weath erhead Co. wins two contracts totaling 4.4 million dollars for 105mm shell production.

Washington Commerce Department U.S Treasury Commerce Columbus Ohio Highway Patrol Cleveland Weatherhead Co

Hiram to Begin New $725,000 Women’s Hall at Campus Edge

Hiram College plans early October start on a $725,000 women’s residence hall on the northern edge of campus. The project marks a key expansion for student housing and campus facilities.

Hiram —Pi Hiram College

Wally Butts Wins Post Libel Suit

A federal jury awarded Wally Butts 3.6 million dollars in his libel suit against the Saturday Evening Post over an article alleging he fixed a football game. The verdict, delivered after about eight hours of deliberation, found in his favor on general and punitive damages against Curtis Publishing Co. and author Frank Graham Jr.

Atlanta Wally Butts Saturday Evening Post Post University of Georgia Frank Graham Jr Butts Curtis Publishing Co

Belpre Man Injured At Reedsville Locks and Dam

Belpre resident William Horne, 46, was injured Monday at the Reedsville Belleville Locks and Dam after a fall estimated at 30 to 40 feet. He suffered a fractured leg and back injuries and was listed in fair condition at Camden-Clark Hospital in Parkersburg.

Reedsville Belleville William Horne Belpre Camden-Clark Hospital Parkersburg Arbaugh Funeral Home Horne

Bills Boost Widows Benefits and Children Education Aid Passed

The House approved measures to raise widows benefits for veterans to 120 dollars monthly and add 12 percent of basic pay. a companion education bill would grant 110 dollars monthly for 36 months for children 18 to 23 of disabled veterans. Estimated first year cost 3.3 million. A separate Tokyo report notes a Japanese airliner wreckage found on Hachijo Island after its disappearance with 19 aboard, all killed.

Washington House Senate Tokyo Hachijo Island

Castro Claims U S Responsible for Cuban Plant Attack

CubanRadio broadcast from Havana alleged U S responsibility for shelling and damage to a metal processing plant in Pinar Del Rio Province. The report cited two boats firing on tanks and pipes with machine guns and bazookas, claiming the incident as part of a new aggression.

Fidel Castro Pinar del Rio Havana United States Cuba Miami

Strategist Opposes Ban Treaty Amid Senate Testimony

Gen. Thomas S Power chief of the Strategic Air Command opposes the limited nuclear test ban treaty saying it is not in the best interests of the United States. Dr Edward Teller also speaks out warning the treaty would threaten U S and free world security. Military leaders testify publicly supporting the treaty with safeguards.

Washington Thomas S. Power Strategic Air Command United States Senate Power Edward Teller Senate Foreign Relations Senate Armed Services House Atomic Energy Committees Teller Air Force Preparedness Subcommittee Free World John Stennis Army Navy Marine Corps

Khrushchev Reunites With Tito In Belgrade

Soviet Premier Khrushchev arrived in Belgrade and rushed into Yugoslav President Tito's arms. Their greeting showed warm stance with hugs and kisses on the cheeks, easing past tensions since 1956.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Khrushchev Tito

Governors Adopt Unanimity Rule At Southern Conference

Southern governors approved a unanimous vote rule to prevent anti civil rights resolutions from passing without broad agreement. Governor Wallace supported the change to retain veto power over disliked measures. The move followed a White Sulphur Springs protest at the Greenbrier Hotel gate near the conference.

White Sulphur Springs W. Va George C. Wallace Alabama Wallace Donald Russell South Carolina Greenbrier Hotel Barnett Dixie W.va Orval Faubus Arkansas Ross Barnett Mississippi George Wallace Faubus

Names On Train Robbery Suspects List In Britain

Scotland Yard released 19 names tied to Britain's greatest train robbery near Glasgow London. Detectives believe the fugitives are near capture as sources point to inside information. The haul of 7.2 million dollars in British currency was seized along the Glasgow to London mail train 48 miles northwest of London. In 12 days the manhunt has issued over 100 search warrants and uncovered the hideout and planning headquarters. Five suspects have been arrested and about one tenth of the stolen money recovered.

London Scotland Yard Britain

Reds Refuse U.S. Request in Panmunjom talks

United Nations and Communist members of the Korean Military Armistice Commission clashed for over five hours in Panmunjom. The meeting yielded no aid for U S helicopter pilots, as Maj. Gen. Chang Chunghwan of North Korea refused to discuss their case while a US demand for a captured officer’s return was rejected.

Panmunjom Korea Korean Military Armistice Commission North Korea U. S George H. Cloud Chang Chunghwan

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