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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1962
Page
1
The Senate sent a comprehensive drug safety bill to the House by a 78 to 0 vote after passing a companion measure. The debate’s only sharply contested point was Sen. Kefauver’s amendment on compulsory licensing of drug patents amid high prices.
The British High Court denied Soblen's habeas corpus appeal to fight deportation to the United States. Justice Stephenson ruled Home Secretary Brooke decides deportation transport. Soblen remains at Brixton Prison hospital as appeals continue and a Lords challenge looms. Meanwhile Sherri Finkbine left the Stockholm hospital reporting rest needs after abortion.
Miss Jeri Lynn Forbes was crowned Miss Parade of the Hills 1962 after beating 12 rivals. The event featured dignitaries from Lockbourne Air Force Base and the Wright-Patterson Band, and highlighted Air Force support and committee efforts.
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved General Telephone Co rates to take effect next billing period. The increase, smaller than the 1960 request, will raise annual revenue by 173,779, about 52 percent of which covers federal tax. Commission base disputes over depreciation and rate base. third commissioner dissented.
The United States and Soviet Union agreed in Geneva to resume negotiations on a test ban treaty with Britain fully consulted. The 17 nation disarmament conference faced a deadlock over on site inspections to police underground explosions.
James B. Donovan met Thursday with Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy to discuss possible talks in Cuba to secure freedom for about 1100 Bay of Pigs prisoners. Donovan previously brokered Gary Powers release for Rudolf Abel. Cuba has demanded over 60 million dollars in ransom.
The White House says the Circle Freeway project totaling 94.2 miles will proceed, including a small segment through Southwest Indiana, with President Kennedy giving the green light for completion.
In Chicago, James Dukes, convicted of killing a detective, was executed by electric chair at Cook County Jail. The condemned man appeared composed as the sentence was carried out.
Geologists warn of more minor earthquakes after Tuesday's quake that devastated Naples and spread tremors to the Adriatic area. The death toll reached 17 with an 87 year old Naples woman dying from a stair fall while fleeing. In Vietnam, South Viet Nam's drive to retake Ba Ria province continues with 30 US helicopters aiding assaults though no fresh contact reported. A Chicago medical study finds cigarette filters cut tar but some carcinogenic tar passes through.
Urbana Junior College will become Urbana College next fall after trustees approve $250000 for a new science building field house and dormitories. President Ralph Garvey expects enrollment to rise from 110 to about 220 as faculty expands from 15 to 32.
Washington reports prospects of a new Berlin crisis prompting a call-up remain remote. The Regular Army now has 16 divisions with five more combat-ready since Berlin tensions last year. About 119,000 reservists and Guardsmen were released after prior active duty.
U S Vice President Lyndon B Johnson arrives in Tehran for a two day visit and vows Iran s independence and national integrity will not be breached His Air Force jet lands early amid bright sun and snow capped Elborz Mountains He is accompanied by his wife daughter Lynda and 33 others including a sizable party
Former Vice President John Nance Garner, now 93, appears at his state shrine ceremony in Uvalde Texas. He asserts the United States is still powerful despite global chaos and notes his interest in baseball and watching two TV sets on weekends.
Gov DiSalle and cabinet toured the Ohio State Fair where James Hyslop of St Clairsville received a certificate of award for new management. The award, sponsored by the Department of Industrial and Economic Development, honors efforts to spur Ohio economic growth. Senate approval came on a $73 million Philippine war damage claims bill by voice vote and sent it to the President.
In Algiers 30,000 supporters cheered Ahmed Ben Bella as he vowed civilian rule in socialist Algeria. Rival demonstrations merged after violence to endorse the deputy premier, Algeria's leading political figure. Hollywood star Hoot Gibson dies at 70 after a career spanning stage to screen.
In Dublin Eisenhower says Western Allies must remain in Berlin and uphold rights. He warns against retreat as weakness and asserts no nation desires war. During a five week European tour he sees Europe rebuilt, business improving, crops good, and people hopeful.
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