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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1961

Page

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Incidents Bring Shots In Berlin As Tension Mounts

Berlin reporting by John Fiehn describes warning shots fired by Communist guards toward about 30 West Berliners near the French sector border. West Berlin police say the crowd was ordered back then fired upon. crowd pulled back for safety as American GIs and allied forces guarded the fortified frontier amid ongoing Berlin tensions.

Berlin Walter Ulbricht East Germany East Berlin Ine West Berlin

Three Boys Surrender in Hamilton Slaying Case

Charles Kuykendoll and Ronald Sheerd both of Hamilton and Ronald Paul Sheerd of Caledonia, all 17, surrendered to Hamilton Police Thursday night after being at large since the earlier escape. Mr. Breinich was taken to St Luke's hospital Fort Thomas in serious condition. Trammell, also at St Luke's, had a bullet wound near the liver but was not in serious condition. The five had been involved in the escape. The trio who surrendered will be returned Monday.

Charles Kuykendoll Byron D. Proctor Jr Hamilton Ronald Paul Sheerd Caledonia MR. Breinich St. Luke’s Hospital Fort Thomas St. Luke's Trammell Turner Capees

Japan adopt UN first policy in foreign affairs

Japan announces a UN first approach guiding its actions in the United Nations. A cabinet approved report says Tokyo will boost UN prestige and power to preserve world peace and align with democratic powers. The Socialist party criticizes the report as reflecting U.S. policy and urges cooperation with the African Asian bloc.

Tokyo Foreign Office Japan United Nations U.N Hayato Ikeda Socialist Party U. S Red China

Cape Canaveral Chosen for Moon Launch Site

The civilian space agency on Thursday picked Cape Canaveral Florida as the base for all manned lunar flights and other missions needing giant boosters. The decision includes a $60 million purchase of an 800000 acre claimed tract for the launch complex.

Washington Civilian Space Agency Cape Canaveral Fla

Wilke Seeks GOP Nomination for Lieutenant Governor

Columbus reports Wayne E. Wilke 31 attorney and Hamilton County Republican Club vice president has obtained petitions to qualify for the GOP nomination for lieutenant governor in the 1962 election. He has never held public office.

Columbus Wayne E. Wilke Hamilton County Republican Club GOP Wilke

Kennedy Peace Corps bill passes Senate for overseas corps

The Senate approved Kennedy's plan to establish the Peace Corps on a permanent basis authorizing 40 million dollars for the first year and aiming to have 2700 volunteers abroad or in training by June 30. Sen Hickenlooper’s amended cut to 30 million was defeated 59 to 32, with caution about expectations and scope. Humphrey had predicted passage.

Washington Kennedy Peace Corps Senate House Rourke B. Hickenlooper Iowa Hickenlooper Hubert H. Humphrey Dminn

Sharon Bean Crowned Miss Parade of the Hills 1961

Sharon Bean of Nelsonville was crowned Miss Parade of the Hills 1961 in a ceremony before about 15 000 onlookers. Judges named runners up Judith Daggett and Judith Lash in a close contest as officials announced the result.

Sandy Roof Nelsonville Sharon Bean Miss Bean Judith Daggett Athens Judith Lash Union Furnace Gilbert Courtney Betty Roth Trans World Air Lines Reservations Department Clay Irby TWA

Hemingway Heir Will Names Widow as Estate Heir

Ernest Hemingway's handwritten will dated September 17, 1955 leaves his entire estate to his widow Mary and directs her to care for his three sons John Hemingway Gregory Hemingway and Patrick Hemingway. Hemingway died July 7 from a shotgun wound at his home in Idaho. The will was filed for probate and the estate listed as over $20 000 pending appraisal.

New York Ernest Hemingway Mary John Hemingway Mill Valley Calif Gregory Hemingway University of Miami Fla Patrick Hemingway Tanganyika

Hoffa Suffers Court Defeat in Cincinnati

James R. Hoffa suffers a major career setback as 4000 rebelling Teamsters locals vote to break from the union and join the AFL-CIO. Judge Charles S. Bell grants a temporary restraining order freezing the rebels funds and declines to recognize Harold Gibbons as their trustee.

Cincinnati James R. Hoffa James Luken Teamsters Teamsters Union Afl-Cio Luken Charles S. Bell Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Harold Gibbons

Ohio State Fair Opens With Governor Away

The Ohio State Fair began in Columbus this morning as Mrs. Michael V. Di Salle, wife of the governor, cut the ceremonial ribbon to officially open the eight day event while the governor is on vacation.

Columbus Michael V. di Salle

Five Day Forecast Shows Slightly Below Normal Temps

The forecast predicts average daily highs around 82 to 83 degrees and lows near 62, with temperatures 1 to 3 degrees below normal and little variation day to day. Rainfall totals range from a half to three quarters of an inch in recurring showers and thunder showers.

Athens and Ohio University feature in 60 page Messenger edition

The Messenger announces a special College Edition about Athens and Ohio University. The 60 page issue will include three picture sections alongside the regular newspaper, with plans to publish more content due to strong demand. Readers are urged to secure their copy.

Athens and Ohio University Messenger Athens

Furniture Van Wrecks on Route 3 Hurts Driver

North American Van Lines driver Howard E. Baker of Fort Wayne Indiana was injured in a wreck on Deadman Curve Route 3 in Mason County. He suffered a left shoulder fracture and is listed in good condition at Pleasant Valley Hospital after the van loaded with furniture struck a rock wall and skidded about 100 feet.

Point Pleasant Deadman Curve Howard E. Baker Fort Wayne Ind Pleasant Valley Hospital Mason County

OWU Professor Horrocks Dies in Columbus

Dr. Winnifred B. Horrocks age 47 a psychology professor at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware died at University Hospital Wednesday. She was a resident of Columbus Ohio and taught at OWU. The obituary notes her academic career and local ties.

Columbush Winnifred B. Horrocks Columbus Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware University Hospital

Berlin at a Glance Cold War Tensions Escalate

AP reports in Berlin guards fired warning shots to push back protesters while U S troops at Mc Nair Barracks kept 105 mm howitzers under wraps as tanks and infantry monitored barricades. Western airliners to West Berlin remain in operation amid Soviet charges of air corridor misuse. Pravda denounces Adenauer as a crisis-maker urging restraint amid new U S garrison reinforcement.

U. S Berlin McNair West Berlin East Berlin Neues Deutschland Associated Press McNair Barracks Washington Soviet Union Moscow Pravda Communist Party U.S Konrad Adenauer London Britain

Religious Leaders Look for Way: Seek Agreement on Public Issues

New York report outlines religious leaders seeking common ground on public matters. The article notes efforts to build unity across faiths, addressing social concerns and civic responsibilities through dialogue and joint statements.

Civilian Airlines to Keep Flying into West Berlin

U S authorities say civilian airliners will continue flights to West Berlin despite a veiled Soviet threat. They cite precedent and postwar accords allowing commercial flights, and note the Soviet veto power over air safety centers does not block planes.

Washington U.S West Berlin Soviet Union Wes Wen Berlin Ken Spies

Senate probes race wire services rackets and gambling schemes

Subcommittee hearings explore how underworld blends trickery with modern electronics to promote big time gambling. No officials tied to graft yet. Witness Elam Caudell, a former Florida police officer with a 14 arrest record and one conviction overturned on appeal, discussed illegitimate transmission of racing information.

Washington Senate Underworld Elam Bill) Caudell Florida

Freedom Rider Henry Thomas Convicted in Jackson

In Jackson Mississippi a 19 year old Henry Thomas of St Augustine Florida a Howard University student was found guilty by an all white 12 man jury of breach of peace on his first appeal as a Freedom Rider. He received a 200 dollar fine and four month jail term, exceeding the prior 60 day suspended sentence. Thomas arrived in Jackson May 24 as one of about 300 riders aiming to desegregate transit facilities.

Jackson, Miss Henry Thomas St. Augustine Fla Thomas Russel Moore Jackson

Macmillan and Home to Meet at Glenagles on Berlin Talks

Prime Minister Harold Macmillan and Foreign Secretary Lord Home plan a Sunday meeting at the Glen Eagles resort in Scotland to discuss the Berlin crisis and the ongoing East-West tensions.

London Harold Macmillan Lord Home Gleneagles Berlin

Overwhelming Vote Seen To End Bizerte Debate

United Nations members expect adoption of a resolution censuring France over Bizerte despite abstentions by the United States and several allies. Several colonial powers were anticipated to vote against, while others opposed to the measure were expected to abstain.

Bizerte United Nations N. Y United States France

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