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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1961

Page

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Rusk Gauges Berlin Talks With Gromyko at UN

Secretary of State Dean Rusk may meet Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko in about three weeks at the United Nations to gauge Berlin negotiation positions. The informal parley depends on Gromyko attending the U N opening and on Western ministers meeting beforehand to set timing and venue.

Lewis Gulick Washington Dean Rusk Andrei Gromyko Berlin United Nations General Assembly Rusk Kennedy White House New York U. N Cani Hammarskjold Adlai E. Stevenson Gromyko U. S Hammarskjold Stevenson

Talkative Minister Is Ousted in Argentina

President moves to replace Adolfo Mugica after a string of controversial disclosures. Mugica attended a Uruguay party August 16 after the inter-American economic conference and revealed details of a Guevara Goodwin meeting to quell military criticism. cabinet change aims to stress pro Western policy and may seek a right wing Catholic figure.

Mugical America Uruguay Washington Mugica Guevara-Goodwin Guevara Frondizi United States Argentina

Teamsters Ask NLRB Vote To End Local Rift

In Cincinnati James Luken leads about 4000 Teamsters seeking NLRB elections to decide on secession of his dairy drivers union. Officials expect voting may finish five to six weeks away with hearings set for Sept 5 and 7 for portions of the 2200-member union.

Cincinnati James Luken National Labor Relations Board NLRB Luken Dairy Drivers Union

Defiance College Wins Housing Loan Approval

The Community Facilities Administration approved a $455,000 loan for Defiance College to expand Whitney Hall with a three story addition to house 120 more women and two single story dormitories for 50 men students.

Washington Defiance College Community Facilities Administration Whitney Hall

Tucson Local Fights Hoffa Overreach in Union Split

A group of 170 Tucson truck drivers left Local 310 in a Sunday night meeting accusing officers of strongarm tactics. Wayne Hobson led the revolt saying the split is not connected to Cincinnati or St Louis rebellions. He reported no threatening calls but support from many callers.

Tucson, Ariz Tucson James R. Hoffa Teamsters Union Strongarm Wayne Hobson Hobson Teamsters Cincinnati Ohio St. Louis

House Notes 41st Year Of Ladies' Vote

Washington observes the 41st anniversary of ratification of the women's suffrage amendment. Rep. Catherine May delivers a forceful review of suffragette struggles as Rep. Frelinghuysen laments few women in Congress and Rep. Sikes quips about choices.

Catherine May R-Wash Mrs. May Robert L. F. Sikes D-Fla

UAW to Decide Target for Possible Big Three Strike

The United Auto Workers board prepares to decide which of General Motors Ford or Chrysler to strike at 12:01 a.m. Friday while pressing for a higher wage package and profit-sharing terms.

Detroit United Auto Workers Union Today General Motors Ford Chrysler Detroit Free Press UAW International American Motors

Anticancer Serum Said Used On Humans

Cleveland businessman James H. Rand III confirmed that a Cleveland scientist’s anticancer serum has been used on human patients in the past three years though results are unresolved. Rand rejected claims of proven effectiveness at Doctors Hospital and noted 40 to 50 patients nationwide have received the serum, but it is too early to judge outcomes.

Cleveland Ohio James H. Rand III Rand Development Corp Doctors Hospital Rand

Approve Half Fares For Airline Travel Plan

The Civil Aeronautics Board approved a six month trial for 13 airlines to offer half fares to passengers aged 12 through 21. Reduced fares can be reserved only within three hours of departure and require a ticket.

Washington Civil Aeronautics Board

Radiated Foods Said Safe Without Refrigeration

HONOLULU. An Atomic Energy Commission scientist says foods treated with a mild dose of radiation stay fresh for days without refrigeration and can be eaten without ill effects.

Honolulu Atomic Energy Commission

Integration Starts For Police 24 Hours Early

Atlanta police implement security measures 24 hours before nine Negroes attend white public high schools for the first time in Georgia history. Damaris Allen, 16, opts for a full tuition scholarship at Spelman College, not Brown High, Mother cites offer value. Police forecast peaceful desegregation despite boycott literature and picketing at Murph y High and City Hall.

Atlanta Georgia Damaris Jeannette Allen Negro Spelman College Brown High Robert L. Allen Brown Herbert Jenkins Jenkins

Bars Bar Free Drinks In Wales Election Warning

More than 5000 bar keepers in Wales were warned they may contravene the Corrupt Practices Act if they offer free drinks for six weeks. An election in six weeks will decide if Welsh bars may open on Sundays. publicans face possible infringement for any attempted influence on the vote. Currently all Welsh bars are closed on Sundays.

Cardiff Wales

Fort Thomas Chief to Question 17 Year Old in Ohio Robbery Case

Police Chief Richard Quehl from Fort Thomas Kentucky arrived in McArthur Ohio to interview a 17 year old escapee from Zaleski Honor about a robbery during which the victim’s son was accidentally shot dead.

Richard Quehl Fort Thomas Zaleski

Profit Sharing Debated As Auto Industry Trial Shifts

United States Auto Workers Union and American Motors Corp reach in principle a three year contract including a two fund profit sharing plan. The arrangement redirects funds to fringe benefits and to American Motors stock for workers. Industrywide skepticism persists as GM Ford and Chrysler balk at profit sharing beyond AMCs example.

New York United States Auto Workers Union American Motors Corp Amer General Motors Ford Chrysler American Motors

Four Men Arraigned Over Nelsonville Short Change Plot

Four men were arraigned in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court on larceny by trickery after a fast shuffle at Ralph Barber's Service Station near Nelsonville. They allegedly used a $20 bill to pay for 40 cents worth ice cream bars, leading to a $10 shortchange dispute. Police recovered marked cards and loaded dice. The suspects were Norman Miller 43 Charlottesville VA, Furman Tibbs 3 Richmond VA, Lewis Coleman 47 Washington DC, Edward Johnson 54 Washington DC.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary Ralph Barber West City Limits Ronnie McMullen McMullen Lancaster Nick Sanford Dale Townsend Max Valkinburg Lewis Norman Miller Charlottesville Furman Tibbs Richmond Lewis Coleman Edward Johnson Washington, D. C

Senate Gambling Witness Poisoned

Washington crime investigators probe a poisoning of a scheduled witness. Frank W. Lyons was found unconscious at his home after an overdose of sleeping tablets just before questioning in a Senate gambling case.

Washington Senate Frank W. Lyons

Brazil Congress battles military chiefs over Goulart succession

Brazil's Congress formed a commission of eight senators and eight deputies to study the military chiefs' challenge to the constitution as Vice President Joao Goulart's succession hung in the balance. Goulart remained in Europe awaiting a delegation while Rio Grande do Sul pledged support and Governor Brizola mobilized the state militia.

Rio DE Janeiro Brazil Joao Goulart Congress Goulart Europe Barcelona Rio Grande Do Sul Leonel Brizola Porto Alegre Brizola Uruguay Rio LABOR Ray Ramos Rainieri Mazzilli Marshal Olybo Denys Adaulto Cardoso National Democratic Union Supreme Court Mazzilli Navy Air Force Chamb of Deputies Quadros

Brazilians Urged To Revolt By Castro After Quadros Resigns

Fidel Castro urged Brazil to rise in popular uprising to thwart a potential fascist regime after Janio Quadros resigned. He framed it as Cuba’s example and warned military leaders blocking Joao Goulart from the presidency. Castro offered to negotiate with the United States as equals.

Havana Fidel Castro Janio Quadros Brazil Joal Goulart Castro Quadros Cuba United States

Nixon Tops GOP As Miller Calls Nixon Leader

Republican National Chairman William E. Miller says Richard M. Nixon remains the titular leader of the party and governs its direction as the GOP moves toward the next election.

New York William E. Miller Richard M. Nixon

First Peace Corps Volunteers Depart for Africa

Washington reports the first two Peace Corps contingents depart for overseas duty. President Kennedy praised the volunteers, calling them the future of the program as 80 young Americans head to Ghana and Tanganyika for a mission to fight poverty and ignorance. They undergo training before reaching Africa with hopes of expanding the effort by next June.

Washington Peace Corps Kennedy Ture Ghana Tanganyika Ced Aee Teers Africa

Battle Group Tests Tactics

In Berlin the 1500 men of the 18th Infantry 1st Battle Group switched from lectures to a field test of combat readiness. Wearing battle gear they conducted maneuvers for several hours to practice deployment in densely populated areas, ending about 11 a.m. A routine test among the Big Three garrisons coordinates about 12,500 personnel. A Western intelligence agency report notes East German youths resisting military service amid the border buildup.

Berlin U.S 18Th Infantry Information Bureau West

Opera Union Agree To Goldberg Plan

Washington announces settlement of the Metropolitan Opera dispute. Labor Secretary Arthur J. Goldberg says the 1961-62 season will proceed and that he will act as arbitrator to decide all issues on a binding basis.

Opera Goldberg Washington Arthur J. Goldberg Metropolitan Opera

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