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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1964

Page

1

Students May Strike at University of California

Berkeley reports insurgent students freed in wholesale numbers as others threaten a campus wide strike to paralyze the 27000 student university. Stephen Weissman says his committee voted to start a strike today until next Tuesday noon. Fidel Castro unrest and cabinet arrests reported in Cuba amid refugee accounts. Pittsburgh Steelworkers unveil a five point job security program for upcoming contract talks. Fairfield inmates recaptured. three still at large and possibly armed. Atlas Centaur rocket set for fourth test flight from Cape Canaveral to orbit Centaur second stage Model of Surveyor moonship.

Berkeley Calif University of California Stephen Weissman Miami Fla Fidel Castro Citizens Committee For A Free Cuba Havana Cuba Castro Communist Party Lancaster Fairfield School Cape Kennedy

Explosion damages east Cincinnati house injuring four

An explosion wrecked a two story frame house on Cincinnati east side injuring at least four people including Patrolman Roland St John 31 who was knocked 30 to 40 feet into the street.

Cincinnati Roland St. John

Slayings Probe Arrests Hit Mississippi

The FBI arrested 21 Mississippi men including Sheriff Lawrence Rainey and Deputy Cecil Price in connection with the 1964 slayings of civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, Michael Schwerner, and James Chaney near Philadelphia Mississippi. The indictments allege a conspiracy to interfere with federal rights and cover up the crimes.

Philadelphia Miss FBI Neshoba County Lawrence Rainey Cecil Price Rainey Price Mississippi Meridian Washington J. Edgar Hoover Andrew Goodman Michael Schwerner James Chaney Hoover Herman Tucker James Jorden Jerry Bernard L. Akin Earl B. Akin Jimmy Arledge Horace D. Barnette Travis M. Barnette Otha Neal Burkes Philadelphia Police Department Olen L. Burrage James T. Harris Frank J. Herndon Tommy A. Horne Bonita Edgar Ray Killen Union Billy Wayne Posey Williamsville Alton Wayne Roberts Jimmy Snowden Jimmy Lee Townsend Oliver R. Warner Jr U.S Esther Carter Jackson

Senators Question Seven Witnesses on Baker Payoff Probe

Washington Senators facing a high profile hearing on the Bobby Baker case are set to question seven witnesses including Paul Aguirre and Ellen Rometsch. The probe, led by the Senate Rules Committee, centers on a suspected payoff scheme tied to the 1960 Democratic campaign fund and the D.C. Stadium contract. In a tense session, McLendon clashed with Sen. Williams over alleged political payoff claims.

Washington Bobby Baker Paul Aguirre Iness Puerto Rico Senate Rules Committee Ellen Rometsch Baker Europe Milton L. Hauft Don B. Reynolds Reynolds Philadelphia Mathew H. McCloskey McCloskey D.C Lennox P McLendon John J. Williams R-Del Senate William K. Stewart McCloskey Construction Co Stewart Lennox McLendon

Ohio Senate okays third state bond issue proposal

Ohio Senate approves a bond issue up to 290 million dollars for education new Cleveland state university juvenile and adult corrections outdoor recreation conservation a water pipeline airports and historical uses. House vote expected May 4 after 27 to 4 Senate passage and bipartisan support from eight Democrats.

Columbus State University Cleveland Ohio

High Level U S Soviet Meeting Set

United States and the Soviet Union moved toward new cold war talks after avoiding a head on fight over U N finances. Secretary of State Dean Rusk planned a third meeting with Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko for Saturday with potential talks next week. The discussions follow the new Moscow regime and focus on arrears and broader East West issues from disarmament to trade.

United Nations N. Y United States Soviet Union U. N Dean Rusk Andrei A. Gromyko Moscow Rusk - Gromyko Rusk Gromyko

Airman's zoning case before Athens board noted

A report on an airman's case before the Athens zoning board of appeals appears on page 2. The rest of the page highlights political commentary by James Marlow, an Eastener named pastor at First Baptist in Gallipolis, a lineup change for the OU Bobcats in their home opener tomorrow, with editorial pages on page 4 and sports on page 15.

Airman Athens Zoning Board of Appeals Easterner First Baptist Church Gallipolis OU Bobcats

Time Of Year For Postal Workers In Holiday Season

Washington officials say the peak mailing period is here as Christmas three weeks away. A Post Office spokesman notes deadlines posted and a campaign urging shoppers to mail early using ZIP codes. Transport worries and possible strikes loom while officials hope for a smooth season.

Washington Cate Shop Ear Post Office Department

Mariner 4 Malfunctions Before Boost

Pasadena California report that the U.S. spacecraft Mariner 4 rolled unexpectedly early today delaying by at least 24 hours the planned rocket ignition to propel it toward Mars. The issue occurred during a critical maneuver to position the craft for the base rocket firing.

Pasadena Calif U.S Mars

GOP Governors Split Over Burch Ouster

Denver report shows Republican governors divided on a push by Gov. Smylie Idaho to oust National Chairman Dean Burch. Romney defers, Chafee supports the ouster, Hansen calls action unnecessary, Smylie offers to take the chair if needed.

GOP Burch Denver Colo Robert Smylie Idaho Dean Burch Smylie George Romney Michigan John H. Chafee Rhode Island Cliff P. Hansen Wyoming

Pope Blesses Bombay Slum Amid Crowds and Tense Calm

Pope Paul VI visited a destitute slum in Bombay, comforting the ill and speaking with orphan boys of different faiths. Thousands gathered, police struggled to clear a route for the papal entourage, but loudspeakers helped quell the crowd before the Pope arrived.

Bombay India Paul VI

Hoover chuckles at retirement and defends FBI role

J Edgar Hoover, 69, discusses avoiding retirement under Johnson's 1964 policy, saying he feels fit and will stay active. He defends the FBI against civil rights critiques, warns against turning agents into bodyguards or a national police force, and stresses agents gather facts for the Justice Department.

Washington J. Edgar Hoover FBI Hoover Johnson Kennedy Joseph P. Kennedy Joe Kennedy John Dr. King United States Alabama Department of Justice

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