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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1962

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Adenauer May Go As German Head

In Bonn the Free Democrats and Socialists meet in a bid to form a right left coalition to unseat Chancellor Konrad Adenauer. Talks on future political cooperation follow Spiegel affair fallout as CDU holds 241 seats to 190 for the Socialists and 67 for the Free Democrats.

Adenauer Bonn Germany Free Democrats Konrad Adenauer West Germany Christian Democrats Bundestag

Argentine Minister Quits Post Amid Inflation Crisis

Argentine Economic Minister Alvaro Alsogaray resigned after week of pressure citing government divisions hindering anti inflation efforts. Reports said his 20 member economic team also quit. Navy secretary Rear Adm. Kolungia reportedly resigned. President Jose Maria Guido planned consultations with military leaders starting today.

Buenos Aires Argentina Alvaro Alsogaray Carlos A. Kolungia Navy Jose Maria Guido Aray

Explosion Kills One at Megregor Range

An explosion 500 feet above the Megregor Range launch pad during a Nike Hercules test claimed a French lieutenant’s life and wounded three other French soldiers and one American. The NATO 520th Brigade unit provided the missing names, with no identifications released.

EL Paso Tex Megregor Range 520Th NATO

Should Jackie Pay Bill For White House Meal

A St Paul businessman challenged IRS rules on deducting official entertainment expenses arguing that wives attending business dinners may be charged to the expense account. Henry G Foussard of the Chamber of Commerce testified at hearings noting First Lady and ambassador wives as eligible.

Washington John F. Kennedy White House United States St. Paul Henry G. Foussard St. Paul Area

May Broadens Presidents House Order

Housing Administrator Robert C. Weaver says enforcement will rely on conference conciliation and persuasion with muscle in the background. The order may be broadened to cover conventionally financed homes beyond FHA and VA loans.

Washington —P Robert C. Weaver Kennedy Weaver Federal Housing Administration and Veterans Administration

Nehru Flies To Inspect Quiet Front

Prime Minister Nehru flew to northeast India with Defense Minister Y B Chavan and generals to audit the Chinese threat. In Gauhati he urged resolve as five year plans would continue. In Tezpur he would verify China’s withdrawal promises behind the McMahon Line. Pope John XXIII shows signs of recovery in Rome window appearance to bishops.

New Delhi India Nehru Te Nion Y. B. Chavan Gauhati Brahmaptara Tezpur McMahon Line Pope Vatican City Pope John XXIII St. Peter’s Square

DiSalle Seeks Public Release of Grand Jury Transcript

Gov Michael V. DiSalle asked Atty. Gen. Mark McElroy to seek court action to publish the transcript of testimony from the defunct liquor grand jury. He said no plan for a second special grand jury to probe alleged influence peddling in listing liquor brands. the public deserves to know what occurred during seven weeks of hearings.

Columbus Michael V. DiSalle Atty Mark McElroy Liquor Grand Jury DiSalle McElroy

Sulphurous Smog Shrouds London in Dense Veil

A thick yellow smog hangs over London for a second day, delaying commutes and risking health. Authorities urge homes for babies and the elderly as medical officials warn the situation may be serious, recalling the 1957 smog disaster with hundreds of deaths.

London Medical Research Council

State Auditor to advance $5 million for relief before Christmas

Columbus Ohio State Auditor James A Rhodes announced another December distribution of 5 million dollars in poor relief funds to Ohio counties. The advance comes from a 1.63 percent excise tax on public utilities dating to 1933 to aid those on relief rolls.

Columbus James A. Rhodes Ohio

Governors on Army plan faces Guard opposition

Washington governors mostly kept silent as the Pentagon outlined a program to concentrate combat power into fewer National Guard and Army Reserve units. Gov. Rossi told colleagues he would seek delay and approval after a Pentagon briefing.

Washington Pentagon Defense Department Alber D. Rossellini National Guard

Governors mull National Guard changes after Monday meeting

Rossellini leads governors in opposing abolition of National Guard units. He urges a wait until a conference committee reviews the issue after Monday's session. McNamara says the eight month shakeup will strengthen reserve forces far beyond prior levels and becomes automatic for Army Reserve units, with governors needed to approve peacetime National Guard changes.

Rossellini Robert S. McNamara National Guard

Government Claims Kongolo Capture in Katanga Violence

Leopoldville reported central Congo government forces captured Kongolo after heavy fighting with gendarmes loyal to Katanga President Moise Tshombe. Gen. Mobutu announced troops seized the town last Friday and gained control, though diplomats doubted full control across the Lualaba. Bridges were damaged and Katangan forces may still hold the east bank section and airfield. The town had witnessed a mass killing in January and recapture followed a month later. The move aimed to shore up Premier Adoula's shaky regime amid opposition attacks.

Katanga Moise Tshombe Joseph Mobutu Lualaba Kongolo West Bank Central Army Cyrile Adoula Leopoldville

Nuclear Ship Savannah Idle Over Engineer Labor Dispute

The Savannah, a $53.5 million nuclear ship, is tied up in Long Beach due to a wage dispute with its specially trained engineers. The AFL CIO Marine Beneficial Association crew threatens a training cruise delay as negotiations continue in New York.

Long Beach Calif Savannah Afl-Cio Marine Beneficial Association New York U. S. Atomic Energy Commission States Marine Line

Congress Committee Battle Looms in New Sessions

Washington reports a duel over House Rules and Ways and Means as Kennedy programs hinge on committee membership. A 12 or 15 seat Rules panel could decide whether liberal or conservative leadership prevails, with new members and party shifts strengthening factions.

Washington House Rules and Ways Congress Kennedy Rules Committee Howard W. Smith Virginia William M. Colmer Mississippi Rules Sam Rayburn Texas Smith Rayburn Ways and Means

Union Ousts J. C. Petrillo From Chicago Musicians Local

Chicago federation of musicians votes 3400 members to oust James Caesar Petrillo after 40 years as local president. Petrillo, 70, had led the local and previously led the American Federation of Musicians and served as AFL C IO vice president before retiring in 1958.

Chicago Chicago Federation of Musicians James Caesar Petrillo Petrillo American Federation of Musicians Afl-Cio

Thirteen Cubans Arrested in Neutrality Act Case

Thirteen anti Castro sympathizers were jailed 90 miles from Cuba on charges of violating the Neutrality Act. Ten are U S citizens and two Cubans plus a Canadian were detained on a tiny Florida Keys island for allegedly planning an expedition against Cuba. Bonds set at 1000 dollars. James A Lewis 29 of San Francisco questioned neutrality. Gerald Patrick Henning 25 of Los Angeles led the group and hinted at other anti Castro training in the Keys. Henning denied a formal faction but cited connections. Henning said he knew of other anti Castro groups.

Key West Fla Cuba Florida Keys U.S William V. Albury

Stevenson faces uncertain future as UN ambassador

Adlai E. Stevenson’s status as Kennedy’s UN ambassador is clouded by questions of White House support and internal disagreement over Cuba. Kennedy’s backing is pivotal, with critics suggesting Stevenson could resign if confidence wanes.

John M. Hightower Washington Adlai E. Stevenson Kennedy United Nations Stevenson New York Stewart Alsop National Security Council Cuba White House Pierre Sai Dean Rusk George Ball

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