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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1961

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Kennedy Delayed By Cold In Palm Beach Stop

President Kennedy, suffering from a heavy cold, halted in Palm Beach on return from Latin America. Press secretary Pierre Salinger said he will fly to Washington Tuesday, delaying plans to reunite with Mrs Kennedy and children for Christmas. A prior stopover en route from Puerto Rico and a Bermuda summit with Prime Minister Macmillan remains on schedule.

Palm Beach Fla Kennedy Washington Latin America Pierre Salinger Salinger Florida Ramey Air Force Base Puerto Rico Air Force Harold Macmillan Bermuda Macmillan Bogota Kennedys Alberto Lleras Camargo Colombia

Abele Announces Bid To Make GOP Primary For 10th District

Atty Homer E Abele of McArthur launches a second bid for Congress in the 10th District facing Rep Walter H Moeller in November 1962. The 1958 and 1957 campaigns featured tense primaries and Moeller’s 1958 win, with Abele previously defeating Jenkins in 1957 and losing to Moeller in the general. Abele, a former Vinton County state representative, Ohio University and OSU Law graduate, served as a highway patrolman and Air Force veteran before practicing law in McArthur.

Homer E Pete) Abele McArthur Fred Rice Jackson County Walter H. Moeller Abele Congress 10Th District Thomas A. Jenkins Ohio Jenkins Moeller Vinton County Wellston High School Air Force Ohio University Ohio State University College of Law

Eichmann Lawyers Appeal Death Sentence in Israel

Eichmann's attorneys Robert Servatius and Dieter Wechtenbruch filed notice of appeal in Jerusalem. The Israeli Supreme Court will hear the case in January with challenges to lawful extradition, retroactive trial, and the death sentence. Eichmann is held at Ramlieh prison near Tel Aviv under tight guard to thwart inmate attacks.

Jerusalem Adolf Eichmann Gestapo Israeli Supreme Court Eichmann Robert Servatius Dieter Wechtenbruch Israel Ramileh Tel Aviv

U S Atomic Energy Commission reports seventh underground test

The U S Atomic Energy Commission announces its seventh underground nuclear explosion in its current test series. This marks another step in ongoing nuclear exploration and weapon development programs conducted by the United States.

Washington U. S. Atomic Energy Commission United States

Greeting card paper use and sales rise in 1960

Advertising data shows more than 90 000 tons of paper used for greeting cards and over five billion cards mailed in 1960. Estimated retail sales exceed 500 million dollars. Classified ad offers to sell replaced articles with LY contact. Refrigerator by Kelvinator offered in good condition at XX Morris Avenue.

Morris Avenue

Gallipolis Merchant Dies At 62

Gallipolis merchant Gallipolis Altman 62 died at 6 a m Sunday in Holzer after 17 hours as patient. Ill for three months he had surgery two weeks earlier at University Hospital Columbus. Founder of Style Center and former Altman’s Department Store owner, he was born in Newark New Jersey. Survived by wife Sonia two daughters five grandchildren mother brother and three sisters. Services Tuesday 11 am Snider Memorial Chapel Columbus with visitation Monday 7 9 pm burial Greenlawn Cemetery.

Gallipolis Max Altman Holzer Newark, N. J Jacob and Pearl Shaffer Altman Mr. Altman New Jersey Sonia Schawitz Altman Ellis Rita) Kafkin Detroit Mich Morton Lois) Krachmen Stewartstown Columbus Sam Altman Athens Herman Luckoff Mike Rotblatt Rose Brandewine Snider Memorial Chapel E. Main St Greenlawn Cemetery

Mental Retardation Plan Proposed by Governor DiSalle

Governor Michael V. DiSalle urged an expanded program to prevent mental retardation. He linked prevention to proper care of mothers during pregnancy and announced Sunday a broader initiative to combat and treat the condition.

V. DiSalle

Berlin Lights Burn Across Wall As East Responds

Thousands of Christmas tree lights along Berlin's Red Wall spark holiday greetings from West Berliners to East Germans. Communist loudspeakers answer with propaganda and jazz music.

Berlin Red Wall

Arson Feared In Brasil Circus Tent Fire Kill Toll Rises

A nylon circus tent fire in INTEROI Brazil during a Sunday performance caused estimated 180 recovered bodies with 500 injured as officials suspect arson. The disaster, described as Brazil’s worst and the worst circus fire, followed a Ringling Bros. tragedy comparison. Police noted spectators trapped and victims overwhelmed by flames. Niteroi lies across Guanabara Bay from Rio de Janeiro.

Interoi Brazil Ringling Bros Hartford

Dayton Bus Strike Ends Ends Dayton Strikers Ratify New Pact

Dayton residents regained full bus service after a 32 day strike by about 375 City Transit Co. drivers and mechanics. The 29 month contract provides 17 cents per hour wage increases. drivers had earned 2.30 dollars an hour.

Dayton

Cleanup of 27 Derailed Freight Cars Set for Wednesday

The Allen County sheriff's office said it will take until Wednesday to clear the twisted wreckage of 27 derailed freight cars after the Lima incident.

Lima Allen County Sheriff’s Office

India Invades Goa Escalates UN Tension

India launches invasion of Goa and nearby enclaves Goa Daman and Diu drawing U N Security Council attention. Nehru accuses Portugal of colonial aggression while Salazar seeks negotiated guarantees and a meeting. Portugal agrees to talks but India demands adherence to UN resolutions.

Goa Damao Diu U.N U Thant Nehru Antonio Salazar India Salazar United Nations Portugal

U.S. Envoy Plans Meeting With Tshombe In Congo Talks

Ambassador Ed Gullion flies from Leopoldville aiming to meet Katanga leader Moise Tshombe to discuss unity talks with Congo Premier Cyrille Adoula. Gullion seeks Tshombe in Katanga capital or Ndola if not waiting, with U.N. approval to guarantee safe passage if talks occur.

Leopoldville Congo U.S Edmund A. Gullion Moise Tshombe Katanga Cyrille Adoula Gullion Kennedy Elisabethville Tshombe U.N Ndola Rhodesia Adoula Kivu

Tanks Planes Strike Goa as India Claims Enclaves

India today claimed the capture of two Portuguese enclaves Damao and Diu and gains on all sectors in a swift campaign against Goa. Portugal sought an urgent UN Security Council meeting to denounce what it called unprovoked aggression.

United Nations N.Y India Goa U.N. Security Council Nehru Bombay India Today Damao Diu Portugal Subcontinent UN Security Council Alfonso de Albuquerque Belgaum Nova Goa Arabian Sea Guatemala

DiSalle Uncertain On Stand Over 1964 Candidacy

Gov. Michael V. DiSalle expressed uncertainty about seeking re-election and denied coordinating a self serving draft movement. He noted he had not discussed the draft with organizers Port Clinton publisher Robert Reider Cincinnati civil rights chief Richard Guggenheim and Columbus attorney Dale Stump.

Columbus Michael V. DiSalle DiSalle

OSU Alumni Move to Curb Fullen Controversy

Alumni in about a dozen Ohio counties organize a move against Ohio State University Alumni Secretary John B. Fullen over Rose Bowl participation and post season games. Jack Cole of Dayton leads the temporary committee. Alumni oppose Fullen using the alumni magazine to air his views for all alumni.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State University John B Jack) Fullen Fullen Ohio State The University Association Alumni Committee For the Advancement of Jack Cole Dayton Ohio State University Monthly

Christmas Mail Rush Reaches Peak At Post Offices

The Post Office anticipates the largest single mail load in history today as the 1961 Christmas rush peaks. Officials estimate more than 500 million pieces of mail will flow into post offices, with Christmas mail up 2.8 percent from last year.

Washington—P

Five Day Forecast Cites Unusually Cold Temperatures

Temperatures will average four to eight degrees below normal with a normal high of minus forty four and a normal low of twenty three to twenty nine. Expect a colder Tuesday followed by frequent daily temperature swings and frequent precipitation.

High Court Won't Act In Riders' Case

The Supreme Court unanimously refused to order a stay of proceedings against the Freedom Riders arrested in Jackson Mississippi. The action followed a request by the NAACP citing delays and burdens from multiple prosecutions. The court said the requestors were not the defendants in Mississippi.

High Court Washington Supreme Court Freedom Riders Jackson Miss National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Mississippi

Britain OKs aviation fuel sale to China despite U S push

British government approved a sale of aviation fuel to Communist China amid strong American opposition.

London China

Elisabethville Battle Rages as U.N. Patrol Advances

Fierce fighting erupted in Elisabethville as the first U.N. armored patrol pushed into the city center. After advancing with little resistance, UN troops met heavy fire from shops and homes, with uncertainty over whether Katanga forces or whites were making a last stand as Elisabethville neared fall.

United Nations Elisabethville Congo U.N

Crooksville Man Dies in Construction Zone Crash

Charles Alexander, 60, of Crooksville, a Perry County Ohio Highway Department worker, died from injuries after being struck by a car in a construction area along Ohio 75, north of New Straitville. Mona Davis, 41, of New Straitsville, was cited for reckless operation and no driver's license.

Zanesville Charles Alexander Crooksville Perry County Ohio Highway Department Ohio 75 New Straitsville Mona Davis Ohio Highway Patrol

Fighting intensifies between South Viet Nam forces and Viet Cong

Saigon reports heavy weekend clashes across several provinces as government troops and Viet Cong units engage in renewed fighting.

Saigon Viet Nam South Viet Nam

Albany Moves Troubles To Courtrooms

Albany Georgia faces renewed court action as civil rights protests continue with more than 700 arrests. Hearings are set for several detainees at Albany City Hall where demonstrations centered, including marches led by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Albany Movement president Dr. W. G. Anderson.

Albany Freedom Riders Freedom Rider Martin Luther King Jr Atlanta W. G. Anderson Albany Movement

Troops Move West as U.S. Infantry Rolls Along Autobahn

Another U.S. infantry company moved westward along the lifeline autobahn from isolated West Berlin defying a new Communist demand to halt troop movements on the highway.

Berlin U.S West Berlin

Vatican to Announce Ecumenical Council Opening Date

Vatican officials say the opening date for the churchs first ecumenical council in nearly a century will be announced on Christmas Day. The announcement will specify the council's start and set the stage for the historic gathering involving global church leadership.

Vatican City

Kennedy Trip Boosts U S Latin Policy but Faces Communist Shadows

In Bogota Kennedy's warm reception signals potential long range gains for U S policy and Alliance for Progress. The visit curbs Castroist and Communist sabotage hopes as security measures calm protests and Colombia shows real affection for the Kennedys, with many radicals jailed beforehand.

Kennedy Alliance For Progress Congress Cuba Fidel Castro

Balaguer backs new council after OAS sanctions lift

Santo Domingo president Balaguer wins cautious approval for a new state governing council and vows to resign as soon as the Organization of American States lifts the 16 month old diplomatic and economic bans on the Dominican Republic.

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Joaquin Balaguer Family of Nations Trujillo Organization of American States Republic

Unilateral Action Considered Over Congo Unification

Chester Bowles, special foreign affairs adviser to President Kennedy, says the United States would consider unilateral action in the Congo if U.N. unification efforts fail. The remark signals growing U.S. scrutiny of Congo peace process and potential independent steps.

Bowles Kennedy United States Congo U.N

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