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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1962

Page

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Hope for Cuban Prisoner Exchange by Christmas

1113 Bay of Pigs prisoners may be freed for U S food and medicines by Christmas. New York lawyer James B Donovan leads talks with Fidel Castro in Havana aided by Alvaro Sanchez and Virginia Batancourt of the Cuban Families Committee. Castro initially sought 62 million in cash but later accepted aid goods. shipments to Opa-Locka near Miami bolster hopes.

Havana Bay of Pigs Fidel Castro U.S New York James B. Donovan Castro Miami Fla Donovan Francis Gary Powers Rudolph Abel Alvaro Sanchez Virginia Batancourt Cuban Families Committee Berta Barreto United States Opa- Locka Freedom Cargo Washington

Nurse Named To Board

Sister Mary Eudes named to the State Board of Nursing Education and Nurse Registration replacing Sister Mary Laurence of Zanesville. Sister Eudes of Portsmouth and director of St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in Youngstown received the appointment from Gov. Michael V. DiSalle.

Columbus State Board of Nursing Education and Nurse Registration Sister Mary Eudes Mary Laurence Zanesville Sister Eudes Portsmouth St. Elizabeth School of Nursing Youngstown Michael V. DiSalle

Missile test shows success for advanced guidance system

In Cape Canaveral the Polaris A2 submarine missile modified for the Mark 2 guidance system was launched from a land pad on a 1500 mile test flight. The Navy said the flight met all objectives, confirming the new lightweight guidance under development. In Palm Beach, Joseph P. Kennedy, father of the president, continues slow rehabilitation after a paralyzing stroke a year ago.

Cape Canaveral Fla.p Navy Palm Beach, Fla Joseph P. Kennedy

Academy receives $5000 grant from Kettering Foundation

The Ohio Academy of Science announced a $5000 gift from the Charles F. Kettering Foundation Dayton to aid the 1963 program. In Cleveland, 100 firefighters and police fought a six hour blaze at Westview Lumber Co. in Westview.

Columbus Ohio Academy of Science Charles F. Kettering Foundation Dayton Cleveland Olmsted Falls Olmsted Two Bear Westview Lumber Co Westview

Kennedy May Discuss Congo Crisis Brazilian Visit Signals Concern

Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy's quick trip to Brazil and talks with President Joao Goulart highlight U S worry over Brazil's inflation and political instability. President Kennedy has pressed concerns through discussions with regional leaders and the ambassador to Brazil.

Washington Robert F. Kennedy Brazil U. S Brasilia Joao Goulart Goulart Kennedy South America Adhemar de Barros Sao Paulo Juscelino Kubitschek Lincoln Gordon Panama United States U.S

DiSalle Attacks Rhodes Hiring Tactic in Ohio

Ohio Governor DiSalle criticizes Republican governor elect James Rhodes over his choice of two accounting firms to audit state finances. DiSalle questions a senior Ernst & Ernst partner's influence after the firm helped Rhodes in Cleveland campaign activities.

Columbus Michael V. DiSalle James A. Rhodes DiSalle Rhodes Richard L. Krabach Ernst & Ernst

New Office Proposed For Ohio

A 22 member Ohio Commission on Children and Youth has recommended creating a new state office for children and youth services after a 10 month study. Executive secretary Clarence V. Tittle said the commission submitted its final report to Governor Michael V. DiSalle and hopes consideration in the 1963 General Assembly session.

Columbus Clarence V. Tittle Ohio Commission On Children and Youth Michael V. DiSalle James A. Rhodes Ohio General Assembly Tittle

Rebels Nix Old Glory at Concordia Parish Courthouse

In Vidalia Louisiana the Confederate battle flag flies atop the Concordia Parish courthouse as federal troops occupy the university campus. Parish head S L Winston Jr says about 75 percent of locals favor the banner. In Middletown Butler County civil defense seeks federal supplies to stock three fall out shelters.

Vidalia University of Mississippi Concordia Parish S. L. Winston Jr Middletown Butler County

Jail Guards Seek Revenge After Prison Riot

In Buenos Aires, jail guards enraged by the murder of colleagues attacked rioting inmates at Villa de Voto penitentiary. Ten guards died and four were critically injured as about 400 convicts fought to break out, with more than 100 guards later roaming the prison and seriously wounding 19 prisoners. The 15 hour riot ended roughly two hours after guards sped to the gates.

Buenos Aires Argentina Villa de Voto

Dick Powell Condition Is Reported Worsening

Hollywood actor producer Dick Powell, age 57, is in severe pain from a cancer that has likely spread to his lower back. His physician, Dr. John C. Sharpe, said Powell remains under near continuous sedation as the malignancy, not visible on x ray, appears to have extended to his lower back.

Hollywood Dick Powell John C. Sharpe Powell Sharpe

U.S. Moves to Aid Congo Force at U N Headquarters

A high level U S military mission led by Lt Gen Louis Truman travels to U N headquarters to arrange new equipment for the Congo force. Adlai Stevenson says the aid follows Thants request and focuses on air transport gear. Katanga secession remains a key concern for U S and U N officials. Groundbreaking at Wright Patterson marks Air Force Institute of Technology school of engineering.

United Nations N.Y U.S U.N White House Congo Louis Truman U Thant Katanga Adlai E. Stevenson Thant United States Stevenson Bahamas Kennedy Macmillan Kremlin Cyrille Adoula Robert K. A. Gardiner Dayton Air Force Institute of Technology New School of Engineering Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Court Rules Home Is Yet Man's Castle

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that a holder of a chattel mortgage cannot legally break into a home to repossess chattels when payments are in default. The decision upheld a lower court reversal in a trespass suit by Carl Hileman against Harter Bank & Trust Co. of Canton over a washing machine.

Columbus State Supreme Court Harter Bank & Trust Co Canton Carl Hileman Marion Ave S. W Hileman

World War I Aces Visit Phoenix Wax Museum

Eddie Rickenbacker and Frank Luke, famed WWI air aces, arrived in Phoenix from Los Angeles aboard a jet airliner with wax figures of themselves. Stewardess Sandra Redd of El Paso blushed as she served drinks. the wax passengers headed to a Scottsdale museum from Josephine Toussard's London studio. Paris and West Germany leaders plan a late January meeting between Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer.

Phoenix Ariz Eddie Rickenbacker Frank Luke Los Angeles Sandra Redd el Paso Tex Scottsdale, Ariz Josephine Toussard London Paris Charles de Gaulle Konrad Adenauer West Germany

Tax deduction eyed for Cuban prisoner exchange drugs

The Kennedy administration weighs a $25 million tax deduction for drug makers donating medicines for a Cuban prisoner exchange tied to Bay of Pigs captives. If approved, the deduction would reflect wholesale drug value, with retail priced drugs at $52 million, and IRS rulings needed.

Jack Bell Washington —P Cuba Fidel Castro Congress

Skybolt Crisis casts pall on Congo and talks

At a Nassau summit Kennedy and Macmillan faced a risk of a renewed Soviet push into the Congo amid a Skybolt missile dispute. A U S eight man mission to the Congo will assess military needs as Kennedy signals possible American forces if crises worsen. Oberlin, Ohio to receive a $20 000 Public Housing Administration loan for 100 low rent homes including 40 for the elderly.

Nassau Bahamas Kennedy Macmillan Africa Congo U.S U. S Katanga Leopoldville U.N United States Louis W. Truman Harry S. Truman U. N Truman Moscow Britain Washington Oberlin Ohio Public Housing Administration Harold Macmillan John F. Kennedy

Guiding Star Satellite Is Launched From California

Transit 5A, a 140-pound guiding star satellite, launched from Point Arguello aboard a four stage Blue Scout rocket. It will provide precise position fixes for ships and submarines from polar orbit, aiding Polaris missile accuracy. A second space probe launched hours later completes a two vehicle start. Columbus Ohio highway bids total 395 million dollars for 1962 road work.

Point Arguello Calif San Diego San Francisco Air Force Navy

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