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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1963

Page

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Khrushchev Sees Possible 1964 Arms Talks Progress

Soviet Premier Khrushchev said there are reasonable prospects in 1964 for a broad range of measures to slow the arms race and ease tensions. He cited armed force reductions, military spending cuts, a NATO Warsaw Pact non aggression pact, no dispersal of nuclear weapons, and zones free of nuclear arms. Tass published his replies to Henry Shapiro of United Press International. Khrushchev added the Soviet people plan peaceful construction and that Americans do not want war.

Moscow Khrushchev United States Soviet Union Henry Shapiro United Press International North Atlantic Alliance Warsaw Pact Shapiro Tass

Johnson Erhard talks end in mutual rapport for East West ties

President Johnson and West German Chancellor Ludwig Erhard concluded two days of talks with a pledge to pursue opportunities to ease East West tensions and seek a stable peace. Erhard stressed openness to new avenues for potential Soviet negotiations while rejecting any division perpetuation in Germany.

Johnson City, Tex Ludwig Erhard Erhard

Fire Loss Could Reach One Million At Coffman Plant

A Sunday night blaze at Coffman Staircase Co. in Washington Court House destroyed the main plant, lumber yard, six smaller buildings and most of the stock. Lack of wind helped confine the fire to company property. Co owner Willis Coffman estimated damage between $500,000 and $1,000,000, with $100,000 in newly installed equipment also lost.

Washington Court House Coffman Staircase Co

La Konia Sinks Off Atlantic After Salvage Attempt

The burned-out Greek liner La konia sank in 13,200 feet of Atlantic water. Captain Trygve Gaasoe of the Norwegian tug Herkules reported the ship listing more on Saturday night and six men from a Portuguese tug joined the wreck Sunday to seal starboard portholes.

Lisborn Portugal Lakonia Trygve Gaasoe Herkules

Earlier Journey To Mars Sought

In Cleveland Dr Allan H Brown of the University of Pennsylvania argues the United States must launch robot Mars explorers in early 1969 to study springtime Martian life. Delays could push the next feasible mission many years, despite NASA plans for an instrumented orbiter with surface sampling gear.

Cleveland —P United States Mars Allan H. Brown University of Pennsylvania U. S. Space Agency

Ships Hill and Crewmen Feared Dead After Collision

In fog off Copenhagen the French freighter Capitaine Louis Malbert collided with the Danish tanker Rosborg and sank. Seventeen crewmen were saved by Danish Swedish and Soviet vessels, while 8 remain unaccounted for. The Malbert carried 27 crew. Rosborg escaped with minor damage and sent two rescue boats that disappeared in the fog.

Copenhagen Denmark Louis Malbert Rosborg

Weekend Toll Five Deaths On Ohio Highways

The Associated Press reports a Christmas weekend in Ohio with only five traffic deaths from Friday 6 p.m. to Sunday midnight. A Youngstown infant died of asphyxiation by a plastic bag and a Mount Carmel fire fatality raised the toll to seven.

Associated Press Youngstown Mount Carmel

Columbus Woman Held After Shooting Near Five Mile Inn

Agnus Mayle of Columbus, 29, is jailed in Hocking County on a charge of intent to kill after a Sunday altercation at the Five Mile Inn parking lot in Green Township. Ernest Mayle, husband of Agnus, was fined for assault and battery and given jail time.

Logan Columbus Hocking County Five- Mile Inn Green Two Mayle Cutler John Mayle Vaughn Collins Ernest Mayle Hartman Ernest John Agnus

King orders new election in Greece to end deadlock

King Paul ordered a new parliamentary election for February 16 to resolve Greece's political crisis. The monarch dissolved the Parliament elected November 3 after the two major parties failed to form a government and refused coalition cooperation amid Cyprus tensions.

Athens Greece Pking Paul Cyprus

Fire Razes Army Navy Club in Youngstown South Side

Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the Army Navy Club and damaged five other businesses in a South Side building today. Fire Battalion Chief Thomas Diskin estimated damage at $100,000.

Youngstown—P Army-Navy Club Thomas Diskin

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A fragment of a historical index page shows scattered headers and codes for items such as loans notices and court actions. Reading is difficult but indicates a catalog of notices and financial data with various abbreviations and incomplete entries.

Frazenburg Bank Robbery Suspect to Be Arraigned

Cleveland FBI chief Earl Brown said Edmund Eugene Flott, wanted for the December 4 robbery of the Frazenburg branch of the First National Bank of Zanesville, was arrested Sunday night at Cleveland Hopkins Airport. One of three men charged, he faces arraignment before a U.S. commissioner on the bank robbery charge.

Cleveland Frazenburg First National Bank of Zanesville U. S Earl E. Brown FBI Edmund Eugene Flott Cleveland Hopkins

Dublin Playwright Hart Hurled into Street Collapse

Dublin authorities report playwright Gehan Hart found unconscious in a street. He received emergency surgery at Meath Hospital and was listed in fair condition after the operation. Brendan Behan is not involved in the event.

Dublin Brendan Behan Meath Hospital

Coolville Dentist Dr Gunder Dies At 94 In Coolville

Dr. G R Gunder 94 of Coolville died Sunday after illness. A 1898 Indiana School of Dentistry graduate, he practiced in Coolville 66 years. He married Laura Parkins in 1909. they lived in his birth home. Survived by wife, nieces, nephews. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. White Funeral Home. Lodge 337 graveside rites at Coolville Cemetery.

Coolville G. R Gunder Thomas Elizabeth Gunder Indiana School of Dentistry Laura Parkins Dr. Gunder F&ram Athens Elks Lodge White Funeral Home Eldon Boggs Lodge 337

Tragedy at Hotel Roosevelt Leaves 21 Dead

Fire roared through the main floor ballroom of the 12 story Hotel Roosevelt in Jacksonville. 21 killed and 66 injured as flames and smoke trapped guests on upper floors. one woman died leaping from a window and an assistant fire chief died of a heart attack. Navy helicopters rescued many from the roof while Mayor Haydon Burns and officials say fire safety rules were followed and the cause remains undetermined.

Jacksonville Roosevelt Elgcth Donna Axum el Dorado Ark Haydon Burns

York fire claims man inside Route 216 home

Nelsonville fire crews were called to 11:50 a.m. at Carl Sullivan’s residence, three houses south of Wayside Inn, off Route 216. Neighbors said Sullivan remained inside as flames intensified, and firefighters spent 25 minutes probing the wreckage before remaining heat halted rescues. The property was owned by R. V. Oakley.

York Two Nelsonville Carl Sullivan Route 216 Wayside Inn Sullivan R. V. Oakley

Full House Tonight At Nelsonville Council Meeting

Nelsonville city council will vote on leasing the Industrial Memorial Building to the Wm. Brooks Shoe Co. Nine groups plan special meetings at City Hall starting 6 30 p m to express views. A closed circuit channel will cover the debate with calls for comment.

Nelsonville NelSondee Wm. Brooks Shoe Sylvania Electric Products City Hall United Organized Labor Council Hocking Valley IBEW Nelsonville Athletic Association York Township Democrat Hocking Valley Afl-Cio Central Veterans of Foreign Wars Elks Eagles Eucene Edwards Nelsonville TV Cable

Final Approval Expected Today For 83 Billion Foreton aid Bill

The Senate was poised to grant final congressional approval to the $3 billion foreign aid bill as the House prepared to join in adjournment. President Johnson would gain a partial victory in his first clash with Congress, with Oregon Senator Wayne Morse among opponents conceding likely passage.

Washington Senate House Congress Johnson Oregon Wayne Morse

All Faiths Conference Is Urged by Athenagoras I

Vatican says Patriarch Athenagoras I asks Pope Paul VI to convene a pan Christian meeting to unite against atheism and tyranny. The plan reportedly aims for a gathering in the Holy Land on the Mount of Olives next week, with Istanbul reports noting no date yet.

Vatican City Athenagoras I Paul VI Vatican Istanbul Athenas Holy Land Mount of Olives

Soviets Promise Aid To Algeria's Economy

The Soviet Union pledged help for an independent Algerian economy. Tass did not specify new loans. Moscow notes a prior $100 million loan granted in September.

Moscow Soviet Union Algeria Tass

Arctic Chill Grips Texas As Snow Stages In

Arctic air mass sweeps the central states driving sub zero temperatures from Minnesota to Michigan. Snow and ice hit Texas with six inches at Sweetwater and sleet in Waco and the Red River valley, while Panhandle roads turn slick and warnings rise for southern Oklahoma and northwestern Texas.

Associated Press North Central Texas Waco Red River Valley Panhandle Dakotas Oklahoma

Cussins and Fearn President Ts Dead

Robert K. Domer was sentenced to die in the electric chair on April 20 for the fire slaying of an elderly Akron fruit pedlar.

Canton Robert K. Domer Akron

Vian admits theft from freezer. $100 key detail

Palm Springs and Point Pleasant records show 21 year old Junior Lee Nibert being taken into custody after admitting theft of about $400 from a freezer. The report notes family ties and political context involving Gene Tunney's son John Tunney seeking the Democratic nomination in California's 38th District.

Point Pleasant Lee Nibert Gallipolis Ferry Sheriff's Department Nibert Palm Springs Calif Gene Tunneys Hn V.ounney California

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