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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1961

Page

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UN Security Council backs Dag Hammarskjold against Soviet bid to oust him

The United States Turkey Nationalist China France Chile backed Hammarskjold as he refused to resign amid Soviet demands. A Soviet backed resolution sought his dismissal and Congo actions including ending UN operations within a month. Ceylon Liberia and the United Arab Republic explored a compromise to keep the UN Congo mission.

United Nations N. Y Dag Hammarskjold UN Security Council Hammarskjold Council Hamarskjold Valerian A. Zorin United States Turkey China France Chile Sincfany Patrice Liamumba Belgium Congo Soviet Union Ceylon Liberia United Arab Republic

Senate Acts On Test Bill In Ohio Universities Admission

The Ohio Senate began a move to require a written entrance exam for admission to the six state universities as overcrowding grows. A constitutional amendment to allow the Senate to fill its own vacancies also drew a push from leaders Mechem Bartunek and Brown. Lawmakers reported 56 bills introduced as the week closes, with acts on auto license plates and will contest settlements moving between chambers.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Senate Senate C. Stanley Mechem Athens Joseph W. Bartunek D-Cuyahoga John W. Brown Medina House Secretary of State

Benefit Vote Is Assured

The Ohio House Industry and Labor Committee reported an emergency measure to extend jobless pay, ensuring a House vote next week. The marathon session lasted over five hours with nearly 50 proposed amendments. Republicans controlled the committee 11-6 and supported the final 11-6 recommendation.

Columbus—I Ohio House Industry and Labor Committee Industry and Labor Committee

Meeting Is Bombed by Anti Castro Bombers in Havana

Daring bombers invaded a Havana demonstration protesting Patrice Lumumba’s slaying, staging two loud explosions but causing no injuries. The incident sparked an uproar as authorities investigated the attack.

Havana Patrice Lumumba

Unions Rally Behind Kennedy Plan Nationwide Labor Conferences

The AFL-CIO's political arm announced a nationwide series of labor union conferences to back the Kennedy administration's program. The events aim to mobilize union members and public support for his policy agenda across regions.

Miami Beach Fla Afl-Cio

Bricker Quits Canton Post Over Unkind Pressures

John Bricker a Republican mayoral candidate and cousin of a former U S senator resigns from his Canton job citing what he calls unkind pressures on his employer.

Canton John Bricker U. S Ohio

More Shipments to Toledo by Great Lakes Ports

The Military Sea Transportation Service commander visits here as Great Lakes ports project handling more military shipments this year than in 1960.

Toledo Great Lakes Military Sea Transportation Service

Kennedy Cautions Russians In Congo and Economy Push

President Kennedy vows more federal money to curb unemployment and push business growth while warning the Soviet Union against intervention in Congo. He presses Congress to act swiftly on a domestic program to restore the economy and affirms U S UN support in Congo. Kennedy singles out Kasavubu as Congo’s only legitimate authority.

Washington Kennedy Congress Soviet Union Congo United Nations United States Joseph Kasavubu

Congo Politics Shift as Communist States Back Gizenga Regime

Several communist and Lumumbist aligned nations recognize Gizenga rump government in Stanleyville including Yugoslavia Ghana Indonesia East Germany Czechoslovakia Red China North Vietnam Outer Mongolia UAR leadsWestern opinion condemns Lumumba death but supports Hammarskjold UN. Pravda attacks Hammarskjold while Western papers criticize Soviet intervention threats and urge restraint.

London Soviet Union Congo Antoine Gizenga Yugoslavia Ghana Indonesia Stanleyville East Germany Czechoslovakia Red China North Viet Nam Outer Mongolia United Arab Republic Subandrio Patrice Lumumba

Seven Strokes to Sell Your Car in Messenger Want Ads

The Messenger urges using seven telephone dial strokes to reach the Want Ad Department for selling a used car. Records show more cars are sold via Want Ads than any other advertising medium, and seven strokes are promoted as the lucky contact method.

Want the Messenger

Miller arraigned on first degree murder charge in uncle's death

Donald J. Miller, 21, of Athens Route 3, pleads innocent in Municipal Court to a first degree murder charge in the death of his uncle Edward E. Bobo, 40. Judge John Newcomb bound him over to the grand jury without bond and Miller is jailed awaiting counsel. He later sought attorney James Shumaker for consultation. The investigation continues into Bobo's death after being hit by a shotgun blast in the Bean Hollow Road barn. Miller maintains the gun discharged during an axe strike as Bobo allegedly pointed the weapon.

Donald J. Miller Athens Route 3 Edward E Eddie) Bobo John Newcomb Miller Athens County Atty James Shumaker Nelsonville Shumaker Bobo Bean Hollow Road Sheltering Arms Hospital

Jet crash near Brussels kills 73 including U S skating team

Brussels officials identify 73 dead after Sabena Boeing 707 crashes in a farmyard near Brussels airport. Eighteen U S team members bound for the world figure skating championships among the victims. A government commission examines wreckage for the cause amid initial electrical and hydraulic failure theories.

America Queen of the Ice Laurence Owen Maribelle Owen Jr Maribelle Vinson Owen Brussels Belgium United States U. S Sabena Belgian Airlines New York Boeing

Poor Man's Rocket Lifts Balloon Satellite in Atmosphere Study

The United States launched a large "poor man's rocket" to place a balloon satellite in high orbit for atmospheric research. At 8:15 the four rocket stages fired and the balloon was ejected. Tracking stations confirmed the balloon inflated successfully.

Washington United States

Plant to Move Cleveland Operations

Cast Master Co plans to shift from Bedford Heights to its Mount Gilead plant in June, relocating its operations to central Ohio. The move consolidates facilities as the company reorganizes space and resources.

Cleveland the Cast Master Co Bedford Heights Mount Gilead Ohio

Kent State Warns Fall Housing Shortage

Kent State University announces nearing depletion of fall semester housing across campus as on campus options dwindle and students seek alternatives amid tight availability.

Kent Kent State University

Hall of Famer Dazzy Vance Dies in Florida

Hall of Fame pitcher Clarence Arthur Dazzy Vance, aged 69, died in Homosassa Springs Florida after a long illness. Vance, renowned for his pitching career with the Brooklyn Dodgers and St Louis Cardinals, was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1955.

Homosassa Springs Fla Clarence Arthur Dazzy Vance Baseball Hall of Fame Tray

Slayings Spark New York and Washington Demonstrations

Demonstrations against United Nations policy in the Congo and the slaying of Patrice Lumumba erupted in New York and Washington. Police broke up marches and a Harlem rally with Benjamin Davis Jr. among speakers advocating unity. 25 protesters were arrested near the Belgian embassy in Washington.

New York United Nations Congo Patrice Lumumba New York City Washington, D.C Manhattan Times Square Harlem Benjamin Davis Jr Communist Party Washington Lumumba

National Accidents Take Staggering Number Of Lives

Chicago report shows ninety three thousand people killed in 1960 accidents, over two thirds in traffic and home. The National Safety Council notes record high total with nine million injured, economic loss at 13.4 billion, and one in nineteen disabled.

Chicago United States National Safety

Death toll trends from 1959 council report

The 1959 death rate fell to 51.7 per 10 000, down from 52.2, with motor vehicle crashes remaining the leading cause at 38 200 deaths. Home accidents totaled 27 500 fatalities, public accidents 16 500, and work mishaps 13 800, causing 280 million lost man-days.

Patient Move Planned at Lima State Hospital

About 400 noncriminal psychotic patients will be gradually moved from Lima State Hospital to transform it into a maximum security facility for psychopathic offenders.

Lima Ohio Lima State Hospital

El Paso Mayor Telles Likely Named Costa Rica Ambassador

Washington sources report the appointment of El Paso Mayor Raymond Telles as ambassador to Costa Rica is almost certain, advancing a high level diplomatic posting. The move would elevate regional representation in Central America.

EL Paso Tex Washington Raymond Telles Costa Rica

Europeans Beaten by Lumumbas in Congo Outbreak

In Kivu Province twelve Europeans including a woman and a 5 year old child were seized and beaten by Lumumba soldiers. One man suffered a broken arm after release. In Stanleyville officials said a plane of Belgian paratroopers may be landing. Three Belgian priests were attacked, including Father Joseph Stulens who was knifed. The UN says these acts show not planned violence but isolated flare ups.

Leopoldville Congo Kivu United Nations Patrice Lumumba Stanleyville Father Joseph Stulens

Civil Rights Report Highlights Recreation Discrimination

Ohio Civil Rights Commission in its first annual report says among seven major public accommodations categories, the loudest complaints of discrimination center on places of recreation in the state.

Columbus Ohio Civil Rights Commission

Appeals court rules advice of lawyer not defense against subpoena

The U S Court of Appeals held that acting on legal advice does not excuse failing to respond to a congressional committee subpoena. The ruling underscores that counsel guidance cannot shield a party from compliance obligations in subpoena matters.

Washington U. S. Court of Appeals

Senator Douglas Pushes Tax Cut If Unemployment Remains High

Senator Paul Douglas of Illinois urges a 3 to 4 percent cut in personal income taxes if unemployment stays elevated in May. This proposal aims to relieve taxpayers facing sustained joblessness amid a sluggish economy.

Salt Lake City Utah Paul Douglas D-Ill

Drug Chief Named to Cincinnati District Post

Theodore Marsinglis age 49, chief inspector for the Food and Drug Administration in Detroit, was named director of the Cincinnati district.

Washington Theodore Marsinglis Food and Drug Administration Detroit Cincinnati

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