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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1963

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Kennedy Betancourt Talks Continue at White House

President Kennedy and Venezuelan leader Romulo Betancourt resume talks at the White House after a positive initial session described as good. They discussed economic matters, Betancourt plans to wreath the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and address the National Press Club.

Washington Romulo Betancourt Venezuela Kennedy White House U.S Betancourt Arlington National Cemetery National Press Club Press Club Venezuelean

Union Balks At Church Labor Force

In Great Falls Montana a labor dispute stops volunteers from building a $450000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints project. The Building Trades Council picketed after negotiations failed with Bishop T J Williams stating volunteers lack right to donate labor while the church relies on volunteer craftwork.

Great Falls Mont Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints T. J. Williams

Fish Eater Recommends 50 Mile Hike

SEATTLE Washington Irving Clark Jr. denies plans for a 50 mile hike but argues it benefits health over eating goldfish. The Seattle attorney recalls swallowing 24 goldfish as a Harvard sophomore in 1939 amid a wave of similar stunts. He, now 41, notes goldfish taste awful. TO CHRISTEN SUB WOODROW WILSON The 18th Polaris submarine will be christened in Vallejo by a granddaughter of the late president, the Navy said today.

Seattle Wash Irving Clark Jr Clark Harvard University Vallejo Calif Woodrow Wilson Navy

Sunday Sale Of Liquor Proposed In Ohio Legislature

Ohio lawmakers consider a bill by Joseph W. Bartunek to legalize Sunday liquor sales for hotels and restaurants with 150 seat liquor service. The measure, backed by Cleveland’s hospitality sector, would allow sales from 1 pm to 10 pm for a 1000 dollar annual fee.

Columbus Ohio Senate Joseph W. Bartunek Cuyahoga Cleveland Bartunek

May Seek Fewer On Site Inspections In Ban Talks

The United States suggested reducing on site inspections in a nuclear test ban treaty while keeping other controls. Foster indicated private flexibility beyond the eight inspection minimum amid stalled talks with the Soviet Union. Humphrey cautioned Senate approval may block fewer than eight inspections.

Geneva United States U.S William C. Foster Britain Foster Soviet Union Hubert H. Humphrey D-Minn U.S. Senate Senate

Board of Regents bill clears house committee

A bill proposing a nine member nine year board of regents for state universities advanced from a House committee. It would raise five university boards to nine members and shrink the Miami board. Opponents include Ohio State and Kent State presidents though Miami’s Millett backs a coordinating agency. The measure drops ex officio House and Senate leaders from the board amid fears of excessive legislative influence. The Senate Education Committee heard opposition to a separate socialism curriculum provision.

Columbus Board of Regents House Ohio Senate James A. Rhodes Miami Novice G. Fawcett Ohio State University Robert S. White Kent State University John D. Millett

Congress Presses for Complete Soviet Exit From Cuba

Democratic and Republican lawmakers urge President Kennedy to obtain full evacuation of all Soviet troops from Cuba rather than partial withdrawal. Some informants claim by March 15 thousands may depart, while CIA chief McCone cites empty Soviet merchant ships en route. White House and State Department offer no comment. Senator Aiken notes no concrete nonmilitary plan exists.

Kennedy Somier Khrushchev Soviet Union Cuba White House State Department John A. McCone Central Intelligence Agency House Foreign Affairs Committee Congress George D. Aiken R-Vt

Bell Workers Seek New Pension Plan

Miami Beach report notes the AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America plans a 1963 contract push to raise pensions for about 400000 Bell System employees. President Joseph A. Beirne says current average retiree pension of 78 dollars monthly is too low for a 25 billion dollar corporation with a 4 billion pension fund. He cites 125 million in yearly interest and calls to remove company pension reductions tied to Social Security and add survivor benefits.

Miami Beach Fla—P Telephone Workers’ Union Bell System Joseph A. Beirne Afl-Cio Communications Workers of America American Telephone and Telegraph Co Bell Telephone Beirne

Hijacked Venezuelan freighter reaches Macapa port

The hijacked Anzoategui with Brazilian flag and Brazilian diplomats aboard reached Macapa on the Amazon River. Brazilian navy planned to transfer the hijackers to a warship in Belem. The British government vowed to continue developing a secret nuclear weapon for the H bombers.

Belem Brazil Anzoategui Amazon River Macapa London Britain

Respiratory illness toll rises with school absences and flu

Asian flu and other respiratory illnesses sweep the nation raising pupil absenteeism and some school closures. Health officials warn the outbreak may ease with spring while deaths mount. In Washington the Senate confirms Bill Moyers as deputy Peace Corps director.

Associated Press Michigan Minnesota West Virginia Washington Senate San Frank J. Lausche Ohio Bill D. Moyers Peace Corps

Haiti Braces for Possible Shakeup Under Duvalier

AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan reports Haiti faces heightened tensions as President Francois Duvalier, alias Papa Doc, sick and possibly fleeing before May. A power shift to Interior Minister Luc Francois could spark student strikes and arrests, with anti-Duvalier propaganda in streets of Port au Prince and fear of regional repercussions.

William L. Ryan Haiti Terior Luc F. Francois Duvlier Duvalier Port Au Prince Hemisphere

Mental Tests Sought for Fierce Murder Defendant

Attorneys Lavelle and Vanity seek Lima State Hospital for Fierce on a one month mental and physical evaluation to determine sanity in the Loran Fierce murder case at Buchtel Tavern on Feb 9. Fierce pleads innocent and not guilty by reason of insanity in Athens Municipal Court.

Darrell Napoleon Fierce Lima State Hospital Fierce Harold Shields Loran Buchtel Tavern Lavelle and Vanity Athens Athens County Common Pleas Court Homer B. Gall Jr Vanity Athens County

Intelligence chief questioned on Cuba photo gap during missile buildup

John A. McCone faced a secret House briefing over a missing stretch in aerial Cuba surveillance from Sept 5 to Oct 15. McNamara said photos existed but weren't all shown on the televised defense briefing, prompting continued questions from Congress and observers.

Washington John A. Mc Cone House Cuba Mc Cone Central Intelligence Agency House Foreign Affairs Committee Defense Robert S. McNamara United States McNamara Congress

Auto Crash Claims Two More Teenagers

Two more youths died from a weekend auto crash in Ohio. Linda Greiner 15 of Hilliard and Dayton Karr Jr. 17 of Hilliard died Tuesday at Mount Carmel Hospital following Saturday’s accident. In Cincinnati the Presbytery delays the ordination of Rev. Maurice F. McCrackin over pacifist views and tax resistance.

Columbus Linda Greiner Hilliard Dayton Karr Jr Mount Carmel Hospital Cincinnati Presbytery of Maurice F. McCrackin

Mine Acid Research Underway

A cooperative agreement between the Department of the Interior and the Coal Industry Advisory Committee and the Ohio River Valley Sanitation Commission funds a study by the Bureau of Mines. The goal is to reduce acid mine drainage by developing techniques to seal openings in underground mines and stop acid pollution of streams in the Ohio River Valley. ORSANCO is based in Cincinnati.

Washington Bureau of Mines Coal Industry Advisory Committee Ohio River Valley Sanitation Commission Orlanco Department of the Interior Industry Committee Commission Cincinnati Ohio River Interior Department

Gray wolf carcass found in Ohio after truck collision near Archbold

A gray male wolf likely from Canada was killed by a truck on US 6 near Archbold in Northwest Ohio. The carcass was brought to Columbus for study by wildlife officials.

Columbus Canada Ohio Archbold

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