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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1961

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Kennedy Plans Vast Resources Program Aimed at Nuclear Power

President Kennedy sent Congress a sweeping natural resources program with aims to boost ocean water use in homes and industry, expand electric power, conserve forests, explore oceans for minerals and oil, and grow recreation while controlling pollution. The plan, lacking a price tag, hinges on Budget Bureau studies to gauge overall costs and timetable. The proposal calls for doubled freshwater use to 600 billion gallons daily by 1980 and creation of advisory bodies to guide policy and funding, plus new user charges and feasibility standards.

Washington Kennedy Congress America Eisenhower Council of Economic Advisers

UN Note Sheds Light On Congo Crisis Efforts

The United Nations sent a letter to Belgium requesting removal of Belgian and foreign military personnel and advisers from the Congo to prevent civil war. Dag Hammarskjold urged aid to enforce the Security Council resolution, empower UN force action if needed, probe Lumumba’s death, and convene Congo Parliament. Tshombe and Ileo resisted the resolution, but Tshombe later paused troop movements with UN Katanga forces to reduce friction.

United Nations N.Y Belgium Congo Dag Hammarskjold Walter Loridan Security Council Patrice Lumumba Joseph Ileo Central Leopoldville Moise Tshombe Katanga Council Tshombe

Cut In Force At Mine 255 Is Expected

Nelsonville Ohio based Gem Coal Company president R W Oakley announced a planned furlough of 30 to 40 miners from Mine 255 Bailey Run, area’s largest underground operation. Exact numbers and layoff decisions depend on survey and seniority. union talks preceded the cutback amid reduced loadings. Return to work will depend on future market conditions.

Nelsonville R. W. Oakley Gem Coal Company Bailey Run Oakley

Withdrawal Sought by Envoy Smith for Swiss Ambassadorship

Earl E. T. Smith a Palm Beach financier asked President Kennedy to withdraw his name as ambassador to Switzerland. The appointment drew Swiss criticism and home concern because it could complicate U S duties after Cuba relations were severed. The Swiss cabinet delayed approval while signaling a preferred alternative.

Washington Earl E. T. Smith Palm Beach Kennedy Switzerland Smith Cuba Eisenhower Fidel Castro United States U.S Havana

Byrd Opposes Kennedy Education Aid Linking to Integration

Sen Harry Byrd of Virginia attacks Kennedy education aid as a back door to school desegregation predicting future bills may attach desegregation riders. Secretary Ribicoff says federal aid should not be used to end segregation. Byrd's stance influences Southern Democrat talks with Kennedy proposals facing opposition.

Washington Harry F. Byrd D-Va Kennedy Byrd Congress Abraham A. Ribicoff

Ohio House Democrats Kill Emergency Jobless Extender

Ohio Democrats blocked an emergency extension of unemployment benefits despite Republican support. The measure would not take effect before June 1 even if approved by the Senate and signed by Gov. DiSalle. The House action followed lengthy caucuses with packed galleries and tight procedural moves.

Ohio Senate Michael V. di Salle Frank W. King D-Lucas House Commerce and Labor Committee

Navy Chief Escapes Plane Crash Unhurt

Paul B. Fay Jr. was aboard a disabled Navy Convair that veered off a runway at Atlantic City airport and into a ship channel. Eight people were aboard but none seriously injured as Fay headed to Washington to be sworn in as undersecretary of the Navy.

Atlantic City N. J Paul B. Fay Jr Washington Navy

Soggy South Braces For Additional Rains

The soggy South braces for a seventh straight rainy day with flooding rising in Mississippi Alabama and Georgia. Evacuations continue as Mississippi sees about 500 displaced in Hattiesburg and a rising toll includes five deaths after a boat capsized during a flood evacuation. Red Cross shelters remain open and rainfall is forecast to ease only in western sections.

Associated Press Southland Mississippi Alabama Georgia U. S Birmingham Weather Bureau New Orleans Louisiana Red Cross Hattiesburg

Four Die in Private Plane Crash in Darke County Ohio

Greenville report says four persons were killed today when a private plane from the William Baltes farm crashed off Ohio 185 near Brock in Darke County.

Greenville Ohio Highway Patrol William Baltes Ohio 185 Brock Darke County

Installation Set For Philadelphia Archbishop Ceremony

Ceremonies installing The Most Rev John J Krol as head of the Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Metropolitan of the Province of Pennsylvania will take place sometime the week of March 20 in Philadelphia.

Cleveland John J. Krol Archdiocese of Philadelphia Province of Pennsylvania

NLRB Hearing Set On GE Unfair Labor Practices

A National Labor Relations Board examiner will hold a hearing in New York on March 13 to consider charges of unfair labor practices by General Electric Co during and before the nationwide strike last October.

NLRB New York National Labor Relations Board General Electric Co

Fewer teachers forecast for 1961 in Columbus area

A teacher study shows Ohio colleges and universities will graduate 337 fewer teachers in 1961 than the 8440 produced in 1960, indicating a downturn in teacher production.

Columbus Ohio

Western Reserve University Receives $5.7 Million in Grants

Western Reserve University reported cash gifts and grants totaling 5.7 million dollars in the first half of the 1960 61 academic year.

Cleveland Western Reserve University

Crash Victims Identified in Brussels Sabena Crash

All 73 victims of the Sabena World Airlines crash near Brussels have been identified.

Brussels Sabena World Airlines

Secretary Goldberg Extends Negotiation Time On Strike

Secretary Arthur J. Goldberg won a two hour extension to press for a settlement of the flight engineers strike as talks continued today in Washington.

Washington Arthur J. Goldberg Ronald A. Brown The Flight Engineers Union Arthur Goldberg

Western Is Key to Air Settlement

White House sources said President Kennedy was told the flight engineers strike could end promptly if Western Airlines agrees to conditions set by other struck carriers. Western has 130 engineers on strike, plans to hire pilots, while other airlines may end work stoppages as a presidential study committee considers long term terms.

Washington White House Kennedy Western Airlines Arthur J. Goldberg Western Goldberg Flight Engineers International Association

Tribal Chiefs Back British Plan For Northern Rhodesia

In Lusaka Northern Rhodesia 25 tribal chiefs signed on to a British reform plan the chiefs said would allow African dominance on the administrative council as an interim measure. They urged calm despite troop mobilization ordered by the prime minister after rejecting the proposed new constitution.

Lusaka Northern Rhodesia

GOP study groups to target urban majorities

Republican study groups will tour 14 large cities to seek methods for shrinking Democratic urban majorities in upcoming elections.

GOP Washington

Toledo Man Elected St Louis Vice President

Raymond C. Reese of Toledo was elected vice president of the American Concrete Institute.

Toledo ST. Louis Raymond C. Reese The American Concrete Institute

Want Ad Pays Off in Quick Cash for Golf Clubs

A man describes selling old golf clubs via a Want Ad after a new job left little time for golf. He quickly earned cash and realized his wife had used Want Ads to save money for years, prompting him to search for more items to sell. Contact LY 3 1242 to sell no longer needed items.

State Worker Salary Boost Proposed in Ohio House

A bill to raise pay for 26 000 state employees is introduced in the Ohio House. Sponsors Rep Dann O Taber and Rep Joseph Horvath estimate a 5.2 million cost with 90 percent of increases reaching lower income workers including hospital attendants nurses social workers clerks and custodial staff. A second bill from Democrats Barrett and Tablack would standardize a 40 hour five day work week with overtime pay for extra hours.

Ohio House of Representatives Dann O. Taber Gallia Joseph Horvath Cleveland Thomas Barrett Youngstown G. D. Tablack Struthers

Reds Fail To Invade Cincinnati Churches

FBI chief inspector William C. Sullivan states communist efforts to infiltrate churches in Cincinnati have not met with substantial success. The remark reflects official judgment on attempts to influence religious groups from Washington.

Cincinnati William C. Sullivan Washington Federal Bureau of Investigation

Queen Mother Elizabeth Plans April Tunisia Visit

The Queen Mother Elizabeth will travel to Tunisia in April for a royal visit. Officials confirm the schedule and aims of the tour.

London Queen Mother Elizabeth Tunisia

National Council of Churches backs artificial birth control plan

The National Council of Churches endorsed artificial birth control as a Christian means to regulate family size and urged United States aid for family planning abroad. It condemned state limits on information and called for federal school aid, while opposing aid to parochial schools and supporting medical care for the aged through Social Security.

United States National Council

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