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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1962

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OAS Lifts Sugar Sanctions on Dominican Republic

The Organization of American States votes 20 to 0 to end sanctions on the Dominican Republic with Cuba abstaining. The move paves the way for increased U S sugar purchases and broader diplomatic restart as President Balaguer vows to resign by month end.

Washington—I Dominican Republic Caribbean Council of the Organization of American States United States Cuba U. S OAS Joaquin Balaguer Balaguer Costa Rica Trujillo

DiSalle Mum On Next Move At Cabinet Meeting

Gov. Michael V. DiSalle held his weekly cabinet session in Columbus with no comment on his future political plans. The gathering drew many news crews amid speculation he would announce a bid for reelection before President Kennedy’s Saturday speech. Leach led most of the briefing on Ohio’s unemployment compensation system.

Columbus Michael V. DiSalle Kennedy di Salle Statehouse Donald B. Leach Bureau of Ohio

Farmer Needs Better Press Advised by 47 Public Relations Experts

Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman said he asked a 47 member advisory committee of public relations experts for guidance on improving public opinion of farmers and agriculture. He urged more understanding to counter apathy and antagonism toward farmers.

Washington Orville L. Freeman

Missile HITS Target 3600 Miles Down Atlantic Range

A Minuteman intercontinental missile launched from Cape Canaveral Florida roared skyward and successfully struck a target 3600 miles away down the Atlantic range.

Cape Canaveral Fla Atlantic

Katanga Assembly Opens Secret Sessions Over Kitona Pact

Katanga's Assembly begins closed sessions to study Moise Tshombe’s Kitona agreement aimed at ending secession. Tshombe objects to two provisions, one on provincial status under central Congo control, and another on UN resolutions. Delegates meet in Leopoldville to discuss constitutional revision.

Elisabethville Katanga Congo Moise Tshombe Tshombe Cyrille Adoula Kitona United Nations Leopoldville

American car chases Soviet vehicle to ensure Solovyev’s halt

An American Army officer pursued a Soviet sedan for about six blocks in Berlin to prevent Col Andrei Solovyev from evading a ban on visiting the American sector. The chase began after the car crossed Checkpoint Charlie at 7 am Tuesday. The officer halted the vehicle and confirmed neither Solovyev nor his political adviser were aboard before releasing it.

Berlin U.S Andrei I. Solovyev Checkpoint Charlie East West Berlin U. S Col. Solovyev

Republic Steel to Build Fallout Shelters in Canton Ohio

Republic Steel Corp begins production of nuclear fallout shelters at its Canton Ohio culvert division plant. The move signals defense era readiness as plants shift to protective structures for workers and potential civil defense needs.

New York Republic Steel Corp Canton Ohio

Aid Aimed At Raising Living Standards In South Viet Nam

The United States and South Viet Nam announced a broad 11 point program to boost living standards and win support for President Ngo Dinh Diem. The plan includes training village officials rural health primary education and expanded roads and credit with flood reconstruction public works housing and industrial development.

Washington United States South Viet Nam State Department Saigon Ngo Dinh Diem U.S Delta High Plateau Central Plains Frederick E. Nolting Jr Dean Rusk Kennedy W. Averell Harriman Mekong River Viet Nam

Kennedy Pushes Medical Care Plan With Tax Tariff Goals

President Kennedy lands in Washington to push a 1962 agenda including medical care for the aged under Social Security, tax incentives for industry, tax revisions for revenue balance, and tariff reduction authority. House Ways and Means Chairman Wilbur Mills will guide the package. Mills had opposed the social security care feature previously but supported state programs. Sources close to Kennedy expect passage of his medical plan and partial success on tax and tariff proposals.

Palm Beach Fla Kennedy Washington White House Congress Wilbur Mills House Ways and Means Committee Mills Arkansas Democrat Robert S. Kerr

Ways and Means May Hold Key To Kennedy Social Security Plan

President Kennedy’s proposal for hospital care for the aged under Social Security has low priority with the Ways and Means Committee. Democratic leaders see it as a top domestic goal, but the panel, chaired 15 to 10 by Democrats, has shown little support and will not discuss the plan until it finishes three other administration measures.

Washington Kennedy House Ways and Means

Los Angeles Daily Rival Feud Nears End

Reports indicate the Hearst Examiner and Chandler Mirror may cease publication in Los Angeles. Sources say the morning Examiner could suspend after Sunday with the Mirror ending its editions today, amid rising costs and advertising pressure.

Los Angeles Hearst Examiner Chandler Mirror Morning Examiner Afternoon Mirror

Sub, Minuteman Give Edge Missile Gap In U S Favor

U S intelligence says the Soviet Union will lag about six months in fielding an advanced ICBM with first Soviet ICBM due early 1963. The Minuteman, America’s top solid fuel ICBM, should be operational this summer. By year end the U S fleet will have nine Polaris submarines with 144 missiles, while the Soviets may have three Polaris-like subs by year’s end. Kennedy and top leaders discussed the shift toward a wider U S advantage in deep-striking missiles.

Washington U. S Soviet Union United States Kennedy Palm Beach Fla Minutemen

Kennedy Budget Faces Cuts Say Cannon

House Appropriations Chair Clarence Cannon said he would cut the new budget while not familiar with its details. He indicated support for Kennedy on foreign aid, warned the budget would be precariously balanced and depend on possible revenue gains, and relayed confidence in Kennedy’s direction.

Washington House Appropriations Committee Kennedy Rep Clarence Cannon D-Mo Congress

Will Ask For Approval On CD Education

Ohio Superintendent E. E. Holt plans to seek state school board approval to contract with the U S Commissioner of Education for a Civil Defense adult education program. The U S Department of Defense and Office of Education sponsor the course on personal and family disaster protection. It began in 1959 60 in Florida Kentucky Minnesota and Texas and spread to other states.

Columbus Ohio E. E. Holt Holt U.S. Commissioner of Education U.S. Department of Defense U.S. Office of Education Florida Kentucky Minnesota Texas

Apollo spacecraft drawings shown for Moon landing plans

Washington report notes NASA released drawings of the Apollo spacecraft enabling early moon study. The three man crew model could help select landing sites for later versions aimed at placing humans on the moon this decade.

Washington The Space Agency Moon

Five Day Forecast With Below Normal Temperatures

Temperatures will average four to eight degrees below normal with highs near 87 in the north and 45 in the south and lows from 22 to 28. Mild changes tonight and Saturday with little after. Precipitation totals expected from half to three quarters of an inch in rain, then light snow or flurries Friday night and Saturday, with a return to snow or rain around Tuesday.

Colfer

Europe’s Common Market Impact on U.S. Cost of Living

Economists warn Europe’s Common Market raises competitive pressure on American firms and could push up living costs. They urge fiscal restraint and stronger dollar defense to sustain export growth, noting 1961 exports at a record $20 billion and need to stay price-competitive.

New York U. S Europe Commerce Department Nowell

Cincinnati labor leaders condemn health care costs

Al Bilik and George Jent of Cincinnati AFL-CIO allege doctors use the fee schedule as a minimum for patient charges. They urged Hospital Care Corp. to adopt guaranteed payments for subscribers earning under 7500 yearly or a full-payment plan with doctors who adhere to the Hippocratic Oath.

Cincinnati al Bilik George Jent Afl-Cio Council Hospital Care Corp Blue Cross Agency Ohio

Soviet Nuclear Tests Raise Radioactivity in France

A Paris official report states that northern France saw radioactivity increase by about 70 times after a recent series of Soviet nuclear tests. The report says the level poses no health danger.

Paris France

Rebel Action Against Reds On Increase

Anti communist rebel activity in North Viet Nam is rising sharply with strongholds in the inland highlands and Red River Delta gaining strength. Major damage to communist plants and defense installations is reported. Nghean Province in the delta is named as a key resistance center. Reprisals against residents there have increased. The Hanoi government acknowledges problems with rebels.

Saigon South Viet Nam North Viet Nam Red River Nghean Hanoi

DiSalle Says Ohio Court Ruling Sparks School Need

Governor DiSalle warned the Ohio Supreme Court ruling lifting a freeze on admissions to state industrial schools could require creating another institution for young mentally challenged children. He noted it would affect the policy of not placing custody with the state for children under six.

Columbus Ohio Supreme Court Michael V. DiSalle DiSalle Orient

Adenauer Celebrates His 86th Birthday

West Germany chancellor Konrad Adenauer celebrated his 86th birthday with laughter and champagne as hundreds of well wishers gathered at the chancellery. The aging leader appeared fit and smiled, prompting observers to remark he did not look his age.

Adenauer Bon Germany West Germany Konrad Adenauer

Buses Run Again After NYC Strike Settlement

Full bus service returned in New York City as 6 800 drivers and maintenance workers end a strike that halted the two largest private lines since New Year’s Day.

New York New York City

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