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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1965
Page
1
President Johnson asked Congress for 3.38 billion dollars in foreign aid for 1965-66 to bolster defense and economic strength of free nations. The request allocates 1.17 billion for arms and 2.21 billion for economic assistance, with over 500 million earmarked for Vietnam and Laos to counter Communist forces.
Turkey has pulled out of the proposed multilateral nuclear fleet, signaling a psychological blow to the plan. Washington notes Turkey cannot afford the costs and suspects reconciliation aims with the Soviet Union. West Germany remains the only major power sharing Washington’s view, with Britain delaying broader defense proposals.
A 17 year old boxer Jerry Como Jr died today in South Side Hospital after a left hook to the temple knocked him down and he failed to regain consciousness. The brief report notes the Tuesday night bout in Youngstown and his death.
The United States warned UN members it may review large UN contributions if the Soviet Union is allowed to keep its General Assembly vote without settling peacekeeping debts. Thant pressed for a breakthrough as Thant, Stevenson, and Fedorenko sought talks amid discord.
Natural Resources Director Fred Morr said 25 additional cabins will be ready for occupancy at Lake Hope State Park in Vinton County by June 1. He asked the State Controlling Board to release 370000 for cabin construction. bids are in. He also sought 1500000 to acquire land for a new state park at West Branch Reservoir near Ravenna. Other requests include 207000 to relocate gas pipelines between Zanesville and Caldwell.
In Lamabaren e Gabon a crowd gathers at Dr Albert Schweitzer famous jungle hospital to honor his 90th birthday. Hundreds travel by plane river boat and on foot from nearby villages and international visitors join the celebration at the outpost three miles from Lamabaren e.
An AP survey shows Ohio authorities largely ignore the antiquated Sunday closing law as the General Assembly weighs action. Rep Don K Cooper contemplates a major reform plan possibly approaching repeal, while he studies a paper proposal before deciding.
Athens mayor plans to run again for office while the attorney serves as solicitor candidate. Page 2 notes the bid and role in city government.
Indonesian President Sukarno urged an Afro Asian commission or the United Nations to determine if North Borneo Sabah and Sarawak favor remaining in Malaysia. He pledged to accept whichever body’s decision and urged Tunku Abdul Rahman to return. He questioned if the people are truly peaceful and noted Indonesia would abide by the outcome.
U S fighter bombers have targeted routes in Laos for over a month to smash Red Pathet Lao supply lines. Two jets were shot down on Wednesday with pilots rescued from separate incidents, after prior losses of four jets in Laos operations.
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