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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1964

Page

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Barry Urged To Take Out Insurance If Nominated

Supporters of Barry Goldwater urge him to run for re election to the Senate even if he secures the GOP presidential nomination. The draft organization that urged him to seek the presidency has closed. A new draft style movement may appear to guard against an unsuccessful White House bid, though none is organized yet. Goldwater has not disclosed plans beyond filing for re election, with a July 10 deadline.

Barry Washington Sen Barry Goldwater Senate White House Ted Kazy

Quitters Find It Is Not Easy

New York reports a large group of ex smokers trying a five day plan after the surgeon general’s report. About 900 people in the city promised to abstain from cigarettes and quit the habit through a fruit diet pep talks and long walks at Hunter College. By Tuesday most showed difficulty with the program and a minority admitted smoking at least once while still persisting.

New York U.S Hunter College

Plane crash at Oklahoma Baptist University kills pilot

Robert Lawson, 43, of Indla Okla, died when his rented single engine plane crashed into Shawnee Hall at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, injuring no one else. He had warned via radio of a planned strike and the campus was evacuated. The incident occurred during final exams with Thurmond Hall serving as offices. In Canton a city council proposal to raise 10 000 dollars or more for a JFK memorial fountain was approved.

Shawnee Okla PBA Oklahoma Baptist University Robert Lawson Indla Shawnee Hall Lawson Thurmond Hall Jfk Canton John F. Kennedy

Army in Europe to cut 1850 jobs in reorganization

The U.S. Army in Europe announced an administrative reorganization to eliminate 1850 positions including military and civilian personnel. The plan aims to streamline operations and reduce costs across bases in Germany.

Heidmelberg Germany U.S. Army Europe

Kennedy to Push Sukarno for Easing Malaysia Stance

Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy flies to Tokyo on his first foreign mission for President Johnson. He aims to urge Indonesia's Sukarno to soften the crush Malaysia policy and may also meet Philippine President Diosdado Macapagal and British PM Alec Douglas-Home.

Washington Robert F. Kennedy Tokyo Johnson Indonesia Sukarno Malaysia Kennedy Ethel Andrews Air Force

Oswald's Mother Hires New York Lawyer

Mrs. Marguerite Oswald says attorney Mark Lane will represent her son Lee Harvey Oswald before the presidential commission investigating Kennedy's assassination. Lane recently filed a brief urging Oswald's defense, while Mrs. Oswald maintains her son acted alone or with others.

Fort Worth Tex New York Lee Harvey Oswald Kennedy Marguerite Oswald Mark Lane Special Presidential Commission Lane Earl Warren Oswald

Erhard Begins UK Visit Amid Talks With British Leaders

West German Chancellor Ludwig Erhard arrived in Britain for a two day visit with Prime Minister Sir Alec Douglas Home and Foreign Secretary Richard Butler. He was accompanied by Foreign Minister Gerhard Schroeder as they discuss postwar relations and warming ties between Britain and West Germany. In Jakarta, Indonesia said talks between Defense Minister Nasution and Soviet Premier Khrushchev yielded significant accords to bolster Indonesia’s armed forces.

London Ludwig Erhard Britain West Germany Gerhard Schroeder Alec Douglas - Home Richard A. Butler Russia Indonesia Jakarta Abdul Haris Nasution Khrushchev

U.S. and Panama Agree to Renew Relations

The United States and Panama agreed to re establish diplomatic ties as quickly as possible and to begin talks 30 days after relations resume on all issues including the Panama Canal Zone. A third country may advise Washington on restoring ties with Panama.

Panama United States Panama Canal Zone Washington Chiari Costa Rica Edwin M. Martin Johnson Galileo Solis Peace Committee Organization of American States Martin Solis OAS

Witness Reports Threats In Lawrence Vote Probe

A witness in Lawrence County says threats have accompanied the investigation into alleged voting irregularities. Louise Patton of Washington Township testified amid crowded hearings in Ironton about intimidation linked to charges of vote buying and invalid ballots. She cited hostile statements and cited fear for families while noting outsiders voted in township precincts over years.

Ironton Lawrence County Louise Patton South Webster Washington Township Ted W. Brown Brown Washington Decatur Patton Harvey

Blizzard Toll Tops 140 In East Snowstorm

Bitter cold and heavy snow crippled the eastern half of the nation with more than 140 deaths blamed on the blizzard. New York City sanitation crews expanded with 3000 extra shovelers, while a frail one day old received a blood transfusion aided by police and hospital staff despite weather delays.

Associated Press New York City Albany N. Y Lisa Cavaluzzo Queens Hospital Lisa

Wallace Sees Successful West Invasion For States' Rights

Gov. George Corley Wallace Jr., 44, toured six universities across five western states preaching States' rights. He reported overflow crowds, peaceful demonstrations, and said he will continue fighting federal power. He cited two Alabama branch plants lined up from six industrial conferences.

Seattle Wash George Corley Wallace, Jr Alabama South Wallace Goliath West

Juveniles Escape From Clermont County Jail

Three 17 year old boys escaped from the Clermont County jail by breaking a bar in the juvenile detention center and fleeing through an office, according to the Sheriff's Department.

Batavia Clermont County Sheriff's Department

Three Space Shots Slated This Month

Cape Kennedy announces three major launch attempts in January. Relay 2 communications satellite targets Jan 21, Saturn 1 two stage test firing around Jan 27, and Ranger 6 moon close up TV pictures planned for Jan 30. Titan 2 prepares for Project Gemini first manned flight with March aims.

Cape Kennedy Fla United States

DiSalle Backs Sen Young In Newark Club Speech

Former Gov Michael V DiSalle ends a year's moratorium on political appearances to urge support for Senator Stephen M Young at a Newark Democrat club session He states he will not seek the U S Senate nomination and endorses Young.

Newark Michael V. DiSalle DiSalle U.S Stephen M. Young

Mrs Kennedy Thanks Nation For Messages After Assassination

Mrs John F Kennedy expressed gratitude for the 800000 messages of tribute and condolence after her husband s assassination. She read some of the notes on radio and television from the office of Attorney General Robert F Kennedy saying she and her children are sustained by the nation s affection.

Washington John F. Kennedy Robert F. Kennedy

Miami Plans Switch To Trimester System

Miami University faculty approved in principle a switch from the two semester system to a trimester arrangement likely starting September 1965. The vote in the University Senate was 261 to 40, with the president stating administration will decide when the change takes effect.

Oxford Miami University John D. Millett Millett University Senate University Miami

Liz Taylor Seeks Divorce From Eddie Fisher in Mexico

Elizabeth Taylor filed for divorce in Puerto Vallarta charging Eddie Fisher abandoned their legal domicile and they have lived separated for over a year. Richard Burton must leave Puerto Vallarta by January 23 to start rehearsals for Hamlet in Toronto.

Puerto Vallarta Mexico Elizabeth Taylor Eddie Fisher Richard Burton Miss Taylor Fisher Burton Toronto

Young Sailor Praised For JFK Funeral Colors Role

Seaman Apprentice Edward Nemeth, 19, carried the presidential colors in John F Kennedy's funeral cortege and received praise from admirers nationwide. Secretary of the Navy Paul Nitze issued a formal commendation for his exemplary conduct and appearance as he marched behind the casket on television.

Washington John F. Kennedy Canada Seaman Appren Edward Memeth Navy Paul B. Nitze Nemeth

Body Of 2nd Flier Found Near Crash Site

Cumberland Maryland report says the body of a second flier from the Air Force bomber crash on Monday was found on an ice capped mountain. One crewman remains unaccounted for while two were found alive and another died at the scene. The weather forecast notes temperatures 10 to 15 degrees below normal with little precipitation.

Cumberland Air Force Ohlo

Paul Cotton dies at 58 former bank executive

E Paul Cotton 58 vice president of the Athens National Bank died Wednesday morning at Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus He resided at 24 E Washington St and is survived by his wife Grace and daughter Paula Borton Arrangements are with Hughes Funeral Home PARIS Lester B Pearson arrives in Paris for a three day official visit to deepen Canada France ties.

E. Paul Cotton Athens National Bank Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus E. Washington St Grace Paula Borton Hughes Funeral Home

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