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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1961
Page
1
Salvage operations reported no further signs of life from the sunken Texas Tower wreck 70 miles southeast of New York City. Rescue work resumed at 6 30 am and by 8 20 am Coast Guard officials said no one remained alive in the underwater debris.
The Associated Press reports clear and mild conditions prevailing nationwide as a recent east and northeast snow storm weakens. Mountain Maryland sees up to nine inches, light snow in Syracuse and light drizzle along Appalachians. Fog covers parts of the eastern third. temperatures range from 20s in the Midwest to 60s in the southwest with near zero in Massena New York.
President Eisenhower delivers a closing address outlining his two terms. The remarks air on major networks at 8 30 p m eastern time.
Democratic leaders predicted Kennedy would seek substantial changes in Eisenhower’s 80.9 billion budget as the economy lagged. They questioned revenue assumptions for a projected 1.5 billion surplus and criticized plans for foreign aid. Humphrey and Mansfield urged revisions to address recession and housing and urban programs.
In Los Angeles four alternate jurors are being chosen today after the regular panel of nine men and three women is agreed upon for the third Finch murder case.
FBI seeks Thomas Viola of Detroit, identified as a gunman, who was added to the agency's ten most wanted list. The announcement places Viola among the bureau's most wanted fugitives and calls for information leading to his arrest.
Pro Western government troops captured Vang Vieng on Monday. 11 25 a.m. report places fall of the rebel base on the road to Luang Prabang. Skeins of movements included Ta Vieng and Tha Thom in flux as combat continued with U S trained aircraft aiding the government. The Soviet Union protested U S supplied air strikes saying they widen the conflict in Laos.
President Eisenhower and Canadian Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker signed a treaty to cooperatively develop the Columbia River basin. The pact aims for at least 60 years of cross border actions benefiting millions. terms were sealed after two years of talks. The river drains 219,500 square miles in the United States and 39,500 in British Columbia.
A Meigs County Commissioners session did not materialize with only Commissioner Don Mullen present. The other two commissioners Dan Hartinger and Avery Nelson were absent, and 1961 appropriations remain unsettled. The group meets on the first and third Mondays. next official meeting is February 6.
Picketing by harbor craft crewmen at Grand Central Terminal forced cancellation of some long distance trains today. New York Central and New Haven railroads reported impact on services and threatened commuter routes.
Hamilton Ohio workers at Ford Motor Co win an appeal overturning a Bureau of Unemployment Compensation ruling that denied them jobless pay after a layoff. The decision restores eligibility for unemployment benefits for the group.
A drop in steel and automobile production lowers overall industrial output to its weakest level in over a year, signaling slower manufacturing activity across sectors.
Dr Geoffrey Fisher archbishop of Canterbury and spiritual head of the Church of England said he will retire on May 31. He has led the church since 1945 and will be succeeded by the next appointed leader in due course.
Washington braces for a massive ceremony as John F. Kennedy prepares for a high profile inaugural. Hoover Truman Eisenhower attend, 58 000 seats sold for the parade, concerts sold out, gala tickets scarce. Inauguration expenses expected about 800000 with 3 million debt relief from profits.
Swedish UN troops escorting a train from Elisabethville repelled three Baluba attacks near Luena in Katanga Province. The force, about 60 Swedes aboard, reported heavy casualties for the attackers and no Swede injuries. A helicopter was to bring in supplies from Kamina base. In a separate note, 29 Americans reached Ruanda-Urundi after being held by pro-Lumumba forces in Kivu.
President elect John F Kennedy departs Palm Beach for Washington as religion tensions ease. Evangelist Billy Graham, ally of Vice President Nixon, praises the election's impact on church relations after a luncheon and golf meeting with Kennedy.
In Athens University of Georgia resumes classes after a day and night of integration with no serious violence. Second entry of Charlayne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes prompted absence of disorder among about 7500 white students as officials expect authorities to curb rowdiness. Hunter and Holmes, under federal court orders, returned to classes with minimal attention and rumors of planned demonstrations faded.
A man in Athens answered a telephone from a classified ad about a model typewriter for sale. He was tied up one evening during the calls, but the typewriter was sold. The piece promotes Want Ads and offers a number to place ads for quick cash.
Governor DiSalle presents Alternative I a do nothing plan and Alternative II a $150 million package to fund capital upgrades and education mental health and corrections. The GOP notes the lack of an accompanying appropriations bill and delays the full package until February.
A spectacular blaze at Charleston Naval Base tore through a degaussing station on Monday aided by a strong breeze and two explosions. Six men are missing and four injured, with three Navy personnel and three civilians among the workers. The Navy will investigate the cause.
The City of New Orleans passenger train struck a downtown Magnolia butane gas truck early today. Initial reports indicate five killed and six injured in the impact and ensuing fire.
In Havana the Castro regime announced the execution of three more terrorists as part of ongoing crackdowns. Juan Mesa Lopez Julio Levera Suarez and Balbine Emilio Diaz were executed at La Cabana fortress after swift convictions. The Labor Ministry dismissed 360 Cuban Electric Co workers amid union purges connected to pro Castro protests.
COLUMBUS The Ohio Chamber of Commerce estimates Ohio taxpayers would pay 4 676 020 000 dollars in federal taxes under the 80 9 billion federal spending program proposed by President Eisenhower.
The Freedom Foundation in Valley Forge Pa announces seven Ohio schools will receive national honors in the seventh annual school awards program.
In Eisenhower's budget a $19,267,000 request for a federal office building in Cincinnati is listed. The item appears among the administration's funding requests for federal construction projects.
Ford Motor Co recalls about 700 truck assembly workers at its Lorain Ohio plant as production shifts adjust and staffing plans are reviewed.
Generaly fair and somewhat warmer conditions are forecast for Washington as the Kennedy inauguration approaches on Friday. The outlook emphasizes mild temperatures and light breezes for the event day.
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