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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1964
Page
1
President Johnson speaks to the Geneva conference urging a freeze on production of nuclear delivery vehicles and a shutdown of reactors for weapon materials. He calls for a world treaty banning force in disputes, verification posts, nonproliferation, and a halt to underground tests.
Britain rushed about 2000 troops and an aircraft carrier to Tanganyika as mutiny fears eased. President Julius Nyerere remained safe and planned a national address while Dar es Salaam held under military curfew. At least 14 people were killed and 120 wounded in the uprising sparked by pay delays and slow British officer replacements.
In Columbus voters face a May 5 primary with no party endorsement for Lt. Col. John Glenn Jr. or incumbent Sen. Stephen M. Young. The convention defeated a single endorsement 343-329, seen as a Glenn victory while Young remains serene and hopeful for victory. Coleman and both camps express satisfaction.
A tractor-trailer wreck and fire on Route 17 at Beech Hill blocked traffic for two hours early Tuesday. No injuries were reported. The truck, loaded with green tomatoes, overturned and destroyed the rig owned by Monty Anderson of Lake City North Carolina. The driver was Thomas Lynch Jr. of Scranton South Carolina. his father rode as a passenger.
Cincinnati detectives and FBI agents pursue leads in a $20 870 bank holdup at the Southern Ohio National Bank branch in the White Oak shopping center. A lone robber in a ski mask used a sawed off shotgun and escaped in a stolen car.
The report says John Glenn Jr. will visit Athens in mid March for a large fundraising dinner. Charles Pancake may seek the Democratic nomination for the 9 1415 16 district to challenge C Stanley Mechem for the remaining two years of a four year term. The 11 county district includes Athens Hocking Perry and Washington. Delegates from the 10th Congressional delegation caucused to back Glenn. Athens County officials note strong local support for Glenn against Senator Stephen Young.
A massive blaze at the Rink's Discount Bargain Store in Evendale near Cincinnati caused an unofficial loss of over 2 million dollars. More than 200 firefighters from multiple departments fought the open kettle of flames but could not save the one story block sized brick building. Several firemen suffered minor injuries as the rear of the structure burned vigorously and roof sections collapsed.
A Dayton Police News department house organ runs a bizarre classified style ad for a second hand tombstone labeled a good buy for a person named Murphy. Sgt. D E Tobias is the contact for potential buyers.
Six men and two women were locked up overnight as eight prospective jurors in the Hoffa jury tampering case began to be seated. George E. Baber Jr. was questioned and seated tentatively. Judge Frank Wilson warned of possible Saturday sessions as the lengthy trial unfolds.
Canadian Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson arrives in Washington to meet President Johnson this afternoon. He aims to ease tensions between the United States and France after Charles de Gaulle recognized Communist China. Pearson, who spent last week in Paris, seeks accord over alliance strains and hopes to stress possible common ground.
Echo 2, a 135 foot diameter balloon satellite, is scheduled for launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base. The United States and Soviet Union plan joint experiments using satellite radio, including voices and data, with Russia possibly tracking the craft. No transmission date has been set. the orbit will be near polar, similar to Samos reconnaissance satellites.
President Johnson unveils a $97.9 billion fiscal 1965 budget aiming to reduce deficits and cut civilian jobs by 27,000 from the Defense Department. The plan trims Agriculture, Post Office, Atomic Energy, and Veterans programs while pledging revenue growth from tax cuts and increased output. It includes defenses, civil defense, and a $3.4 billion foreign aid request, with funds redirected to welfare, education, and antipoverty efforts. The civilian payroll would stand at about 2.51 million, and several dam projects receive construction aid across Ohio and West Virginia.
Attorney General Kennedy met Malaysia's Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman in Kuala Lumpur and said progress is being made. He urged a summit with Rahman Sukarno and Macapagal, while Sukarno cited troop withdrawal demands on the Borneo border. Kennedy plans further talks in Jakarta.
Barry Goldwater told the New York Times that altering his blunt conservative campaign approach would be too obvious. He heads to New Hampshire for a two day tour before the March 10 Republican primary with Rockefeller and notes shifting delegate support since Lyndon Johnson's presidency.
An airlift of American dependents from Panama ended Monday with 14 evacuees arriving, raising to 1093 the number of persons brought here since last Wednesday.
In Point Pleasant the Marietta Manufacturing Co. jobless benefits case remains unresolved. The West Virginia Board of Review reversal could grant retroactive pay to Oct. 5 if upheld. The company appeals, with Kanawh County Circuit Court to hear later. The yard has been idle since Oct. 1 after a time study dispute.
A main water line broke near the McArthur reservoir causing low pressure. Schools dismissed Tuesday due to reduced hydrant pressure. repairs underway with full service expected later that day. Fire officials would use rural tactics if a fire occurred. Most homes had some supply at very low pressure.
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