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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1963

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Norris Predicts Dock Strike Settlement Across Coasts

New York Shipping Association members meet to act on terms proposed by a presidential mediation board. Senator Wayne Morse predicted the industry from Norfolk to Maine will accept the board's peace formula, with unresolved plans for Norfolk to Texas ports. Kennedy urged immediate settlement of the 60,000 longshoremen strike paralyzing Atlantic and Gulf shipping. Morse noted the main issue is coastwise acceptance by industry and union reps on the South Atlantic and Gulf.

New York New York Shipping Association Wayne Morse D-Ore Norfolk Maine Texas Morse Washington Kennedy Atlantic Gulf South Atlantic North Atlantic

JFK Hails Secession End In Congo

President Kennedy hailed the end of the Katanga secession and said the Congolese can rally behind national and provincial leadership. He noted the peaceful UN forces entry into Kolwezi confirmed the downfall of Moise Tshombe. The United States welcomed the Congo path under UN leadership.

Washington Kennedy Katanga Kolwezi Moise Tshombe United States Congo Africa Eisenhower U.S United Nations

Will Change Carrier Wing Streamlining Next Month

The 302nd Troop Carrier Wing at Clinton County Air Force Base will be streamlined next month to form three troop carrier groups. Wing HQ and the 906th and 907th Groups stay at Wilmington. the 908th Group moves to Bates Field Mobile Alabama.

Wilmington Clinton County Air Force Base Donald Campbell 906Th 907Th Bates Field Mobile Ala

Air Support Promised in Bay of Pigs Invasion Debate

Exile Cuban leader Antonio de Varona alleges the Bay of Pigs force was promised full air cover. He cites a 1961 pledge denied by Attorney General Kennedy, while Sen. Goldwater questions administration “news management” and history rewriting. Varona calls for full historical investigation.

Miami Fla Antonio de Varona Kennedy United States Barry Goldwater Washington Goldwater Varona Democratic Revolutionary Front Jose Miro Cardona U.S Cuban Revolutionary Council New Frontier

Walker Charges Dropped By U.S.

In Oxford, Mississippi, federal prosecutors dropped charges against former Army Maj. Gen. Edwin A. Walker and six others connected to the University of Mississippi desegregation riots last fall. The dismissal was “without prejudice,” allowing possible future action before the five year statute of limitations. The case stems from Walker’s arrest after the riot and includes charges of insurrection and conspiracy. James Meredith faces continuation of his final semester amid campus tensions.

Oxford Miss Edwin A. Walker University of Mississippi U. S. Atty H. H. Ray Walker James H. Meredith University Air Force U. S. Dist Claude F. Clayton Little Rock Ark United States

Clemson Considers Court Order

Clemson College trustees plan a meeting this week to decide admission of the school's first Negro student. Gov. Russell declined comment after the Fourth Circuit and Supreme Court refused to delay an order that Harvey Gantt, 20, of Charleston be enrolled at Clemson. The trustees slated the meeting for Wednesday or Thursday. State officials offered no comment.

Columbia S. C Clemson College Donald S. Russell Simon Sobeloff U. S. 4Th Circuit Court of Appeals Earl Warren U. S. Supreme Court Harvey Gantt Charleston Clemson Russell

U.S African Negroes Tiff At College

At Central State College in Wilberforce a racially charged disturbance is reported. Dean Thomas Kelley confirms a shooting into a dormitory room and a threatening letter, with African and American students alleging disruptions affecting study. Police say the incident involved an air rifle and affected a small number of students on both sides.

Wilberforce Central State College Thomas Kelley Kelley

African Mercenary Ponders His Future In The Garage Business

Eight mercenaries held in a makeshift internment room at Elisabethville Airport wait repatriation after Katanga's defeat. The profile centers on Skimmer, a 6-foot-2 South African fighter whose pay and future plans loom large. He plans to join a relative in a South African garage while hoping for delayed pay.

Richard K. O'Malley Elisabethville The Congo United Nations Katanga Moise Tshombe Mer Skimmer South Africa

GOP Plans To Honor Goldwater At Dinner Salute

Washington Republicans arrange a dinner salute to Sen. Barry Goldwater aiming to raise about 500000 to aid party committees. The event targets big donors and conservative supporters, with some liberals privately conceding limited opposition.

Gop Goldwater Washington Barry Goldwater Arizona

Columbusite Admits Arson Before Court

William F Ostermeyer a 19 year old dishwasher pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to setting seven fires in Columbus mainly garages and homes, with several at a downtown department store. He was bound over to the grand jury on 49000 bond. safety officials note lie detector tests indicated he is the fire bug sought for months.

Columbus William F. Ostermeyer Horace Troop Grand Ostermeyer Albert Giles Giles

Washington Indecision Is Hailed

Saigon report claims a Viet Cong annual report predicts victory through American indecision. The document dated Sept 25 1962 is deemed genuine, noting U S reluctance to deploy large forces to avoid provoking a world war. Britain and the Soviet Union extend cultural ties for two years. Kennedy sisters cancel trip to India and Pakistan.

Saigon South Viet Nam Viet Nam Washington America U. S United States Communist Bloc of Nations London Britain Soviet Union Kennedy India Pakistan

M&M Schools Win State Science Awards for 1961 62

Six Ohio high schools are named outstanding science programs for the 1961 62 year by the Ohio Academy of Science. Morrison Waite Toledo Mansfield Senior Malta McConnelsville Morgan County Washington Township Centerville Piqua Catholic Westerville receive the Frederick H Krecker Award funded by Battelle Memorial Institute. Each school gets 150 dollars and a commemorative plaque.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Academy of Science Morrison R. Waite Toledo Mansfield Senior Malta- McConnelsville Morgan County Washington Township Centerville Montgomery County Piqua Catholic Westerville Frederick H. Krecker Ohio Junior Academy of Science Battelle Memorial Institute of Columbus

Peace Corps Tests Slated Jan 26 for Applicants

Athens is among 823 centers where U S Civil Service Commission tests will be given Saturday at 8 30 a m for Peace Corps applicants. Tests will be in Room 24 at the post office and offered on space available basis to those who have not yet filled questionnaires, the Peace Corps said.

Athens U. S. Civil Service Commission Peace Corps

New Taxes Uncertain Rhodes

Columbus reports Gov James A Rhodes said it is too early to judge if state needs can be met without new or higher taxes. A cabinet session noted $83 million in obligations beyond cash on hand. Finance Director Krabach cited ongoing deficits and possible wage cuts while Welfare Director White discussed aid to unemployed dependents and department reorganization. In Formosa three Nationalist warships likely sank a Communist gunboat near Matsu Island in an exchange near the island.

Columbus James A. Rhodes Rhodes Statehouse Richard L. Krabach Krabach Denver L. White Athens White Cleveland Ohio A. G. Lancione D-Belmont Taipei Formosa Matsu Island Defense Ministry

Legislature Getting Down To Business

Ohio House moves to hear revisions of Sunday closing laws while the Senate accepts hundreds of new bill proposals. An emergency printing contract bid directs Finance Director Krabach to award to the lowest responsible bidder by next Saturday noon. Rhodes appointees confirmed include Wayne Ward director of Personnel and Edmund Redman on the Turnpike Commission. Willard Campbell named to Unemployment Compensation Board of Review. Billy Gene Carter, 25, of Columbus, a prison escapee, captured in Springfield after a seven block chase.

Columbus Ohio House Judiciary Committee Senate Richard Krabach Rhodes Wayne Ward Department of Personnel Edmund C. Redman Ohio Turnpike Commission J. Warren Bettis Salineville Columbiana County Carl R. Johnson Westerville Public Utilities Commission Willard D. Campbell Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Board of Review

Adenauer and de Gaulle Readying Clash Over Europe

West German Chancellor Adenauer and French President de Gaulle meet after signing a treaty of close cooperation while Europe buckles over NATO nuclear forces and UK entry. Macmillan denounces French policies, urging allies to maintain strong alliances for security amid the current crisis.

Paris Konrad Adenauer Charles de Gaulle Adenauer de Gaulle West Germany Harold Macmillan Europe Macmillan Liverpool Britain

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