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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1962

Page

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OU Coed Shot By Boyfriend In Dorm Quadrangle Fight

Ohio University sophomore Lora Jean Smalley 21 from Toledo is in fair condition after surgery to remove three bullets. Her estranged boyfriend Bennett Blakeslee 21 of Avon is jailed. charges depend on her recovery. Police traced him after he fled in his 1953 hard top to Route 50 then south toward Avon. Witnesses say the couple argued in Scott Quadrangle near Poplar Street Monday evening as four Scott residents observed.

Ohio University Blakeslee H. R. Curtis McArthur College of Arts and Sciences McBride Athens Miss Smalley Avon Scott Quadrangle Poplar St Scott Carole Doughton Nancy Carter Leslie Riley Natalie Waugh

Top American Stock Men Resign Posts

New York financial turmoil deepens as chairman Joseph F. Reilly and three senior officers quit the American Stock Exchange. Vice Chairman Charles J. Bocklet, James R. Dyer, and John J. Mann also resigned amid SEC charges of abuses and domination of the exchange’s administration.

Joseph F. Reilly American Stock Exchange Securities and Exchange Commission Exchange Reilly Charles J. Bocklet James R. Dyer Finance John J. Mann SEC

Cohen assets seized for back taxes sale nets $2000

Los Angeles Internal Revenue agents seized Mickey Cohen’s furniture from a warehouse to cover a $400000 back tax debt. The Monday sale yielded about $2000 toward the government claim.

Cohen Internal Revenue

Guerrillas Sought After Belize Border Crossing

British troops hunt in the Belize bush near the Guatemalan border for a small band of Guatemalan guerrillas who crossed the border on a self styled liberation mission last weekend.

Liberation

New Lexington Fire Department approves leadership slate

Vern Sorohan was re elected chief of the New Lexington Fire Department this week. Wade Kimball named assistant chief along with Robert J. Chute as captain Merle Dickson as lieutenant Edward Mc Nulty as secretary treasurer and Paul Shumaker as president.

Ohan New Lexington Fire Department Wade Kimball Robert J. Chute Merle Dickson Edward McNulty Paul Shumaker

Latin Nations Split Over Censure of Castro Regime

At Punta del Este Uruguay the United States led a bid for a strong condemnation of Fidel Castro while Latin American powers split between soft and hard lines. Brazil urged delays for further talks while Castro warned on television that sanctions would fail.

Punta del Este Uruguay United States Alliance For Progress Kennedy Fidel Castro Cuba Brazil Havana Castro

Race On To Refit Capsule

CAPE CANAVERAL Fla Space technicians race to fix the oxygen system for John H Glenn Jr in preparation for his orbital flight The fourth postponement was blamed on trouble in the oxygen system as workers install a new hose and a device to regulate oxygen flow Glenn remains at the Cape awaiting a Saturday launch if tests prove successful

John H. Glenn Jr Glenn Earth National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Kennedy declines Soviet invitation during world trip

Justice Department notes Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy declined an informal invitation to visit the Soviet Union next month. He said he looks forward to visiting there in the future. The White House and Justice Department did not identify the invitation source. a spokesman confirmed it was received last Thursday.

Washington P—Atty Robert F. Kennedy Soviet Union Kennedy Justice Department White House

Bonnelly appeals for unity amid crisis in Dominican Republic

President Rafael Bonnelly asks for unity and calm as his government confronts catastrophic problems left by predecessors, urging citizens to support efforts to stabilize the country from Santo Domingo.

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Rafael Bonnelly

Folsom Signals Bid for Unprecedented Third Term

Montgomery Alabama James E Folsom 53 publicly announces he will run for a third term as governor after serving 1947 51 and 1955 59 observers had long predicted the move.

Montgomery Ala James E. Folsom

Carrier Saratoga Stays Longer in Mediterranean Mission

The aircraft carrier Saratoga will remain in the Mediterranean an extra month and a half during its current duty tour, according to the Navy.

Jacksonville Fla Saratoga Navy

France Tightens Curbs in Algiers Bone and Oran

France imposed a fresh round of restrictions in Algiers, Bone and Oran as Jean Morin announced special control measures. Terrorists carried out 20 attacks on Monday with four dead and 18 wounded, while seven militants were slain as French troops set up roadblocks to curb arms flow between rival groups.

Algiers France Jean Morin Algeria Bone Oran

Gizenga Under House Arrest in Congo Villa

Antoine Gizenga placed under house arrest in a comfortable Leopoldville villa to await trial for acts of rebellion. U N protection lifted Monday night and Gizenga moved from the United Nations headquarters. Troops surrounding the residence were officially to protect him.

Leopoldville The Congo Antoine Gizenga U.N Gizenga U. N

For Sale Ad Seeks Buyer for Housewares and Services

A small classified notice advertises a large 6 burner Garland range with grill and a Fat Mizer gas deep fryer with 35 lb capacity at Dee-Dee Drive in. The ad invites hiring help, services, tenant finding, selling or trading, with a contact phone LY 3-1242.

Dee-Dee

Government rejects tax exemption plan for four wives

Kuala Lumpur reports the Malayan government refused a proposal to grant income tax exemptions for all four wives of every Muslim, citing equitable tax policy concerns. The decision maintains existing tax rules for multi wife households.

Kuala-Lumpur Malaya

Dream unity urged for Hocking Valley and Ohio University

Fred Johnson chairing Ohio University Board of Trustees urged 425 area leaders at Baker Center to rebuild the Hocking Valley spirit and unite with the university for regional growth. He called OU “your university,” outlined steps including a four lane Route 33 and emphasized local citizens must cooperate for prosperity.

Hocking River Valley Ohio University Nelsonville Fred Johnson Ohio University Board of Trustees Columbus Insurance and Hocking Valley Baker Center Johnson University Hocking County Athens Columbus Emis Sary John C. Baker Hocking

Man wins damages after dog causes truck crash

London court awards Hyman Gomberg 33 pounds 15 shillings in damages after his truck collided with a dog that ran from a store into the road. The 200 pound St Bernard prompted the crash and injury to the vehicle.

London Hyman Gomberg St. Bernard

Caramanlis Government Wins Confidence Vote in Greece

Premier Constantine Caramanlis and his pro Western government secured a confidence vote in Parliament in Athens early today amid charges of strong arm tactics during last fall’s national election.

Athens Greece Constantine Caramanlis

Five Die in C119 Crash Near Hill Air Force Base

A C119 flying boxcar crashed and burned near Hill Air Force Base Utah on Saturday killing five crewmen. Wreckage lay between two houses 30 feet apart. Albany Lodge 723 F and AM to conduct inspection at 7 30 p m Wednesday per George J Lowther, master Russell L Bailey to lead.

Albany Albany Lodge F&am Russell L. Baily George J. Lowther

Defense Plans Add Sea Roaming Command Posts

Washington The Defense Department will add several sea going command posts to its system of alternate headquarters for use if the Pentagon is destroyed in a nuclear attack. Existing alternates include the underground Little Pentagon on the Maryland Pennsylvania border and the Navy cruiser command ship Northampton. The sea roaming posts strengthen command and control during attack.

Washington Defense Department Pentagon Maryland- Pennsylvania Northampton

Seminar Hits Cleveland

Gov. Michael V. DiSalle and cabinet hold another seminar on state government and finances at Case Institute of Technology. Officials are expected to urge higher state expenditures to address population growth rising costs and greater demand for services.

Cleveland Michael V. DiSalle Case Institute of Technology Toledo Cincinnati

Fire destroys factory district. blaze blocked from Betsy Ross House

A general alarm fire in Philadelphia destroyed a clothing factory building housing several manufacturers. About 300 firefighters contained the flames, preventing spread to historic landmarks including the Betsy Ross House.

Philadelphia Betsy Ross

Italian Probe Probes Bulgarian Jet Crash Spy Motive

Experts study film from the Bulgarian jet that crashed near a secret NATO base in southern Italy. Italian officials say the plane likely conducted a spy mission, with Lt Miluse Solakov facing espionage charges and potential 5 to 15 year prison term. He is held under guard as questioning plans proceed.

Rome NATO Italy Defense Ministry Miluse Solakov Francis Gary Powers Solakov Acquaviva Bari Russia

Burke Opens Muzzle Probe Involving Pentagon Censors

Senate investigators disclose evidence of Pentagon censors who blue penciled military speeches. Secretary McNamara refused to identify the censors, citing Pentagon responsibility. Adm. Arleigh Burke testified as the inquiry opened with Sen. Strom Thurmond leading questions. Berlin winds topple parts of East German border fences around West Berlin, police report.

Washington Senate Pentagon Robert S. McNamara Special Senate Armed Services Adm Arleigh A. Burke Naval Operations Strom Thurmond D-S.c Subcommittee McNamara Défense Department Berlin West Berlin West

Talks at U N Y Raise Hope for West New Guinea Settlement

Acting U N Secretary-General U Than held exploratory talks Monday night with the Netherlands and Indonesia as hopes rose for a peaceful settlement to the dispute over West New Guinea.

United Nations N. Y U. N U Than Netherlands Indonesia West New Guinea

Ko Nominated Posthumously by Directors Guild

Ernie Ko, who died in a recent auto crash, has been nominated by the Television Directors Guild for the 1961 directorial award. The honor recognizes his contributions to television directing despite his untimely death.

Hollywood Ernie Kovacs Television Directors Guild

Alden Pledges School Aid In Redevelopment

Southeastern Ohio leaders and Ohio University officials met at Baker Center as OU President Vernon R. Alden announced new projects. A space vehicle research effort and a data processing center study were highlighted, with plans to attract grants and boost regional economic development. A large crowd heard remarks from Sen. C. Stanley Mechem, Rep. Walter Moeller, and OU trustees chair Fred H. Johnson.

Ohio University Fred H. Johnson OU Board of Trustees Sol Rosenberg Vernon R. Alden C. Stanley Mechem Fred R. Beasley Messenger Southeastern Ohio Baker Center OU _ board of trustees U.S Walter H. Moeller Congress Moeller Internal Revenue Service Athens Mechem Johnson Ohio Hocking Alden University National Aeronautics and Space Administration New England Ohio U Wright Patterson Air Force Base OU College of Commerce Southeastern Ohio Regional Council Columbus

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