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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1961

Page

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Navy appeals to rebel commander to free Santa Maria passengers

SAN JUAN Puerto Rico The U S Navy urged rebel leader Henrique M Galvao to alter course and discharge the 20 906 ton liner Santa Maria 588 passengers including 42 Americans off Belem Brazil The four destroyers and 18 planes pursuing the ship were under orders not to board the vessel President Kennedy officials sought a peaceful resolution as Galvao threatened possible landings in Dakar or newly independent West African states.

San Juan Puerto Rico U. S. Navy Santa Maria Atlantic Belem ADM Robert L. Dennison U. S. Atlantic Portugal Antonio de Oliveiria Salazar West Africa U. S Kennedy Salazar Galvao Dennison Dakar Senegal Guinea Ghana

Kennedy to Welcome Freed Airmen With Wives at White House

President Kennedy joins two Air Force wives to greet Captains John R. McKone and Freeman B. Olmstead, freed after seven months in a Soviet prison. They, parachuted to safety after RB47 shot down near Barents Sea, with a White House coffee gathering planned and attendance by several lawmakers.

Kennedy Washington Happy Air Force John R. McKone Freeman B. Olmstead Barents Sea Topeka Kan Andrews Air Force Base Maryland Goose Bay Olmsteads McKones White House Lyndon B. Johnson Andrew F. Schoeppel Frank Carlson Kansas J. Floyd Breeding D-Kan United States Arlington National Cemetery Olmstead McKone Freeman Olmstead John McKone Air Force Eugene Zuckert

Search Hampered as Winds Hit Missing US Air Transport

A U S Military Air Transport plane with 23 aboard disappeared over Canada's icy Atlantic coast as 50 to 75 mph winds hindered air and sea search efforts. Fourteen aircraft and six ships combed the area near Argentia and St Johns after a Navy sighting of an in air explosion 35 minutes later, with the craft carrying 13 passengers and 10 Navy crew from Morocco to Norfolk.

Argentia Mid U. S Canada Atlantic Newfoundland Ava Lon Peninsula St. John’s Morocco Norfolk

Cincinnati Attorney Bound Over in $3.8 Million Investment Scheme

Leslie D. Stickler, 37, of Cincinnati, is bound over to the federal grand jury in an alleged $3.8 million investment fraud case. He may seek trial without grand jury action.

Cincinnati Leslie D. Stickler Federal Grand Jury

Time Draws Near For Brazil Trip

The Messenger area plans a contest to name its Most Popular Boy who will win a Brazil trip. The winner earns a Port Columbus flight with TWA to New York for the national Junior Reporters program before jet travel to Brazil, rewarding leadership and competitive spirit.

Messenger Brazil South Port Columbus TWA New York

Congo Crisis Warns of Major Power Involvement

UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold warned that big powers could enter the Congo dispute openly if smaller nations pull their troops from UN command. He sent a December 14 letter to six states urging responsibility to prevent UN force disintegration as Indonesia Morocco and the UAR threaten to withdraw about 4900 troops, leaving 13 259.

United Nations N.Y Dag Hammarskjold Congo United Arab Republic Hammarskjold Omar Loutfi U.A.R Security Council Indonesia Morocco

High Spirit Sale in Ohio Top Sales Since 1950

Columbus report notes 1960 liquor store and agency sales ranked third in 28 years for the Ohio Department of Liquor Control. Only 1957 and 1959 sales surpassed it, reflecting strong demand across state outlets.

Columbus Ohio Department of Liquor Control

Bank shortage shocks Fairmont. two women arrested

A gray-haired spinster and a young mother of two were arrested on federal charges tied to a $224,224.70 bank shortage at the institution where both were employed.

Fairmont W. Va

Sunday Messenger Classifieds Highlight Quick Sale Values

The Messenger urges discriminating shoppers to consult the classified pages for bargains on homes cars real estate appliances and many other items priced for quick sale.

Messenger

Vast Snow and Ice Storm Plagues South and East

A massive snow and ice storm spread from Texas and Oklahoma to the South and East, bringing sleet and freezing rain. Fatalities occurred mainly in traffic accidents on icy highways, while snow depths reached near a foot in parts of Maryland and New England. The system extended into the Great Lakes as frigid air persisted across the Midwest and Northeast.

Associated Press North Carolina New England Illinois Great Lakes Texas Oklahoma Maryland

Ohio Five Day Forecast Shows Colder Week Ahead

Weather forecast for Ohio indicates temperatures about 15 to 20 degrees below normal with highs near 35 to 40 and lows around 20 to 25. Snow flurries expected Sunday or Monday with slightly less cold by weekend, turning colder again midweek.

Ohio

Two Soviets May Orbit Together In Space Capsule

Washington reports indicate Moscow may launch a two man space flight in a single large capsule. Officials cite capable booster rockets and shared life support as feasible, suggesting two astronauts could beat the U S into orbit in the next major space event.

Washington Soviet Union U.S Pacific Ocean Moscow

LSU Cubans Stranded Without Funds For Spring Term

About 38 Cuban students at Louisiana State University face the spring term without tuition, books, room or board. Nearly half of LSU's 80 Cuban students are affected by Fidel Castro's blockade on transfers from Cuba. A citizens committee seeks federal assistance and a Louisiana official investigates at other campuses including Tulane Loyola of the South and University of Southwestern Louisiana. A drive at USL aims to raise $5000 for Cuban students there.

Baton Rouge Louisiana State University LSU Fidel Castro Louisiana Tulane Loyola of USL

Prestige Polls Released On Kennedy Orders

Two government polls showing U S prestige declined in parts of the world were released by the U S Information Agency on Kennedy orders. The studies influenced the 1960 campaign and had been published by newspapers before the November election. One study dated Oct 10 1960 notes most people in the free world view the Soviet Union as strong.

Washington U. S Kennedy U. S. Information Agency Free World Soviet Union

Goldwater Pushes Bill to Return Tax Dollars for Schools

Senator Barry Goldwater proposes legislation to返urn three to four billion dollars in tax revenues to local communities for school improvements.

Washington Barry Goldwater R-Ariz

United Nations urged Security Council Congo crisis meeting

Seven nations circulated a letter urging the UN Security Council to convene to examine alarming recent developments in the Congo. The move signals growing international concern and requests a formal council meeting to discuss the situation.

United Nations N. Y UN Security Council Congo

Teacher Key to Higher Ohio Education Standards

Statehouse conference on education draws 3600 attendees who cite teachers as the key to improved Ohio schools. Major findings: more qualified teachers, better on the job training, higher licensing standards, revised training, higher starting salaries, tenure law tweaks, and salary weighting for top graduates. More support for liberal arts graduates teaching while studying.

Columbus Johnny Ohio Boards of Education State Board of Education

Ohio Valley Gas Co Cuts Rates 1 Percent on Gas

The Ohio Valley Gas Co announced a rate decrease of 1 percent per 1000 cubic feet of gas, effective March 1. The reduction is expected to lower consumer bills in the East Liverpool area.

East Liverpool The Ohio Valley Gas Co

Republicans Await Rewording Of Bill In Ohio Legislature

Ohio lawmakers recessed as Finance Director James H. Maloon prepares amendments to strip program improvements from the DiSalle budget. Republicans argue the plan overstates revenue by about 75 million for the next two years and seek cuts, affecting teacher salaries university funding and welfare. The session also considers unemployment extensions and new state authority over offices, plus higher county treasurer salaries and youth services.

Columbus Ohio James H. Maloon Legis Maloon Michael V. DiSalle Fred L. Hoffman R-Hamilton Carlton Davidson Lawrence Water Anti-Pollution Control Board Water Anti-Pollution Control Board. Create A State Parent Youth Service

Laos admits crying wolf over alleged invasion claims

The Lao government acknowledged it cried wolf in protests to the SEATO and the UN about a supposed Communist invasion. Education Minister Nhouy Abhay said the moves were to reassure Laos’s people that friends abroad stood with the regime. Western observers found no solid evidence of aggression. UN factfinders also found no proof of North Vietnamese invasion.

New York New York Times Southeast Asia Treaty Organization United Nations Vientiane Jacques Hevard Nhouy Abhay Laos Times UN Security Council Viet Nam

Danger of Fighting Reported in Congo

Tension rose around Manono as about 2000 pro Lumumba troops massed near North Katanga. UN said Belgian backed Katanga gendarmerie in Kongolo was being reinforced and warned of possible clashes in the region.

Elisabethville The Congo Katanga Patrice Lumumba Manono Kongolo

DiSalle Seeks Bliss on Bipartisan Ohio Commission

Columbus Gov. Michael V. DiSalle requests Ohio Republican chairman Ray Bliss to reconsider his refusal to join a bipartisan panel that would study how to choose a 24th Ohio congressman.

Columbus Michael V. DiSalle Ray C. Bliss Ohio

U S Army Plane Missing Near Tehran

A U S Army plane with two American officers aboard is missing in rugged mountain terrain southwest of Tehran since Thursday. Rescue teams search the area amid unclear weather and terrain conditions.

Tehran Iran

San Salvador Junta Promises Loyal Democratic Return

NEW JUNTA pledges to respect nation treaty obligations and steer El Salvador back to authentic democracy. The pledge frames a civic transition as a restoration of constitutional norms and international commitments.

San Salvador el Salvador

General MacArthur birthday observed in New York

General of the Army Douglas MacArthur marked his birthday in New York with public tributes and official commemorations. The celebration drew military leaders and civic figures who praised his long service and wartime leadership.

MacArthur New York Douglas MacArthur

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