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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1962

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Jones testifies shotgun discharge killed brother-in-law in Point Pleasant

James Edward Jones 33 testifies in Circuit Court that the 16 gauge shotgun discharged accidentally while Bates advanced toward him. The trial for first degree murder opened with the death penalty waived. Bates was killed June 5 at Hogsett. Jones borrowed the gun from a neighbor and told of drinking with Crump prior to the incident.

Point Pleasant James Edward Jones Hogsett Dale Buddy) Bates Bates Jones Ohio River Co Donald Stanley Hannelore Crump Mason County

Kennedy Okays Congress To Buy UN Bonds

President Kennedy asks Congress for 100 million dollars to buy United Nations bonds to aid the U.N. Congo crisis. He says the purchase is vital to U.S. interests and warns failure would benefit the Soviet Union. Senate Democrats vow hearings. House leadership expects approval.

Washington Kennedy Congress United Nations U.N U.S Soviet Union Capitol Hill Senate Mike Mansfield Montana House John W. McCormack Massachusetts

Pentagon censoring speech serves useful purpose says Shoup

General David M. Shoup Marine Corps commandant testified that the Pentagons censorship of speech texts to align with national policy provides a useful service. In Cleveland a multiple alarm fire at Seymour Warehouse Furniture Co caused about 130000 dollars in damage Monday night.

Washington David M. Shoup Marine Corps Pentagon Cleveland Seymour Warehouse Furniture Co

Weather Worry Foils Glenn Spaceflight Readiness

Cape Canaveral Florida three aircraft carriers stood by as NASA prepared for John H Glenn Jr to attempt a orbital flight. The countdown hovered near t minus 48 hours with weather forecasts awaiting a long range outlook to confirm or delay the Thursday launch. Glenn checked Friend Ship 7 life support and practiced boost and braking sequences while Carpenter assists and stars were studied for navigation.

John H. Glenn Jr National Aeronautics and Space Administration Glenn

Indictment for Sister Kenny Foundation Kickbacks

A federal grand jury charged two former Sister Elizabeth Kenny Foundation employees in Minneapolis with taking nearly 360000 in kickbacks from contributions. Marvin L. Kline and Fred Fadell, both Minneapolis residents, held top posts at the foundation.

Washington Sister Elizabeth Kenny Foundation Marvin L. Kline The Foundation Fred Fadell Minneapolis

Ohio to Replace 6500 Stop Signs With Red and White Reflector Signs

The Ohio Highway Department says about 6 500 yellow and black stop signs on state highways will be replaced with red and white reflectorized signs within the next year.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Highway Department

Kennedy proposes urban cabinet post amid race controversy

President Kennedy asks Congress to create a new Cabinet rank department of urban affairs and housing with Robert Weaver as secretary. The plan faces uncertain fate in the House amid racial and states rights objections and Republican opposition.

Washington Kennedy Congress Department of Urban Affairs and Housing House of Congress Senate House Housing and Home Finance Agency HHFA Robert C. Weaver Weaver House Rules Committee GOP National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Republican National Committee Republican Policy Committee John W. Byrnes Wisconsin Everett M. Dickson Illinois

OAS Fails To Remove Cuba

In Punta del Este Uruguay the United States and 13 Latin nations backed a hard line to oust Fidel Castro's Cuba from the OAS but failed to force an immediate vote. A three nation committee will draft a compromise amendment as Brazil Mexico Argentina Chile Bolivia and Ecuador demand a delay.

Punta del Este Uruguay United States Hemispheric Foreign Ministers Conference Fidel Castro Organization of American States Havana OAS Latin America Cuba Brazil Mexico Argentina Chile Bolivia Ecuador

Plan To Postpone UN Debate

United Nations officials report Western Allies aim to adjourn a Security Council session on Soviet charges about Katanga and Congo autonomy. The delay would extend until Congo Prime Minister Cyrille Adoula arrives in New York this week.

United Nations N.Y Security Council U.N Katanga Congo Soviet Union United States Cyrille Adoula New York Valerian Zorin Moise Tshombe Council Zorin Tshombe U.S Adoula Patrick Dean Britain

Water Heater Flight Hits Car in Los Angeles Incident

A water heater launched by an apartment blast traveled about two blocks and reached roughly 100 yards altitude in Los Angeles. No injuries occurred, but Bennie Willis’ car two blocks away was damaged as the unguided tank struck it amid a gas leak.

Bennie Willis

British plan to ease Berlin travel restrictions across sectors

Maj. Gen. Sir Rohan Delacombe, the British commandant in Berlin, proposed to the Soviet commandant a revival of prior procedures for cross sector travel in Berlin. The move would lift the ban on Col. Andrei Solovyev visiting the U.S. sector, while civilians ride with the U.S. commander could visit the Soviet sector with no police identification. A U.S. spokesman noted the ban would stay until civilians can cross unmolested. France and Britain did not join the ban. Delacombe spoke for the U.S. and French.

Berlin Rohan Delacombe Andrei L. Solovyev U.S Solovyev France Britain Delacombe

AEC Reports Progress In Shipping U S Holds Lead In Atomic Ships

The Atomic Energy Commission says 65 atomic engines ships and one merchant ship are operating or planned. 24 atomic vessels have sailed including a cruiser and carrier, while the Savannah is fueled and ready for sea trials. Nuclear power for civilian use shows mixed results with three reactors producing electricity, but several planned plants delayed. Work continues on Project Rover with NASA on nuclear propulsion for space vehicles.

Washington Atomic Energy Commission United States Soviet Union AEC AEC National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Molotov case viewed as insignificant by Soviet official

At the White House Khrushchev’s son in law Alexei Adzhubei said Molotov’s fate is not a Soviet issue and quashed thoughts of a party resurgence. He noted the elderly figure may be ill and dismissed questions about a policy crossroad. In Iran a U S medical team found four airmen alive after a crash on Zardkoyh Mountain. In Columbus Ted Brown filed petitions for the Republican re nomination for Secretary of State.

Washington Khrushchev Kennedy White House Alexei I. Adzhubei Izvestia Cape Cod Adzhubei V. M. Molotov Molotov Soviet Union Tehran Iran U. S Zardkyh Mountain Columbus Ted W. Brown

Rent Apartment Ad Sparks Late-Night Inquiries

Mrs Will of Richland Avenue reports canceling an apartment rental ad after about 18 calls poured in, some as late as 11 30 P M. The notice urged readers to place ads using LY 3 1242 to fill vacancies for moving college students.

Guy Will Richland Avenue

Liberte’s Last Trip Ends In Italian Scrap Yard

The transatlantic liner Liberte arrived at La Spezia for demolition at Terestre Marittima shipyards after a nine month scrapping plan. Built in 1928 as Germany’s Europa, she was ceded to France in 1946 as war reparation.

LA Spezia Italy le Havre Terestre Marittima Germany Europa France

Congressmen Honor McKinley With Red Roses Tradition

Members of Congress wear red roses in their lapels to honor President William McKinley on his birthday. The Ohioan was assassinated in office on September 14, 1901. Only Franklin D. Roosevelt has been honored similarly in the House.

House Red McKinley Gressmen William McKinley

Birth of Abdullah Crown Prince and Royal Elevation

King Hussein of Jordan welcomed a crown prince named Abdullah today and honored his British-born wife by elevating her to royal princess. In Washington, ex-Secretary of State Christian Herter Sr. dismissed reports he will run for Congress in Massachusetts as pure speculation.

Amman Jordan Hussein Abdullah Washington Christian A. Herter Sr Massachusetts

Scholarships Are Cut From College Bill

The House considers a bill proposing 180 million dollars in grants and 120 million in loans yearly for five years to fund colleges. A 40 000 federal scholarships provision was dropped to ease passage of the construction program. The White House reportedly supports the strategy despite Kennedy backing both scholarships and construction.

Washington White House Kennedy Edith Green D-Ore

Talks on Ban Stalled as Three Powers Freeze Negotiations

American and British spokesmen said nuclear test ban talks are recessed indefinitely after 353 sessions and 39 months. Soviet delegate Tsarapkin told U S and British negotiators Stelle and Wright that this is the end, though the door to negotiations remains open.

Geneva Semyon K. Tsarapkin U.S Charles C. Stelle Britain Sir Michael Wright

Hold Private Rites For Fritz Kreisler

World famous violinist and composer Fritz Kreisler dies at 86 after heart trouble. A private funeral will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Roman Catholic Church of St. John the Evangelist. His widow Harriett Kreisler has been seriously ill at home for some time.

New York Fritz Kreisler St. John the Evangelist Harriett

Crown City Family Enters TB Hospital

A Crown City family of seven was admitted to the Southeast Ohio TB Hospital at Nelsonville for tuberculosis treatment. The mother was a stretcher patient, father and five children aged two to eight also admitted. All tested positive reactors with subsequent X rays showing TB in other members.

Gallipolis Southeast Ohio Nelsonville Francis W. Shane Gallia County F. L. Stevers Mercerville Shane Galli¢ ‘County County Health Department Gallia County Tuberculosis and Health Association

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