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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1961

Page

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Conference Could Free Nearly 600 Captives Aboard Santa Maria

U S Admiral Allen E Smith Jr met Portuguese rebel Capt Henrique Galvao at sea near Recife to negotiate swift freedom for the nearly 600 passengers including about 20 Americans aboard the captive liner Santa Maria. The talks followed Galvao seeking asylum as Brazil's new government took power.

Recife Brazil U.S Henrique Galvao Santa Maria Galvao Smith

DiSalle Reopens Race with One Time Losers in Ohio

Columbus reports Governor Michael V. DiSalle plans new study on measures labeled one time losers. He sent a conflict of interest message to the Republican led General Assembly as 25 more bills arrive, totaling 338 in both houses. The Senate seeks AG guidance on 1959 constitutional amendments.

DiSalle General Assembly Great Lakes Department of Personnel State Civil Service Commission Senate Ohio

Soviet Premier Krushchev to Attend U N Session in March

Communist sources report Soviet Premier Krushchev plans to travel to the United States for the United Nations session in March.

Washington Krushchev United States United Nations

Chimp In Space Flight Delayed After Rocket Return

A 37 pound chimpanzee designated No. 65 was launched aboard a Redstone rocket from Cape Canaveral to test task performance under extreme space conditions. The capsule returned to its gantry signaling possible delays and a crew change if needed.

Cape Canaveral Fila Fla

Kennedy Honeymoon Ends as Republicans Slow Programs

Congress shows sharp GOP opposition to Kennedy spending A food for peace and several corps proposals face extensive hearings and potential budget clashes. Democratic leaders pledge fast action despite Republican resistance and possible Democratic defections.

Washington Kennedy R-Ky Congress House

Kennedy Orders McNamara to Quickstep Defense Plan

Defense Secretary Robert McNamara is ordered to implement three urgent steps to strengthen the defense program. The measures aim to boost airlift capacity speed Polaris submarine production and accelerate the overall missile program under President Kennedy.

Defense Robert S. McNamara Kennedy

Water shortage halts fire hydrant supply in New Straitsville

New Straitsville faces a severe water shortage crippling hydrants as mayor Melvin Emrick urges residents to conserve cistern and well supplies for firefighting. Officials monitor lines for breaks or depletion while restricting nonessential water use and urging caution in heating and disposal activities.

New Straitsville Melvin Emrick

Ohio River May Not Freeze Amid Warmup Across Dams

A warmup in the next few days could prevent the Ohio River from freezing. Stationary ice on Monday spanned the river at dams from Gallipolis to Cairo Illinois, up to four inches thick.

Cincinnati Ohio River Gallipolis Cairo Ill

Ford Layoffs Hit 5000 at Brook Park Plants

Ford Motor Co will lay off about 5000 workers for one week starting Monday at its three Brook Park suburban plants as the company undertakes readjustments of production. The action affects plants near Cleveland and follows similar moves at other plants nationwide.

Cleveland Ford Motor Co Brook Park

Red Trade Offensive In Southeast Asia Reported

Peiping quietly offered to sell 30 000 tons of Cuban sugar to Burma at an undisclosed price in what may mark a new Red Chinese trade push in Southeast Asia.

Washington Southeast Asia Peiping Burma

Red Chinese Reject Offer

Formosan Free China Relief Association readies to appeal to the International Red Cross to ship 100000 metric tons of rice offered by Chiang Kai-shek. Chiang warned Peiping would snub the proposal and said his government would push relief to the mainland by land sea or air, with air drops planned and 10000 one pound ration kits packed with dried meat and vegetables.

Taipei Formosa Chiang Kai-shek Free China Relief Association International Red Cross Chiang Peiping

Boy Joins Brother at Integrated McDonogh No 19

An eight year old boy Michael Thompson joins his brother Gregory at McDonogh No 19 in New Orleans as activists widen the ten week boycott crack.

New Orleans Michael Thompson Gregory McDonogh No. 19

Kennedy Moves News Conference to 4 P.M.

President Kennedy changed the schedule for his news conference set for Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The adjustment affects media planning and the pacing of White House briefings.

Washington Kennedy

Murder Trial Expected To Reach Jury

POINT PLEASANT The murder trial of Barbara Lynn Morgan 24 accused of slaying her husband Edward last Nov 19 was expected to reach a Circuit Court jury this afternoon. Mrs Morgan testified in her own behalf yesterday. Morgan 45 was shot with a rifle Nov 19 at the Morgan home on Chestnut Ridge. She detailed six years of marriage noting his heavy drinking and threats on her life. The prosecution is not seeking the death penalty if convicted.

Point Pleasant Barbara Lynn Morgan Edward

Showdown Vote Faces House Over Rules Committee Change

In Washington, Speaker Sam Rayburn with a razor thin edge faced a showdown vote on enlarging the Rules Committee. Last minute maneuvering and absenteeism could swing the outcome as Rep. Howard W. Smith opposes expansion. A compromise by Rep. Francis E. Walter would let the House decide bills when the committee deadlocks.

House Washington Sam Rayburn D-Tex Rules Committee Rayburn Howard W. Smith D-Va Smith Kennedy Francis E. Walter Walter

Liquor Board Debates Three Regulatory Changes in Columbus

The Ohio Liquor Department held hearings on three proposed regulatory changes. One would remove G type permits for drug stores selling medicinal alcohol at miniature retail sites. Another would align rules with the revised Ohio Code. The third would replace the department seal with the U S Treasury strip stamp as official seal.

Columbus Ohio Liquor Department U. S. Treasury Department Department

Fulbright backs Kennedy foreign aid plan long term

Sen. J William Fulbright of Arkansas voiced strong support for President Kennedy's proposal to place the expansive foreign aid program on a long term basis.

Washington J. William Fulbright D-Ark Kennedy

Coast Guard Academy Opens Doors to Qualified Negro Applicants

New London Connecticut on the coast opens its academy admissions to qualified Black applicants as the Coast Guard Academy states its doors are open to all who meet standards. The announcement signals progress in inclusion within a federal service education program for minority students.

New London Conn U.S. Coast Guard Academy

Point Pleasant Man Critical After Crash

Alfred Lawrence Pearson 35 of Point Pleasant Route 1 was critically injured and Paul Chapman 34 of 132 Park Dr. was seriously hurt in a Monday 5 30 p m car crash in front of Fruths Drug Store on Jackson Ave Pearson son of Mr and Mrs Oden Pearson Belle Meade worked for Upper Ohio Towing Co and was listed in critical condition at Pleasant Valley Hospital unconscious with head injury Ravenswood Corp also head injury listed in satisfactory condition at Pleasant Valley Hospital. Stephen K Miller city patrolman investigated

Point Pleasant Alfred Lawrence Pearson Paul Chapman Park Dr Fruth’s Drug Store Jackson Ave Pearson Oden Pearson

Fidel Regime Silent on U S Aiding Rebels Verdict

Havana reports Castro regime silent on fate of six Americans tried by a military tribunal for aiding anti Castro rebels. Prosecution sought death at La Cabana fortress after a two hour trial amid speculation of leniency as a goodwill gesture toward the Kennedy administration.

Havana Fidel Castro Castro Kennedy la Cabana

JANTROL CEILING HEATER ADVERTISED FOR QUICK SALE

Paul Keever of 10 percent W State St ran a classified notice offering a JANITROL CEILING HEATER 100000 BTU used under one year with wall thermostat and connections. He claims many calls and at least eleven buyers remain. For quick cash place a Messenger Want Ad by calling LY 3-1242.

Paul Keever W. State St

Ruanda Urundi Faces Tribal Coup Challenge

In Ruanda Urundi a peaceful tribal coup established a new republic backed by the Bahutu, led by Premier Gregoir Kayibanda. Belgium seeks UN approval to recognize the government while Mbonyumutwa and Kayibanda defend continued Belgian trusteeship.

Usumbura Ruanda-Urundi Brussels Ruanda Ment Belgium Gregoir Kayibanda Parmerutu Party Bahutu Watutsi Mwami Kigeri V. Kayibanda Minique Mbonyumutwa Kayibanda United Nations Guarema

Ohio State winter enrollment up 9.3 percent

OSU reports winter quarter enrollment at 23 532 students up 9.3 percent from last winter. University officials cite steady demand and sustained growth in on campus programs.

Columbus Ohio State University

Air Force forms new command for global communications

Montgomery dispatch reports the Air Force plans a new command to oversee worldwide communications, centralizing control of strategic networks and liaison duties across theaters and space domains. The move aims to streamline operations and improve interservice coordination.

Montgomery Ala Air Force

Kennedy Calls U S Ambassador for Soviet Talks

President Kennedy summoned the U S ambassador to Russia Llewellyn Thompson to Washington for consultations on all aspects of Soviet American relations.

Washington Kennedy U. S Russia Llewellyn Thompson

Unauthorized Strike Shuts Down Transit in Sixth-Ranked Metro

A sudden unauthorized strike halted rapid transit and bus service across the sixth-ranked metropolitan area today, marking the second stoppage in five months and prompting widespread commuter disruption.

Plaves

Ohio University athletic director trainee hospitalized incident

William J. Dutch Trautwein, 67, associate director of athletics at Ohio University, was hospitalized after an incident at Kerr Hunter Hardware Store, 36 South Court Street, with responders called at 11 46 a m.

Trautwein William J Ohio University Kerr- Hunter Hardware S. Court St

Seventy five Cubans await fate on asylum status

Seventy five Cubans who were granted temporary asylum by the United States may learn today if they can stay in the country. The decision hinges on whether their asylum status will be converted to permanent residency.

New York United States

Spaak resigns as NATO secretary general

Paul-Henri Spaak submitted his resignation as NATO secretary-general to return to Belgium and lead his Socialist party in the next national election.

NATO Paris Paul-Henri Spaak Belgium Socialist Party

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