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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1961

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Riots End as 80 Moslems Die and Troops Keep Watch

Algeria begins returning to work after a 24 hour general strike and riots that left about 80 Moslems dead and many wounded. Troops stay alert at trouble spots while mass funerals proceed and demonstrations flare in Tunisia and Morocco. France reports six dead and 20 wounded as talks with rebels near resumption amid De Gaulle's partition warning.

Algiers Algeria Tunisia Morocco Ferhat Abbas Casablanca France DE Gaulle Algéria

Wisconsin drought relief area extended to include farms

Senator Alexander Wiley urged quick federal action to aid Wisconsin farmers facing drought. He warned that without rain, farmers across the state would suffer as pastures brown and feed grain crops falter, prompting growing pleas to Governor Elmer Andersen for relief.

Alexander Wiley R-Wis Wiley Wisconsin Minnesota Elmer L. Andersen

Wrightsel Injured in Locker Room Accident

McARTHUR Paul Wrightsel suffered a brain concussion and scalp laceration after an overhead fluorescent light fixture fell in the Fairgreen Country Club locker room near Jackson. He was treated at the scene and taken to Chillicothe City Hospital for observation.

McArthur Paul Dave) Wrightsel Fairgreen Country Club Jackson Wrightsel Chillicothe City Hospital

Man's New Prize Is Same Old Car

Malvern Arkansas report recalls Dennis Wheat who bought a car in 1950 and traded for a newer model in 1955. He tried to buy the car days ago, but it had sold. On Wednesday night Wheat attended a drive in movie and won a car prize, his own old automobile.

Malvern Ark Dennis Wheat Wheat

Comptroller Seeks Banks Statements by June 30 Deadline

The comptroller calls for statements of the condition of all national banks as of close of business Friday June 30. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation also requested a report on the same date covering the banks’ financial status.

South Korean Ex-Premiers Arrested After Coup

Ex-premiers were arrested and taken from their homes to Mapo Prison after being under house arrest since the coup. Reports also said Brig. Gen. Song Chan-ho Col. Park Chi-oh and Lt. Col. Kim Jei-min, three junta members, were forced to resign on Monday.

Mapo Song Chan-ho Park Chi-oh Kim Jei-min

Monsoon Casualties May Reach Hundreds in India

MADRAS India officials fear monsoon floods and landslides in southern India could total hundreds as casualty figures remain unavailable. Two landslides killed 43 people in Kerala on Sunday and 36 more deaths have been reported in the state since the rains began last week.

Madras India Kerala

Swedish star Mai Britt and Sammy Davis Jr. greet baby daughter

Hollywood reports Mai Britt and Sammy Davis Jr. are the proud parents of a 7 pound 7 ounce girl. The newborn adds to the notable entertainment family and strengthens the Hollywood name.

Hollywood Mai Britt Sammy Davis Jr

Wife's Car Smashed By Husband's Train

Elizabeth Webb Howard was critically injured when her car was struck by Norfolk and Western freight No. 51 at a Virginia crossing. Her husband E. O. Howard, a train fireman briefly at the controls, was unavailable and authorities questioned whether the crash was accidental.

George W. Wilbur Salem Elizabeth Webb Howard Virginia Norfolk and Western Mrs. Howard

Bell Tolls For Author Hemingway Dying Mystery in Idaho

In Ketchum Idaho the bell tolled for Ernest Hemingway whose burial was planned in a small hillside cemetery. Family members were to gather for the funeral as authorities weighed whether his death was accidental or intentional.

Ketchum Idaho Ernest Hemingway

Ohio Highways Kill 2

Boone met death on Ohio's heavily traveled interstate system as two were killed on the busy roads.

Ohio Boone

Soldiers Honored For Bravery In German Rescue

Two U S Army men Elzie Dean Scott 19 of Omak Washington and Michael Wickmire 20 of Spokane Washington have been recommended for the Soldier's Medal for saving a German boy who fell from a fourth floor window. They united to shield the child with locked arms and remained undisclosed until urged by bystanders after radio reports of the incident.

Aschaffenburg Germany U.S. Army Elzie Dean Scott Omak Wash Michael Wickmire Spokane

Unemployment Claims Drop Sharply Week Ending June 2

Unemployment claims fell to 14 787 for the week ended June 2 with continuing claims down from 113 300 to 112 134. The drop indicates improving jobless numbers and fewer people filing extended claims.

Hoffa Secures Five-Year Term With Dues Increase

James R. Hoffa gains broad new powers and a $12 million annual dues raise at a marathon Teamsters convention in Newark New Jersey. His opponents from Local 478 lose key floor battles as Hoffa tightens control and expands his salary to $70,000 a year, becoming the highest paid union official.

Miami Fie James R. Hoffa Teamsters Union Hoffa Teamsters Wwe Abe Ahoe Figs Zaversu Wuu Newark N. J Liss

House Rejects All Proposals For Increase

Washington reports the House refused to enlarge its size to prevent states from losing seats amid population declines. The move could lead to many 1962 members being elected by statewide vote rather than district, as only 13 of 25 affected states have redistricting laws in force or pending final action.

Washington Congress

End To West Berlin Problem Promised By East Leader

East German Communist leader promised to end West Berlin as a cold war strong point once a peace treaty with the Soviet Union is secured. Soviet Premier Khrushchev has pledged one by year’s end.

West Berlin Berlin Walter Albright Soviet Union Khrushchev

Old Soldier Returns to Luzon First Landing Scene

An elderly veteran revisits the site of his World War II deployment on Luzon Island, recalling the first Allied landing during the liberation of the Philippines.

Luzon Island Philippines

Charges Filed in Death Case in Athens

Two Athens men Jerry Linecott and Gerald Uldrich face first degree manslaughter charges after Gideonburg School teacher Linscott died at University Hospital Columbus from a downtown Athens beating. They are jailed on $1000 bond and expected arraignment in Municipal Court Friday.

Athens Gideonburg Joseph Grogan Jerry Linecott Gerald Uldrich Mulligan Road Grogan Grosenburg University Hospital Columbus Linscott Ulbrich Point

Nina Simone Hospitalized in Philadelphia with Polio

Prominent jazz singer Nina Simone is in a Philadelphia hospital with polio. Press representative Bob Perilla reports her condition as noncontagious and currently nonparalytic with a quick recovery expected.

New York Nina Simone Philadelphia Bob Perilla

Soviets and North Korea Ink Mutual Defense Pact

Premier Khrushchev announced a mutual defense treaty between the Soviet Union and North Korea to deter South Korean aggression. He cited Seoul’s coup and described a 600,000-strong army armed with American weapons as a growing threat, warning any attack on the DPRK would be treated as an attack on the USSR.

Moscow Khrushchev Soviet Union North Korea South Korea Korean Democratic Republic

Caroline Kennedy Rescued From Pool Drowning Incident

Washington report says Caroline Kennedy nearly drowned at a party as members of the gathering watched. A Secret Service man and a nurse assisted, while Mrs Saltonstall prepared children for the pool and checked on the President's daughter.

Secret Service

Republicans Democrats Work On Measure Appropriations Bill

Four GOP lawmakers from both houses invited two Democrats to sit in during late night sessions on a revised appropriations bill. At midnight the committee recessed after faltering upgrade talks. One state official said legislative authorization is needed to spend funds for services.

Columbus TONE

Britain's Kuwait Front Mine Order Amid Iraqi Troop Build Up

British commander Brig Derek Horsford says Iraq is massing forces near Kuwait and orders the desert frontier mined. Iraqi Premier Kassem denies troop movements and vows to oppose British imperialism. Six British warships sail toward Kuwait as Arab League and UN options loom. Edward Heath cites UN consideration of Kuwait role.

Kuwait Britain Desert Derek Horsford Iraq Abdel Karim Kassem Centaur Suez Canal U.A.R Gamal Abdel Nasser London Edward Heath House of Commons United Nations

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