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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1962

Page

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Clashes Roil Oran as Curfew Tightens in European Quarter

In Oran, Algeria, new shooting triggers a curfew after bloodshed that left at least 100 dead in Thursday’s battle. Europeans fled as Muslims, alleged to be pursuing a Secret Army Organization terrorist, clashed with authorities amid tensions between rival Muslim factions and ongoing independence talks.

I Oran Algeria Arab League Cairo Mohammed Yazid Oran Secret Army Paris

First Explosion Set For Today At Nevada Test Site

The Nevada test site prepares for a 100 kiloton range underground blast and a smaller under 20 kiloton surface detonation in Project Sedan. Officials describe peaceful aims while military observers link the events to postwar show of force in the Far East.

Camp Mercury Nev United States Nevada Atomic Energy Commission Pacific Philippine Sea Vandenberg Air Force Base Far East AEC

Bank report call from Ohio banks to close of June

Ohio Superintendent of Banks Raymond H. Willett today urged all state banks to submit reports on their condition as of June 30. The call seeks a comprehensive view of each institution's financial status and overall health.

Columbus Raymond H. Willett Ohio Superintendent of Banks

Morton Proposes Alternative Health Plan For Aged

Sen Thruston B Morton Republican Kentucky offers a substitute financing the aged health program from general Treasury revenues and paying private health insurance premiums for those over 65. He expects no record vote and notes the Senate moves to debate the administration proposal as an amendment to welfare law revisions.

Washington Thruston B. Morton R-Ky Kennedy Morton Treasury Senate Clinton P. Anderson D-N.m

Saskatchewan to push Health Plan amid doctors strike

Regina reports Deputy Premier J H Brockelbank stating Saskatchewan will continue its compulsory medical care plan but hints at a special legislative session to amend the Health Act so doctors could practice outside it. Premier Lloyd is rumored on a mediation mission as tensions rise with the Saskatchewan College of Physicians and Surgeons rejecting mediation.

Regina Sask Saskatchewan J. H. Brockelbank Breckelbank Woodrow S. Lloyd Canada Lloyd Saskatchewan College of Physicians and Surgeons

Churchill resumes brandy soda and cigar routine

London reports Sir Winston Churchill, recuperating from a fractured thigh, had a tiring but bouncing day as hospital spokesmen say his condition is comfortable. In Utah Benson, son of Ezra Taft Benson, considers a bid for Congress as a Republican.

London Winston Churchill Britain Benson Salt Lake City Utah P—Reed A. Benson Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson Congress

Judy Garland Recovers After Bath Tub Fall

Judy Garland was injured by a fall in her bath tub but is reported to be on the road to recovery. She cut her head in the fall. A five day forecast notes near normal temperatures with modest regional variations and a chance of thunderstorms next week.

London Judy Garland

Red Spy Soblen Wins Delay in Britain Hearing

In London, spy Dr. Robert Soblen who attempted suicide to avoid life imprisonment wins at least a 10 day delay before any return to the United States. A writ of habeas corpus orders a July 16 hearing as Soblen remains in a London hospital.

London Robert Soblen United States St. John’s Wood Soblen Britain Home Office

Nixon backs two new GOP groups amid July travel

Former Vice President Richard Nixon endorsed both the All-Republican Conference led by Dwight D Eisenhower and the National Republican Citizens Committee. He and his wife flew from Denmark after addressing a Fourth of July event. Senator Barry Goldwater also voiced approval of the conference in Washington.

New York Richard M. Nixon Dwight D. Eisenhower National Republican Citizens Committee Nixon Denmark Sen Barry Goldwater Washington Eisenhower Gettysburg

McNamara orders review of overseas military buying

Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara orders a critical review of all military buying abroad to shift spending to the United States. Officials say he seeks to cut at least one billion dollars annually from the three billion dollars overseas spending contributing to the gold dollar drain.

Washington Robert S. McNamara United States McNamara

Meigs Youth Hanged in Accidental Belt Incident

Seven-year old Johnny Hash of Reedsville died after an accidental strangling at home when a belt tied to his bunk bed slipped around his neck. He was pronounced dead on arrival at St Joseph Hospital in Parkersburg after four men failed to revive him. His grandmother Mrs Lee Wallace was overcome and hospitalized.

Reedsville Johnny Hash Tarzan Johnny Dick Hash St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg W. Va Lee Wallace Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital

Brazil Quiet After Food Riot Flares In Rio Outskirts

Tanks and troops restored calm in Duque de Caxias after mobs looted more than 100 stores in a running battle with police and shopkeepers. Mayor Adolfo Daci said 15 people were killed and over 100 injured before the army halted the rioting in the 86 000 resident city.

Rio DE Janeiro Brazil Duque de Caxias Adolfo Daci 1St Army Rio Sao Joao Do Meriti Nova Iguacu Joao Goulart Goulart Rio Grande Do Sul Leonel Brizola

Nuclear test delayed for 24 hours near Johnston Island

In Honolulu the United States postponed its third attempt to explode a high altitude nuclear device above Johnston Island for 24 hours after two holds totaling 90 minutes. Unofficial sources cited possible technical difficulties. In San Francisco Dr. Arthur L Bloomfield, 74, emeritus professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, died Thursday of a heart attack.

Honolulu United States Johnston Island San Francisco Arthur L. Bloomfield Stanford University School of Medicine

Kennedy flags possible early tax cut while watching economy

President Kennedy said he is seriously considering an immediate income tax cut if economic indicators justify the move. He expects Congress to weigh the question in light of health of the economy over the coming months and may act in 1963 if warranted by indicators and advice from business and labor groups.

Washington Kennedy Congress U. S. Chamber of Commerce Afl-Cio

Army Air Force clash over counterinsurgency expansion

The Army and Air Force move toward a dispute over a proposed 65 million dollar Air Force plan to grow an 850 man air commando unit to about 5000 and field aircraft for fighting guerrillas. The Army insists counterinsurgency capabilities should not be duplicated between services.

Washington Army Air Force

Faulkner, Nobel Laureate, Dies in Oxford Hospital

William Faulkner, 64, Nobel Prize winning novelist and teacher, died of a heart attack at a hospital in Oxford Mississippi. He had recently returned from the University of Virginia where he lectured on American literature. His sister Dorothy Oldham and daughter Mrs. Paul D Summers Jr. traveled for the funeral services set for Saturday. He owned a 366 acre farm near Oxford and wrote the Yoknapatawpha County novels.

Oxford Miss William Faulkner Mississippi Yoknapatawpha Tong University of Virginia Faulkner Dorothy Oldham Paul D. Summers, Jr Charlottesville

Logan Woman Drowns After Lantern Explosion on Lake

Mrs. Mary Ann Grubb, 48, of Logan, jumped from a boat when a petroleum lantern exploded. The husband, Wendell Grubb, watched as she disappeared. a 1 a.m. search recovered her body. Dr. Owen Yaw ruled accidental drowning. Mary Ann's Beauty Shop owner funeral arrangements handled by Leonard.

Logan Lake Logan Mary Ann Grubb Wendell Murphy Road Hocking County Paul Hartman Grubb Foy Blosser West Gate Logan Police Leland Williams Larry Blosser Owen Yaw Mary Ann South Logan Leonard Funeral Home

Tear Gas Exchanges Near Berlin Wall Reported

West Berlin police said stones and tear gas were exchanged with border guards on the Communist side near midnight. Western reports state patrols were pelted by sentries across the wall with no explanation given.

Berlin Wall Berlin West Berlin

Seaway Link Blocked by Strife Over Seafarers Union

The 28 mile Welland Canal was plugged at both ends by ships amid a labor dispute, halting traffic on the St. Lawrence Seaway. A boycott against vessels crewed by Seafarers' International Union of Canada spread from lockmasters to workers in sympathy with the Canadian Maritime Union. In Paris, Roger Deguel dre, condemned for directing OAS killers in Algiers, was executed by firing squad at dawn.

ST. Catherines Ont Welland Canal Lake Ontario Lake Erie St. Lawrence Seaway Paris Roger Degueldre Algiers

Estes Inquiry Pursues New Witnesses in Estes Case

Senators probing Billie Sol Estes shift from a sensational clash to questioning a fresh cast of witnesses. The subcommittee, amid tempers between Ag Secretary Orville Freeman and Senator Mundt, aims to determine if Estes used political influence to build a multibillion-dollar empire tied to cotton allotments and grain storage.

Washington Billie Sol Estes Orville L. Freeman Karl E. Mundt R-S.d Estes Freeman Subcommittee John L. McClellan D-Ark

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