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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1961
Page
1
The $2.03 billion budget bill passed after restoring $5.4 million and finalizing a two year plan through June 30, 1963. Ohio state allocations include boosts to Ohio State University and regional campuses while civil defense and health programs gain partial restorations, with one GOP dissent.
United Nations Security Council debate centers on a British resolution to guarantee Kuwait independence and its admission to the UN. The Soviet Union plans to amend to demand a time limit for British troops, while Kuwait seeks conditions: Kuwait independence affirmed, Iraq has no claim, and Kuwait admitted to the UN. King Saud warns against mediation without Iraq dropping sovereignty claims.
U S Ambassador W Averell Harriman and Prince Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia conferred about Laos for twenty minutes but produced no significant outcome.
Baghdad Premier Abdal Karim Kassem states that nearly all Arab peoples back Iraq's claim to Kuwait except several corrupt sheiks. He commits to peaceful methods only and rules out aggression, while offering no concrete measures.
FBI reportedly completed its investigation into alleged military secret leaks at the Pentagon. Both the Pentagon and FBI refused to confirm whether the inquiry identified the source of articles that unsettled President Kennedy.
Police report that 15 year old Chyrel Jobs with a history of mental disturbances confessed to the murder at the park lake edge where the victim drowned on June 38.
American and allied observers report no major Soviet troop buildup in East Germany beyond routine summer maneuvers. Estimates place about 20 Soviet divisions in East Germany, with six doubtful East German divisions, while Poland and Czechoslovakia each field 14 divisions. Western forces may reinforce. France and Britain considered moving divisions and air units to West Germany as Berlin tensions persist.
Washington says Khrushchev should offer more reasonable ideas for Berlin negotiations. The note, to be sent next week, signals readiness to discuss only when a solid basis exists and mirrors Khrushchev’s Vienna proposals. Britain France and West Germany will concur in the final form. Khrushchev has pressed for a free city with international guarantees and threatened a separate peace treaty.
A Navy jet diverted onto city streets near Columbus for four hours after engine trouble forced an emergency landing at Lockbourne Air Force Base. The aircraft, towed by sheriff’s deputies, traveled 10 miles to its manufacturer North American Aviation in Columbus, slowing traffic as it moved at about five miles per hour.
Cape Canaveral officials hailed an Atlas missile test that traveled 9050 miles to the Indian Ocean before plunging from the Western sky. The flight marked the longest military rocket test and proved a powerful 400000 pound thrust device, surpassing earlier D series tests. Tracking planes and a ship followed the cone’s path as it returned through the heat barrier.
The Teamsters Union convention prepared to grant James R. Hoffa a new five year term as president with expanded powers and financial resources. Milton J. Lise, head of a 4800 member Newark local and Hoffa’s only announced opponent, conceded he could not win but planned a roll call showdown.
A Thursday collision at a bend on Bjarkoy island destroyed the only taxi and a truck. A woman in the station wagon sustained a concussion while the truck driver escaped with minor damage. Bjarkoy spans five square miles and has 72 residents.
Johannesburg AP report—South Africa deploys troops and air sea forces into South West Africa to deter possible black revolts or invasions from Angola while opposing UN committee probes into racial discrimination, stating the issue is a domestic matter.
At Yucca Flats Nevada the Atomic Energy Commission is excavating an underground tunnel system 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas despite a 32 month test ban. Experts warn the tunnels could host future neutron bomb tests while the AEC cites readiness for possible resumption of testing.
Jerry Linscott and Gerald Ulbrich pleaded innocent to manslaughter in Municipal Court after being bound over to the grand jury on assault with intent to rob charges. Bond set at 800 dollars for manslaughter and 1000 for assault. They are charged in the beating of Gibsonburg teacher Charles Crawford, 29, who died in a Columbus hospital.
The Water Board heard a report on the Hocking brine case and warned oil producers in the area about the proceedings and potential actions.
Straitsville Brick Co. says reports of a sale are strictly rumors as a 75 day strike over union shop demands continues. Workers have left their jobs and pickets remain at the plant gates while two ceramic firms reportedly consider bidding, with no meetings planned.
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