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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1961
Page
1
A 92-foot Thor Delta rocket launched the Tiros III weather satellite from Cape Canaveral to study origin development and movement of monster tropical storms. The satellite reached orbit at 66:28 pm local time as meteorologists monitor camera functionality and data return.
Ohio state senators consider a bill to provide 16.7 million dollars in education aid over the next two years while the House advances its major A B additions and betterments construction bill. The measure also includes mental health care funding rules and debt forgiveness terms for relatives.
Ohio Highway Patrol investigates counterfeit licenses distribution after a youth stopped near Dayton produced a fake license. Patrol Cpl. R. D. Koleum said the inquiry began two weeks ago following the roadside stop.
In California a Navy space base launched Midas III, a 30 foot space scout with an infrared eye to sense missile exhaust, aiming for a high orbit near 500 miles and faster warning of enemy missile firings. The second stage carried a record fuel load, with exact weight undisclosed, following delays.
General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, 81, bid a farewell to the Philippines and stopped at Yokota Air Base near Tokyo for an overnight on his way home. Officials said he and his wife would stay until Thursday before departing. The 10 day visit drew filipinos who hailed him as liberator after his return had been doubted by many.
Four Freedom Riders arrested in the Little Rock bus assault case choose to remain in jail until trial rather than posting bond.
A Logan afternoon meeting stated progress for Hocking County must begin locally with needed financing. The delegation from the 10th District toured Athens Vinton and Wayne National Forest areas and heard that local people must do the job while officials can help. Congress Moeller and 11 aides were briefed on projects including a sewer system for Laurelville and sewers for Dicken Addition and West Logan.
A Yosemite National Park blaze has killed at least two people and forced mass evacuations. The fire scorched about 25 000 acres, destroying a school and several homes, with Ahwahnee damaged as residents fled for safety.
McARTHUR Ohio state and Congressman Walter H Moeller led a tour of Vinton County to assess forest resources and the need for processing facilities. County agent Dane Mutter organized the visit with a summary meeting at Lake Hope noting abundant timber but a lack of facilities to market products.
The Byrd organization led by Albertis Harrison Jr. captured a sweeping victory in Virginia's Tuesday Democratic primary. It defeated A E S Stephens 60 who had broken with Byrd forces to run independently, continuing Byrd's 30 year dominance in state politics.
In Columbus on Wednesday the bread strike stretched into its fourth day as workers from American Bakery and Confectionery Workers Union and four bakery firms failed to reach progress after a long session with Federal Mediator John Wagner.
Senate GOP Leader Everett Dirksen said a broad foreign policy manifesto may be issued after a party conference within two to three weeks. He indicated the document would reflect Republican views on Berlin and Cuba and other world trouble spots.
A Van Nuys resident says he reluctantly mailed in a fine for a jaywalking ticket but strongly denies the accusation, claiming the charge is unfounded and disputing the incident.
Ohio guard could be ready in six weeks by calling up reserve forces within six months to counter a Russian threat. Windon, the 37th commander, and the adjutant general spoke of supplying trained troops and the division reaching readiness in eight weeks if required.
Denver officials report 122 aboard the United Air Lines DC8 when it veered off Stapleton runway and burst into flames killing 17 and injuring many. Among the dead are four members of the Fort Lyons Geyer family. one deceased is Henry Blom a 52 year old civil engineer.
A Czechoslovak Ilyushin 18 en route Prague to West Africa crashed near Camp Caze Airport Casablanca after striking a power line. Of 72 aboard 71 were killed. 64 passengers and 8 crew departed Prague. Diversion due to weather earlier planned Rabat Sale. diversion to US base Nousseur.
Nehru rebutted Ayub’s accusation that India sought U S military aid, saying New Delhi had asked only for economic loans. The Kashmir issue was cited as a separate point Ayub urged Washington to engage on.
In Los Angeles a 114 pound woman allegedly resisted a police stop and is sued for 26000 dollars by a 180 pound officer claiming assault without provocation. The case centers on a police encounter and the ensuing civil action.
The former diplomat died of a heart attack at a quiet Maryland farm where he had lived in self-imposed exile, ending a controversial postwar chapter.
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