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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1961
Page
1
Washington analyzes three paths to war over Berlin as Khrushchev tests Western access. Aerial showdown, East German recognition, or a Berlin border control shift could trigger force. Officials warn of miscalculation in the air corridors and border disputes amid Cold War tensions.
Columbus report notes lawmakers closed 38 weeks of session with no fireworks or singing. Presiding officers consider an $11 million request for a new state office building. A Senate defeat blocked the $74,904 claims bill, with reconsideration set for July 31. Vetoes, including Di Salle’s stance on the unemployment fund, will be reviewed.
Sharon Brown from Minden Louisiana won the Miss U S A title to compete for Miss Universe. The 16 year old freshman at Louisiana Tech learned of her win with a phone call and recalled modeling school training. The final results list Pamela Stettler Karen Weller Alexa Currey and Suellen Robinson as runners up.
New York report notes Dr. Jonas Salk stating he saw no reason to revaccinate everyone with the new vaccine. He suggested his stance could help set a new principle for future immunization approaches.
About 100 men practicing fire fighting on Fort Hall Indian Reservation began a fast drill that got out of control burning 108 acres before experienced fighters could halt the blaze.
Dr. Robert A. Soblen, 61, convicted of spying for the Soviet Union, may face the death penalty. Judge William B. Herland orders medical input on Soblen's placement in a humane facility as doctors testified he has lymphatic leukemia and less than a year to live. His brother Jack Soble, 3, has a 70 year espionage prison term from 1957.
Bruce Kremen, 8, disappeared during a YMCA hike in Angeles National Forest near Buckhorn Flats on July 13 1960. His parents cling to hope, while sheriff's officials say the search exhausted weeks of volunteer help and crews have returned repeatedly with no clues.
The Federal Aviation Agency ordered new emergency operation procedures for hydraulic systems on DC jets to head off accidents. The rule aims to improve safety and standardize responses across affected aircraft.
Gov. Michael V. DiSalle signed acts into law Thursday to curb frivolous vote recount requests by limiting filing times. The measures extend installment plans for purchasing unimproved land by school district boards of education outside county districts and provide counties another means of financing.
The General Assembly has placed three proposed constitutional amendments on the November 7 ballot. One amendment allows filling a Senate vacancy by a vote of the remaining Senators from the same party. A second amendment concerns continuity of government. A third changes the militia age range from 18 to 45 to 17 to 65.
The Kennedy administration plans a Berlin white paper to show world the Western powers seek a German peace settlement with the Soviet Union. Khrushchev pushes to remove Western forces and make Berlin a free city or sign a separate peace with East Germany. The U S will send Moscow a note by mid next week rejecting his demand and reaffirming access rights.
Gallia County leaders heard Nicholas Kaschak of the Ohio Department of Industrial and Economic Development urge forming a regional planning commission with neighboring Meigs County to better use the Area Redevelopment Act. The tour by federal and state officials toured northern to southern county sites including schools, coal reclamation, Tycoon Lake, Rio Grande College, and agriculture potential.
The U S Treasury will borrow 16 billion to fund the expected budget gap. Next week it will refinance 12.5 billion of old debts and borrow 3.5 billion in new cash via an auction of tax anticipation bills maturing next March. Holders of the 12.5 billion in old securities maturing Aug 1 to Oct 1 may exchange for three new issues including a 3.5 percent note due Aug 1964 and a bond due May 1968, with the bond issued at a discount yielding nearly 4 percent.
The department's antitrust division said on Thursday it appeared that both the Chesapeake and Ohio and New York Central railroads have been trying to buy control, prompting a call to reject bids amid the inquiry.
Lawrence Calaway 42 a timber worker near Coolville was killed instantly when struck by a rotten tree about a mile from Route 7. His father Everett Calaway was knocked unconscious but survived. The accident occurred while beideing railroad ties for Gillian and Buchanan Co in woods owned by Howard Caldwell Sr Reedaville. Calaway leaves a wife and three children. The body was taken to White funeral home Coolville.
Brief notes indicate impressive results for Boyd Tackett RR event with favorable outcomes. Details are fragmented but reference to good performance and a race context. Further specifics are unavailable due to damaged text.
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