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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1962

Page

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Medicare Tops Congress List in Push on Aged Health Plan

President Kennedy's Social Security health care proposal for the aged faces a key Senate vote to table the plan. A revised version seeks GOP support and could still hinge on a tight margin before moving to the House. Senate action may be followed by a money bill for Welfare and Labor funding amid debates over school and hospital construction grants to segregated institutions.

Washington Kennedy Congress Senate House Clinton P. Anderson D-N.m Welfare

Gallipolis To Hear DiSalle On Tuesday Tour Stop

Gov. Michael V. DiSalle will speak at about 3 30 p m Tuesday in the Gallipolis Public Square on his first major tour for reelection. State Sen. J Sherman Porter will introduce him, part of a five county Southeastern Ohio tour with stops in McArthur Jackson and a luncheon in Pomeroy.

Gallipolis Michael V. DiSalle Frank Ruff Gallia County Democratic Executive Committee Warren’ Fy Sheets J. Sherman Porter Ohio Pomeroy McArthur Jackson

Animals Die After Cosmic Ray Capsule Experiments

In Prince Albert Saskatchewan two monkeys and four hamsters died after a U.S. high altitude balloon test released three capsules with animals to study radiation exposure for future space travel. Flower beetles in a separate capsule also flew 131000 feet across North America. their fate was not yet known. A third capsule carried instruments.

Prince Albert Sask U.S Space

Officials Check Site Of Church Bombing At St Peter's Basilica

Vatican officials investigated a bomb explosion at St Peter's Basilica attributing no political motive and calling it the act of a mentally deranged person. The tiny time bomb exploded after closing, causing slight damage with no injuries.

Vatican City Vatican St. Peter’s Basilica

Churchill improves as doctors say he sits up in chair

London reports Sir Winston Churchill continues to recover after illness. Doctors note his condition is improving and hospital sources say he may be sent home soon if progress persists.

London Winston Churchill

Ribicoff Nominated by Connecticut Democrats for Senate

Connecticut Democrats nominate Abraham Ribicoff for the U S Senate at a rowdy state convention after his resignation as welfare secretary in the Kennedy administration. The move aims to heal a party rift and unify ahead of the election. Thailand withdraws from Preah Vihear temple, yielding to Cambodia per World Court verdict.

Hartford Conn Connecticut Abraham A. Ribicoff U.S. Senate Ribicoff Kennedy Thailand Bangkok Preah Vihear Cambodia

Shawnee Man Dies After Cycle Accident

Carl H. Vanney 57 of Shawnee Route 1 born Jacksonville died after a motorcycle collision Saturday on Route 75 Shawnee. Ronald C. Beidelman 18 Bethlehem Pa drove the other bike. Vanney worked for the state highway department and was a New Lexington Eagles member. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday Humphrey funeral home Shawnee with burial Oakfield Cemetery.

Carl. H. Vanney Jacksonville Ali Columbus Aries Shawnee Lancaster Patrol Vanney Ronald C. Beidelman Bethlehem Bee Noah Vannvey Raheee Vanwey Mount St. Mary Hospital University Hospital State Highway Department New Lexington Eagles Charles Eva Draper Vanney Shirley Owens Naydean Starling Corning Ray Roseville Humphrey Funeral Home Harry Brunton Oakfield

Space Agency Plans Predawn Inflation of Giant Sphere

NASA aims to inflate a 135 foot diameter sphere nearly 1000 miles above the Atlantic Ocean from Cape Canaveral between 4 and 6 am EST on Wednesday. Officials hope observers get a clearer view than during the Jan 15 failure when the sphere ripped apart two seconds after full expansion.

Cape Canaveral Fla United States Space Agency Atlantic Ocean

We Cannot Afford Strike in Missile Plants

Secretary of Labor Arthur J. Goldberg warned that any work stoppage at the nation s missile plants could prompt him to seek anti strike legislation from Congress. He said we cannot afford a strike in our missile manufacturing plants in a Sunday radio and television program taped with Senator Kenneth B Keating of New York.

Washington Arthur J. Goldberg Congress Goldberg Kenneth B. Keating

Thieves Break Into Cincinnati Journal Office

The Forest Hills Journal reports weekend break in Cincinnati thefts totaling about 266 dollars including a camera a transistor radio a light meter and cash. The newspaper plans to publish the story on Thursday.

Cincinnati Forest Hills Journal Journal

Three Air Crashes Kill 26 in South Vietnam Weekend

In South Viet Nam's jungles, three air crashes within 24 hours left 26 dead including four Americans. Four US servicemen were killed in an ambush and five Americans remained missing as two US transports and a Vietnamese air force plane failed to return from missions amid heavy rain and jungle search efforts.

Saigon South Viet Nam Con Peach Tony Laos Kontum Airport Here U. S Ban Me Thuot

Beauty queen curfew tightens after coronation ball

Norma Beatriz Nolan the 24 year old Miss Universe from Argentina opened her reign at a coronation ball in Miami Beach attended by consular officials from 50 nations. She must be in her room by 1 a.m. with a chaperone present, despite having many escorts at the event.

Miami Beach Fla Norma Beatriz Nolan Argentina Fountainbleau

Soviet Flee After Crash in Glen Cove

Police traced Igor Andreev, an employee of the Soviet Secretariat at the United Nations, after he side swiped another auto Sunday night and sped to the Soviet estate saying he had no time to wait. The incident began when the other driver noted his license plate.

Glen Cove N. Y Igor Andreev United Nations

Kennedy Returns to Washington from Hyannis Port

President Kennedy flew into Andrews Air Force Base at 10 12 a m after a weekend at Hyannis Port Mass He plans to resume duties in Washington New York Pierre Salinger the press secretary returned from Brazil after talks with Brazilian officials about delaying a visit to the country until November.

Washington Kennedy Hyannis Port Mass Andrews Air Force Base Maryland New York Pierre Salinger Brazil

Geneva resumes 17 Nation Disarmament Talks

The 17 nation disarmament conference restarts in Geneva with limited optimism. The second phase focuses on details of U S and Soviet plans, after three months of speeches and policy explanations. A possible nuclear test ban with a 1963 cut off date is discussed by U S allies, with Mexico having earlier proposed a fixed date.

Geneva U.S Arthur H. Dean New York Times United States Soviet Union The Times Mexico

Celebrezze's Senate confirmation for welfare secretary

President Kennedy nominates Anthony J. Celebrezze of Cleveland to be secretary of welfare. Senate leaders expect swift approval with Senate Finance Committee hearings unlikely. Celebrezze, five-term Cleveland mayor, travels to Washington for talks with Kennedy as Byrd signals no opposition.

Washington Kennedy Anthony J. Celebrezze Cleveland Senate Celebreeze Abraham A. Ribicoff White House Finance Committee Harry F. Byrd D-Va Byrd Berryville Celebrezze Senate Gop Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Dirksen

Kabylie Tribes Stand Firm Against Ben Bella Drive

Kabyle tribes in the Kabylie mountains resist Ahmed Ben Bella’s push for power. Loyal to Premier Ben Youssef Ben Khedda, they back cooperation with France per Evian terms. Ben Bella seeks alignment with the Communist East, facing strong tribal discipline and support for the government.

Algiers Kabylie Ahmed Ben Bella Algeria Ben Bella Ben Youssef Ben Khedda France Evian Ben Khedda

Five day forecast for Ohio shows mild temperatures

Temperatures will average from normal to four degrees below normal with normal highs 84 to 89 and lows 61 to 66. cooler Tuesday and Wednesday warmer Thursday to Friday and cool Saturday. Occasional rain or scattered showers mainly Wednesday night through Friday totaling more than three quarters of an inch.

Five Pay Ohio

Protesters Refuse Food From Jailers in Cairo

Fourteen jailed integrationists vowed not to eat until released and received candy bars through cell bars on Sunday. Police could not confirm if any ate. They all refused jail meals. Earlier, three white men, a white woman, and ten Black teenagers were jailed after refusing police orders to move from the entrance of an all white swimming pool.

Cairo Tll

Business Head Looks For Quick Tax Cut

H. Ladd Plumley president of the U S Chamber of Commerce said on a Sunday TV program that the outlook supports an immediate federal tax cut. He based his forecast on a growing realization that a tax cut is needed to revive the economy.

New York H. Ladd Plumley U.S. Chamber of Commerce Plumley

Five Car Pileup Injures Twenty Near Zanesville

A five car collision on Ohio 77 five miles south of Zanesville injured 20 people, three critically. One car reportedly tried to pass and spun into oncoming traffic during heavy rain. Critical patients listed: Louise Henry 47 Morris Ankrom 47 both Columbus residents and Leora Evans 56 of Gaysport.

Zanesville Ohio Here Bethesda Hospital Louise Henry Morris Ankrom Columbus Leora Evans Gaysport

Draft Quota Set At 378 for August in Ohio Counties

Ohio Selective Service boards will induct 378 men in August with the minimum age of 22. Counties named for calls include Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan Perry and Vinton with one inductee each.

Columbus Ohio Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan Perry Vinton

Columbus State Revenue Program Ties DiSalle Era Growth

The state revenue program started in 1959 under Democratic Gov. Michael V. DiSalle has generated $657.6 million over three years, signaling strong fiscal impact and policy success.

Columbus Michael V. DiSalle

Toledo University Hopes To Start Medical School

The University of Toledo aims to open a medical school by autumn 1966 with a four year development plan. Trustees seek 1.8 million dollars for preliminary planning funded by private foundations. A Toledo Area Medical College and Education Foundation group led by university president Dr. William S. Carlson announced the plan. A three member medical education team urged a 1 million dollar state appropriation for Toledo. The plan envisions a 10 million science building and 15 million teaching hospital on 45 acres.

Toledo University of Toledo Toledo Area Medical College and Education Foundation William S. Carlson

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