Sheppard Fate Hangs On New Trial Fight In Ohio Case
Federal judge orders the release of Dr. Samuel H. Sheppard on a $10,000 bond while calling his 1954 Cleveland murder trial a violation of constitutional rights. Ohio officials plan to seek a stay to block release and pursue a new trial in the high profile case.
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Columbus
Samuel H. Sheppard
Sam
Ohio Penitentiary
U. S
Sheppard
Cuyahoga County
Land
John Corrigan
Ohio
William Saxbe
Corrigan
Cleveland
Miller Picked for VP by Goldwater Campaign
SAN FRANCISCO AP William E Miller of New York named as Barry Goldwaters vice presidential choice though details remained unsettled after a late convention roll call. Miller and Goldwater signaled openness to the ticket pairing as California party leaders prepared formal announcements.
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San Francisco
New York
William E. Miller
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Ed Neller
Miller
California
William F. Knowland
Goldwater Gains Ohio Support at Republican Convention
Former U S senator John W Bricker announced that all but one Ohio Buckeye delegate backed Barry Goldwater in a move narrowing his path to the GOP nomination The Ohio delegation’s 57 votes put Goldwater within 15 of the nomination with one unnamed abstainer and other delegates split among Scranton Rhodes and Smith further shaping the delegate tally.
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Goldwater
Rockefeller
New York
San Francisco
U. S
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Buckeye
Barry M. Goldwater
Ohio
Arizona
James A. Rhodes
William W. Scranton
Pennsylvania
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Teachers to Benefit From Rhodes Pay Plan Across Ohio
Ohio officials say a formula is being developed to distribute sizable pay raises to about 90 000 teachers including principals and special instructors. Classroom instructors would be targeted in a bill to be introduced in the 106th General Assembly. With debt paid and liquor profits rising, raises could come without new or higher taxes, funded from state savings and subsidies.
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Columbus
James A. Rhodes
General Assembly
Ohio
Europe's Editors Fear GOP Nomination Sparks Global Alarm
British and European editorial pages reacted with alarm to Senator Barry Goldwater's nomination. Pravda denounced his platform as the most reactionary and adventurist yet in American history while Western European anti-Communist papers called it a catastrophe for Republicans. The Daily Mirror's Cassandra warned that American decency and wisdom were in decline.
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Europe
Stockholm
Sen
Scandinavia
United States
Cassandra
Britain
Ballistics Plant Hit By Blasts in West Virginia
Two explosions rocked Allegany Ballistics Laboratory early today with no injuries. Manager Larry Johnston said the blasts occurred in the pilot plant during experimental work at the 1600 acre facility near the Potomac in Maryland across West Virginia. Cause and damage remain under investigation.
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West Virginia
Panhandle
Navy
Hercules Power Co
Wilmington
Del
Johnson
Crash Claims 2nd Murray City Man
Murray City resident Pearl Mitchell 40 died Wednesday at Mount St. Mary Hospital from injuries after a Route 216 crash. Fellow passenger Ray Nixon 42 died at the scene. Mitchell’s death marks the sixth Hocking County traffic fatality of 1964. Mitchell survived by wife Myrtle a son James William and a daughter Shirley Ann and his mother Mrs. Letha Wade. Body at Johnson funeral home.
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Mount St. Mary Hospital
Pearl Mitchell
Hocking County
State Highway Patrol
Mitchell
Ray Nixon
Myrtle
James William
Shirley Ann
Letha Wade
Wellston
Johnson Funeral Home
LBJ Again Takes Hike
President Johnson spent about 90 minutes at the White House in casual informal outing. He opened with an off the record chat and coffee with reporters before a walk around the circular drive. He greeted several dozen tourists at a locked gate and shook hands with those who offered.
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White House
Johnson
Executive Mansion
Bids Slated On Several Area Roads
Several area road projects are listed for sealed bids due by 10 a.m. July 21 at the Ohio Department of Highways in Columbus. Projects include Athens Route 356 resurfacing Waterloo Township, Gallia 4.77 miles paving and a bridge over Clear Fork Creek, Hocking Route 678 roadmix resurfacing in Laurel Township and Route 401 resurfacing in Marion Township, Meigs Route 70A resurfacing in Middleport and Route 681 surface treatment in Orange and Olive Townships.
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Athens
Waterloo
Gallia
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Hocking
Laurel Township
Marion Township
Meigs
Middleport
Orange
Olive Townships
Reds Seek Destruction of Bombers in World Disarmament Talks
Geneva reports say the Soviet Union proposed US Soviet agreement in principle to the phased destruction of all bombers as a step toward world disarmament. Soviet negotiator S K Tsarapkin said details would follow after principle acceptance. In India a Madras newspaper noted a heavy Chinese buildup near the Sikkim Bhutan border.
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United States
Semyon K. Tsarapkin
Madras
India
Sikkim
Bhutan
the ‘Hindu
Graham Draws 28000 In Rain Cut Sermon In Columbus
Evangelist Billy Graham spoke 18 minutes to about 28 000 in Columbus as rain shortened his Ohio Crusade sermon using John 3 16. About 700 inquirers came forward after the talk. He said he cannot prove God but that an atheist professor may claim there is no God yet cannot prove it.
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Columbus
Billy Graham
John
Ohio
White's Opposed Counsel Seeks To Overrule Quash in Athens County Case
White's attorney for his wife Eleanor urges Common Pleas Court to overrule a motion to quash the county suit against Mrs. Francis D. White. Prosecution seeks 9541.16 while county alleges no formal records exist for divorce investigations paid to Mrs. White.
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Common Pleas Court
Francis D. White
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Bridgwater Talks Aecess Contract Talks Stall in Cleveland
Bridgwater Machine and United Auto Workers Local 324 held a two day session before a federal mediator in Cleveland. Spokesman said discussions occurred in an improved atmosphere and will be resumed.
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Bridgwater Machine
United Auto Workers
Cleveland
Ohio Power Seeks Cuts in Rates to $242000 a Year
Ohio Power Co filed with the Public Utilities Commission for further rate reductions totaling 242000 dollars annually. Canton vice president A N Prentice said large electricity users would benefit, including some residential total electric homes and all schools using electric heating. Mailmen on Strike London More than 100000 British postal workers walked out for 24 hours, compounding jammed mail.
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Ohio Power Co
Public Utilities Commission
A. N. Prentice
Canton
London
Negro leader resigns from Ohio State Power Commission over Rhodes clash
Cleveland report states Frank Evans, Negro labor leader on the 12 member State Manpower Commission, resigns after accusing Governor Rhodes of backing the Goldwater faction. Evans telegraphed Rhodes at the Republican National Convention and cited remarks linking white backlash to Goldwater’s potential win. He also notes Rhodes’ alleged comments on civil rights reaction. Washington dispatch adds that factories boosted output in March, extending a 10 month rise in industrial production with gains in autos, furniture and equipment.
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Cleveland
Frank Evans
State Manpower Commission
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Goldwater
Republican Party
Evans
Rhodes
Allied Industrial Workers Union
Barry Goldwater
Washington —P
New Booster Joins Goldwater Campaign in San Francisco
Susan Scranton, one of the first to reach Sen. Barry Goldwater’s hotel headquarters, arrived tearful after her father Gov. William Scranton failed to win the GOP nomination. The 18-year-old sought a Goldwater button at the reception desk.
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San Francisco
Barry Goldwater
California
London
Goldwater
South Carolina
Pennsylvania
William W. Scranton
Susan Scranton
Inside The Messenger Editorial Preview and Local Notes
James Marlow asks how the presidential campaign will be fought in the editorial on page 4. Jack Nicklaus defends his PGA title starting today in Columbus on page 16. Nelsonville struggles with funds but has money to use on page 14. Pomeroy faces six weeks to school start in six weeks on page 7. Memories revived as a 40 year dedication box is found at Athens High on page 2.
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James Marlow
Jack Nicklaus
Columbus
Nelsonville
Pomeroy
Athens High School
Editorial roundup from Athens area newspapers
A compact digest notes editorial items and obituaries from Athens County papers including Nelsonville and Glouster. It lists places such as Gallipolis Logan Pomeroy and Middleport along with sports and television notes and reference to Women’s sections.
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Chauncey Editorial
Gallipolis
Glouster Logan
Nelsonville
Point Pleasant
Pomeroy
Middleport Sports
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