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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1961

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U S Diplomatic Team Heads Today For Paris

A U S team led by Assistant Secretary Foy Kohler departs for Paris to prep for the Western Big Four foreign ministers conference in August. Secretary Rusk holds a Paris news conference as Kennedy aims to rally NATO allies to raise defense efforts and bolster West Berlin against Soviet pressure.

Washington Kennedy Berlin Paris U. S Foy D. Kohler Kohler Dean Rusk Britain West Germany France Rusk West Berlin

French Snub UN Leader Accuses Him of Favoritism

Dag Hammarskjold left Tunis after a three day on the spot study of the Bizerte crisis. He criticized a French snub by Admiral Maurice Amman and accused Paris of bias toward Tunisia as relations with France deteriorate over the Bizerte base dispute. He urged restraint and a negotiated withdrawal.

Tunis Dag Hammarskjold New York Bizerte Maurice Amman Amman Paris Tunisia Hammarskjold Habib Bourguiba de Gaulle Aud Hammarskjold Maurice Couve de Murville France Security Council Couve de Murville Bourguiba Vanean

Nixon Seeks Firm Fronts to Meet Soviet Berlin Challenge

Former Vice President Richard Nixon comments on John F. Kennedy's Berlin policy and urges universal support. He outlines four fronts: stop Castro's activities, break the Soviet testing filibuster, oppose admitting Red China to the UN, and shelve nonessential new spending.

Los Angeles Richard M. Nixon Kennedy Berlin Nixon Castro Americas America China United Nations

C&O Furloughs 437 Workers Across Divisions

The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway furloughed 145 maintenance of way workers and 292 locomotive and car repairmen effective August 1. Furloughs include 54 at Huntington, 66 at Ashland Russell Ky, and 25 at Cincinnati Chicago division. Releases due to enough serviceable locomotives and cars.

Huntington W. Va Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Huntington Division Ashland-Russell Cincinnati-Chicago Russell C&o

Racial Feud Sparks Gunfire in Blackstone Va

Two white teen-agers were wounded when a shotgun fire directed at a mixed crowd by rival white and Negro youths in Blackstone Virginia left them hit by pellets. Police Chief Bruce Farley reported injuries were not serious.

Associated Press Blackstone Bruce Farley

Had Too Many Calls Prompts Rental Ad Push

Advertiser reports a 3 bedroom rental advertised for August 1st drew many calls with requests to cancel ads due to high ringing. Now is the time to secure tenants for vacancies. A 15 word ad costs 45 cents per day for three days with cancellation upon results. Dial LY 3-1242 The Result Number.

Company Leaders See No Real Emergency Ahead

The Wall Street Journal reports a survey of 70 major U.S. companies finding most leaders doubt a war will occur and see no need to plan for an emergency.

U.S

Voters Endorse Constitution Giving Negroes Voice in Rhodesia Parliament

In Salisbury Southern Rhodesia voters back a proposed colonial constitution that grants blacks representation in Parliament for the first time while preserving white supremacy.

Salisbury Southern Rhodesia

Senate Moves To Act On Kennedy Reserve Call Up

The Senate Armed Services Committee considers a bill to allow the President to call up to 250000 ready reservists for 12 months and to extend training periods. Defense officials brief Congress on limited use of emergency powers and a $958.57 million aircraft and naval program as part of $3454 million in forces buildup. Gen Lyman Lemnitzer endorses the plan as lawmakers anticipate quick action.

Senate Armed Services Committee Robert S. McNamara Washington Congress Kennedy U. S Richard B. Russell Sen A. Willis Robertson Dva Appropriations Robertson Senate House Russell Leverett Saltonstall R-Mass GOP Armed Services Committee McNamara Lyman L. Lemnitzer Joinit Chiefs of Staff

Disarmament Talks May Begin Again

Moscow reports Kennedy disarmament chief John J. McCloy met with Premier Khrushchev at Krasanivor? No, Sochi. They discussed starting new East West arms talks and a potential participation by Aug 1 as urged by a UN resolution. McCloy remained hopeful about a constructive outcome and timing.

Moscow Kennedy John J. McCloy Khrushchev McCloy Sochi Black Sea United States Soviet Union

Shaker Heights Ranked Wealthiest Suburb

A House & Garden Magazine study places Shaker Heights as the wealthiest community in the country after a weeklong visit. The average resident income is listed at $27,150 with local officials estimating the suburb’s worth above a stated figure.

Shaker Heights Cleveland House & Garden Magazine Wilson G. Stapleton Shaker

Washington issues conduct code for government employees

The White House released a conduct code for government employees from cabinet officers to staff forbidding the use of official positions for private gain.

Washington White House

Cuba to form United Party of Cuba's Socialist Revolution

Fidel Castro announced during a Havana rally that all Cuban organizations would be merged into a single United Party of Cuba's Socialist Revolution. He did not specify timing, but indicated formation would unify military political and labor groups. The event followed Yuri Gagarin’s appearance and included vows of Soviet support against the United States.

Havana Cuba Fidel Castro Castro United Party of Cuba Socialist Revolution United States Yuri Gagarin Gagarin U. S Guantanamo Bay U. S. Preas Eastern Air Lines Miami-to- Tampa

Draft Boards Swamped By Deluge Of Calls From Nervous Males

Hundreds of thousands of small cards were collected as men sought to learn their classification after President Kennedy asked for more armed forces. Draft boards nationwide saw floods of calls and visits as men questioned status, enlistment offers, and corrections to records including recent dependents and marriages.

Associated Press Kennedy Se- Service Hawaii Armed Forces Selective Service Draft Board Frank J. Graf Pennsylvania Selective Service System

Trade of teeth for barber services in Kansas City

Dale Gasper seeks an upper dental plate in exchange for two years of barber service. He cites a $150 plate cost and estimates 52 haircuts 52 tonics 26 shampoos totaling $171. Gasper, with four hungry sons, says the deal would help his family manage rising food bills.

Kansas City Dale Gasper Gasper

DiSalle to Confer With JFK on Defense, Highway, Jobs

Ohio Governor Michael V DiSalle will meet President Kennedy at noon next Wednesday to discuss civil defense and state coordination after transfer to the Defense Department. He seeks support for Ohio’s electronic highway bid on the Columbus Cincinnati leg, and studies on Buckeye employment and automation’s long term impact.

Michael’v DiSalle Kennedy Ohio Columbus Cincinnati House

JFK Trend In Military Is Change

Washington reports that the Kennedy administration seeks a shift from Ike era doctrine centered on atomic firepower. Defense Secretary McNamara outlined a conventional focus to avoid a strategic bet on nuclear exchange while U S ground forces face Soviet numerical superiority with 17 divisions versus up to 150 Soviet divisions in Europe.

Washington Kennedy Eisenhower Senate Appropriations Defense Robert S. McNamara U.S Soviet Union United States NATO Europe

Kennedy seeks 3.5 billion boost but hospital aid unchanged

Kennedy requests a 3.5 billion increase in military spending that will not reduce federal grants to Ohio and other states for hospital facilities. Ohio currently receives about 7 million annually under the federal Hill Burton program, with officials noting aid remains based on need.

Columbus Kennedy Ohio

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