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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1964
Page
1
Saigon reports four U.S. servicemen killed as Washington plans a major force buildup in South Viet Nam. Up to 3000 more advisers may join about 16 250 already there, with no new combat role. Total U.S. deaths in action reach 163 since 1961.
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved Ohio Power Co. rate reductions filed July 15 in Columbus, effective Aug. 1. The plan saves customers about 242000 annually, with benefits to large non all electric homes, some all electric homes, schools, and residential customers not in all electric dwellings.
A Atlas Agena rocket lifted from Cape Kennedy with the Ranger 7 spacecraft aboard bound for the moon. The mission aims to capture thousands of closeup photographs of potential Apollo landing sites, ending years of U.S. delays in lunar shots.
The Senate rejected a proposed annual disclosure rule for outside financial interests of members and top staff. Instead it backed a 17 member commission to study ethics measures for federal officials over two years. The Baker scandal prompted the push, Baker resigned Oct. 7 after a Rules Committee finding of improprieties.
Capt. James A. McDivitt of Chicago will command the second Gemini craft with Capt. Edward H. White II of San Antonio as copilot. The selection was announced by Manned Spacecraft Center official Paul Haney. Older Mercury-era astronauts were sidelined by injury and illness.
A three year old boy died in a Gallipolis hospital from injuries from a beating ten days earlier at his home. Minor David Leach thirty nine? twenty nine? of Wellston faces possible homicide charges as the grand jury contemplates re convening. Leach was indicted earlier for aggravated assault in the beating of Bernard Blanchard. The child remained in a coma until death. The assault occurred at the home of the mother Joyce Wells. Sheriff John Evans said Leach, who stayed at Wells' home, allegedly slapped the boy, threw him to the floor and kicked him.
In Little Rock Arkansas voters choose among three opponents as Governor Orval E Faubus seeks a sixth term while Winthrop Rockefeller looms as Republican challenger in the November elections. Faubus appeared set to secure the Democratic nomination in a quiet primary.
Governor Rockefeller toured riot scarred Rochester as police maintain order after a violent weekend. He expressed shock and sadness at the unrest while noting no outside agitators were evident. City officials fear fresh clashes as workers leave factories. Four dead, 350 injured, and millions in damage reported.
Cleveland detectives say a 22-year-old Ohio University student admitted stabbing a 20-year-old Ohio U. coed after she refused further dating. Diane Pollitt of Lakewood, stabbed five times, remained in fair condition at Lakewood Hospital after Monday’s incident.
In Lansing a Lake Carriers Association official warned that the iron ore trade could lose up to 13 million dollars this season due to low Great Lakes water levels. Police report Danny L. Thompson of Marion in custody after a fatal stabbing in an upstairs suite at 1325 West 106th Street. Thompson allegedly admitted buying a hunting knife to kill the girl, Diane, a Ohio University junior, as detectives cited his signed statement.
Fidel Castro pressed a 314 hour news conference in Santiago asserting Cuba will answer shot for shot if a U S marine kills a Cuban at Guantanamo. He rejected U S denials and said the Soviet Union would know, while confirming ties to the socialist bloc and willingness to discuss differences with the American people.
Barry Goldwater announced a drive for top to bottom party unity with talks with GOP congressional leaders and governors. He and William E. Miller plan Capitol Hill breakfast meetings Aug 6 and 7 inviting all Republican members of both chambers. He hopes to meet Eisenhower and Nixon and include governors Scranton and Rockefeller in the effort. The campaign will rely heavily on TV radio and print media.
Senate Foreign Relations chair J. W. Fulbright says a future sea level canal across Central America could be built by a consortium of nations and might include canal users such as the Soviet Union. He stresses he does not advocate Soviet participation but sees it as not unthinkable.
President Johnson will speak at a fund raising dinner priced at $100 per plate. The Democratic state headquarters announced the event has been moved to Saturday September 19. In France, Hope fades for 14 men trapped for about 24 hours in a limestone mine in the Jura Mountains.
Huntington West Virginia case details James Thomas Scott a 44 year old automobile salesman charged with a 2600 dollar supermarket holdup. He testified he was in Follawsbee and Steubenville on May 13 with Mary Lou Glinka corroborating. Oporto Portugal toll from rail disaster revised to 89 dead with nearly 100 injured.
A peaceful Friday street dance on Nassau Street and Joseph Avenue in Rochester ends in a violent race riot after a disturbance erupts. Police clash with a growing mob, looting follows, and dawn reveals extensive destruction as white and Black residents confront law enforcement. The piece analyzes rumor, frustration, and violence as the riot’s driving forces.
About 2000 striking Food Machinery Co. workers in Charleston West Virginia were set to return to work today after a 12 week strike. UAW Region 2A members ratified an agreement reportedly reached during talks between Phil Olson the company negotiator and Ray Ross the UAW regional director. Some workers had already returned during the talks.
The General Accounting Office says recreational facilities at Lockbourne Air Force Base near Columbus Ohio were built in 1959 60 with 272000 dollars earmarked for airport runway construction without congressional approval. The facilities include a golf course a golf club house and riding stables.
The Messenger reports Cussins and Fearn plan a new department store in Athens costing about $1 million. Details on site and timeline are expected as plans move forward.
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