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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1963

Page

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Ohio Senate Vote Looms On 250 Million School Bond Issue

The Ohio Senate faces a vote today on a 250 million dollar educational bond plan backed by Gov. Rhodes. The measure would extend the cigarette tax fifth penny to near 2000 and distribute proceeds statewide without tax increases. The House will also consider a statewide voter registration bill as election leaders push for efficiency and fraud reduction.

Columbus Ohio Senate James A. Rhodes Rhodes Ohio House Ted W. Brown Senate

Thousands Flock to View Pope John XXIII Body

Tens of thousands filed past the body of Pope John XXIII in St. Peter's Basilica in silence. The 32 cardinals held a 70 minute meeting and planned a conclave for June 19 to elect a new pope. In Washington, President Kennedy extends his Western tour to include a Hawaii mayors conference.

Vatican City John XXIII St. Peter’s Basilica Rome Vatican Washington Kennedy Hawaii Benedetto Cardinal Aloisi Masella Cardinal Masella College of Cardinals

No Survivors In Plane Crash Off British Columbia

An Associated Press report states 101 people aboard a military-chartered DC7 perished when it crashed into the North Pacific off British Columbia. Debris and bodies were recovered as ships indicated no survivors. the flight originated at McChord AFB Washington en route to Anchorage Alaska with 58 servicemen and 15 Defense Department civilians among the passengers.

Associated Press British Columbia North Pacific Northwest Orient Airlines Defense Department McChord Air Force Base Wash Anchorage Alaska

Marshfield Store Owner Robbed by Blackjacked Suspect

Sheriff's deputies and State Highway Patrolmen searched today for a man over six feet tall in a dark blue suit who assaulted Charles Dicken at his New Marshfield store around 11 am. Dicken said the robber fled toward Athens in a 1956 blue and white station wagon after Mrs. Dicken noted the license Y3402. Route 56 roadblock failed to catch him.

Charles Dicken New Marshfield Dicken Athens Wanda Athens City

Dining room suite for sale by first inquirer

Old but serviceable dining room set includes table buffet china cabinet and five chairs. For details call LY X-XXXX after 4 pm. Messenger Want Ads DO GET RESULTS. To place an ad call LY 3-1242 and ask for an ad taker. A 16 word ad only 1.00.

Ohio asks endorsement of three water projects in Washington

Ohio delegates led by Fred E. Marr urge the Water Projects Committee of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress to back Salt Creek Reservoir in Ross and Vinton counties, Crab Creek local protection in Youngstown, Fremont protection along Sandusky River, and the Hocking River Basin Survey.

Columbus Washington National Rivers and Harbors Congress Hocking River Fred E. Marr Ohio Department of Natural Resources Salt Creek Ross and Vinton Counties Crab Creek Youngstown

Cambridge Hit By Severe Flash Flood After 7-Inch Rain

Flash floods carved Crooked Creek overflowed water over U S 40 three miles west of Cambridge and forced evacuations. Several hundred residents marooned on roofs as motorists fled to safety. Rain totaled 7.18 inches in 24 hours. Ohio Supreme Court rejected Tommy Harris's appeal in the Brush Ridge murder case.

Cambridge Cambridge Area Crooked Creek U.S. 40 Here Ohio Highway Patrol Zanesville New Concord Midway Westview Wills Creek U.S Cambridge State Hospital Dave Bell U. S Columbus Ohio Supreme Court Tommy Harris Marion Hatfield Brush Ridge Gallia County Harris

Danish Hero and Wife Die in Mercy Killing

Police report the American wife of Denmark’s former ambassador Henrik Kauffmann killed him with a bread knife and then died by suicide, calling it a mercy killing. She, 63, was Charlotte McDougall of Beaufort, South Carolina, daughter of Rear Admiral William McDougall. He, 74, was a famed Danish resistance figure.

Copenhagen Denmark United States Henrik Kauffmann Kauffmann

Testimony Completed in Mis treatment Case

Testimony finished this morning in the cruelty case against Mrs. Richard Carr over allegedly abusive treatment of her 19 year old niece Frances Jean Carr. The matter was to be submitted to a municipal court jury today. Typhoon Polly moved out into the Pacific causing 18 deaths in Japan with 1 missing and 17 injured. Police warned the missing and injured toll could rise.

Warren Richard Carr Frances Jean Carr Tokyo Polly Pacific Japan

Judge Rules Wallace Can't Block Negroes

A federal judge barred Gov. George C. Wallace from blocking desegregation at the University of Alabama. The injunction bans Wallace or allies from interfering with court orders while not banning his campus presence. The ruling asserts federal supremacy and urges Alabama to uphold law and order amid desegregation tensions. UN observers likely depart for Yemen within a few days to help enforce a Civil War peace.

Birmingham Ala George C. Wallace University of Alabama U.S. Dist Seybourn H. Lynne Wallace United States Lynne Alabama Lynn Jonah United Nations N.Y Yemen

Kennedy urges rapid desegregation drive with caution

President Kennedy met with about 100 business leaders urging faster desegregation in Southern stores restaurants and theaters. Some executives urged patience on compulsory integration while administration officials push for quick action amid fears of new Negro demonstrations and possible riots.

Washington Kennedy South White House Congress Willard W. Wirtz Philadelphia

Crime rises in eight Ohio cities in first quarter of 1963

FBI reports eight major Ohio cities show an 8.38 percent rise in crimes from January to March 1963, led by Columbus and Akron gains while Dayton and Youngstown fall. Murder, rape, robbery and burglary figures shift as totals reach 9954 vs 9184 a year earlier.

Washington Ohio FBI Dayton Youngstown Columbus Akron Canton Colbus Cleland Youngs Toledo Cleveland Cincinnati

Kennedy urges balance of power and diplomacy at Air Force Academy

President Kennedy addresses the U S Air Force Academy graduation urging reliance on imagination and diplomacy rather than larger armies or missiles. He warns against nuclear stalemate and stresses national security depends on political, diplomatic decisions and adaptable thinking amid Cuba crisis references. He begins a Western trip and notes space age defense insights.

Frank Cormier Colorado Springs Kennedy U. S. Air Force Academy Academy Air Force Academy Cuba North American Air Defense Command

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