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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1963

Page

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London Man Denies Assaulting Grocer

John Wesley Shiveley 48 of London is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for hitting Charles Dicken the New Marshfield grocer and store owner with a blackjack at a local service station. Police identified him after a hospital visit and a vehicle license check leading to a two hour manhunt.

Bucyrus Area Marshfield Charles Dicken John Wesley Shiveley London J. B Shiveley George Schoonover Sheriff's Office State Highway Patrol Buffington Dicken Bucyrus New Marshfield Law

Millionth Mourner Follows Pope John XIII Body at St Peters

In Vatican City the millionth mourner passed the late Pope John XXIII's body as crowds lined the basilica. Cardinals arrive for the June 19 conclave with voting to start June 20 and a record 80 of 82 expected. Ohio invites ideas on state services to Krabach in the statehouse.

Vatican City John XXIII St. Peter’s Basilica Basilica John College of Cardinals Sis Columbus Richard L. Krabach Statehouse Fl Universal U.S

Ohio Senators OK Bond Issue Proposal Heads to House

The Ohio Senate approved a 250 million bond proposal to fund state universities and urban schools with 40 million for water projects. The plan advances to the House, needs three fifths approval to appear on November ballots. Eleven of thirteen Democrats opposed the measure.

Columbus Ohio Senate Senate House Stout Charles J. Carney Mahoning James Kilbane Cuyahoga James A. Rhodes

Four Injured As Storms Hit Central Ohio

Violent spring storms including possible tornadoes struck central Ohio injuring four members of a family and causing major property damage. A flash flood closed highways and wash out bridges in Cambridge as trailers were leveled near Commercial Point and Kirkersville. Route closures and heavy rainfall accompanied the damage, with Circleville reporting 1.91 inches of rain in two hours and up to 7.18 inches in 24 hours. Officials later noted Route 21 and Route 209 near Cambridge remained closed.

Associated Press Ohio Cambridge Walter Hemphill Commercial Point Pickaway County Terrace U. S. 40 Kirkersville Licking County Pickaway Circleville Ohio Highway Patrol

Fire razes three story building in Cleveland blazes

Firemen battled a stubborn blaze for more than eight hours in a three story East 9th Street building. Officials estimated damage near one million dollars. Chemicals in the basement of Schuemann Jones Co. fed the fire as 140 firefighters and 30 units fought near the Ninth Prospect Huron intersection.

Cleveland East 9Th Street Schuemann-Jones Co Huron-Ninth Ninth Prospect Huron

U.S. Enters Race for Supersonic Airliners

President Kennedy declared American intent to pursue supersonic air transport development soon after Pan Am ordered six planes as Britain and France back a Concorde program. The plan aims for speeds near Mach 3 with costs exceeding $1 billion, with potential service by 1969 or later and no firm price disclosed.

New York Atlantic Ocean United States Soviet Union Kennedy Ment Colorado Pan American World Airways France Great Britain Paris London U.S Trans World Airlines Pan Am Douglas Aircraft Co

Kennedy urges federal aid to education amid civil rights concerns

President Kennedy presses the aid to education program during a San Diego State College address. He links educational backwardness to civil rights tensions, urges nationwide support, and notes objections over federal involvement. He then travels to an aircraft carrier for naval maneuvers as part of a five-state tour.

Frank Cormier San Diego Calif Kennedy San Diego State College el Paso Tex State College Pacific Hawaii Washington House Joelson

GOP Senators Pledge Civil Rights Support

Republican senators promised to back further civil rights legislation while avoiding a clear stance on breaking the Southern filibuster. The vow came from a two session conference led by Sen. Jacob Javits, with a voice vote approving a nonbinding statement.

GOP Washington Jacob K. Javits New York Sen Leverett Saltonstall Massachusetts

Actress Arlene Francis Released After Auto Crash Injury

Arlene Francis, injured May 26 in a two car crash that killed a woman, was released Wednesday from Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. The European Common Market commission reports a rise in real incomes for families across its six member nations.

New York Arlene Francis Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center Executive Commission of the European Common Market

Classified Ad Offers Furnished Apartment In City

John Parfitt reports at least 50 calls after one insertion and more keep coming. Furnished apartment with 3 rooms and bath prefers married couple. Aril ities paid. 92 N Shafer LY 3 4526. The Messenger Classified Ads invite listings to sell rent or buy with a 16 word ad for $1.00. Dial LY 3 1242

N. Shafer

Pro Communists Fire Bomb U S Mission in Caracas

Gunmen overpowered guards and forced 12 mission staff to strip before dousing the U S Military Mission building with gasoline and setting it ablaze in Caracas. No personnel were harmed as armed intruders seized uniforms and gear, leaving the old Spanish colonial HQ ruinous and records destroyed.

Caracas Venezuela V/P U.S Mission Country Club FALN Armed Forces For National Liberation Romulo Betancourt Maj T. C. Blevins Maj. B. Gardner

Methodists Plan More Evangelism Missions This Summer

Delegates to the Ohio Annual Conference voted to extend unconventional evangelism by sending ministers to preach where people are. Volunteers will work on street corners drive-ins parks factories and county fairs, building on last summer’s outreach to 86,210 persons statewide.

Lakeside Ohio the Methodist Church Hazen G. Werner

Technicians Reach Accord On Hot Line

U S and Soviet negotiators resolved technical details for a Washington Moscow hot line teletypewriter circuit. After 18 private meetings from May 6 to June 4, the plan calls for a permanent cable for emergency contacts to avert accidental war.

Geneva U. S Washington Moscow U.S

New Jersey Member Voices Lunatic Fear Over Joint Sessions

Rep. Charles S. Joelson warns that a lone lunatic with a hand grenade could trigger chaos in Congress at joint sessions. He cites past shootings in 1954 and notes gallery access controls now in place as a security measure.

William F. Arbogast Washington House Congress Charles S. Joelson Dn.j Appropriations Committee Joelson

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