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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1961

Page

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Kennedy says war chances dim but still possible

President Kennedy told Americans in a 23 minute radio television address that no side won a victory over the other in Vienna and that war chances are lower now that leaders understand each other better. He described the Geneva talks, Laos cease fire inspectors, and Berlin tensions, while urging support for a 4.8 billion foreign aid plan and praising his Europe trip.

Washington Kennedy Premek Khrushchev Vienna Khrushchev Europe White House Paris London

Major Turn In Nuclear Policy Due

President Kennedy is expected to announce a major shift in U S atomic tests policy. Sources say the United States may resume underground explosions if in the national interest while continuing Geneva talks with the Soviet Union. The policy would drop the moratorium stance as talks continue.

Washington Kennedy U. S United States Vienna Khrushchev

Ohioans Join Corn Plan

61 206 Ohio farmers pledge to plant 1 031 411 acres less than normal in corn. Dwight Wise of Fremont states the plan saves 100 million bushels for government storage and yields $40 million in benefits plus $30 million more income from a 14 cent rise in the support price on three million acres planted.

Fremont Ohio Ohio Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee Dwight Wise Ohio Asc Wise

Three Ohio River Dams Scheduled for Removal

The Dravo Corp of Pittsburgh submitted a low bid of 93000 dollars to remove two Ohio River dams No. 27 at Proctorville Ohio and No. 28 at North Key Virginia and Dam No. 1 on the Big Sandy near Catlettsburg Kentucky after Greenup Dam completion.

Huntington W. Va Dravo Corp Pittsburgh Big Sandy U. S Greenup Proctorville Ohio North Kenova Catlettsburg

Collison To Discuss Area Redevelopment Plans

Roder M. Collison director of the Ohio Department of Industrial and Economic Development travels to Washington for a conference on area redevelopment procedures. The program outlined calls for about 375 million dollars in grants and loans to assist distressed areas nationwide.

Columbus Roder M. Collison Ohio Department of Industrial and Economic Development Washington

Thousands in Tokyo Demands Antiviolence Bill Be Shelved

Socialist led students and workers staged demonstrations in Tokyo demanding the government kill the antiviolence bill overnight.

Tokyo

Dr Jung Dead In Zurich At 85

Dr Carl Gustav Jung longtime Zurich based psychiatrist and philosopher died Tuesday at age 85 officials said He helped found modern psychiatry and was a leading figure in psychology and psychoanalysis across Europe and the world.

Jung Zurich Switzerland Carl Gustav Jung

Kennedy report draws bipartisan praise on war and peace

President Kennedy received broad Republican and Democratic support for his televised address on the nuclear era and Cold War duties. Republicans noted limited gains with Khrushchev in Vienna but welcomed the first hand contact, while Nixon called the appraisal objective and Saltonstall stressed U S responsibility to foster freedom abroad.

Washington Kennedy Khrushchev Vienna Massachusetts United States

Canada to Protest U S Blockade of Grain to Red China

Ottawa plans a formal complaint over U S refusal to permit an Illinois firm to supply unloading gear for grain tankers bound for Communist China. The move could jeopardize Canada’s sale of about 217 million bushels of wheat and 58 million bushels of barley valued at roughly 425.6 million dollars over two years.

Canada U. S U. S. Treasury Illinois United States Washington Kennedy Ottawa China

Cincinnati lawyer seeks secretary in strange interview

A Cincinnati attorney advertised for a secretary and interviewed a young woman who answered questions about electric typing shorthand and dictaphone use. He was surprised when she replied she came in for a divorce.

Cincinnati

Six Firms Indicted In Antitrust Cases

The government antitrust division indicted six leading electrical equipment producers for price fixing. Named defendants include Oliver Electrical Manufacturing Co of Battle Creek Michigan Utilities Service Co of Allentown Pennsylvania McGraw Edison Co of Elgin Illinois Joslyn Manufacturing and Supply Co of Chicago A B Chance Co of Centralia Missouri and Hubbard and Co of Chicago.

Milwaukee Wis Oliver Electrical Manufacturing Co Battle Creek Mich Utilities Service Co Allentown McGraw-Edison Co Elgin, Ill Joslyn Manufacturing and Supply Co Chicago A. B. Chance Co Centralia Hubbard and Co

Masons to Honor Dr D J V Winslow for 75 Years

In Painesville Masons will honor D J V Winsans a 96 year old retired Lake County physician for 75 years of membership. Only about 30 other Masons nationwide have received a 75 year pin.

Painesville D. J. V. Winans Lake County

Witness Collapses at Eichmann Trial in Jerusalem

In Jerusalem a noted Jewish writer, Yechiel Di Noor known as K. Zetnik and author of The House of Dolls, testified against Adolf Eichmann. He spoke for about ten minutes in rambling terms before fainting and the trial was suspended.

Jerusalem Auschwitz Adolf Eichmann Gestapo Israel Yechiel Di-Noor K. Zetnik Auschwitz Death Mill

Mayor Admits Pitch Crash Smashes Window in Troy

In Troy New York Mayor Neil W Kelleher confessed to a wild pitch that shattered a home window at Mrs Michael Demers residence. The mayor joked about similar incidents and noted he has paid for several windows previously.

Troy N.Y Michael Demers Neil W. Kelleher

Kennedy to bolster counter guerrilla forces at West Point

Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson said the Kennedy administration would strengthen counter guerrilla units to stop brush fire aggression without nuclear war. He delivered the commencement address at the U S Military Academy graduation.

West Point N.Y Lyndon B. Johnson Kennedy U.S. Military Academy

Needy Boy Is Released From Jail In Purdue Vicinity

Larry D. Cook 19, a bellhop, ran a scheme to solicit donations from famous names so he could afford college. Police checked letters copied from Who's Who in America but found no postal violation. Cook was released after detectives determined no crime occurred.

Kennedy Berlin Khrushchev America Lafayette Ind Larry D. Cook James F. Washburn Albert Pyke Cook

Ashbrook Trial Advances with Incomplete Jury in Vegas

Las Vegas Nevada. The Byron Baldwin Ashbrook murder trial enters its third day without a full jury. Attorneys on Tuesday tentatively agreed on 11 jurors nine men and two women.

Ashbrook Las Vegas Nev Ohio Byron Baldwin Ashbrook

Naval Academy Graduates 781 New Officers Today

Annapolis Md. the U.S. Naval Academy graduates 781 new officers into the armed forces today in a formal ceremony.

Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy

Kennedy hopes end to racial violence after Alabama action

Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, addressing the FBI National Academy's 67th graduation, urged that the United States should never again endure such racial violence as required sending a marshal task force to Alabama. He said civil rights struggles will involve disagreement, but local lawmen must always preserve order.

Washington Robert F. Kennedy United States Alabama South

Fire Chief Williams Resigns in Shawnee

Shawnee fire chief William Williams handed his resignation to the village council last night. No specific reason given. he will stay on the fire department force. Assistant Chief Fred Music has assumed leadership on a temporary basis.

William Williams Fred Music

Ohio bids probe tied to highway department purchases

U S attorney general reviews documents showing 2479 tie bidding instances by firms selling items to the Ohio Highway Department over five years. Governor DiSalle says the materials relate to federal efforts against collusive bidding.

Columbus U.S Ohio Highway Department Michael V. DiSalle

Cease-fire Violation Shocks Laos Talks As Padong Falls

The United States accused Communist forces of a blatant cease-fire violation after Padong fell to pro-Communist rebels supported by heavy artillery. Western delegates debated whether to continue the Laos conference, with W A Harriman delaying further meetings until he consults with Washington.

Geneva United States Laos Padong W. Averell Harriman U. S Washington Vientiane P— Padong

Ohio Methodist Conference Reports Growth in Members and Assets

The Ohio Conference of Methodists gained 4721 members in the past year, totaling 331733 across 1136 churches. Church properties and land rose by nearly 6 million dollars. These figures were presented to over 2000 delegates at the opening of the 23rd annual session in Lakeside.

Lakeside Ohio Conference of Methodists

Jackie Kennedy Leaves London for Greece Vacation

Jacqueline Kennedy departed London by commercial airliner today heading to Greece for a personal holiday. She travels with no official duties planned and is reportedly visiting cultural sites during the trip.

Jackie Jacqueline Kennedy Lee Radzi Bond Street London Athens Greece

Prisoner-Tractor Trade Deadline Nears

DETROIT report on Fidel Castro weighing an offer to exchange 1200 Cuban prisoners for 500 American tractors. Castro accepted in principle, requiring negotiations and a committee delegation to Cuba. The proposal from the Eleanor Roosevelt led group aims to secure release through a tractor-for-prisoner swap.

Detroit Mich Cuba Fidel Castro Castro Havana Council of Ministers Citizens Tractors For Freedom Committee Citizens Group Eleanor Roosevelt Walter Reuther United Auto Workers Milton Eisenhower Dwight D. Eisenhower Senhower Joseph M. Dodge Reuther New York Roosevelt Dr. Eisenhower Key West Fla

GOP Moves to Override DiSalle Veto on County Offices Bill

In Columbus major GOP lawmakers push to override Democratic Gov. DiSalle’s veto on a bill that would allow county agricultural society members or employees to hold extra public offices. The House passed the override, Senate expected to vote. party balance and past veto overrides shape outcome.

Gop Disalle Honday House Senate

Rusk makes plea for congressional foreign aid approval

Secretary of State Dean Rusk, backed by President Kennedy, urges Congress to approve the $4.8 billion foreign aid measure in a second plea to the American people.

Washington Dean Rusk Kennedy

Jurors Excused From Court For Conflicts

Jurors Clarence Carsey of Shade Route 1 and Geraldine Ball of Amesville were excused from Common Pleas Court jury duty due to conflicts of interest that would materially injure them if seated.

Common Pleas Clarence Carsey Shade Geraldine Ball Amesville

Lost and Found Advertisement Prompt

Quick action want ad offers immediate help to locate lost items. Messenger Lost and Found claims the Classified Department Result File yields more finders than other media. Call LY 3-1242 after noting the loss.

Republicans Plan Recess In Columbus Senate Consider Summer Layoff

The Republican led General Assembly weighs a summer recess starting about June 24 rather than final adjournment to stay ready to act if Democratic cabinet heads cut state services amid GOP budget cuts. Without adjournment the legislature could not reconvene on its own authority.

Columbus General Assembly Associated Press Democratic Department Michael V. di Salle

Five Day Forecast Speeds Toward Cooler Weekend

Temperatures Wednesday night through Monday run about 6 degrees below normal. Normal highs are 80 to 85 with lows 58 to 64. Expect cooling late Thursday or Friday and a warming trend to begin early next week.

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