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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1961

Page

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Boys State Opens With Auditor Speech And Elections

Conventions of Buckeye Boys State at Ohio University draw more than 500 delegates from 24 cities. State Auditor James H. Rhodes will speak tonight as part of the event and judges will oversee Sunday oath ceremonies for 1200 juniors.

American Legion Buckeye Boys State Ohio University Bird Arena Ohio James H. Rhodes U. S. Olympic Committee Ohio Univer Sity John C. Baker Boys State Athens

Kennedy backs health plan with heated saltwater swim

President Kennedy follows doctor orders for back treatment by swimming in a heated saltwater pool at the Wrightsman villa in Palm Beach Florida. Dr Janet Travell prescribes warm water exercise and rest after a lumbosacral strain from a ceremonial tree planting in Canada.

Kennedy Janet Travell Washington Travell Ocean Front Charles B. Wrightsman White House Canada

Khrushchev Attacks Nasser On UAR Communism Stand

Al Ahramreported Khrushchev criticized Nasser for suppressing communism in the UAR and warned of Nasser's downfall unless he adopts communism. He told a UAR National Assembly delegation in Moscow on May 3 that a better life under communism challenges anti communism positions.

Nikita UAR al Ahram Khrushchev Nasser United Arab Republic U.A.R. National Assembly Moscow

Father of Six Is Blind Dad of the Year

Thomas C. Hasbrook 40, an Indianapolis City Council member and World War II Marine veteran blinded by a land mine explosion, was named Blind Father of the Year by the National Father's Day Committee.

New York Marine Corps Thomas C. Hasbrook Indianapolis

Gary Cooper leaves estate to Veronica in $1M-plus will

Hollywood star Gary Cooper bequeaths the bulk of his estate worth over $1 million to his widow Veronica. He also provides for former wife and mother in law care arrangements and other support.

Los Angeles Gary Cooper Veronica Wietime

Jackie Kennedy Vacation Sails Through Rough Poros Seas

In Poros Greece Jackie Kennedy sailed aboard her charter yacht as rough seas and a 30 mile wind challenged the night voyage before the vessel anchored in the harbor of the picturesque Greek port.

Jackie Poros Greece Jacqueline Kennedy Isport

OSU Awards Degrees in Columbus Exercises

Ohio State University awarded degrees to 2365 seniors and graduate students in Columbus today.

OSU Columbus Ohio State University

Kennedy housing bill sails through Senate after marathon session

In a 49 to 44 vote Senator Gore’s amendment to cut the moderate income family program failed as the Senate advanced the omnibus housing bill to a final stage. The measure includes Kennedy’s key housing programs with no down payment and long-term mortgages. After tense maneuvers, a substitute was adopted 47 to 42 to restore the provision in the bill.

Washington Kennedy Senate Wwe Aenbn Bn Mannan Bha House Albert Gore Tennessee Gore John Sparkman

U S Intends To Contest Red Defiance

The Justice Department signaled readiness to challenge the American Communist party over its plan to defy the Supreme Court ruling to register as an entity controlled by the Soviet Union. Officials indicated intent to pursue further legal action against the party and its members for noncompliance. The Court had upheld the 1950 Internal Security Act registration provision and the conviction of a member linked to an organization advocating violent overthrow.

Tice Department American Communist Party Supreme Court Soviet Union

Wellston Man Heir To Million Estate

Harry Ben son Reece of Wellston and Peggy Jane Ramer of Piqua, cousins of Jeanne E. McDonald, named chief beneficiaries of a trust from her estate valued at 1.6 million. McDonald died Oct 11. will had earmarked 200000 for the University of Cincinnati and 130000 for relatives and friends.

Cincinnati Harry Benson Reece Wellston Peggy Jane Ramer Piqua Jeanne E. McDonald McDonald Old McDonald Printing Co University of Cincinnati

Tornado Strikes North Of Piqua Causing Widespread Damage

A large tornado north of Piqua damaged trailer homes, a mobile sales yard, and a housing subdivision, with over $100,000 in losses reported at H and H Mobile Homes. No injuries were recorded. The Ohio Highway Patrol post radio tower was toppled, interrupting local communications.

Piqua William Stanton Jewell Sherer Fred Houser Ohio Highway Patrol Columbus

Approval Granted for 500 Tractors to Cuba in Prisoner Deal

The Tractors for Freedom Committee authorized shipping 100 tractors within two weeks to Fidel Castro in exchange for 1 214 prisoners and expert negotiators. They require a full prisoner list for verification and suggest international Red Cross involvement.

Detroit Tractors For Freedom Fidel Castro Castro International Red Cross

Parking Wall Report Holds No Federal Payment Likely

The U S Army Corps of Engineers issued an unfavorable assessment on damage to Pomeroy's municipal parking lot wall and flood control improvements. The report states damage is not due to Gallipolis Locks and Dam construction or operation, despite local claims.

Pomeroy U. S. Corps of Engineers Gallipolis Engineering Corps Cincinnati Ohio River

Trujillo Heirs Back OAS Inquiry In Dominican Republic

In Ciudad Trujillo Rafael Trujillo's political heirs assure the OAS inquiry team a free hand. The mission aims to verify Dominican promises after the dictator's death to end repression and pave a democratic system. Augusto Arango says the first step is to visit all political prisoners and their families.

Ciudad Trujillo Dominican Republic Rafael Trujillo Organization of American States Trujillo Augusto Arango

Hamilton High Students to Study Capitalism vs Other Systems

Garfield and Taft high schools in Hamilton will offer a new course next year exploring American capitalism alongside alternative economic systems.

Hamilton Garfield Taft

Rules Cuban Property In U S Can Be Taken

Miami judge Hal Dekle ruled that Cuban property in the United States can be attached. The decision favored Terry Kane who claimed Cuba confiscated $22,500 in farm equipment from his tractor agency.

Miami Fla United States Cuba Fidel Castro Hal P. Dekle Terry Kane

Governor Signs School Levy and Council Term Laws

Gov. Michael V. DiSalle signed six acts, including lowering the school tax levy approval threshold from 60 to 55 percent for special elections and a measure creating four year overlapping terms for village councils. The council law states the top three vote-getters in next fall’s election win four year terms, next three win two-year terms, with all future elections aligning to four-year cycles starting in 1963.

Rain Clouds Over East as Severe Storms Spread

Rain clouds hovered over the eastern half of the nation following another outbreak of severe storms. Tornadoes heavy rain hail and strong winds plagued the storm belt, with the worst damage in the Middle Mississippi Valley Upper Ohio Valley and southern Lower Michigan. Severe electrical storms hit Ohio and eastern Pennsylvania causing extensive damage.

Mississippi Valley Ohio Valley Lower Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania

Mental Hygiene Halts Further Employment

The Division of Mental Hygiene has halted further employment at all state mental hospitals and institutions. Senate Majority Leader C. Stanley Mechem comments it may be part of the administration plan to frighten the legislature into increasing appropriations.

Columbus Division of Senate C. Stanley Mechem Athens

Father of Nine Kills Self With Dynamite

AMARILLO Texas an unemployed father of nine children strapped dynamite around his waist and blew himself to bits Thursday night. John H Alston a carpenter in his 60s died in front of his trailer home. His wife and children were absent.

Amarillo Texas John H. Alston

Rusk Seeks to Get Laos Talks Back on Track

Secretary of State Dean Rusk said the United States is communicating with the Soviet government to restore progress at the Geneva conference on Laos.

Washington Dean Rusk United States Laos

Five Day Forecast Temperatures Near Normal With Scattered Showers

Temperatures will average near normal with highs in the lower 80s and lows in the upper 60s to low 60s through Wednesday. Precipitation averages about one inch in scattered thundershowers tonight Sunday and Monday, with a daily threat of showers.

Soviet protests over West Berlin actions continue stir Berlin

West Germany rejected Moscow's charge that Bundestag meetings in West Berlin amount to provocations. Moscow warned of new international provocations as Khrushchev and Kennedy discussed Berlin. Allies call West Berlin a contested area dependent on West Germany for aid, while Bonn plans Adenauer's Berlin visit next month.

Berlin West Berlin Soviet Union West Germany Khrushchev Kennedy Vienna West Moscow Moscow Radio North Atlantic Treaty Organization Foreign Ministry Bundestag Bonn Konrad Adenauer ADN Federal German Republic Federal Republic

LBJ Promises Fight For Asian Freedom

Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson declared the United States will not surrender Asia to communism without a fight. He argued freedom in Asia is worth fighting for and that Americans will support a path that ensures freedom for Asians and for themselves.

Washington Lyndon B. Johnson United States Asia

Man Drowns After Falls At Main Street Dam

Columbus witnesses say Herbert B. McGee a 36 year old man slipped into the Scioto River at the Main Street dam Thursday night and sank after a second fall. His body was recovered.

Columbus Main Street Scioto River Herbert B. McGee

Cuba opens doors to Americans says Castro

Fidel Castro stated Cuba is open to Americans and Cubans may travel to the United States. He claimed the island will allow Cubans to seek opportunities, including studying in American universities, to assess potential brainwashing claims.

Havana Fidel Castro Cuba United States

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