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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1962

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Desegregation Ordered for Atlanta Catholic Schools

The Roman Catholic Church orders desegregation of archdiocesan schools in north Georgia, affecting about 7500 students across 71 counties, with Sept 1 1962 as the start date. Local bishops may apply similar actions in Georgia and neighboring states, as leaders voice cautious support.

Atlanta Georgia South Carolina Florida North Georgia G. Albert Lawton Georgia International Life Insurance Co Connecticut Rhode Island New York Sam P McKenzie Atlanta Judicial Circuit

Freeman Refines Estes Case Comment After Hearings Hint

Sen. Mundt says Secretary Freeman regrets calling the Billie Sol Estes matter blown out of proportion. Mundt notes Freeman told him after a 90 minute discussion that the case is more serious than initially thought. He spoke ahead of Senate Investigations subcommittee hearings set to begin June 27.

Washington Orville L. Freeman Billie Sol Estes Karl E. Mundt Mundt

Peru Races Narrow in Partial Returns for President

Three leading candidates remained tightly bunched in partial unofficial returns from Peru's presidential race. Early signs suggested Congress may choose the winner from a trio as none reached 34 percent. Odria's early lead faded in late tabulations across newspapers, radio, and TV. New Rutgers vice president and provost named. Larry French, 77, TU activist, dies.

Lima Peru Congress

Kennedy Urges Unity to Strengthen Economy at Yale

President Kennedy told critics to drop worn slogans and join with government to boost the economy. He said the clash with the steel industry does not mean hostility to business and urged watchful concern for economic health while business and labor meet public responsibilities. He warned myths that government is growing or deficits always cause inflation and stressed separating myth from reality.

New Haven Conn Kennedy Yale University

Hundreds arrested in Madrid roundup of Franco opposition

In Madrid hundreds of Franco oppositionists are reported detained in a broad sweep. Five monarchists were seized as they returned from a Munich meeting. Three refused exile and were sent to Canary Islands. two fled to Paris. Families say they cannot see or speak with the detainees after the weekend arrests.

Madrid Francisco Franco Munich Germany Canary Islands Paris

Widow of Confederate Captain Dies at 102 in Point Pleasant

Mary Isabel Gunn aged 102 widow of Captain William R Gunn and last Civil War widow in the U S died Sunday at 3 20 p m at her son’s home 1910 Jefferson Blvd Point Pleasant after a six month illness She was a former prominent Point Pleasant lawyer’s wife and a pensioned Civil War widow Surviving are her son Dr Gunn a daughter Mrs Billie Gunn and a granddaughter Mrs Virginia Isaac Burial will be in Lone Oak following services at Trinity Methodist Church with visitation at Crow funeral home

Point Pleasant Mary Isabel Gunn United States Neale R. Gunn Jefferson Blvd Gunn Donna Isaac William R Gunn Border Greys Fourth St U. S Dr Gunn Billie Gunn Ben Virginia Isaac, Dunbar Trinity Methodist Church Charles A. Pitzer Christ Episcopal Church Lone Oak Crow Funeral Home

Johnston Island nuclear test area extended for eye burn risk

Extension of the Johnston Island danger area to 530 nautical miles at sea level and up to 990 miles at high altitude precedes a nuclear blast in the Pacific test series. Officials warn eye damage or blindness could occur from direct exposure while Hawaii residents are safe to view the fireball with the naked eye from ground level. A joint spokesman cites possible firing next weekend with flight warnings already in place.

Honolulu United States Johnston Island Joint Task Force 8 Hiroshima U.S Hawaii Johnston Atomic Energy Commission Defense Department Hawaiian

Mansfield Seeks Review of Southeast Asia Policy

Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield told a Michigan State University commencement audience that the United States should reexamine policy toward Southeast Asia. He said support for Kennedy does not block public discussion of approaches and warned that current policy yields little to Americans or Southeast Asians. He questioned ongoing unilateral defense commitments and traffic security interests as justification.

East Lansing Mich Mike Mansfield Dmont Michigan State University Southeast Asia Senate Kennedy Mansfield U. S

Pro Golfer Ralph Arnold Dies at Cherry Hills Club

Denver report states Ralph Rip Arnold a 47 year old pro at Cherry Hills Country Club and longtime golf companion of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower died Sunday of a heart attack.

Denver Colo Ralph Rip) Arnold Cherry Hills Country Club Dwight D. Eisenhower

Keeney Frames Four Dimensional War For 896 Ohio Graduates

Conrad Keeney spoke to 896 Ohio University graduates at commencement on College Green. He described a four dimensional war against ignorance disease poverty and subversion at home and abroad and urged an unconventional, aggressive effort to build a better future.

Ohio University Fred H. Johnson Barnaby Conrad Keeney Vernon R. Alden Gordon K. Bush Karl F. Schafer Keeney Ohio Cises Brown University

Baby Dies In Train Derailment After Brakes Fail

Investigators examine air brake failure on a Northern Pacific luxury train that derailed on a mountain curve near Missoula Montana. Seventeen cars plunged 100 feet. one child died and 219 were injured, with 68 passengers kept overnight for observation.

Missoula Mont Northern Pacific Seattle Chicago Here Interstate Commerce Commission Washington, DC St. Paul Minn

Republicans Seizing Election Edge On Market Fear

GOP leaders meet in Seattle as unease in the stock market and the Billie Sol Estes scandal fuel optimism for November. National chairman William E. Miller told Young Republicans the party has the issues and will win, citing business confidence, perceived Kennedy power, and a new slogan about too many Kennedys in government.

Seattle Wash Billie Sol Estes Miller Kennedy

Parakeet Misery Call Ends With Egg News

In Akron a frantic woman begged the desk sergeant to send a policeman to end her suffering parakeet. The responding officer later reported the bird was merely trying to lay an egg and both bird and egg were fine.

Akron

Roberts Faces Second Degree Murder Charge In Beating

Merl Thomas Roberts aged 68 faced a second degree murder count over the fatal beating of Warren Pie Tabler 66. Both men lived on Stewart Route 1 in Utley community. Sheriff says affidavit will be filed in Municipal Court and arraignment likely Tuesday morning. Roberts in custody since last Saturday after Tabler was found dead at Roberts home on Tick Ridge Road Bern Two. Also arrested was Percella Roxenna Schumann 58 who had lived with Roberts.

Merl Thomas Roberts Warren “Pie” Tabler Stewart Route Utley Harold Shields Roberts Tabler Tick Ridge Rd Bern Percella Roxenna Schumann

Remains On Critical List After Toledo Shootout

One of three Toledo police officers wounded in a Saturday gun battle remains in critical condition. Patrolman Donald Brown, 32, was struck in the face by a shotgun blast from Oliver Nickerson, 52, who was wounded and held on charges of shooting with intent to kill.

Toledo Donald Brown Oliver Nickerson Nickerson Mercy Hospital

Government expects new dollars to flow into trade

The article explains President Kennedy favors individual income tax cuts to spur consumer spending and economic growth. It notes possible $5 to $9 billion in relief, with lower bracket savings likely spent in stores, autos, housing, and services while higher earners may invest in business ventures. Congress action will determine final plans.

Congress Internal Revenue Service

Laos Coalition Pact Reached Among Three Princes

Neutralist Prince Souvanna Phouma announced that Laos three rival princes have agreed on a cabinet list for a coalition government he will head. After a one hour meeting with Souphanouvong and Boun Oum they signed the cabinet roster and will meet again Tuesday to formalize the coalition.

Amgerians Shoot Back Near Algiers Dockyards

Moslem auxiliary policemen fired on Europeans near the Algiers dockyards killing three and wounding six. Two Europeans in a passing truck were seized as hostages. Officials say the policemen acted after Europeans attacked them at a dockworkers hiring point. Secret Army Organization saboteurs struck in a Sahara oil field amid ongoing violence.

Algiers Sahara Hassi Messaoud

Two Youths Die In Car In Jackson County Crash

Two youths, Richard Frisby 19 and Sharon Sexton 17, died when their car lost control on a county road near Route 75 Sunday night. Frisby’s car struck a Jackson driver’s auto, injuring Carol Eisnaugle 18. Passenger William Reffett and Charles Campbell were uninjured.

Jackson Richard Frisby Wellston Sharon E. Sexton Frisby Carol Eisnaugle Miss Bisnaugle Oak Hill Hospital William Reffett McArthur Charles M. Campbell State Highway Patrol

Ohio weekend toll rises with collisions and drownings

Weekend traffic in Ohio adds to the death toll with several incidents. At least 11 died in collisions and speedRelated crashes, plus two drownings reported to the AP during a 54hour window. A 5yearold boy from Waverly died in an old refrigerator accident, while a Richland County farmer and a 16yearold neighbor perished from suffocation in a silo while hay was being put up.

Ohio Associated Press Richland County

Supreme Court Won't Review Beck Tax Conviction

The Supreme Court refused to review Dave Beck former Teamsters president on charges of filing false federal tax returns for the union in 1950 and 1952. It also affirmed a 15 year sentence for embezzlement of 1900 from the sale of a union owned automobile. Polly Adler former call house madam dies at 62 from cancer.

Washington Supreme Court Dave Beck Teamsters Union High Tribunal Beck Hollywood Call House Polly Adler

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