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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1962

Page

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Flight Crews Debate Action Over Jet Crew Arbitration

Flight engineers debated whether to heed President Kennedy and cancel a strike threat against Pan American Eastern and Trans World Airlines. A possible walkout could idle about 60 000 domestic and 20 000 overseas passengers daily as they seek arbitration over jet crew staffing.

Washington Kennedy Flight Engineers International Association Pan American World Airways Eastern Air Lines Trans World Airlines Air Line Pilots Association White House

Escapees May Have Drowned After Alcatraz Breakout

San Francisco reports a prison official believes three bank robbers who fled Alcatraz drowned. Fred T Wilkinson, assistant director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, cited no raft or paddles found and noted no life signs in the disappearance Monday night of Frank Lee Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin. He warned the men would commit more crimes to survive.

San Francisco Alcatraz Fred T Wilkinson Wilkinson Angel Island Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Penitentiary Atlanta Frank Lee Morris John Anglin Clarence Anglin San Francisco Bay Clarence Montgomery Ala New Orleans

Fullen Wins Backing From OSU Alumni Board

John B. Fullen the alumni secretary at Ohio State University receives renewed support from the Alumni Association board of directors as noted in the Ohio State University Monthly. The vote underscores praise for boosting the association and the university development fund to top national ranking, despite opposition from a separate alumni committee for advancement of Ohio State University.

Columbus Ohio State University John B Jack) Fullen Alumni Association Ohio State University Monthly Fullen

Diefenbaker accuses Khrushchev of meddling in Canada vote

Prime Minister John Diefenbaker charged Soviet Premier Khrushchev with meddling in the Canadian election as a campaign issue. He said Moscow opposes his government for its stance on Soviet colonialism and possible nuclear armament plans. The Kremlin protest warned of counter measures if nuclear warheads are placed on Canadian soil.

Ottawa John G. Diefenbaker Khrushchev Diefenbacker A. A. Aroutunian Kremlin Canadian Soviet Union

Twentieth Century Limited Celebrates 60th Rail Year

The New York Central’s Twentieth Century Limited marks its sixtieth anniversary as a luxury fast train between New York and Chicago. The diamond Jubilee ceremonies honor a service once famed for barber, valet and library features, with famous passengers and cultural tributes through decades.

Twentieth Century Limited New York New York Central Chicago Yesteryear al Jolson Ignace Jan Paderewski Poland Douglas Fairbanks Sr Mary Pickford the Central

Skipper Inherits Fortune From Duke Estate

A 10 year old boy in South Carolina is heir to most of a 40 million dollar fortune. Walker P Inman Jr. receives 30 million from grandmother Nanaline H Duke. Will admitted to probate in New York. Skipper has lived near the Georgia line with uncle Hugh Lightsey and his half sister Susan Inman. Also mentions Ford shutdown in Lorain due to strike and Lions convention lift to Nice.

Brunson S. C South Carolina Walker P Skipper) Inman Jr Nanaline H. Duke Duke American Tobacco Co New York Skipper Georgia Augusta Savannah Hugh Lightsey Susan Inman

Youth dies escaping East Germany at wall

A 12 year old boy was shot dead by Red border guards while attempting to escape East Germany. The incident happened last Sunday during Whitsun, as two groups tunnelled to freedom. The death increases the known Wall fatalities to 36.

Berlin East Germany West Berlin

Vietnamese Troops Hunt Guerrillas Near Saigon

Saigon reports Vietnamese troops with U S helicopters hunted Communist guerrillas for a second day in a district about 40 miles north of Saigon.

Saigon South Viet Nam

Senate Debates Debt Limit Bill After House Victory

The Senate faces a battle over a debt ceiling bill sent by the House after a 211 to 192 vote approving an 808 billion limit, with Byrd opposing the higher figure and administration officials warning of economic risk if the limit is not raised.

Washington —ii House Kennedy Senate Harry F. Byrd

Senate probes mobster influence in night club exploitation

Washington reports the Senate Investigations subcommittee examines alleged AGVA complicity in sex trafficking and protection rackets in Chicago night clubs. Chicago police detail mob fronts owning clubs and terrorizing performers, while Sen. McClellan condemns the lax enforcement of protection contracts for dancers.

Washington Chicago Entertainers’ Union Senate Investigations Subcommittee American Guild of Variety Artists Cantone Chicago Police Department John L. McClellan Dark AGWA

Estes Solvents tie up widens as House probes

The House investigation into Bille Sol Estes deepens with questions about links to Commercial Solvents Corp. Maynard Wheeler, president of Commercial Solvents, and other top executives testified. Two Agriculture Department officials slated to testify later became directors of Commercial Solvents, linking government grain loans to Estes. The firm collected over $7 million from Estes before his collapse, leaving a $5.7 million debt.

Washington House Bille Sol Estes

Market Drops To New Level Amid Heavy Stock Selloff

New York stocks fall to their lowest point since November 1960. The week sees a fourth sharp decline with about 5.6 billion dollars wiped from quoted NYSE values. Analysts blame speculation and emotional trading, while others cite broad market abuse of common stocks.

New York New York Stock Exchange Wall Street L. O Hooper W. FE. Hutton & Co

Weather Man Loses Thermometer to Thief

Vinton County weatherman Red Morris reports a theft of his official thermometer during the summer. The missing instrument hinders daily weather predictions and drew local attention.

McArthur Red Morris Vinton County Morris Red

Estes Keeps Out Of Court In Credit Meeting

Estes was to appear in U S District Court in El Paso for another creditor meeting. The receiver's committee met in closed session and will report to Judge Thomason with a possible partial plan to repay debts. Refugees To Leave Hong Kong Next Two Weeks.

EL Paso Tex Billie Sol Estes U. S. District Court Receiver's Credit Committee U. S. Dist R. E. Thomason Estes Hong Kong China Formosa

Gilbert affairs under SEC and district attorney probe

The Securities and Exchange Commission and District Attorney Frank Hogan’s office are investigating Edward M. Gilbert after he admitted withdrawing 1 953 000 from E L Bruce Co without authorization and fled to Brazil. Federal agents seized Gilbert’s personal files as he resigned from Bruce, a flooring manufacturer, and left for Rio de Janeiro. The probe covers all facets of his extensive financial dealings.

NEW York Securities and Exchange Commission District Attorney's Office Edward M. Gilbert Brazil E. L. Bruce Co Gilbert Bruce Rio de Janeiro Dist. Atty Frank S. Hogan

Nuclear test planned 125 miles up over Pacific

The United States plans a nuclear burst at least 125 miles high over the Pacific, likely higher, with the Atomic Energy Commission announcing Monday night’s date. The blast would occur in the Johnston Island area southwest of Hawaii. A separate Los Angeles item reports a pedestrian pleading guilty to assault after shooting a motorist who honked at him.

Washington United States Pacific The Atomic Energy Commission Johnston Island Hawaii Los Angeles

Kennedy seeks court order to halt Republic strike

President Kennedy ordered the Justice Department to obtain a court injunction stopping a strike by about 9000 machinists and other workers at Republic Aviation, supplier of F105 jets, arguing the work stoppage would imperil national safety. The walkout began April 2 over a disputed contract including job security and severance provisions. Republic plans to lay off about 7600 workers over two years due to loss of government orders. Five unions are involved, led by the International Association of Machinists.

Washington Kennedy Justice Department Republic Aviation National Safety Republic International Association of Machinists

Billy Graham Ends Rally in Chicago at Soldier Field

Evangelist Billy Graham closes his 19 day Crusade for Christ in Chicago with a final Sunday rally at Soldier Field. Since Memorial Day the crusade drew up to 44,000 in venues like McCormick Place and organizers expect near 100,000 at the outdoor stadium. Thursday night revival drew 36,000. The Senate Armed Services Committee approved a 14.84 million authorization to expand Wright Patterson Air Force Base facilities in Dayton.

Chicago Billy Graham Soldier Field McCormick Place Exposition Center Lake Front Washington —P Senate Armed Services Committee Wright - Patterson Air Force Base Dayton

Bricker To Address Boys State Delegates Tonight

Former U S Senator John W Bricker will address a record 1243 Buckeye Boys State delegates at an 8 p.m. session in Bird Arena The event is open to the public as the boys stage their self government program Evening sessions mirror a national convention with candidates from Nationalist and Federalist parties presenting platforms Delegates were assigned to parties Thursday and initiated into political procedures last night Voting for the Boys State governor and top offices is set Sunday noon to 4 p.m with inauguration at 8 p.m at the arena

U. S John W. Bricker Buckeye Bird Arena R. B. Tharp Washington D. H

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