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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1960

Page

18

Battelle Builds Vast Stock of Special Mice for Cancer Research

Battelle Memorial Institute researchers near Columbus plan a center for premium mouse lines to support the national cancer chemotherapy program. They aim to maintain pure bred, highly uniform mice and reach about 20 000 rodents on hand and 200 000 yearly across centers including Jackson Memorial Laboratory in Bar Harbor and the University of Kansas, with commercial breeders supplying most stock. The effort mirrors a broader national push involving private and government labs to screen thousands of chemicals for better cancer drugs.

Columbus Battelle Memorial Institute Battelle Jackson Memorial Laboratory Bar Harbor Maine Jackson Lab National Cancer Chemotherapy Program National Cancer Advisory Council University of Kansas Jackson Fort Knoxes University of Miami Florida

U.S Japan Treaty supersedes 1951 pact in new accord

The article reports the United States and Japan negotiating a new mutual defense treaty that replaces the 1951 pact with a ten year term and automatic extension unless either side terminates after notice. It covers shared defense, peaceful dispute settlement, and economic collaboration while noting Japan grants bases for U S forces without a time limit. It also references related Cold War topics including a planned U2 show trial and Fidel Castro’s Russia visit.

Japan Russia U. S Far East United States

Mason Girl Scout Troop 45 Fathers Entertained

Mason Girl Scout Troop 45 hosted a father daughter banquet at Mason Methodist Church social rooms with entertainment by the girls and cupcakes. Families and escorts included Kay McGowan and Dr T B McGowan, Jennifer Zerkle, Lester Zerkle, Harriett Ann Walsh, Harry Walsh, and many others. Additional notes mention Sunshine Class hosts, picnic plans at New Haven Park, and several local families on visits and returns from trips.

MASON Girl Scout Troop 45 Mason Methodist Church Kay McGowan T. B. McGowan Jennifer Zerkle Lester Zerkle Harriett Ann Walsh Harry Walsh Diane Noble Homer Noble Donna Lish Joseph Lish Josetta Lish Charles Yeager Nancy Proffitt Ray Proffitt Sharon Queen Francis Queen Jay Thabet Fred Thabet Jane Dodson Lester Dodson Brenda Burton Marl Burton Deborah Cook Donald Cook Donna Will Nolan Swackhammer Mary L. Berry Sunshine New Haven Park Cecil Smith Frank Reynolds George Carson Murl McGee William Fry Ralph E. Warner Mrs. Swackhammer Berry

Boy on first solo flight writes from Ohio home

Seven year old Rickey from Fairborn writes his mother during a plane ride to his grandmother's house. He reports a nice trip and that he threw up. The note captures a poignant, light hearted moment from a child traveler.

Dayton Fairborn Rickey

Arrest of Russian Spy Stuns Hague Community

Police in The Hague arrest a Russian student at the Hague Institute for Social Studies on allegations of espionage. The unnamed suspect, identified as Jan Smirnoff by authorities, faces charges related to spying activities during his enrollment as a student.

The Hague Netherlands Jan Smirnoff Hague Institute For Social Studies

Local visits and homecomings in the area

Bashan Reverends and Mrs Weber Thoma were guests of son Glen Thoma. Mr and Mrs Paul Brown and children visited relatives in Point Pleasant. Mrs Thelma Circle and children returned from Salem. Hazel Lawson and children of Fairview visited Louise Headley and George Roberts. Martha Orr and sons from Reedsville visited Clint Orr. Cecil Spencer and son of Chester visited Charles Spencer. Marty Mararity returned from vacation with grandparents J C McKay. Don Trussell of Mt Vernon spent time at his home. Dorothy Lawson of Fairview visits Aunt Louise Headly.

Norwegian Spy Ring Busted by Police in Oslo

The Norwegian Journal of Commerce and Shipping reports police disrupted an extensive spy network not under Soviet embassy control, indicating a major counterintelligence action in Oslo and surrounding area.

Oslo Norwegian Journal of Commerce and Shipping

Balloon Nullifies Hawaii Mission amid Navy Hunt

The Lost Research bal loon is found not lost as the Navy reports a 40 story craft disappeared toward Hawaii. A commander is stationed at the islands awaiting its arrival while the craft circles the California coast. Capitol Hill moves a bill raising the minimum wage to 1.20 by next November and 1.25 in 1962.

Hawaii California Capitol Hill House Labor Committee

Atlas strike ends without terms revealed

The 11 day labor dispute halted Atlas missile construction and firing until Con vair and the machinists reached a settlement. Neither party disclosed the terms. A census tabulation shows US population up 18 percent since 1950, by 1794 million.

Convair United States

Teen refuses citizenship award over Legion policies

Stephen Bayne a 17 year old Westbury New York high school senior declines a citizenship award from the American Legion citing disapproval of the Legion's policies. The Horn and Trumpet in London advertises a jet age barmaid described as chic lively and able to discuss topics from poodles to rockets and politics.

Stephen Bayne Westbury N. Y The American Legion Legion Horn and Trumpet London

Nine Cats troupe nabbed for park invasion in Pontiac

In Pontiac Michigan nine performers from the Cave of Nine Cats coffee house were arrested after a park incident. One man wore a leopard skin robe and turban while another performed a snake dance. Prosecutors later dropped charges, saying no laws barred their acts.

Nnk Pontiac Mich

Shawnee Council Hears Report On Line Work

Shawnee council hears about 300 feet of 12 inch tile for Shipman Street ditch replacement and reviews sewer water seepage complaint from Kenneth Simpson The meeting also discusses TECumseh Park and Lake Commission reorganization with Rev H H Hughes named general chairman and Fitch Construction updates on Larue Street water line and valve installation Fire Chief Musick says new fire truck due in two weeks.

Catharine Hoy William Schuster Ethel Wilcox Jane Bishop Howard Chute Shipman Street Kenneth Simpson Tecumseh Park Lake Com H. H. Hughes Gene Fitch Council Dick Slatzer Ball Park Fred Musick Charles Norris

Murray City Social Notes

Cpl Theo dore R Sabo returns to Fort Bragg after weekend visit with his mother Betty Sabo. Numerous relatives and friends from Nelsonville Barberton Gallion Columbus Willoughby Canal Winchester Inkster Bishopville Gallipolis Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Falls Detroit visited area families in Murray City over the weekend.

Dore R. Sabo Fort Bragg N.C Betty Sabo Richard

Laurel Cliff Notices and Marriages Highlight June

Laurel Cliff events include Judy Gilmore and Hubert Wolfe wedding at First Methodist Church on June 1. May 31 saw the marriage of Sharon Osler and James Will. Local visits include Mrs. Charles Hysell and Mr. Newtes Winte in town.

Laurel Cliff Judy Gilmore Hubert Wolfe First Methodist Church W. H. Strausbaugh Charles Hysell Frankfort Orville Allen Newtes Winte Columbus Ernest Powell Sharon Osler James Will Allen Eichinger Jean Wright Bertha Oliver Janet Hoagland Jerry Hoagland Evans Property Hoagland City Loan Pomeroy Dave McGee McGee Marvin Allen Toronto Clarence Ackley Athens

Priscilla Class Holds June Meeting in New Straitsville Church

The Priscilla Class of the Methodist Church met in the church basement with Gladys Lines as hostess. DeVos were given by Edna Rawlins. Attendees included Amy Lanning Margaret Edwards Besse Davis Myrtle Wallace Anna Frasure Nellie Shuttleworth Gertrude Mills and Janice Wiseman of Chillicothe. Visitors to the Thompson home included Floyd Coursey and son of Dearborn Mich and Clinton Pettit and daughter of Mansfield.

New Straitsville Priscilla Methodist Church Gladys Lines Edna Rawlins Amy Lanning Margaret Edwards Besse Davis Myrtle Wallace Anna Frasure Nellie Shuttleworth Gertrude Mills Janice Wiseman Chillicothe Walter Thompson Floyd Coursey Dearborn, Mich Clinton Pettit Bainbridge Marion Leyington Columbus Robert Spencer Logan

Lausche Draft Drives $2 Million in Ohio Support

Conservatives launch a national push to draft U. S. Senator Frank Lausche for the Democratic presidential nomination. Backers in Columbus and beyond set a two million dollar program, touting his experience as five term Ohio governor and a record they say can beat Richard Nixon.

Columbus U. S Frank J. Lausche Ohio Los Angeles Richard M. Nixon Raymond E. Umbaugh Ocala Fla Citizens For Lausche Umbaugh Florida Neil House Michael V. DiSalle Adlai E. Stevenson DiSalle U.S John F. Kennedy Lyndon Johnson Texas Stuart Symington Missouri Kennedy Nixon Khrushchev Soviet Union Ussr Ambaugh

Indian Communist backs Red China in border dispute

P. Sundarayya of the Indian Communist party executive publicly endorsed China’s claim to the disputed border areas in a first by any Indian Communist chief. The remark underscores Sino Indian tensions during the border dispute period.

Madras India P. Sundarayya Indian Communist Party Red China China

Vacation News Pack for Your Absence

A promotion explains OV Vacation Pak from the Messenger offering two weeks of local sports and society news plus political coverage. Readers can arrange to have their newspaper saved and delivered on return, with no extra charge.

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