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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1962

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Prayer Ruling Is Law Support by President Kennedy

President Kennedy called the Supreme Court school prayer decision the law of the land and urged families to pray at home. He said he would support court rulings despite disagreement and declined to comment on proposed constitutional amendments pending Bill of Rights effects.

Washington Supreme Court Kennedy Congress New York Ments San Antonio Brackenridge High School Senate Judiciary Committee

Rusk Holds Talks With Salazar Over Portugal Ties

Secretary of State Dean Rusk meets with Antonio de Oliveira Salazar in Lisbon to mend strained U S relations amid anti American demonstrations. The talks cap a 10 day tour of NATO allies as Salazar, 75, resents U N scrutiny of Portugal’s African colony and U S stance on India’s Goa seizure.

Lisbon Portugal Dean Rusk Antonio de Oliveira Salazar Rusk North Atlantic Treaty Organization Salazar United States U.N Ansala India Goa

Estes Trial To Transfer To Tyler Texas

District Judge J H Starley granted a defense request to move Billie Sol Estes trial from Pecos to Tyler citing fair trial concerns. Estes, 37, had sought immediate trial on one count of an eight count indictment filed in April by Reeves County grand jury. The AEC told Congress about 375 potential job losses at Weldon Spring Missouri and Fernald Ohio due to planned operational changes.

Pecos Tex J. H. Starley Billie Sol Estes Tyler Estes Reeves County Washington Atomic Energy Commission Congress Weldon Spring Fernald Ohio

Schirra Nears Space Flight as Next U S Astronaut

At Langley AFB Walter M. Schirra Jr. learns he will be the United States next orbital astronaut. His wife Jo sensed the news earlier and the family reaction was enthusiastic, with Schirra noting up to six orbits could be flown.

Langley Air Force Base Walter M. Schirra Jr Schirra Navy United States Earth

OU to Run $70,000 Aid Program for SE Ohio

Ohio University will lead a 13 month industrial development program funded by a $70 000 Area Redevelopment Administration grant. Seven southeastern counties Athens Gallia Hocking Jackson Lawrence Meigs and Vinton will target new products attract existing firms and spur job growth under guidance from OU faculty and industrial consultant Erwin L Gehrke.

Ohio University Ohio Walter H. Moeller Area Redevelopment Administration College of Business Administration Seven County Erwin L. Gehrke Lancaster Moeller Gehrke Harvard University Athens Gallia Hocking Jackson Lawrence Meigs Vinton

Secretary Freeman Accepts Responsibility in Estes Case

Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman defended the department’s handling of Billie Sol Estes while admitting some errors. In prepared Senate testimony, he said no official accepted improper gifts and that the government lost no money in Estes related business. McClellan delayed Freeman’s appearance to study the 50 page statement.

Washington Secretary of Agriculture Orville I. Freeman Billie Sol Estes Freeman Senate Estes John L. McClellan D-Ark Pecos Tex Department of Agriculture

Oran Calm After Diehards Quit Amid Civil Unrest

In Oran, French army reports calm returned after a day of destruction by diehard European terrorists defying cease-fire orders from the Secret Army Organization. Bombs damaged schools and buildings as sporadic shooting divided Europeans and Muslims before a 4 p.m. halt.

Algiers Oran Secret Army Organization Algeria

DiSalle Campaign Seeks Funds After Harmony Meeting

Gov. Michael V. DiSalle and rival Atty. Gen. Mark McFlarry met for two hours in Columbus. The DiSalle committee revived 1900 McKinley Bryan fundraising parallels and secured tentative support from McFlarry.

Columbus Mike Mark Michael V. DiSalle DiSalle Mark McFlrey

Milk production falls short of quota in 1962 first half

Pravda reported a speech by Genndy Voronov at a Kremlin agricultural conference showing Moscow milk production for the first half of 1962 is about 20 percent below the government target. Meat production is even lower according to the same report.

Moscow Pravda Presidium Gennady Voronov Kremlin

Mexico Lazio Castros in Talks With Mateos Likely

President Kennedy arrives in Mexico with expectations of frank talks on Castroism. Mexican leaders avoid public confrontation with Cuba while recognizing Mexico's pivotal role in countering hemispheric communism. The U S seeks Mexico as a strong ally though public alignment is unlikely.

U. S Adolfo Lopez Mateos Fidel Castro Latin America United States Mexico Kennedy Lopez Mateos Washington

Mexico Prepares For Kennedy Visit

Mexico City awaits President Kennedy with a massive turnout expected along the parade route from the International Airport to Los Pinos. Thousands of posters banners and signs line the route as 300 bands perform under clear skies forecast after a rainy week.

Mexico City Kennedy Mexico International Los Pinos White House Weather Bureau Washington

Trade Bill Vote Set For Today

Washington reports President Kennedy urges bipartisan support for a final House vote on a broad tariff liberalization trade bill. The measure would eliminate tariffs on whole item groups and cut duties on others to confront the European Common Market challenge, with a one year extension of the present act as an alternative.

Washington Kennedy House U. S

20th Century Fox President Spyros Skouras Retires

Hollywood reports the retirement of Spyros Skouras as president of 20th Century Fox, a move anticipated since last fall amid studio difficulties with stars Elizabeth Taylor Marilyn Monroe and Dean Martin and pressure from Wall Street financiers.

Hollywood Spyros Skouras 20Th Century- Fox Elizabeth Taylor Marilyn Monroe Dean Martin Wall Street Money Men

Safety Council Awards Itself For Safety Record

The National Safety Council accepted its own top safety award a plaque for 3 million man hours without a disabling injury or day lost. The council has 375 employees and reached the record in 4 years 3 months. London reports Britain will cut back uranium production after acquiring enough for its nuclear program.

Chicago National Safety Council London

Explorer Spaceship Plans Aimed for 500 Mile Earth Orbit

John M Macoveiak Jr of Grumman Space Science outlines a joint plan by the University of Wisconsin and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory for a spaceship to orbit Earth at about 500 miles. The proposal was set forth at an Amereican Society of Mechanical Engineers aviation and space division meeting in College Park Maryland. Monte Pittman dies of cancer at age 44 in Hollywood.

College Park Aviation and Space Division American Society of Mechanical Engineers John M. Macoveiak Jr Space Science Grumman Aircraft Corp New York Earth University of Wisconsin Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory

Red Spy Arrested in Israel

Israel police arrested Dr. Robert A. Soblen a life-sentence fugitive and Soviet spy. He was arraigned in Tel Aviv and held for an official charge within 10 days. Soblen reportedly entered with false papers using a Canadian passport linked to his late brother. Local officials noted no U S Israel extradition treaty exists for his return.

Tel Aviv Israel Robert A. Soblen United States Soblen New York Paris

U N Moves Toward Adjournment Over Rhodesia Crisis

The United Nations General Assembly pressed toward adjournment after approving an African Asian resolution demanding constitutional changes in Southern Rhodesia. Britain’s Sir Patrick Dean was slated to oppose the move calling for repeal of the 1961 constitution and a new constitutional conference addressing discriminatory provisions.

United Nations U.N. General Assembly Southern Rhodesia Britain Sir Patrick Dean

Churchill Hospitalized After Wounding Fall in Monaco

Sir Winston Churchill, 87, fell in his Monte Carlo hotel Wednesday night and broke his left thigh bone. The former prime minister was admitted to Monaco Hospital, examined by Dr Charles Chatelain and X ray expert Dr Andre Fissore, with a decision on travel to London dependent on X ray results. A family spokesman said the injury is not life threatening.

Monte Carlo Winston Churchill Monaco Hospital Britain Charles Chatelain Andre Fissore Chatelain Churchill Chartwell London Riviera

Sugar Bill Wins Field in Senate Sugar Fight

The Kennedy administration won a Senate sugar battle with a 76 to 2 vote for a bill to end subsidies to foreign producers. The measure moves to a House-Senate conference amid a looming deadline as the 2 28 year old sugar law nears expiration at midnight Saturday.

Washington Kennedy Senate Senate House House Harry F. Byrd D-Va Harold D. Cooley D. C

Convicts Hold Marathon On Water Tower

In Western State Penitentiary Pittsburgh 11 inmates endure heat and hunger atop a water tower in a protest against alleged brutality. Two surrendered on Wednesday with one hospitalized. Parole violator Robert Payne, 29, leads the demonstration now in its fourth day. The group grew to twelve on Tuesday evening.

Pittsburgh Western State Penitentiary Robert Payne Payne

Summit Boys Are Detained in Meigs County

Two 15 year old youths from Tallmadge were arrested Thursday by Gallia County patrols in connection with three break ins in Meigs County including Alonzo Hudson and Cable residences and Ziba Midkiff home. They admitted stealing three cars and cash plus watches. They will be turned over to Summit County juvenile authorities. Sheriff Arthur Shuman of Springfield named president of the National Sheriffs Association at the New Orleans convention.

Gallipolis Summit County Meigs County Tallmadge New Orleans Arthur Shuman Springfield National Sheriffs Association

U S Soldier Narrates Viet Cong Captivity Ordeal

Spec. 4 George F. Fryett Jr. of Long Beach California said he endured 35 hour marches with arms bound and a rope around his neck while held by Viet Cong during six months of captivity in South Vietnam. He testified he was exhibited in villages and forced to read Communist propaganda at gunpoint before a U S intelligence agent and reporters.

Saigon South Viet Nam U S George F. Fryett Jr Long Beach Calif

UC College of Medicine Receives Hormone Birth Defect Grant

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine received a $32,699 grant from the National Foundation March of Dimes to support studies on how hormones affect birth defects in animals.

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine National Foundation—March of Dimes

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Rusk Beems Wile McClellan Mateos By William L. Ryan Cuba 20Th Century-Fox Safety Council Explorer Pittman Monte Pittman Red Robert Soblen William Herlands U. N Winnie Hale and Hearty Sir Winston Churchill Hyde Park Figld Sheriff’s President U.S Fryett Cincinnati News Index Crauncey Cacceaeenves Eer Civewaiek Glouster Ll Middleport
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