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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1962

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House Passes Trade Bill in Kennedy Drive

President Kennedy and congressional leaders won a House victory with the trade expansion bill by a 298 125 vote. It would replace the present law, allow tariff cuts up to 50 percent and zero in some cases, and provide aid to firms and workers hurt by imports. Kennedy called the action a reflection of the bill’s national importance.

Washington Kennedy House Senate Europe Congress United States

Israel weighs returning Soblen to face life term

In Tel Aviv the 62 year old Soviet spy Dr Robert Soblen remains under medical care in Ramleh Prison Hospital as Israel weighs Washington. US requests Soblen be extradited to New York to begin serving a life sentence for espionage. International and legal observers note Israel may act without a treaty due to political crime grounds.

Tel Aviv Israel Robert A. Soblen U. S New York Soblen Ramleh Justice Ministry Washington United States

Freeman Faces Senate In Estes Investigation

Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman faces cross examination in Senate hearings on Billie Sol Estes scandals. He claimed to have cleaned up a mess in the department, blaming the Eisenhower administration, as subcommittee members prepared tougher questions on Estes related aid program rulings.

Freeman Senate Estes Washington Orville L. Freeman Billie Sol Estes Eisenhower Senate Investigations Subcommittee Department Charles S. Murphy John L. McClellan Dark Pecos Tex

Ohio Governor Orders Psychiatric Review of Inmates

Governor Michael V. DiSalle directs three member psychiatric teams to screen questionable inmates before release from Ohio industrial schools. He urges at least one, preferably two, team members be private practitioners on a fee basis for final release decisions in doubtful cases.

Michael V. DiSalle Ohio DiSalle

Nevada Reports 40th Underground Nuclear Test

Washington states another underground nuclear blast was fired in Nevada. The Thursday test is the 40th in the current series and described as yielding under 20 000 tons of TNT.

Washington Nevada

Miami University graduates plan further study in 1962 survey

Pro vost Charles Ray Wilson reports that one third of Miami University's June 1962 graduates intend to continue their studies. A survey of 824 graduates found 277, about 33.6 percent, plan to attend graduate or professional schools.

Oxford Miami University Charles Ray Wilson Wilson

Algeria's Hesitant Move Toward Muslim European Reconciliation

In Oran Europeans flee amid a fifth day oil fire as a reconciliation effort begins. A 28 member cross community committee formed to foster harmony and plan a mass meeting in the city square on the eve of self determination votes.

Oran Algeria CPI

Army bids farewell to Stahr at Fort Myer ceremony

A 19 gun salute and four rifle volleyed flourishes marked the farewell to Secretary Elvin J. Stahr. At Fort Myer Virginia a battle group of the 3rd Infantry paraded in review as Cyrus Vance attended along with Gen Lyman Lemnitzer and Gen George Decker. The five day forecast covers Southern and Central Ohio with warmer than normal temperatures and light weekend rain.

Washington Army Elvin J. Stahr Ft. Myer 3Rd Infantry Stahr Cyrus Vance Lyman Lemnitzer Joint Chiefs of Staff George Decker Army Chief of Staff Ohio

Kennedy visits Mexico City as mass reception greets him

President Kennedy and his wife arrive in Mexico City for a three day visit. Crowds line streets as Lopez Mateos welcomes them. Kennedy urges a hemisphere Alliance of Progress and social reforms while signaling talks on Mexico's stance toward Castro's Cuba.

Mexico City Kennedy Mexico United States U.S Adolfo Lopez Mateos Latin America Fidel Castro Cuba Lopez Mateos Merxico Castro

UN Calls Rhodesia Conference For Racially Inclusive Vote

The United Nations General Assembly urged Britain to convene a conference to draft a new Southern Rhodesia constitution granting voting rights to every man, black or white. Britain dismissed the proposal as impractical, while an African leader warned that ignoring the advice could trigger a bloody revolution.

United Nations N.Y U.N. General Assembly Britain Southern Rhodesia

Diplomatic reshuffle eyed for Moscow Paris postings

Authoritative sources indicate two new U S ambassadors to Moscow and Paris. Llewellyn F Thompson will leave Moscow for Washington with Fay D Kohler set to replace him, while Bohlen moves to Paris to succeed Gavin as ambassador. The plan reshuffles senior posts across European affairs.

Washington U.S Moscow Paris Llewellyn F. Thompson Fay D. Kohler Thompson Charles E Chip) Bohlen Bohlen James M. Gavin Kohler Bureau of European Affairs Gavin

Indictments Return for Businessman Edward M Gilbert

A federal grand jury indicted Edward M Gilbert 39 on 15 counts accusing misappropriation of 1 953 million and fraud involving mails and wires while president of E L Bruce Co the nation s largest hardwood flooring maker The top penalty on all counts is 74 years in prison and 82000 in fines Gilbert is in Brazil without extradition treaty with the United States

New York Pi— A Edward M. Gilbert E. L. Bruce Co Gilbert Brazil United States

Faulk Wins $3.5 Million Libel Damages Suit

New York reports John Henry Faulk, former disc jockey, awarded 3.5 million dollars in libel damages after he argued links to a Communist conspiracy ruined his broadcasting career. The verdict was delivered Thursday night in a case closely watched as a test of press freedom and reputation.

NEW York John Henry Faulk

Pay television tests debut in Hartford area tonight

About 200 Hartford area homes will view RKO Phonevision on WHCT Channel 18 in a three year venture valued at 10 million dollars. The system requires a 1 installation and 75 cent weekly decoder rental plus service, starting in October with no weekly charge until then.

Hartford Conn RKO Phonevision WHCT Zenith Radio Corp Mov WMCT

Rusk Reports to Kennedy on European Capitals Mission

Secretary of State Dean Rusk told President Kennedy he was pleased with the 10 day tour of five European capitals. He said allied misunderstandings were cleared up though NATO divisions persist. Rusk relayed a future France nuclear coordination discussion with the United States and Britain.

Dean Rusk Washington Kennedy Rusk North Atlantic Treaty Organization France United States Britain

Sir Winston Churchill Returns to London by Ambulance

Sir Winston Churchill flew back to London by jet powered flying ambulance after a fall in Monte Carlo. He wore green pajamas and flashed a victory sign despite a broken thigh posing possible surgery. He was taken to Middlesex Hospital as a room was prepared and his son Randolph accompanied Lady Churchill and Dr Moran.

London Winston Churchill Battler Royal Air Force Riviera Middlesex Hospital West End Monte Carlo Britain Churchill Lord Moran Randolph Churchill Sir Winston Princess Grace Hospital

Spanish War Vet Returns Savings to Government

Miami, Florida. A Spanish American War veteran, 92 year old Marc Antony, was found dead in his trailer. He had willed about $14,000 in savings to the federal government citing frugal living and pension as the source of his wealth.

Walter M. Schirra Navy Earth NASA Air Force Pacific Ocean Midway Marc Antony Antony

Auto Deaths Rise With Traffic Volume

Chicago report shows May traffic deaths at 3160, up one percent from May 1961 as travel volume also increased. The rise mirrors overall driving activity, per the National Safety Council briefing.

Chicago National Safety Council

OSU Professor Dies at 66 in West Mansfield

Funeral services were held today for Dr. L. Edwin Smart, 66, a professor at Ohio State University, who died of a heart attack at his summer home in West Mansfield on Wednesday.

West Mansfield L. Edwin Smart Ohio State University

U S Stall Studying Estes Case In Dallas Meeting

U S Attorney General Robert F Kennedy said the Estes investigation is not complete after flying to Dallas to confer with federal prosecutors Barefoot Sanders and Wayne Justice. Billie Sol Estes, 37, a West Texas promoter, faces state and federal fraud indictments while his farming empire remains in receivership.

Dallas Tex Billie Sol Estes U. S Attv Robert F Kennedy Oklahoma City Texas Barefoot Sanders Wayne Justice Tyler Estes West Texas

Marshal Shot In Gun Battle

BELLEFONTAINE The 60 year old town marshal of West Liberty was killed in a gun battle with a Michigan man. The marshal fired and wounded Earl R. Jacobs 24 of Jerome Mich before dying from chest and groin wounds. Jacobs was shot and wounded by deputies at the scene.

Lights On Drive Promotes Holiday Car Safety

Grant Keys of the Ohio highway safety directorate urged a Lights On program from 6 p.m. July 3 to half an hour before sunrise July 5 to boost caution during the Fourth of July period. Officials estimate 10 deaths over the holiday window from 6 p.m. July 3 to midnight July 4.

Columbus Grant Keys Ohio Highway Safety

Democrat Annis Named Head of AMA in Surprise Vote

The American Medical Association elected Dr Edward R Annis a Miami surgeon and Democrat as its new head. Annis 49 will take office next June succeeding Dr George M Fister. The vote disrupted normal patterns as delegates chose the chief spokesman in the fight against Kennedy's aged care plan. In Accra Ghana a separate dispatch notes the world without the bomb conference closed with calls for strict disarmament treaty controls.

Chicago American Medical Association Edward R. Annis AMA Kennedy House of Delegates Annis Miami Fla George M. Fister Ogden Utah Accra Ghana

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