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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1960

Page

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Southern Filibuster Blocks Civil Rights For Third Day

Senate filibuster by Southern Democrats enters its third day as Sen. Sam J. Ervin leads a marathon session aimed at delaying civil rights votes. Despite protests, a quorum call finally occurred with 51 senators needed, as old guards like Theo­ dore Green and James Murray joined in briefly.

Washington Senate Sam J. Ervin D-Nc Ervin Gue Capitol Hill Theodore Francis Green D-Ri James E. Murray D-Mont

NATO to form unified US Britain France nuclear force

General Lauris Norstad announced a NATO plan for a joint force of American British and French units armed with both conventional and nuclear weapons. Each country would contribute one battalion under a single commander with periodic training pulses and mobility across the NATO area planned for next year. Bonn pledged no base outside West Germany without NATO consent.

Paris Lauris Norstad Europe Norstad NATO Bonn West Germany

Traffic Death Toll Rises in January Nationwide

The National Safety Council reports a 4 percent rise in traffic deaths in January, from 2,760 to 2,870, with the increase centered in Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Missouri, New Jersey, and South Carolina.

Chicago —.P National Safety Council Michigan Illinois Ohio Missouri New Jersey South Carolina

Heart Victim in Junction City Succumbs to Attack

J E Hartman superintendent of Stillwater Clay Products Co suffered a heart attack and was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville for treatment.

Junction City J. E. Hartman Stillwater Clay Products Co Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville

Fiery Santa Fe Train Crash Kills 12 at Bakersfield

A Santa Fe passenger train collided with an oil rig near Bakersfield California killing 12 including crew and the oil-rig driver and injuring 68. Rescuers worked through the night in floodlights to free victims as fires consumed the wreckage.

Santa Fe Fresno Calif John Holland John Garrett Garrett

Toll Exceeds 3000 In Moroccan Quake Toll Exceeds 3000 In Moroccan Quake

AGADIR Morocco AP Stunned survivors streaming from quake ruins with tolls over 3000 dead and 5000 injured. Dr Albert Rainhard forecast more deaths than Moroccan estimates as Red Cross and US Air Force publicized figures. Airlift rescues and relief flow as roads remain damaged and aid pours in from Europe America and Africa.

Agadir Morocco Red Cross Albert A. Rainhard International Red Cross Genera U.S Europe America North Africa Atlantic Coast Casablanca

Acquittal in Sea Killing Case Van Rie Freed

Willem van Rie, radio operator aboard the Dutch freighter Utrecht, was acquitted of murdering Lynn Kauffman 23, who was thrown overboard near Boston after an alleged affair during a 44 day voyage from Singapore to Boston. The all male jury deliberated from 5 42 p m to 9 13 a m today.

Boston Willem van Rie Lynn Kauffman van Rie Nella Frank J. Murray Utrecht Singapore

Jail 75 Negroes In New Lunch Counter Campaign

Seventy five Negro college students were jailed in Nashville Tennessee awaiting trial on disorderly conduct charges tied to lunch counter demonstrations. They were among 77 who returned to jail as other Negro students and youths staged large demonstrations in three Deep South states for equal rights at eating places. Barbara Bigger and Carol Anderson, two white exchange students, bonded out while Diane Judith Nash remained jailed.

U.S. Senate Washington South Clifford Case New Jersey Norris Cotton New Hampshire Norman Barnsdale North Dakota Russell Long Louisiana Oren Long Hawaii Alexander Wiley Wisconsin Supreme Court Margaret Chase Smith Maine Senate Henry H. Jackson Capitol Appropriations Nashville, Tenn Deep South Nashville Barbara Bigger Carol Anderson California Fish University Diane Judith Nash Fisk

Bird Says Bad Boy Thief Stole Talking Mynah

A thief snatched a talking mynah from Arthur Brittman's pet shop in Hillside New Jersey. The bird only says Hello You are a very bad boy and may have regretted the theft.

Hillside N. J Mynah Arthur Brittman

Air Force cancels plan for long Atlas missile flight

The Air Force called off a proposed long range Atlas test from Cape Canaveral over the Indian Ocean toward Africa. President Eisenhower reportedly turned down the idea, and weather and safety questions had delayed firing times.

Washington Air Force Cape Canaveral Africa Indian Ocean Eisenhower Canaveral State Department U. S Central Asia Pacific Ocean Soviet Union

Khrushchev Arrives in Calcutta on South Asian Tour

Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev lands in Calcutta for the final stop of a three week South Asian tour after a Kabul visit.

Kabul Afghanistan Nikita Khrushchev Calcutta

Students Borrow Federal Loans at Cincinnati University

University of Cincinnati students have borrowed 173,659 dollars in federal student loans over the past year, according to Dean Ralph Bursieck.

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Ralph Bursieck

Pope John XXIII Receives Ash Wednesday Sign

In Vatican City Pope John XXIII has the Ash Wednesday mark drawn on his forehead as a sign of humility and penance for the Roman Catholic Church.

Vatican City Pope John XXIII

Five Day Forecast With Below Normal Temperatures

Temperatures will average 8 to 12 degrees below normal with highs near 41 to 46 and lows around 25 to 28. Little change until colder air arrives Friday or Saturday. Snow totals 0.5 to 1 inch tonight and Thursday with flurries near Lake Erie Saturday through Monday. Freezing rain or sleet possible in the extreme southern area Thursday.

OHTO Lake Erie

Two Hogsett Men Injured In Route 33 Crash

Everett Nibert, 34, and James Franklin Slayton, 35, both residents of Hogsett, WV, were injured when a pickup struck a bridge abutment on Route 33 south of Chaney. Nibert received treatment for a severe right eye laceration and facial injuries. Slayton suffered a left leg fracture and scalp abrasions. Nibert said his southbound truck veered right to avoid an oncoming vehicle.

Hogsett W. Va Chauncey Everett Nibert Sheltering Arms Hospital James Franklin Slayton Nibert

Elvis Returns Home To Resume Career

Elvis Presley flies home from Germany to resume his song and screen career after completing his Army stint. The 24 year old rocker is scheduled to depart Friedberg today and is due at McGuire Air Force Base New Jersey on Thursday aboard a U S military transport plane.

Friedberg Germany Elvis Presley U. S McGuire Air Force Base New Jersey

Rayburn Brother of Speaker Sam Rayburn Dies

Tom Rayburn aged 72, brother of House Speaker Sam Rayburn, died Tuesday night at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas Texas.

Rayburn Dallas Tex Tom Rayburn House Sam Rayburn Baylor Medical Center

Finch Trial To End Today With Defense

The defense plans to say its last word in the Finch murder trial as it nears conclusion. Dr R Bernard Finch aged 42 and his mistress Carole Tregoff aged 23 face conspiracy and murder charges in the July 18 shooting of Barbara Jean Finch aged 36 in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Finch Barbara Jean Finch R. Bernard Finch Carole Tregoff

Reverend Thomas O. Chisholm Dies at 94

Ocean Grove New Jersey reports the death of Rev. Thomas O. Chisholm a hymn writer who authored more than 1200 hymns and devotional verses dying Monday at age 94.

Ocean Grove N. J Thomas O. Chisholm

Gifted Students Should Be Encouraged By Counselors

Dr. James B. Conant urged that exceptional students deserve enthusiastic encouragement similar to athletes. He stressed no student should be forced into nonrequired courses, and counselors should guide talent in math science and foreign languages for personal welfare and national good.

Conant Portland Ore James B. Conant Harvard University Cannant

Gov Brown Seeks End to California Death Penalty

In Sacramento Gov Edmund G Brown urged a reluctant Legislature to abolish capital punishment amid uproar over the Daryl Chessman case declaring the death penalty a gross failure and calling for repeal.

Sacramento Calif Edmund G. Brown Daryl Chessman California

Eisenhower Arrives in Uruguay on South American Tour

President Eisenhower flies into Montevideo for the final stop of a four nation tour. He is welcomed by Benito Nardone who praises the crusade for friendship and harmony among nations. The stay is brief with talks expected on a Latin American arms conference proposal.

Montevideo Uruguay Eisenhower Benito Nardone National Council Puerto Rico Washington Jorge Alessandri Latin America

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