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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1961

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UN Congo Command Sours as Moroccans Flown Home

UN Congo Command's bargaining position weakens as 800 Moroccan troops slated for Leopoldville are redirected to Morocco. Six hundred Tunisian reinforcements land, 3,000 Indians due next week, while 400 Sudanese are recalled. Congo demands include recalling Dayal and control of bases and air traffic. The UN plans to keep 20,000 troops.

Leopoldville Congo UN Congo United Nations Katanga Mataa Morocco Matadi Banana Dayal Tadi Sean McKeown Albert Delvaux

Solons Oppose Ban Extension

U.S. congressional leaders signal the president must secure a Soviet test ban quickly or resume nuclear weapon testing this year. McCloy and Rusk joined lawmakers in a disarmament briefing as Sen. Anderson notes a majority oppose extending the moratorium. Evidence grows that the Soviets may test despite public denials.

Washington Kennedy Soviet Union U.S House John J. McCloy Dean Rusk Clinton P. Anderson D-N.m Senate House Atomic Energy Committee Geneva United States Defense Department Atomic Energy Commission

UN Delegates Seek Way to Shelve Cold War Issues

U N delegates held private talks to gauge how far the United States and the Soviet Union will go to shelve cold war items on the General Assembly docket. A key decision is due from the 21 nation Steering Committee on which items to discard, as Congo crisis and disarmament debate loom.

United Nations N. Y U. N United States Soviet Union General Assembly Assembly Congo Dag Hammarskjold U. S Adlai FE. Stevenson

Ohio five day forecast shows mild near normal temperatures

Temperatures will average near normal to 8 degrees above through Monday. Normal highs 46 to 57, lows 26 to 39. Colder Thursday followed by little change until Monday when it turns warmer. Light precipitation through Monday totaling under a quarter inch, with light scattered showers mainly Saturday and Monday.

Ohio

Elizabeth Taylor Shows Sign of Recovery from Pneumonia

London doctors reported Elizabeth Taylor greatly improved and conscious enough to assist in treatment after four days of double pneumonia. The 29-year-old star had been in a coma and relied on an electronic lung. she is now able to move and help clear her lungs under medical instruction.

London Elizabeth Taylor Miss Taylor

Snow Storm Swats Plains to Great Lakes Region

A major snowstorm drenched the central Plains and upper Mississippi Valley with 8 to 12 inches of fresh snow, affecting Nebraska Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan. Freezing rain sleet and thunderstorm activity followed southward with tornadoes reported in Mississippi and Texas and two highway deaths in Nebraska.

Central Plains Mississippi Valley Great Lakes Nebraska Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin Upper Michigan Rockies Wyoming Colorado

Flying grandfather completes world flight in record time

Max Conrad, 57, known as the flying grandfather, lands at Miami International Airport after an around the world flight lasting 8 days 18 hours 49 minutes. He and partner Dick Jennings beat the 29 day record for light planes, completing a 25 457 mile itinerary from Port of Spain Trinidad.

Miami Fla Max Conrad Miami International Airport Globe Conrad Dick Jennings New York Port of Spain Trinidad Miami Airport Peter K. Gluckmann Gluckmann Tntarnationala

Bolton Calls Peace Corps Terrifying Project

Rep Frances Bolton of Ohio labeled the Kennedy Administration Peace Corps as a terrifying thing during the ninth annual Republican Women's Conference in Washington describing the program as dangerous and alarming.

Washington Frances Bolton Ohio Peace Corps

President Kennedy Betokens Message to Khrushchev Arrives by Plane

U S Ambassador Llewellyn Thompson flies to Novosibirsk to deliver personally Kennedy's goodwill message to Soviet Premier Khrushchev. The trip signals high level diplomacy during a tense period.

Moscow U.S Llewellyn Thompson Novosibirsk Kennedy Khrushchev

Bomb shelter tested for new houses without basements

Youngstown University and Civil Defense officials are testing a bomb shelter designed for homes without basements in Youngstown. The effort aims to verify safety and practicality for domestic use.

Youngstown Youngstown University Civil Defense

Republic Names Manager Cleveland Ohio Youngstown

George F Bateson Jr has been appointed manager of Republic Steel Corp s warehouse division in Youngstown Ohio.

Republic Cleveland George F. Bateson Jr Republic Steel Corp Youngstown

Recruiting Suspended Across States and Puerto Rico

Army National Guard recruiting has been ordered suspended in 14 states including Washington and Ohio, along with Puerto Rico, as officials pause enlistment nationwide.

Washington Ohio Puerto Rico Army National Guard

Steel demand rise gives Pittsburgh executives cautious optimism

In Pittsburgh expectations grow as steel demand increases, prompting executives to forecast brighter prospects for the sector amid evolving market conditions and production outlooks.

Pittsburgh

Beecham, Renowned Conductor, Dies at 81 in London

Sir Thomas Beecham, 81, famed conductor of symphonies and operas, died early today in London from a cerebral thrombosis. He was hailed as Britain's greatest 20th century conductor and a leading interpreter of Mozart Handel and Haydn, while also famed for caustic witty remarks that divided audiences.

London Sir Thomas Beecham Britain

Ohio House Faces Stopgap Debate On Highway Funds Shift

A Republican plan to divert 15 million dollars yearly from highway funds to local governments faces a House showdown led by Rep. Gail Porterfield. Gov. DiSalle opposes the shift, arguing funds are needed to match federal highway aid. House Democrats plan a caucus before voting.

Michael V. DiSalle Gail Porterfield R-Knox Roger Cloud Logan County House Senate DiSalle Ohio Turnpike Commission

Patrick Henry Sets 66 Day Submerged Cruise Record

The U S nuclear submarine Patrick Henry tied up at Holy Loch Scotland after a world record 66 days 22 hours submerged. Captain Harold E Shear said the sub could stay underwater longer. The George Washington held the prior record at 66 days 10 hours.

Holy Loch Scotland U.S U.S. Navy Proteus Soviet Union Patrick Henry Harold E. Shear Atom George Washington Shear Charleston S.C Condi

Weather and Unemployment Shape Kennedy Economic Steps

February unemployment rose to 5,705,000 and 6.8 percent, the highest in 20 years, as winter weather delayed recovery. Officials expect spring conditions and Easter buying to ease the downturn while Congress debates a $1 billion unemployment benefit measure before March data.

Washington East Midwest Kennedy Arthur J. Goldberg

Cleveland to Start 42 Million Federal Office Building

Construction of a 42 million dollar federal office building in Cleveland is scheduled to begin early in 1963. The project reflects federal investment in urban infrastructure and will create new government workspace in the city.

Cleveland

Discord at Lancaster House as Commonwealth leaders clash

British Commonwealth prime ministers convene at Lancaster House in London amid discord over apartheid policy. South African Prime Minister Vermoerd faces Asian and African calls for South Africa's ouster, highlighting intense regional tensions within the exclusive club.

London Lancaster House Vermoerd Union of South Africa

Oral Cherry Flavor Polio Vaccine Cleared for Newborns

A Cleveland research group reports an oral cherry flavored anti polio vaccine is safe and effective for babies from birth. The live weakened viruses provoke antibodies without harming or sickening the infant.

Cleveland

Two Frenchmen Charged in Paris Kidnapping Case

Raymond Rolland and Pierre Marie Larcher were charged with kidnapping Eric Peugeot last April. Three accomplices including a Danish beauty queen faced charges of complicity in the Paris case.

Paris

Kennedy signals Meriwether nomination approval

President Kennedy appeared assured of Senate approval for the contested nomination of Charles M. Meriwether to the Export-Import Bank board. The nomination faced a bitter debate as Meriwether seeks a director seat.

Washington Kennedy Senate Charles M. Meriwether

Ohio Negro Population in 1961 Reaches 786097

The 1961 Negro population in Ohio is reported as 786,097. The figure highlights the state's demographic composition during the era, reflecting urban and rural distribution across counties and cities.

Ohio Washington

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