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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1962
Page
1
John S. Ballard told a Dayton Triangle Club audience that conservatives are unfairly portrayed as anti progress. He urged Republicans to be more persuasive, aggressive, militant, and determined to win the U. S. Senate nomination.
Cleveland. State Sen. Charles Fry of Springfield warns the Republican Party against trading its endorsements for large contributions from a rival candidate. Similar accusations were raised a week earlier by State Sen. Ross Pepple of Lima. Other contenders include John Marshall Briley of Toledo and Summit County Prosecutor John S Ballard. The county GOP will publish endorsements later this month.
Ohio State Senator Ross Pepple of Lima argues foreign aid should be loan funded and extended only to borrowers with credit and repayment prospects. He campaigns for the Republican U S Senate nomination and says Eisenhower is not a Communist, while avoiding a stance on the John Birch Society.
Rep Frances P Bolton asserts the Kennedy administration added over 75000 federal workers since taking office. She argues every new hire expands bureaucracy and urges a firm no to nonessential but desirable proposals to curb federal expenditures.
Washington report says Governor Michael V. DiSalle declined to reveal if President Kennedy offered him a cabinet post before his re election bid. He answered the query with a firm no and a promise of continued silence.
Rep Tom V. Moorehead of Ohio says the House approved manpower training legislation is a positive effort to explore as an alternative to welfare. He argues it could address the causes of misery rather than perpetuate dependence.
O. C. Chapman reports he had 20 calls on this advertisement and that the Holstein Hereford cross calves were sold before noon. There are still many prospective buyers interested in this livestock. List your stock now in a low-cost Messenger Want Ad by dialing LY 3-1242.
In Santo Domingo a dusk-to-dawn curfew cleared streets after mobs rampaged when ex President Balaguer and General Rodriguez Echavar ria fled the country. Rioters attacked the U S Consulate, burned cars, and damaged property as crowds blamed U S leniency. Balaguer, 55, and Rodriguez Echavarria, 37, were secretly flown to Puerto Rico amid the unrest.
Ohio state auditor James A. Rhodes warned the general fund could end the year $70 million in the red based on February results. February revenues were 60.8 million and expenditures 84.4 million, creating a 23.5 million shortfall. Senate leader C Stanley Mechem will chair a study on mass transportation.
The Atomic Energy Commission reports a new underground explosion at the Nevada test site as part of its ongoing series. Congress is asked to authorize commemorative 50-cent coins for Lt. Col. John H. Glenn Jr. orbital flight. The Post Office will stop accepting money orders to Cuba after March 18. Mrs. John F. Kennedy departs for a 20 day overseas trip to Italy India Pakistan and Britain.
Dick Melrose 57 of 910 Main St. survived a wreck when his 1957 car was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio freight at the 12th St crossing. He suffered a fractured arm and was reported in good condition. The northbound train with 50 cars slowed to a stop after four car lengths. The incident delayed operation about one hour and ten minutes.
A protracted storm left at least 35 dead with many missing and damages surpassing 165 million dollars across New York New Jersey Delaware Maryland Virginia and North Carolina. Governors seek disaster declarations and President Kennedy may authorize long term loans for repairs.
Algiers reports French planes strafed rebel artillery along the Tunisia Algeria frontier for a third day as Algerian and French negotiators in Evian pursue a cease fire. Paris says rebel bombardment killed and wounded French soldiers and civilians, while talks progress slowly toward independence.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee edged toward Kennedy with a compromise to authorize $25 million in United Nations bonds and up to $75 million more if other nations contribute equally. The panel passed the measure 10 to 6 as the U N issues $200 million in 25 year bonds to fund peace keeping in Congo and Middle East Gaza Strip. The bonds carry 2 percent interest.
The flight recorder from the American Airlines jet that crashed on March 1 has been recovered from Jamaica Bay and sent to Washington. Investigators seek clues to the disaster that killed all 95 aboard. the orange sphere records speed, altitude, heading and other flight data. The Army also announced two anti aircraft missile sites in Warrensville Heights and Parma will cease potential launchings.
The grand chief engineer Roy E. Davidson of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers criticized the Presidential Railroad Commission report as causing the worst labor management relations in a century. The commission urged gradual elimination of 45 000 firemen on diesel locomotives over ten years.
Philadelphia reports the Pennsylvania and New York Central railroads filed a request with the Interstate Commerce Commission to approve their merger. The move aims to unify operations and expand reach across the northeast.
Columbus workers began removing illegal billboards along Ohio interstates and officials expect about 200 to be down by month end. Cincinnati card players boosted United States Playing Card Co profits to 2.3 million last year according to the company.
Palm Springs California first graders at Cielo Vista Elementary urged Gov Edmund G Brown to protect predatory wildlife. Kids Melody Westby Steve Smith and Mark Pelton wrote Dear Mr Governor and asked to see wildlife like skunks mountain lions and coyotes. The letters came at the request of Pearl M Tyne head of Defenders of Wildlife as part of an assembly resolution against unnecessary destruction of wild animals.
The House defeated a proposal to raise membership from 435 to 438, sending the measure to a committee. Massachusetts Pennsylvania and Missouri would gain seats under 1960 census figures, but an amendment triggering state redistricting special sessions toppled support. Speaker McCormack withdrew his backing amid the dispute over statewide candidate rules, and Rep Francis E. Walter disclosed the plan as dead.
The winter froze Texas fruit, causing about 19 million dollars in citrus crop losses and nearly wiping out over five million dollars worth of peaches and plums. California, Arizona fared better on fruit. grain states benefited from snow moisture. Los Angeles reports drought relief. Texas frost hit late February killing an estimated 15 percent of fruit trees.
The Ohio Education Association will question General Assembly candidates on support for higher taxes and any increase to the foundation aid program. Executive secretary Thomas G. O’Keefe said $40 million more would be needed next biennium without a funding formula change, suggesting a state income tax to raise funds. Ohio schools are mainly financed by real estate taxes.
A coal mine explosion at Sachsen Mine in Heessen Germany killed 28 miners. Two workers are missing and eight were injured as a skeleton crew worked before the morning shift. The blast followed a recent deadly fire-damp explosion in the Luisenthal Mine.
Two of the four people hurt in gas explosion incidents at two Lake Cable area homes remain in critical condition at Aultman Hospital.
Elizabeth Thring, linked to the Leopoldville slaying of Lt. Col. Helen D. Stogner, arrived at Idlewild Airport as reporters were barred from the U.S. customs area. Investigations point to a bullet from outside the residence. a new policy closed the airport enclosure to photographers and reporters.
State highway department early weather bulletin notes wet and slippery spots near Bryan Mount Gilead Norwalk Elyria Akron Ravenna Jefferson with other highways generally wet from snow and rain mixed with snow New snow accumulation not ruled out with improving conditions expected later
A U S Air Force transport missing with 12 crew members was located in heavy woods near Alencon France. French police confirmed no survivors at the crash site. A separate item notes a People to People trip from Columbus Ohio to the Soviet Union and five other European countries planned for spring by Ohio agricultural students.
Army officials say a Nike Zeus anti missile rocket was destroyed on purpose after veering off course during a Thursday test at Point Mugu California. The launch aimed to test the third stage designed to seek and destroy enemy missiles in space.
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