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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1961
Page
1
The British Commonwealth debated denouncing South Africa over apartheid as Hendrik Verwoerd struggled to block a public declaration. A veto delayed action, with a wider decision to be discussed as South Africa weighs remaining in the family or leaving.
The Justice Department and Tennessee Valley Authority sue five electrical equipment firms for nearly 12 million dollars for alleged overcharges on oil circuit breakers since 1951. General Electric Westinghouse Allis-Chalmers Federal Electric and I TE Circuit Breaker named in civil action.
Excelsior Springs Missouri dispatch reports seven children aged 19 months to 11 years perished in a blaze that razed the Ralph Floyd residence near Excelsior Springs Tuesday night. Fire crews were alerted around 12:19 a.m. after the house burned from 10:15 to 11:30 p.m. The parents were away, leaving the eldest, Arnold Eugene Floyd, 11, in charge.
London Elizabeth Taylor's studio today abandoned plans to film Cleopatra in Britain. Joseph Mankiewicz denied the project is cancelled and said the epic will be made, possibly in Egypt Italy or California with Sid Rogell confirming continued European production efforts.
The Soviet Union urged an immediate General Assembly debate on the Congo to widen opposition to the proposed confederation of semi independent states. Soviet delegates sought Asian African backing while accusing Congo leaders at Tananarive of a Belgian tactic to fracture the new nation and retain control of Katanga. The U S and allies see the confederation as more viable than central Belgian rule, which collapsed amid tribal strife after independence. The Soviets and followers of Lumumba favor a strong central government under Antoine Gizenga, who boycotted the Tananarive meetings.
A coalition of Republicans and southern Democrats push to water down Kennedy’s minimum wage bill. Ayres and Kitchin introduced a 15 cent raise to $1 now and $1 for about 1.5 million workers, backing from 33-member Republican Policy Committee. The Administration plan would lift to $1.15 now and $1.25 later, covering about 4.3 million more workers.
Secretary of State Ted W. Brown urged Ohio residents to register by March 22 in cities holding May 2 primary elections. The notice warns of looming deadlines and emphasizes timely voter registration to participate in local races.
Air Force security teams and state police search the Wilkes Barre area for cargo dumped from a C47 that developed engine trouble en route from Rochester to Bolling. About 4800 pounds were jettisoned to enable a safe one engine landing at the Wilkes Barre Scranton airport.
Los Angeles woman Marcella Wainscott 30 won a divorce from Lester Wainscott 40 on Tuesday after testimony she married him following a wrong number call. The case centered on a mistaken romance leading to marriage and subsequent legal separation.
Temperatures will average 4 to 8 degrees above normal with a high near 51 and low around 31 to 33. Expect mild conditions Thursday and Friday, cooler Saturday or Sunday, with rainfall totaling about half to one inch Friday or Saturday and again about Monday.
Cleveland attorney John M. Ladutko Jr. goes on trial today for the January 17 murder of his wife Nancy 29 and Charles D. Johnson 42 a member of a prominent law firm. Judge Silbert denied defense motions for change of venue and to compel production of love letters found in Johnsons effects. Ladutko admitted shooting the two after discovering them together at the couple's apartment.
President Kennedy said he is against a shorter work week arguing it would harm economic growth. He noted many workers have already fallen below 40 hours and urged Congress to act on federal aid to public secondary schools separately from employment policy.
The president stated the administration would be glad to cooperate with Con in ongoing efforts. He did not provide specifics but underscored a collaborative approach and readiness to engage on related policy matters.
A stand-in protest against theater segregation in Chattanooga Tennessee escalated into a rock-throwing melee between about 50 white youths and 50 Black demonstrators. Police arrested two as officers restored order late Tuesday night.
Ohio Senate Education and Health Committee opened a first hearing on a bill to let adjoining counties form two year colleges or invite state university branches. The measure, backed by Sens. Sawicki Ocasek and Whalen, faces tax burden questions as lawmakers weigh funding through state aid and student fees. A second hearing is set for March 21 as lawmakers scrutinize cost and need.
The United States has proposed resuming general disarmament negotiations in August. President Kennedy reportedly told Soviet Premier Khrushchev that broad scale talks should not begin until September 11.
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller wins bipartisan approval for a tuition aid program offering 100 to 800 dollars yearly to nearly all private college students in New York. The plan cost 26 million dollars in the first year with the Assembly approving 120 to 26 and the Senate 47 to 7 before it goes to the governor for signing.
The storm's remains extended from New England through Maine into the Atlantic after dropping three to six inches of snow on Tuesday.
The Senate planned to vote today on a 394 million low in spirits areas bill to provide federal loans and grants for attracting job creating plants. Leader Mike Mansfield expected passage by tonight as amendments to curb funds faced opposition. Sponsor Paul Douglas conceded to win enough votes amid a 49 45 amendment victory.
William Presser chairman of the Ohio Conference of Teamsters is in Cuyahoga County jail serving a six day term for contempt of Congress. Presser went behind bars unannounced on Monday.
In Columbus the Senate and House debate pace amid a backlog of bills. Minority Leader Frank W. King urges faster action on schools welfare and finance, while Majority Leader C Stanley Mechem defends GOP mandate. With a Thursday deadline, 1282 bills have been ordered, far below the 1607 record. Proposals include higher education policy council, school district territory hearings, a 3 percent use tax on mail orders, and township building rules in unincorporated areas.
President Kennedy seeks broad delegation to the President and Secretary of Agriculture to let farmer groups set their own crop programs with a congressional veto. Growers would decide price supports and government props for their groups, with Congress retaining final approval or rejection within 60 days.
Ohio Supreme Court refused to review Clark County decisions involving Wittenberg University. Donna M. Matthews sought 10000 dollars from the college in Springfield for injuries in 1958 when she stepped into a campus rut, alleging negligence. Lower courts said nonprofit institutions are immune from such suits.
A Michigan newspaper snippet invites readers to use the Want Ad Department to convert used sporting goods camping equipment or household goods into cash. Call LY 3-1242 to place an ad and even charge it.
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