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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1962

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Soviet rejection of inspectors blocks test ban talks

In Geneva the 17 nation disarmament conference opened grimly as the Soviet Union rejected foreign inspectors and insisted on a national system to verify any treaty. President Kennedy warned that atmospheric tests would resume next month unless an inspected ban is agreed.

Geneva U.S Soviet Union Kennedy Moscow Semyon K. Tsarapkin Tsarapkin Arthur Dean Joseph Godber Dean Rusk Andrei A. Gromyko Lord Home Switzerland Andrei Gromyko Valerian Zorin

Akron project wins 4 million FHA grant for renewal

Akron's 100 acre urban renewal area south of downtown cleared its final hurdle with a 4,106,017 grant from the Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency. Senator Stephen M Young noted a 5,347,446 temporary loan approved to move the project, repayable on completion. Also, Charles Domke, 78, of Hotel Athens, died at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Hughes funeral home arranging.

Akron Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency Stephen M. Young Dohio Charles Domke Hotel Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital Hughes Funeral Home

Evangelist Held In Station Looting

Nelsonville police nabbed James Emmett 27, a self described evangelist, on a breaking and entering charge at the Barber Service Station near the west city limits after a lookout from Ruth Hamer. He reportedly checked into a nearby motel before the arrest and had prior custody in Montgomery County in 1951 on a similar charge.

Miamisburg Emmett Montgomery County Dayton Mett Nelsonville Barber Ruth Hamer Ralph Barber Mrs. Hamer

AEC Turns In 22nd Nevada Test Of Current Series

The Atomic Energy Commission conducted another underground nuclear test at the Nevada site. The blast yield was not more than 20 000 tons of TNT, marking the 22nd detonation announced in the current series.

Washington Atomic Energy Commission Nevada

Steel talks deny outside help in second round

In Pittsburgh negotiators for labor and management in the steel talks denied rumors of outside interference as they prepared to resume the second round of discussions. In Warren a Thursday night collision near the city killed two boys, Donald Black, 13, instantly, and Stanley Gaston, 14, who died hours later at Trumbull Memorial Hospital.

Pittsburgh Warren Donald Black Stanley Gaston Trumbull Memorial Hospital

Outlook Dim For Kennedy Tax Proposals

Washington lawmakers debate President Kennedy's income tax bill amid protests against withholding taxes on savings interest. Rep. Moeller and Rep. Ayres suggest rewriting to exempt low income filers and propose a milder withholding approach to raise revenue without broad unpopularity.

Washington William H. Ayres Ohio Kennedy Walter H. Moeller Ayres Moeller

House Okaos Welfare Bill Passes With Aid Boost

The House approved a $325 million welfare measure funding relief for the aged disabled and blind. It includes a $240 million increase in relief payments not sought by President Kennedy and would raise the federal contribution by about $4 per month, lifting the top payment to $70 monthly.

Washington House Kennedy Congress Senate

Mother Of Six Killed In Snow Crash On Highway

In Chardon Ohio a mother of six, Mrs. William Dietrich, 37, from Orwell Ashtabula County, died Thursday when her car skidded on a snow patch, rolled over multiple times, and struck a concrete abutment in Claridon Two. Two of her children, James five and David three, escaped uninjured.

Chardon Claridon Two William Dietrich Orwell Ashtabula County James David

Top Reds Arrested in First Communist Crackdown

Gus Hall and Benjamin J. Davis, top American Communist officials, were arrested in Manhattan after being indicted on six counts each. They refused to register the party under the Subversive Activities Control Act and posted bail of 5000 dollars each. Davis formerly served on New York City Council. Both have prior Smith Act convictions.

New York Gus Hall Benjamin J. Davis Communist Party Hall Davis U. S Chelsea Manhattan Washington New York City Atty Robert F. Kennedy

Red Beam Is Moon Bound

American scientists plan to beam a powerful red light at the moon and observe reflection to Earth. The beam could be visible for 20 million miles. near Ann Arbor residents may glimpse a red needle in the sky as pulses flash briefly.

Washington Moon Earth University of Michigan At Ann Arbor

Brokers Face Federal Probe of 200 Stock Trades

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced a nationwide inquiry into 5750 brokerage firms regarding dealings in 200 stocks. The SEC says the probe, part of a broader study of the securities industry, aims to illuminate activities in the over the counter market.

Washington Securities and Exchange Commission

Carpenter To Be Next U S Spaceman

The Mercury program selects M Scott Carpenter to replace Donald K Slayton who is kept from flight by a heart condition. Slayton's orbit return would have followed Johns Glenn Jr. mission. Carpenter, 36, backs Glenn, with Walter Schirra as his backup.

Washington Donald K. Slayton John H. Glenn Jr M. Scott Carpenter Air Force Slayton The Space Agency U.S Glenn Earth Carpenter Navy Walter M. Schirra Jr

Worker Crushed at Detroit Steel Plant

Joseph Mason, 50, was fatally injured when a bundle of sheet steel fell on him while loading a box car at Detroit Steel Corp in suburban New Boston. He died at Portsmouth General Hospital.

Mason Detroit Steel Corp New Boston

Search Narrowly Focuses Between Guam and Philippines

U S military aircraft and ships hunt a chartered Flying Tiger Super Constellation missing over the western Pacific with 107 aboard mainly American troops bound for South Vietnam. Weather is clear and sea calm as 15 aircraft comb 75 000 square miles heading toward the mid Pacific.

Manila U.S Guam Philippines Viet Nam Flying Tiger Line Pacific

Guatemalan Crisis Draws 40000 Supporters to City

President Miguel Ydigoras says 40000 supporters stream into Guatemala City to back the army in suppressing a revolt he blames on Castro communists. Protests erupt as students lead clashes. traffic is halted and shops are smashed. four dead and 72 injured reported.

Guatamala Miguel Ydigoras Guatemala City

Khrushchev Announces Soviet Cosmic Vehicle In Orbit

Soviet Premier Khrushchev says the Soviet Union has launched a cosmic vehicle and it is in orbit. He spoke at an election meeting detailing the satellite's role in ongoing outer space research. In France, Cease fire prospects in Algeria improve after agreement on rebel army roles during the armistice transition. Ohio appointment to Pharmacy Board announced.

Moscow Khrushchev Soviet Union Evian France

Time Is Stressed By Alden At Ohio State Commencement

Ohio State University's winter quarter commencement addressed time as a vital resource. Dr. Vernon R. Alden, president of Ohio University, warned that rapid medical and technological advances could extend lifespans and change work patterns. He urged graduates to plan wisely how to use this growing wealth of time. He predicted ongoing rapid change and a lifelong need for education and reeducation.

Columbus Ohio State University Vernon R. Alden Ohio University Dr. Alden

Mrs Rockefeller to End 31 Year Marriage

Mrs Nelson A Rockefeller plans to divorce New York Governor in Reno after 31 years of marriage. Attorney William K Woodburn confirms the divorce will be filed in Reno rather than an outlying district.

Mrs. Rockefeller Reno Nev Nelson A. Rockefeller New York William K. Woodburn

Zanesville Citizens Buy Out Failing Bus Co to Save Service

In Zanesville, residents raised 33,000 to take over the Rapid Transit Co after it announced suspension of bus service. Donations came from students, seniors, merchants, civic groups, and a $3,600 driver union gift. Officials plan to form a new company with stock dividends for donors. The firm aims to sell buses for 25,000 and may adjust fares.

Zanesville Zanesville Rapid Transit Co

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