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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1964

Page

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Carborundum Logan plant strike heads into second day

Logan workers from Local 7630 of the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union walked out after 95 percent approved the strike. Picket lines are at Route 33. Thirteen bargaining sessions since Jan. 22 failed to reach a deal on job combining, hospital insurance, shift pay, holidays, and a no discrimination clause.

LOGAN Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union Carborundum Co Route 33 Logan Police Department Hocking County Carl Bachmann Dayton

King forecasts record civil rights protests in 1964

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. predicted the civil rights demonstrations would reach record levels in 1964. He named Alabama as the main target for the SCLC with a campaign to start in late April or May possibly centered on Montgomery or five major cities. He said a mobile Alabama team hopes to recruit at least 10,000 nonviolent volunteers ready to spend time in jail if needed.

Atlanta Martin Luther King, Jr King Alabama Southern Christian Leadership Conference Montgomery

Relationship Too Close For Judging At Orovile DUI Trial

In OROVILLE California a jury convicted Nathan F. Green 34 of drunken driving after a member of the panel, Lynn C. Green, disclosed she is his wife and was excused. The jury was selected afterward.

Oroville Calif William Savage Lynn C. Green

Auditor Finds Unauthorized Payments in Divorce Investigator Case

A state audit reports $9541.16 paid to Eleanor White, a former Athens County divorce investigator and wife of Judge Francis D. White, with no evidence she produced any written reports. The 1958 to 1962 audit covers offices in Athens County. White left the bench in 1961. The auditor notes no investigations were made in cases involving children, and some expense reports duplicated charges.

State Auditor Athens County Common Pleas Court Eleanor White Common Pleas Francis D. White White Harry R. Kessel Athens County Athens County Treasury Kessel

GM Capital Expansion to Create 50 000 U.S. Jobs

General Motors announces a two year two billion dollar capital spending program including a one point two billion dollar tool investment. The plan targets more than two dozen cities and promises about fifty thousand new U.S. jobs, with no White House comment yet.

Fremont Calif General Motors Corp United States General Motors White House Johnson John F. Kennedy

Bridgwater Union Contract Offer Presented by Company

A three year wage and benefits proposal was presented by the Bridgwater Machine Division of American Brake Shoe Co to United Auto Workers Local 324 after two days of talks in the presence of Federal Mediator George Bell. The union is asked to present the offer to employees. next bargaining is set for March 31. About 130 of 289 employees were laid off due to lack of work since the Feb 28 contract expiration and customer orders were withdrawn amid the labor dispute. The Ohio Unemployment Compensation Law may deny benefits for unemployment caused by the dispute while the BUC legal department reviews the Bridgwater case.

Bridgwater Machine Division American Brake Shoe Co United Auto Workers Local 324 George Bell Bell Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation BUC Columbus Bridgwater

Ruby fires Lawyer Belli

Jack Ruby fired his head attorney Melvin Belli on Wednesday night from the Dallas jail. Ruby said in a letter he had tried to disengage since January 22 and criticized Belli's remarks as unhelpful. Belli was unavailable for comment and was in Mexico City.

Dallas Jack Ruby Melvin Belli Belli Ruby American Bar Association Mexico City

De Gaulle Ends Visit With President Mateos

Charles de Gaulle wraps up a three day Mexico City visit with Adolfo Lopez Mateos. They sign a joint communique pledging French help at the Geneva Trade Conference and steps to improve Latin America’s trade with Europe. The French president and his wife depart noon for Guadeloupe.

Mexico City Charles de Gaulle Mexico France Latin America Adolfo Lopez Mateos de Gaulle U.N Geneva

College Raps Professor Kennedy Attack at JFK

The University of Illinois reprimanded Prof Revilo P Oliver for an unreasoned vitriolic attack on President Kennedy. The board and President David D Henry found no cause for action after Oliver wrote in American Opinion that Americans would cherish Kennedy's memory with distaste. Oliver, 54, alleged Kennedy may have been assassinated for ceasing to be useful to a Communist conspiracy.

JFK Urbana, Ill University of Illinois Revilo P. Oliver Kennedy David D. Henry School John Burch Oliver

Breathitt Vows Civil Rights Push If Antibias Bill Fails

Governor Edward T. Breathitt said he will pursue civil rights on several fronts if the Kentucky Legislature does not pass an antibias measure before adjournment Friday.

Louisville Edward T. Breathitt Kentucky

Johnson seeks 3.4 billion foreign aid to curb Communist growth

President Johnson asked Congress for 3.4 billion dollars in foreign aid to build a world where the weak can walk without fear. He framed the program as a bulwark against war and Communist imperialism and sought permanent arms aid authority. Critics warned of trouble ahead as Republicans urged economies and House leaders hoped for less than 3 billion. Hearings may start next week in the House with Senate sessions after Easter recess.

Washington Johnson Congress U.S Capitol Hill Senate Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Mike Mansfield Montana Otto E. Passman Dla House Appropriations House

U S Proposes Equal Bomber Destruction Plan

At the disarmament conference United States negotiator Adrian Fisher proposed that the United States and the Soviet Union each destroy 480 strategic bombers over two years, including B47s and TU16 Badgers, with 20 planes a month and verification by both sides. The plan allows for additional mothball reserve destruction and requires strict observation.

Geneva United States Soviet Union U.S Adrian S. Fisher Semyon K. Tsarapkin Fisher

Eight Million Restored to Ohio Schools After Rhodes Meeting

Ohio schools regain eight million dollars cut from the State Foundation Program after a meeting with Gov. James Rhodes and key legislators. The restoration, from eight to eight and a half million, begins with the May quarterly distribution including an extra three million. The Controlling Board had ordered the initial cut to avert a feared four million deficit amid revenue shortfalls.

Rhodes Ohio State Foundation Messenger Dann O. Taber Gallia County George Meinhart Meigs The James Rhodes Meinhart House Education Committee Roger Cloud House C. Stanley Mechem Senate

Forest Fires Burn 9.2 Acres Across Counties

High winds and low humidity fueled three forest fires that consumed 9.2 acres. Monroe County saw eight acres burned, Meigs County one acre, and Athens County two tenths of an acre, per forestry officials.

Monroe County Meigs County Athens County

Mrs Moek Leaves Port Columbus for World Solo Flight

Columbus housewife Mrs Jerrie Moek, 38, began a solo around the world attempt in a red and white Cessna from Port Columbus at 9 32 a m aiming to Bermuda as the first leg. She hopes to finish within 30 days and set records in her aircraft weight class.

Columbus Bermuda Jerrie Moek Port Columbus Valerie

Meigs County BUC Office to Re-Open April 1

Meigs County representative George Meinhart announced after a meeting with Gov. James Rhodes and BUC Chief Willard Dudley that the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation office will re open on April 1 after a closure since early February.

Pomeroy Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Meigs County George Meinhart James Rhodes BUC Willard Dudley

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