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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1961
Page
1
President Kennedy asked Congress for about 1.95 billion in new defense funding to expand Polaris submarine missiles and Minuteman programs. He urged strengthening deterrence through readiness and survivability, and proposed cuts to several weapons programs to fund key gains.
BG rioters massed on campus demanding relaxed rules as about 300 students held sit-ins in the University Union while 2,000 others roamed downtown in a water fight protest. Mid term exams began today as Easter break looms, with grievances over censorship, holding hands, and free speech cited.
In Los Angeles a third jury convicts Dr. R Bernard Finch and Carole Tregoff of murdering Barbara Jean Finch. Finch guilty of first degree murder, Carole guilty of second degree murder and both of conspiracy. Court to decide death penalty next Monday.
In Cleveland the jury failed to reach a verdict after nearly five hours in the Ladutko trial. John Max Ladutko Jr. is charged with slaying his estranged wife and attorney Charles D. Johnson. The judge instructed options including first degree murder with or without mercy, second degree murder, manslaughter, or acquittal. Prosecutors sought first degree murder without specifying the death penalty.
Cincinnati students protested Gov. Michael V. DiSalle Monday night claiming slight to their basketball team. Ohio State had won the NCAA title in Kansas City the prior weekend. the governor later honored OSU coaches and players as an All-America squad. A Cincinnati fraternity displayed a five foot sign reading To hell with Mike DiSalle.
Washington report notes 10 major and 22 smaller Ohio regions endure at least 6 percent unemployment. Athens Nelsonville and Logan fall in the 6 percent or higher bracket, signaling limited near term improvement for job seekers.
Police booked over 100 college students as 3000 to 5000 revelers crowded Fort Lauderdale streets in an Easter break unrest. City officials warn of National Guard deployment after night scenes left no injuries but traffic chaos and loud demands for beer and Jade Beach access.
Capitol Hill Republicans vow to scrutinize and cut domestic and foreign aid in Kennedy’s revised budget. Senate leader Everett M. Dirksen says Republicans face a handicap against new defense requests while aiming to reduce items deemed excessive. Budget Director Bell says a 2.1 billion deficit looms for the year starting July 1. Bridges leads a bid to strike a 1 billion CCC repayment from a catchall funding bill.
Bridges argued the CCC money was unnecessary now and should be kept in the measure to cover this fiscal year while expanding Kennedy’s leeway to balance next year’s domestic budget. He lost the 50 to 31 party line vote as Democrats later agreed to cut 149 million from OCC funds.
Powel Crosley Jr., president and principal owner of the Cincinnati Reds, died of a heart attack at his home. A 74 year old, he had just returned from Florida where he watched spring training. Crosley also had notable roles in radio and industry.
Cleveland news reports Mayor Anthony J. Celebrezze has rejected an offer to be appointed to a lifetime federal judgeship. The decision ends speculation about a career switch from mayor to federal bench.
President Kennedy pressed Soviet Premier Khrushchev for a fast answer on a Laos cease fire during an hour long meeting with Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko in Washington. The White House disclosed the talks aimed to deter further clashes in Southeast Asia.
U S Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged SEATO foreign ministers in Bangkok to warn Moscow that the alliance will intervene in Laos if the Soviet Union continues aiding pro Communist rebels. SEATO ministers draft a resolution to show where they stand while Gromyko signals a potential peaceful line and Khrushchev attends a Warsaw Pact meeting.
Ten year old Ronald Howard of Middletown died at Middletown Hospital after being struck on the head by a bat ted baseball while playing in a vacant lot near his home. Coroner Dr Garret J Boone ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
In Glasgow Gorbal slum Jean Barclay Waddell 37 was accused of throwing five children from her fourth floor window. One girl Marjory Hughes aged 4 died from a 60 foot fall while four others aged 3 to 7 years were seriously injured.
The Ohio Supreme Court directed Governor Michael V. DiSalle to appoint a successor to Harry M. Hoffheimer of Cincinnati to the racing commission or show cause by April 14 why he should not.
An emergency medical team administered typhoid immunizations to about 1000 residents of a West Side neighborhood after health officials learned eight area children were being tested for typhoid fever Monday night.
Caroline Kennedy, three, arrives in Palm Beach with her mother and family for Easter. Grandfather Joseph Kennedy says she loves picking up White House phones and calling grandpa, even connecting to a friend in Palm Beach during the visit.
The body of Dr. Joseph Eldon Horton aged 56 was found in his residence at 23 E Columbus St between 1 p.m. and 1 30 p.m. Monday by Police Chief Max Valkinburg after a cafe employee Pat McMannis rang to report he had not been seen since Saturday. Police entered through a second story window to reach the doctor’s side of the double dwelling occupied by the Phiropoulos. The Phiropoulos recall hearing movement on Saturday evening and lights were on then. the page note indicates more details on page 12.
The Republican National Committee accuses President Kennedy of submitting a dishonest budget to Congress last Friday, arguing the plan misleads lawmakers and skews fiscal reality. The party lodges the charge amid budget debate and political friction in Washington.
A classified notice urges quick placement of lost item ads to quickly locate owners. The message touts frequent finds and urges calling LY 3-1242 soon after a loss to boost recovery chances.
Winds diminished and skies cleared in parts of the Midwest as rain continued to dampen soggy areas in the South. The weather worsened flooding in Iowa and Wisconsin, forcing hundreds from their homes due to river and stream overflows.
Columbus report warns four days remain to purchase 1961 auto license plates before 1960 tags lose value. Highway Safety Director J Grant Keys and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles estimate about 25 percent of vehicle owners have not bought new plates.
Officials believe Mr. and Mrs. Alex Whitehead and their nine children died in an early morning blaze that leveled their frame home in Dotsonville. Fire crews could not search the ruins due to embers lingering in the wreckage.
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