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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1962

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State Race Heats Up As Pepple Attacks Briley In Primary

State Sen. Ross Pepple accuses a bloc of industrialists in Columbus of pressuring the Ohio Republican primary to back U S senator nominee hopeful John Marshall Briley. Pepple criticizes endorsements and recalls past fights over right to work in 1958.

Ross Pepple R-Al- Jen John Marshall Briley Toledo U. S Briley Columbus Lima Ohio George Bender

Money Stolen Second Time In Nine Days

In Youngstown two priests at Sacred Heart Church were robbed early today of 225 dollars. A gunman awakened Msgr Walter Martin and Rev Conrad Aleckna, demanded the money, and fled after learning the rectory safe held no cash. Nine days earlier gunmen took 13,500 from St Dominic's rectory including Easter offerings.

Youngstown Sacred Heart Catholic Church St. Dominic’s Catholic Church Walter Martin Conrad Aleckna Father Aleckna

83 Die As Tokyo Train Collision Rocks Mikawashima

Two electric commuter trains traveling from opposite directions crashed into a derailed freight train at Mikawashima station in northeastern Tokyo. The death toll stood at 83 with 147 injured, many in serious condition. Rescue efforts continued for hours as officials reviewed the derailment after the freight arrived ahead of schedule and derailed on a siding.

Tokyo Mikawashima

Ohio State President agrees to faculty meeting over speaker cancelations

Ohio State University President Novice G. Fawsett agrees to a full faculty meeting after professors petitioned him regarding the cancellation of three controversial speakers. No date is set. Berlin reports say at least 21 people have died trying to escape across the Berlin Wall as Communists build the barrier.

Columbus Novice G. Fawsett Ohio State University Berlin West Berlin

Scholarships Killed Clear Education Bill In House Senate Talk

Washington moves toward a House Senate compromise on a 1.5 billion federal aid plan for college classrooms. House Rules Committee drops its hurdle after ensuring no 900 million scholarship clause remains in conference. House had proposed 300 million yearly for five years in academic facility grants and loans. Senate bill earlier included 2,500 federal scholarships and kept a loan heavy construction section.

Washington House Senate House Rules Committee Howard W. Smith D-Va Kennedy

Coast Guard Finds Missing Toledo Pair Safe

Coast Guard crews resumed search for two Toledo men Larry Smith aged 29 and Charles Brown aged 30 who disappeared after a boat trip on Lake Erie. The pair were found anchored eight miles northwest of Toledo near North Cape in good condition. They had taken a 14 foot outboard for a trial run and failed to return before their car was found in Mamee.

Toledo Lake Erie Coast Guard Larry Smith Charles Brown North Cape CWO Ernest Killian Cleveland Maumee Killian Smith Brown

Meteor-Like Object Tied to Halley’s Comet Visible Southeast

A meteor-like object lit the sky west to east over the Southeast on Wednesday night. Professor Karl Hujer of the University of Chattanooga said it likely belonged to Halley’s Comet's orbit and will be seen again in 1985. In Miami a city employee was seriously injured when trapped in a drawbridge mechanism.

Atlanta Karl Hujer University of Chattanooga Haley Miami Fla

Rail Wage Report Due to Address Major Labor Demands

President Kennedy will receive an advisory board's recommendations on a rail wage dispute affecting about 450,000 workers. Unions claim railroad industry statements aimed to sway the decision ahead of the report resemble attempting to influence a judge.

Washington Kennedy

U S To Share Atomic Witnesses Describe Slaying

Louis Morgan former Shawnee marshal on trial for manslaughter testifies he did not mean to pull the trigger that killed Richard Denny. Prosecution witnesses describe Morgan drawing a pistol after an argument with Denny and friends as they left a tavern in April. The case proceeds toward a jury trial with testimony from Tom Slater Nancy Stalling and Jack Gooden regarding the confrontation and warnings given about driving after drinking.

New Lexington Louis Morgan Richard Denny States Morgan Denny Tom Slater Lexington Nancy Stalling Shawnee Larry Dishon Jack Gooden

Student Lost During Tour Safe At Home

A 16 year old boy missing from Newtonsville Grade School's seventh grade tour to the U S Dam 34 on the Ohio River turned up safe at home after hitching a ride. He arrived just after midnight and had tried to walk back with classmates before going alone.

Batavia —P U. S Ohio River Sam Rouvier James Goodin Newtonsville Goodin

Titov and Glenn Meet in Washington Visit a Space Chat

Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov and U S astronaut John H Glenn Jr meet at the National Academy of Sciences for a brief greeting with their wives present Officials from the Soviet Embassy NAS and Cospar attend They plan to address space scientists at the International Space Symposium and tour Washington with Glenn guiding before a White House chat with President Kennedy.

Glenn Gherman Titov Washington John H. Glenn Jr Kennedy Titov National Academy of Sciences Spacemen International Committee On Space Research- Cospar The Academy Caspar Organization White House

Question Posed Third Is Largest Yet

Washington reports the third and biggest nuclear test in the Pacific during week one near Christmas Island. The low megaton yield device was dropped from a plane and estimated at one to several million tons of TNT. Officials noted the blast occurred about 8 a.m. test site time and 1 p.m. EST as the series continues amid policy debates.

Pacific Christmas Island Defense Department Atomic Energy Commission Kennedy United States Dominic

Let Me Come Home Jose Asks Spouse

Jose Ferrer pleaded for reconciliation after Rose Mary Clooney accused him of infidelity and firing five children at home. Clooney testified the Oscar winner had affairs from the start of their marriage, while Ferrer urged a return home. The divorce trial recessed as both sides negotiate finances.

Santa Monica Calif Jose Ferrer Rosemary Clooney Ferrer Miss Clooney Mervyn Aggeler

Jeweler Leaves U S 250000 Estate To Government

New York reports jeweler William Berns dies at 59 on April 20 and leaves a 250000 estate to the U S government in gratitude for freedoms. His mother, in her 80s, is to outlive him with probate filed. Cleveland notes doctors will halt Salk polio vaccine as Sabin oral program begins May 27.

New York United States William Berns Cleveland Salk Sabin

Des Moines Woman Faces Welfare Food Misuse Case

Charlotte Peters 22 of Des Moines mailed pinto beans cornmeal and rice to a Tampa woman on relief. A broken sack drew letters through postal inspectors and the Agriculture Department seeking restitution. Peters defends her actions saying she intended to help and that the post office is meddlesome.

Des Moines Iowa Charlotte Peters Tampa Fla J. R. Douglas Douglas U.S. Postal Atlanta St. Louis U.S. Department of Agriculture Agriculture Department Iowa Welfare Department

Detroit dailies idle as union vote awaited

In Detroit both daily newspapers suspend regular editions since April 11 awaiting the International Typographical Union vote on a contract offer. A spokesman called the potential vote encouraging, while disputes with other unions remain. Freeport reports the death of Joseph A. Gund, 83, US Trotting Horse Association director, on Wednesday.

Detroit Evening News Morning Free Press International Typographical Union Freeport, Ill Joseph A. Gund U. S. Trotting Horse Association

United States Open to Sharing Nuclear Control in NATO

Western sources report Washington considers a European political union including Britain for joint nuclear decision making in NATO. The move aims to speed political talks, bring Britain into the Common Market, address Germany France nuclear aims, and give smaller states a say in nuclear policy.

Greece United States Europe European Union Britain NATO Washington West Germany France

Envies Diplomats Life Shaped Kennedy White House Frolic

President Kennedy hosted 277 diplomats and officials at a White House reception as champagne flowed and music played. He mused that ambassadors may be happier than presidents because they see more of the world. Caroline Kennedy delighted guests during the hour and a half event.

White House Kennedy Joseph P. Kennedy U. S London Washington Diplomatic Corps

Kennedy Trade Plan Backed by Chamber at 50th Meeting

The U S Chamber of Commerce backed Kennedy proposed trade expansion with two reservations. The closing banquet featured a sharp attack from Sen Rourke B Hickenlooper who accused Kennedy of coercive steel price rollbacks and stoking demands for more government. Also noted: removal of an unused steel bridge on the Ohio River and bids for its destruction. Eisenhower reserved judgment on the steel rollback. A House bill to require 82 channel TV reception passed and moved to the Senate.

Washington U. S Chamber of Commerce Kennedy Rourke B. Hickenlooper A-Iowa

Spring Color Is At Its Best Weekend Strolls Southern Ohio

This weekend offers peak spring color across Southern Ohio with popular spots at Lake Hope Zaleski State Forest in Vinton County and surrounding areas. Visitors can also explore Hocking County parks Shawnee State Forest Tar Hollow Scioto Trail Pike and Wayne National Forest units in multiple counties.

Columbus Ohio Lake Hope Zaleski State Forest Vinton County Hocking County Shawnee State Forest Adams Scioto Tar Hollow State Forest Hocking Ross Vinton Scioto Trail State Forest Ross County Pike State Forest Pike County Wayne National Forest

Lancaster Police K9 Corps Disbands After Resignations

The Lancaster police department's K9 Corps ended Wednesday with the resignation of Patrolman Herman Simms, the fifth officer to quit the narcotics and patrol duty in two years. The report also notes a steady decline in new and continuing unemployment claims across the region.

Columbus Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Lancaster Herman Simms

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