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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1962
Page
1
Governor Michael V. DiSalle and Attorney General Mark McElroy debated industry departure figures at a Painesville rally before 600 Democrats. McElroy cited 137 plants leaving Ohio in 10 years. DiSalle cited unemployment data showing more employers and fewer unemployed.
U S Secretary of State Dean Rusk told the NATO spring session that the Soviet Union aims to project a crisis free facade while Berlin tensions persist He urged the West to use the moment to press the talks and said the U S is ready to sign a nuclear test ban if inspections are allowed by Moscow
Rail union leaders representing about 450000 workers plan to condemn as inadequate a 100 million dollar wage increase proposed by a public board to President Kennedy. The offer would raise the average hourly pay from 2.42 to about 2.52, while rail carriers warned extra costs could trigger higher rates.
Dayton high school students elected their Day ton area student council officers Thursday. The treasurer is Penny Knickle, a junior at Julienne High School, who appears well equipped for her office.
Walter P. Reuther, president of the United Automobile Workers, called for stronger government action to end unemployment and boost the economy. Other brief items note Helen Dortch Longstreet's death at 99, and Barry Goldwater Jr. considering joining the Peace Corps.
Hollywood star Jayne Mansfield and husband Mickey Hargitay clashed over shopping plans amid rumors of divorce. Mansfield called their differences minor yet unresolved, while Hargitay stayed under the same roof, signaling a fragile unity as rumors swirl about the marriage.
A Panhandle Texas widow says she was ousted from Peace Corps training in Puerto Rico for objecting to pushups and miles run before breakfast. Officials cite language ability and other reasons, saying the matter is closed while Congress considers the $63.75 million budget for the corps.
New Castle Pennsylvania reports Amish Bishop Andy M Byler says the Old Order group may move to Australia to avoid religious persecution in the United States. He notes Ohio Amish who moved to Canada over compulsory public schooling are also involved. Temperatures forecast 67 to 72 high and 44 to 50 low with scattered thundershowers expected this weekend and midweek.
Billie Sol Estes faced collapsing fortune amid federal and civil charges. Investigations focus on ammonia fertilizer and tanks, cotton allotments, ties to federal officials, and grain storage. Indictments for fraud and felonious theft returned. receivership with $10 million bond posted. His empire and assets, once claimed at $50 million, are unraveling amid lawsuits and grand juries in Pecos and Amarillo.
In New Lexington a mistrial was declared in the first degree manslaughter case of Louis Morgan after juror Anna Wilson acknowledged lunch with three women including Mrs. Morgan without realizing her identity. Morgan, a former Shawnee marshal, allegedly fatally shot Richard Denny after Denny left a Shawnee tavern April 15, 1961.
An engineer and four trainmen were arrested on suspicion of criminal negligence after Thursday's three train collision that killed over 15 people. Parliament prepared special Sunday sessions to probe the disaster as police restated casualty tallies and fire crews reported hundreds injured.
Soviet space traveler Gherman Titov cuts a Washington itinerary with John Glenn before a steel mill tour at Bethlehem Steel Sparrows Point Works in Maryland. U.S. officials say the Canaveral visit was declined over fears of reciprocal access requests. Titov then attends a Baltimore luncheon and returns to Washington for a Soviet Embassy reception.
A well informed source rejects reports that President Gamal Abdel Nasser was shot and wounded. The denial, echoed by semiofficial Middle East News Agency outside the UAR, labels the assassination claim an utter fabrication with no foundation.
ANAHEIM Calif Paul Fink of Chauncey won a bicycle a gem and smit mits in a national carrier contest at the convention. After the event the Messenger carrier group went on a fishing trip to Marine Island Thursday night.
Columbus reports the Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction will name three new administrators within a week to head the Boys Industrial School at Lancaster. Portsmouth notes City Manager George Meholick suspends Police Chief Robert M Edwards.
Pittsburgh based Alcoa will start negotiations on new labor contracts with its unions in New York City. The move sets the stage for wage and benefit discussions across ALCOA facilities.
A booby trapped gasoline truck exploded on heights above the Moslem Casbah quarter in Algiers. The blast set fire to more than a dozen vehicles and several houses. The driver was killed. no other casualties reported at first.
A redwood paneled Athens tavern The Coachman at 348 Court St. suffered major damage from a Friday morning fire. Fire officials estimated total losses near 30 000 with 20 000 in contents and 10 000 to the building, owner Frank J Conti valuing replacement at about 40 000.
President Kennedy calls for expanding international trade to create jobs and strengthen national security. He touts a proposed trade expansion bill before Congress and notes the $10 million New Orleans wharf as a symbolic setting for the push. He speaks of a chosen path of trade over timidity and travels to Eglin AFB after the address.
Ronald L. Reed 40 of Old Fort, president and treasurer of Bettsville Feed & Grain Co., was indicted by the Seneca County grand jury on 40 securities law violations and 20 counts of larceny by trick for selling unregistered stock totaling 17000 to nine residents. Reed, a former accounting teacher at Tiffin University, led a firm that did over a million dollars in business last summer. The case centers on Reed personally selling stock in the company. Separately, Ohio Supreme Court ruling allows southeastern Ohio to elect a second state senator this year in the new 9th-14th-15th-16th district.
Southern lawmakers predict enough votes to block a Senate showdown on a bill that would bar literacy tests for voting by citizens with sixth grade education, arguing the measure is unconstitutional. The House also approved privatized operation of a future global space satellite communications network and the Atomic Energy Commission set a May 22 public hearing on a proposed reactor near Sandusky Ohio.
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