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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1963

Page

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Pleasure Rule Brings Protest

Washington hearings on proposed IRS rules to define business friendly environments face strong opposition from business groups. Andrew Ziomek cites Niagara Falls in a barrel as business talk, while Arthur Packard warns the tax rule debate could trigger a broader “expense account fiasco” revolt similar to prohibition era tensions.

Washington Sam Internal Revenue Service Niagara Andrew Ziomek National Licensed Beverage Association Arthur J. Packard Mount Vernon Ohio American Hotel & Motel Association Shay

Steel Seen Softening On Wages

Hoboken N J steel industry may soften its wage terms as U S Steel board chairman Roger M Blough hinted a 12 cent hourly package would be extraordinary. He said any such situation would be very unhappy compared with price increases to date. Observers note recent price rises may have weakened the industry stance on concessions. Also in Columbus Andrew Koscho was found guilty of first degree manslaughter in his wife's death.

Hoboken N. J United Steel Workers Roger M. Blough U. S. Steel Corp Blough Columbus Andrew Koscho

U S Soldiers Seek Asylum in East Germany

East Germany reports an American Army captain and a sergeant sought political asylum. The Army confirms the captain crossed into East Germany while the sergeant is missing. Identified by ADN are Capt. Alfred Swenson of Scranton Pennsylvania and Sgt. Benjamin Cain of Frederica Delaware.

Berlin East Germany East German News Agency ADN Alfred Swenson Scranton Benjamin Cain Frederica, del

Birmingham Desegregation Demonstrations Bring Jails to Busting Point

Police report about 1000 marchers arrested including Dick Gregory as Birmingham bulges with detainees. King predicts more protests while Bevel notes thousands jailed since Thursday with hundreds refusing bond. The mass action demands desegregation and school participation in the campaign.

Birmingham Ala Martin Luther King, Jr Southern Christian Leadership Conference King Dick Gregory James Bevel Cleveland Miss

Evacuation Ordered for U S Dependents in Haiti

The State Department orders all dependents of U S diplomatic and military staff to leave Haiti with an airlift arranged for rapid removal. In the Dominican Republic President Bosch reports Haitian forces at the Dominican Embassy and 22 sheltering Haitians in danger, while delaying invasion plans.

Washington State Department U.S Haiti Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Juan Bosch Port Au Prince Bosch Organization of American States Francois Duvalier

Rails May Put Coal Pipeline In Mothballs

Consolidation Coal Co's $10 million Cadiz to Eastlake pipeline used with CEI power coal may be shut down due to economics. Negotiations with rail carriers could mothball the line as carriers propose rate cuts up to 61 cents per ton, a roughly 25 percent reduction from the current $2.49 tariff.

Cleveland Consolidation Coal Co Cadiz Eastlake Ralph M. Besse Cleveland Electric Iluminating Co Consolidation Coal Business Week CEI

Rabbi Calls for New Frontier in Middle East Policy

Rabbi Rudolph M. Rosenthal of Temple on the Heights asks President Kennedy to replace appeasement with a New Frontier approach in the Middle East. He urges stronger support for Israel and criticizes United Arab Republic leader Gamal Abdel Nasser for playing Russia and the U.S. against each other.

Cleveland Kennedy Middle East Vizor Rudolph M. Rosenthal Temple the Heights America United Arab Republic Gamal Abdel Nasser Russia Israel

Canton Man Indicted For Murder In Flaming Car

Stark County Grand Jury indicted 43 year old Robert K Domer a mortgage investment broker for two first degree murders in the death of Howard Franklin Riddle 54 an Akron fruit peddler missing four days before his charred body was found April 23 in Domers burning automobile near the Wayne Stark County line. Arraignment was delayed to 9 a m next Monday at the request of Domers attorney.

Canton Stark County Grand Jury Robert K. Domer Domer Howard Franklin Riddle Riddle Akron Wayne County Wayne Stark County Common Pleas John Rossetti

Ohio Schools to Be Studied by Little Hoover Panel

Gov. Rhodes announced the Little Hoover Commission will survey public school subsidies and teacher salaries. He urged focus on boosting pay for male teachers with families to reduce turnover. Finance Director Krabach noted subsidies grow faster than pupil numbers without equal teacher benefits.

Columbus James A. Rhodes Ohio Little Hoover Commission Rhodes Richard Krabach State Foundation

Haiti Shrouded in Fear and Ignorance Under Duvalier

Morris W. Rosenberg portrays Port au Prince under Francois Duvalier as a city of fear where brutality and the Tonton Macoute hunt dissidents. He notes illiteracy, high infant mortality, disease, widespread poverty, and a people detached from world affairs, with peasants unaware of presidents and the wider world.

Port AU Prince United States Europe

Kennedy to Replace Navy Chief Over TFX Dispute

Adm. George W. Anderson faces removal as chief of naval operations after clashing with Pentagon planners over the TFX fighter project. President Kennedy will replace him on August 1 with Adm. David L. McDonald, as Gen. Curtis LeMay also criticized the McNamara approved version. In another note, Columbus Court OKs hotel plan funded by the State School Employees Retirement System.

Adm David L. McDonald George W. Anderson Naval Operations Kennedy McDonald U.S Europe Eastern Atlantic Mediterranean Washington Pentagon Anderson CNO Curtis E. LeMay Air Force Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara Senate Anderson’s. Kennedy LeMay Strategic Air Command McNamara Columbus Common Pleas Court Henry Holden Columbus Plaza Employes Retirement System

Athenian Charged With Bank Fraud and Murder Indictments

A onetime Athens businessman was indicted twice by the May grand jury on three count charges including forgery publishing a forged instrument and theft by trick. Darrell Fierce of Glouster Route 3 faces a first degree murder indictment for the slaying of his brother at a tavern.

Athens Trick Darrell Fierce Greens Run Edgar Perkins Jackson James B. Roberts, Jr Athens Apartments Charles Kirkwood Athens National Bank Grand Roberts Athens Lumber Co J. R. Roberts William L. Roberts Darrell Napoleon Fierce Glouster Fierce Lima State Hospital Charles Johnson Nelsonville Elmer Spears Crooksville Robert Johnson Deanville Garv

Lung Ailment Fatal To Ted Weems

Ted Weems, a leading swing bandleader who began music as a child, died Monday night from a lung ailment in Tulsa. Stars he mentored include Marilyn Maxwell and Perry Como. survivors include wife Eleanor, son Ted Jr., mother Victoria Weems, and brother Robert. Funeral services planned in Bethesda, Maryland.

Tulsa Okla Ted Weems Marilyn Maxwell Weems Perry Como Jan Garber Snooky Lawson Eleanor Funeral Home Victoria Weems Hamilton Ohio Ted Jr Dallas Tex Robert Cincinnati Bethesda, Md

Storm Hits Airliner in Edmonton Turbulence Drama

A Trans Canada Airlines four engine plane carrying 69 aboard encountered violent storms over the Rocky Mountains near Edmonton. A 77 year old man died and 25 people were injured as luggage was tossed and passengers were thrown from seats. The turbulence warning at 21 000 feet arrived too late for many to buckle up before landing. The Vancouver bound flight touched down hard and was grounded for inspection.

Edmonton Alta Rocky Mountains Trans Canada Airlines Vancouver

Slain U S Officer Identified From Viet Nam Shootout

Lt Parker D Cramer 26 Wantagh New York identified as the American officer killed in South Viet Nam after his jeep was blasted by a hand grenade near Saigon. He died of a head wound inflicted when the Viet Cong shot him and two South Vietnamese companions. He was the 73rd American casualty in the war since 1961.

Washington Parker D. Cramer Wantagh N.Y South Viet Nam Cramer Viet Nam Saigon

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