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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1961

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Friction Between Kennedy Aides and Senate Foreign Relations Panel

President Kennedy faces renewed friction with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee led by J. William Fulbright over the rotating ambassador system. Fulbright denounced the policy as idiotic and wants closer consultation. The piece notes Kennedy has named more than 50 ambassadors, many career diplomats, with about 40 Eisenhower picks still in place.

Washington Kennedy State Department Senate Foreign Relations Committee J. William Fulbright D-Ark Fulbright Dwight D. Eisenhower Iran Julius C. Holmes Foreign Service Arkansan

House Bill Ups Service

Washington measure would require an eight year military obligation for all reservists across all branches. It adds two years to the service for men 18 to 26 who enlist in ready reserves and empowers the National Guard to call 45 additional days of active duty for trainees behind schedule.

Washington House Senate National Guard

Wingfield Earns Bachelor in Liberal Education Belief

Louisville Kentucky James E Wingfield believes in a liberal education He received his ministerial bachelor s degree Tuesday night from Louisville Bible College He was the school s only graduate He already earned law and chemistry degrees plus a two year electronics correspondence certificate He now aims for a doctor of divinity degree.

Louisville Bible College

Nixon Visit Planned for Columbus Fundraiser

Former Vice President Richard M Nixon was to arrive at Port Columbus Airport at 1 p.m. EST for a series of visits and a Republican fundraising dinner today in Columbus.

Columbus Richard M. Nixon Port Columbus

French Algerians agree to peace talks start May 20

The French government and leaders of the Algerian nationalist rebellion agreed to begin peace negotiations on May 20, signaling a formal effort to end the conflict after years of unrest.

Paris—I

Americans seek exit as Cuba blocks permits

The State Department says at least 200 Americans want to leave Cuba but cannot obtain exit permits from the Castro government.

Washington Cuba

NATO ministers pledge unity to deter Soviet aggression

NATO foreign ministers endorsed the alliance s defense needs and pledged to preserve West Berlin access and security. Dean Rusk announced five Polaris submarines would join NATO by 1963 to provide a retaliatory strike capability in case of Soviet attack. Separately, Southeastern Ohio floods receded as fair weather returned after crest levels in the Hocking and Ohio rivers, with several roads still closed and university facilities inundated.

Oslo Norway North Atlantic Treaty Organization West Berlin NATO NATO Permanent Council U. S Dean Rusk Europe Rusk America U. S. 6Th Fleet Mediterranean Athens County Chauncey-Dover Rome-Canaan V. O. Kail Chauncey Guysville Stewart Coolville Frost Athens State Highway Patrol Ohio McArthur Ohio University Ohio U Hocking River Jefferson Hall

Nixon reveals relaxed side during Detroit politicking

Nixon shows a lighter, unrehearsed humor in Detroit during a press conference. Asked if he will run for California governor in 1962, he grins and says yes while noting Californians urge him to reopen the door. The moment marks a softer image in contrast to past grim portrayals.

Detroit Richard M. Nixon Nixon John F. Kennedy Detroit Press Club California Richard

Johnson heads to Vietnam to discuss jungle war aims

Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson travels to South Vietnam for two day talks with President Ngo Dinh Diem in Saigon on countering the communist guerrilla war. Johnson refuses to discuss specifics beforehand. State Department aides say U.S. action time has come. Soviet arms buildup in Laos likely to feed the South Vietnam conflict once Laos fighting ends.

Honolulu Lyndon B. Johnson South Viet Nam Ngo Dinh Diem Johnson Diem Saigon State Department U.S South Viet Nam Laos Pathet Lao

Astronaut Shepard Granted Week Leave for Rest

Virginia Beach report says astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. and backup pilot John H. Glenn received a week of leave from NASA. Glenn returned to his Alexandria home while Shepard planned a quiet day with his family.

Virginia Beach Alan B. Shepard Jr Shepard John H. Glenn National Aeronautics and Space Administration Glenn Alexandria

Cameras Installed at State Treasurer Office Cashiers

Columbus Ohio Joseph E Ferguson installs two security cameras in the cashier section to deter robberies. The cameras cost 20 dollars 50 cents per month and photograph individuals at the two cashier windows when cashiers activate the switches.

Columbus Joseph E. Ferguson

Meigs Slayer Is Commuted

Governor DiSalle commuting William Larkins first degree murder sentence to second degree makes him eligible for parole. Larkins, age 42, was convicted for the 1935 slaying of Mrs. Sarah Lawrence. He escaped from London Prison Farm in 1949 and was recaptured the same day.

Columbusha Michael V. DiSalle William Larkins Meigs County Larkins Sarah Lawrence London

Police Nab Juvenile On Stabbing Charge

New York police arrested a juvenile on a stabbing charge after a 14 year old boy, John Panico of Ozone Park Queens, was killed Tuesday night while defending a friend from gang members. The assailant was taken into custody.

New York John Panico Ozone Park Queens

Meigs Woman Drowns in Ohio River

Beulah M. Neutzling 62 Breezy Heights resident drowned Tuesday in the Ohio River. Coroner Henry Ewing ruled no foul play after her body was pulled from the river at 9 43 p.m. by the Pomeroy Emergency Squad. Neutzling had been the subject of an intensive community search after she failed to report for work.

Pomeroy Beulah M. Neutzling Breezy Heights Ohio River Meigs County Henry Ewing Dan White Lincoln Terrace

Merger Effort Between Circleville Banks Fails

In Circleville stockholders vote divided as First National Bank approves a merger while Third National rejects the plan. The failed effort merges the two largest local banks, ending the proposed consolidation.

Mercer Circleville First National Bank Third National

Intoximeter Demonstration Moves Ohio Test Bill

Ohio House Judiciary Committee hears on the spot test using a portable Intoximeter. Highway Patrol chemist Howard F. Reed shows a half pint of whisky used for demonstration. Bill sponsored by Rep. Edmund G. James would deem driving consent to chemical tests and permit statutory penalties for refusals.

Columbus Ohio House Judiciary Committee Highway Patrol Howard F. Reed Reed Rep Edmund G James R-Noble Ohio

French Airliner Crashes in Sahara Killing 69

An Air France four engine Super Constellation carrying 69 people crashed in the Erg Oriental area of the Sahara about 75 miles north of Edjele. There were no survivors, and at least five Americans were aboard. The flight was from the Congo Republic to Paris with Marseille as a planned first stop.

Algiers Sahara Air France Edjele Alan Lukens U. S Bangui Central African Republic Lukens Super Constellation Congo Republic Paris France Marseille

Gunman Held After Chase Near Akron

Richard C. Ruip, an Akron gunman, was captured after a high speed chase in which FBI agents fired shotgun blasts at his car. He is in Cuyahoga County jail on a $100,000 bond, slightly wounded, and had escaped authorities three times since last September. He is charged with a $5,200 holdup at the Waynesdale branch of the Peoples Bank near Fort Wayne, Ind., on April 17.

Cleveland Richard C. Ruip Akron FBI Cuyahoga County Ruip Waynesdale Peoples Bank & Savings Co Fort Wayne Ind Indianapolis

Five Day Forecast Indicates Warm Start Then Cooler Weekend

Temperatures will average in the high 70s to mid 70s with nightly lows near 48 to 55, slightly above normal. A warming trend continues through Friday before turning cooler Saturday or Sunday and rising again Monday. Expect 0.25 to 0.75 inches of rain in showers Friday night into Saturday.

Minority Dems Fight GOP Budget Cuts in Ohio House

Minority Democrats push amendments against a nearly 25 percent cut to the 1961-63 Ohio state budget. Republicans expect to move quickly to the Senate after a House Finance Committee vote delayed to next week. Democrats offered about a dozen amendments, all defeated, while the committee approved 865000 for state universities to cover deficits from tuition parity at branch campuses.

Columbus Senate House Finance Committee

Stainless Steel Now Being Used For Teeth

Dr. Gerard L. Courtade of New York told the Maryland Dental Association that stainless steel bolstering rods are cemented into seriously broken-down teeth. He described forming around the teeth and filling the pins, preparing the tooth for a crown or porcelain jacket.

Ard L. Courtade New York Maryland Dental Association

Junta Cracks Plot to Topple Turkish Government

Istanbul reports the ruling military junta says it has thwarted a plot by supporters of deposed Premier Adnan Menderes to oust President Cemal Gursel. About 80 people were reported under arrest.

Istanbul Turkey Adnan Menderes Cemal Gursel

Bricker Chosen Chairman of OSU Board of Trustees

U S Senator John W Bricker was named chairman of the Ohio State University board of trustees succeeding Stanley C Allyn of Dayton in the chairmanship.

Columbus U. S John W. Bricker Ohio State University Board of Trustees Stanley C. Allyn Dayton

Kent Studies Petition on Off-Campus Housing Discrimination

A Kent State University meeting was scheduled today to consider a petition demanding disapproval of racial discrimination in off-campus housing.

KENT Kent State University

Commission Seeks Rebel Certification for Laos Cease-Fire

VIENTIANE Laos The International Control Commission plans to fly to rebel headquarters at Xieng Khouang to certify the shaky cease-fire before the Geneva conference on Laos opens. IC C chairman Samar Sen and colleagues from Canada and Poland aim to shape a formula for resuming talks and advancing the armistice effort. Both sides had proclaimed a cease-fire a week earlier but talks on a permanent settlement and coalition government stalled over meeting place disagreements.

Vientiane Laos International Control Commission Xieng Khouang Commission Samar Sen India

Kennedy Opposes New Civil Rights Law at This Time

The president does not consider it necessary to enact new civil rights legislation and prefers enforcing existing laws. White House press secretary Pierre Salinger stated the position on Tuesday, outlining a wait-and-see approach.

Washington Kennedy White House Pierre Salinger

Cuba Rebels Outs initiative to oust Castro regime

The Cuban Revolutionary Council announces new plans to wrest Cuba from the Castro government. The group signals renewed efforts amid ongoing political turmoil and international attention.

New York Cuban Revolutionary Council Cuba

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